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Makhija Recognized Nationally for Student Mentoring

The Society of Physics Students (SPS) national office has recognized Varun Makhija as a nominee for its outstanding chapter advisor award.  The Society recognizes the annual award as “the most prestigious SPS award.” Of the hundreds of campus chapters nationally, less than a dozen chapter advisors receive nominee recognition yearly.  SPS serves as a catalyst […]

Majid Talks Insurance With WalletHub

Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid spoke with WalletHub about State Farm Insurance. “If they have a good reputation then this can create trust with their customers that would give them confidence in their ability to handle claims,” Majid told WalletHub. “On the other side, if their reputation is bad, then it can lead to […]

Faculty/Staff Photo Op, Friday, Oct. 7, 1 to 5 p.m.

Faculty and Staff Colleagues,We’re excited to offer faculty and staff portraits this week! Photographer Joe Parker will be on campus Friday, Oct. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. Stop by Dodd Auditorium foyer during these times for a quick photo session – no appointment needed. You’ll receive a digital photo, and we’ll update your directory information online […]

42-Day Password Change Requirement

The following message is from the IT Department:UMW Students, Faculty, and Staff,The Commonwealth of Virginia SEC501 Security Standard requires user-accounts of sensitive systems to change passwords every 42 days or use multi-factor authentication. Banner is a sensitive system, and because all UMW students, faculty, and staff use Banner, all UMW accounts must change their passwords […]

Important Athletics Update From the President

Dear UMW Community,As of today, Sept. 23, the Athletics Department will report directly to me. This realignment recognizes athletics vital role in student success, from recruiting and retaining student-athletes one by one, to creating an inviting campus environment where we can cheer each other on.Around 20% of our students pursue intercollegiate sports as part of […]