Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Freund Larus was featured by BBC News in an article titled “A rare ‘gap’ has appeared in the flights of Chinese military aircraft ‘harassing’ Taiwan; five interpretations of the underlying motives.” In the piece, Larus offers analysis on recent changes in Chinese military activity near Taiwan.She […]
#MaryWashDay — March 25-26, 2026 In just two weeks, the Mary Washington community will come together for 24 hours of impact. From noon on March 25 to noon on March 26, alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students will unite for our 9th annual #MaryWashDay. Together, we’re aiming high: 2,500 total gifts, 400 first-time donors, and 1,200 alumni donors—all in […]
Five education students from the University of Mary Washington were recently honored at the 23rd Teachers of Promise Institute, a statewide celebration recognizing exemplary future educators from colleges and universities across Virginia. Established in 2010 by Wade Whitehead, a fourth generation Virginia public school classroom teacher, the Teachers of Promise Foundation hosts the Institute as […]
The UMW Galleries hosted two special events this week celebrating current exhibitions and Women’s History Month. Both events were free and open to the public and welcomed members of the campus and Fredericksburg communities. The Ridderhof Martin Gallery hosted “20 Women in 40 Minutes,” a lunch-and-learn led by UMW Galleries interns. As part of the […]
Professor Emerita of History Allyson M. Poska recently published an essay in Ms. Magazine titled “This Is Our Country Too! The Enduring Legacy of Spanish-Speaking Women in Early America.” The piece is part of the magazine’s FEMINIST 250 series, which commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States by highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women […]
