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Richardson Column in The Free Lance-Star

College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s latest column in The Free Lance-Star discusses letting go when a decision in your organization doesn’t go your way. Read “LET GO OF THE BONE.”We’ve all been there, on one side of the situation or the other. A decision was that you didn’t agree with. Maybe you thought it […]

Privately funded award goes to Professor Mara Scanlon

What began with a gift from an anonymous donor has now been actualized with the naming of the first recipient of the Donald E. Glover Faculty Award. The award criteria specify the recipient be a full Professor of English who has demonstrated dedication and excellence in teaching, energizes and inspires their students, and encourages creative thinking. […]

Seeking members for UMW Safety Committee

The following message is from the Office of Emergency Management & Safety:The University of Mary Washington Safety Committee brings together many community voices to elicit their insights and to foster transparency regarding camus safety. More about the committee, including its mission and responsibilities, can be found here.The UMW Safety Committee is seeking faculty and staff from […]

Peck Receives VACTE Student Impact Award

UMW’s College of Education Director for Clinical Practice and Partnerships Kristina Peck was recently awarded a 2020-2021 Virginia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (VACTE) Student Impact Award. In her application for VACTE Initial Licensure Scholarship, Glynnis Farleigh ’20 wrote:“While Mrs. Kristina Peck has only served as the College of Education’s Director of Clinical Experiences […]

UMW Brand Camp, Sessions on Zoom on June 8, 10, 22 and 24

This Matters!Great brands create a culture, one in which people recognize themselves and gain a sense of belonging to something bigger. ​ ​ UMW BRAND CAMP  University Relations will host brand orientation and training sessions throughout the month of June to introduce the campus community to the new UMW brand – “Matter.” These sessions are open to faculty, staff, […]