Join the Talley Center for Counseling Services as we promote awareness. This event is about support and healing for sexual assault survivors and their allies. 
Celebrate First-Generation Students, April 4
The official logo for the STARS Center (Student Transition, Access, Retention Services)
The Center for Student Transition, Access, & Retention Services (STARS) invites all faculty and staff to join us in celebrating our incredible first-generation students at the First-Generation Cultural Celebration and Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Induction Ceremony on Friday, April 4th, at 6:00 p.m. in George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium.
This special evening will honor the perseverance and achievements of our first-generation students who are graduating in spring 2025 and will feature the first induction of eligible UMW students into Tri-Alpha, the national honor society recognizing academic excellence among first-generation college students.
We welcome faculty and staff to attend, show their support, and celebrate the hard work of these students who are setting a new legacy for their families. A reception will follow the ceremony.
Thank you for your continued support of our first-generation students. We hope to see you in April!
35th Annual Multicultural Fair, April 5
Multicultural Fair 2025
Flip the Field 2025, April 7-10
Flip the Field
Flip the Field is a unique experiential learning opportunity where Mary Washington’s student-athletes become the educators, and faculty, administrators, and staff step into the role of students. Varsity coaches and their teams host immersive experiences, clinics, and friendly contests to showcase the dedication and effort student-athletes put into the sports they love.
No athletic skills? No problem!
Faculty, administrators, and staff of all abilities are welcome to join in and learn through:
- Immersions: Step into a practice or game day to observe the action up close. Join drills, experience huddles, and even walk the sidelines or locker room for a true behind-the-scenes perspective.
- Clinics and Contests: Learn the basics, participate in drills, or try your hand at friendly competitions like free throw challenges or penalty kick shootouts.
- 1v1 Connections: Meet one-on-one with a student-athlete for lunch, a skill lesson, or a candid conversation about life as a student-athlete.
Flip the Field is more than a fun event—it’s an opportunity to build mutual respect, foster open communication, and create meaningful relationships between student-athletes and the campus community. By flipping the script, faculty and staff gain a deeper appreciation for the hard work and dedication of student-athletes, while athletes take the lead in engaging and educating others.
View the calendar of Events: https://flipthefield.info/calendar-of-events/
Sign Up: https://flipthefield.info/sign-up/
Join us and see the Mary Washington community in a whole new way. #GetDirtyGoWash!
Islamic History and Heritage Celebration 2025, April 7-11
Women’s Leadership Colloquium Coffee Talk, April 8
Mark your calendar for the Women’s Leadership Colloquium April’s Coffee Talk on Tuesday, April 8!
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
718 Venue (718 Caroline Street)
Topic TBD
Register for the April Coffee Talk
Khatib Program Lecture, April 9
The Khatib Program Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in Combs 237 with the topic, Islamophobia: What We All Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination
The Khatib Program Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in Combs 237 with the topic, Islamophobia: What We All Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination. In this presentation, Duffner, a leading scholar of Muslim-Christian relations with a Ph.D. in theological and religious studies, will speak about the nature of Islamophobia and its impact on Muslim communities and individuals. She’ll also touch on the current geopolitical climate, including the recent surge in violence in the Israeli-Palestinian region, offering practical steps for interfaith solidarity and advocacy.
Mary Washington’s Khatib Program is dedicated to countering religious intolerance by promoting scholarly engagement with religious traditions. Inspired by the personal experiences of Reza Khatib and his late wife, Georgianna, it reinforces their commitment to fostering interreligious dialogue.
“The Khatib Program is pleased to bring to Mary Washington such distinguished speakers for our lecture series,” Mathews said. “It’s important to understand religious hatred and why we should work against it.”
For more information on UMW’s Khatib Program or the spring lecture series, visit the Khatib Program in Religion and Dialogue webpage or contact Professor of Religious Studies Mary Beth Mathews at mmathews@umw.edu.
Research & Creativity Symposium, April 25
Stull Appointed Director of the Arts
Professor of Theatre and Chair of Theatre and Dance Gregg Stull
UMW is pleased to announce that Professor of Theatre and Chair of Theatre and Dance Greg Stull has been appointed to the position of Director of the Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences. This appointment is an important step forward in reorganization efforts to help strengthen the support of UMW programs in the arts.
After earning his BA at Mary Washington College, and an MA in Theatre at the University of Maryland, College Park, Stull joined the faculty at MWC in the fall of 1993. He was promoted to the rank of professor in 2005 and has served as the chair of the department of Theatre and Dance for over 30 years.
An accomplished theatre professional, Stull has consulted with arts organizations throughout the country in the areas of capacity building, audience engagement, and advancement. He directed over 60 productions for the Mary Washington theatre program. His work has touched the lives of thousands of students through his directing, practicum supervision, sponsored research projects, and his biennial week-long trip to New York City where he immerses his students in Broadway and off-Broadway theatre while connecting them with UMW alumni working in the industry.
Stull’s dedicated service to the theatre industry, the University, and to faculty and students earned him the Grellet C. Simpson Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in 2010, and the first ever William B. Anderson Distinguished Professor appointment in 2023.
In his new leadership role as Director of the Arts, Stull will oversee the programs in studio art, music, theatre, and historic preservation. His leadership will be utilized through the final planning stages and construction of the new theater and the renovation of Pollard, Melchers, and duPont Halls. In addition, the director will play a critical role in our campaign efforts over the next several years and will collaborate with Dean Mellinger and many offices on campus to continue to support, strengthen, and grow the presence of the arts at UMW. Stull will officially take his position in summer 2025.
Frankel Quoted on Environmental Impacts by The Bay Net
Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences Tyler Frankel
Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences Tyler Frankel was quoted by The Bay Net in an article entitled “Potomac Riverkeeper Gets Up-Close Look At Crash Aftermath.” The article states: That’s when he called Tyler Frankel, a professor of environmental sciences at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA. Frankel said he was initially so struck by the loss of life that he could hardly think about long-term consequences. But, he noted, Naujoks’s observations “of items covered in fuel two miles downstream clearly show that the contamination release was not limited exclusively to the immediate crash site.” Read the article.