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Local Holiday Activities in Fredericksburg

Experience the joy, charm and community spirit of Fredericksburg. The season kicks off with a Holiday Open House Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16 with additional events throughout the winter. Downtown is especially bustling this time of year with boutiques, shops and art galleries open for shopping and visits.Many participating shops will […]

Mary Talks: AI At and After Mary Washington

Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence (AI) is affecting college education or how it affects life beyond Mary Washington?In the next Mary Talk, hear from Leah Schweitzer, director of the Speaking and Writing Center and also of the Writing Intensive Program at UMW as she talks about these issues and more. She’ll discuss how […]

Porter Receives NASPA-Virginia Outstanding Professional Award

Assistant Dean of Students Chris “CJ” Porter has been recognized by NASPA–Virginia, the state chapter of the national association for student affairs professionals, with its Outstanding Professional Award. The honor was presented at the chapter’s annual November conference, which brings together student affairs practitioners from colleges and universities across the Commonwealth.NASPA is the leading professional […]

Rao Spotlighted Across Multiple Platforms Discussing AI and the Liberal Arts

Professor of Communication and Director of the Center for AI and the Liberal Arts Anand Rao was recently spotlighted in wide-ranging AI coverage.On two Fredericksburg-based podcasts Rao discussed UMW’s leadership in AI education and the evolving role of the liberal arts in a rapidly changing technological landscape.He joined UMW alumnus Kevin Hughes of Stack Infrastructure […]

Cooperman Weighs in on the Government Shutdown for DW News

Professor of Political Science Rosalyn Cooperman was featured by DW News, a German public broadcast service, in a segment titled “How severely has the shutdown affected the American people and the broader economy?” In the segment, Cooperman responds to a question about the shutdown, saying “I’m here in Virginia and we have two Democratic senators. […]