Author: Jill Laiacona

Network MaryWash Creates Career Connections Between Students, Alumni

Sophia Stil ’23 earned a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity and psychology at the University of Mary Washington before beginning graduate studies in human-computer interaction. But the interactions she’s still talking about are the ones she had through Network MaryWash.“I’m proud of how passionate our alumni are about supporting students,” said Stil, who received tips on […]

Retirement Celebration for Donna Harter, May 21

Greetings,It’s a momentous occasion as we bid farewell to Donna Harter from UMW’s Advancement Office. We invite you to join in celebrating her retirement on May 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at the Kalnen Inn. To prepare for the send-off, Catherine Seller is collecting stories, photos, and messages to compile in a memory book. If […]

UMW Awards Inaugural Impact Grants Funding Innovation Across Campus

The University of Mary Washington’s radio station entertained Eagles for decades, but it was in disrepair when rising senior Davy Washington first stepped foot inside its studio.“Our overarching goal in the next school year is to reestablish WMWC as an essential part of the UMW community,” said Washington, who has ramped up engagement since becoming […]

UMW Historic Preservation Alumna Pivots to Career as a Pop Culture Critic

When entertainment journalist Maggie Lovitt ’15 reviewed a new period drama, she relied on the knowledge base she built while earning a bachelor’s degree in historic preservation at the University of Mary Washington.“I come at it from a deeper well of knowledge than the average viewer,” Lovitt said. For example, she asked more insightful questions […]