Author: Jill Laiacona

School Spirit and Donor Impact Take Center Stage at UMW’s Celebration of Giving

Olivia-Lena De Veaux, a senior international affairs and Spanish major at the University of Mary Washington, has embraced study abroad in college, spending a semester in Mexico and going on a faculty-led trip to Guatemala over spring break.“It’s been exhilarating to expand my horizons in ways I couldn’t have imagined four years ago,” said De […]

Mock Interview Competition Helps Students Build Career-Ready Skills

University of Mary Washington sophomore Maggie Alt’s strong response to a question about her greatest weakness impressed judges during last month’s Mock Interview Competition.“I told them I need time and a few conversations with people before I can fully open up and make connections with them,” said Alt, a historic preservation major, who added that […]

Student Support and Counseling Services Rise in the Rankings at UMW

On a sunny autumn afternoon, University of Mary Washington students flock to a table on Campus Walk. While snacking on sandwiches and cookies donated by local businesses, they’re learning about UMW’s Talley Center for Counseling Services and contributing to an increasingly prevalent discussion about mental health on college campuses.“We’re young adults who are on our […]

UMW’s LaunchPad Program Propels Students to First-Year Success

University of Mary Washington first-year student Crow Sindelar spreads out glitter pens and neon highlighters on a table in the Cedric Rucker University Center and begins plugging this semester’s courses into a new day planner.“It’s helpful to review your syllabus and expectations so you can track assignments, midterms and finals – and make it aesthetically […]

UMW Reports Record-Breaking $37.8 Million Raised in 2024-25

The University of Mary Washington wrapped up its most successful fundraising year ever June 30, with a record $37,867,639 in gifts and pledges made in 2024-25. Giving participation increased across every UMW constituency, including alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff and students.“We’re truly grateful to both our new and longtime donors for investing in the mission of this […]