Author: Jill Laiacona

Mary Washington Alumni Come Home for 2025 Reunion Weekend

Living across the Atlantic couldn’t keep Rachel Selle ’05 from celebrating her 20th Reunion Weekend at the University of Mary Washington.Now a teacher and young-adult author in Germany, she looked forward to staying overnight in Randolph Hall, where she served as a resident assistant two decades ago. “I’m really excited to reconnect with classmates and […]

Mary Washington Alumni Come Home for 2025 Reunion Weekend

Living across the Atlantic couldn’t keep Rachel Selle ’05 from celebrating her 20th Reunion Weekend at the University of Mary Washington.Now a teacher and young-adult author in Germany, she looked forward to staying overnight in Randolph Hall, where she served as a resident assistant two decades ago. “I’m really excited to reconnect with classmates and […]

UMW Community Donates a Record-Breaking $1.33 Million on Mary Wash Day

When Eagles come together, truly amazing things happen. The entire University of Mary Washington community recently demonstrated that, rallying to raise over $1.33 million on Mary Wash Day to support students, faculty and programs.A total of 2,565 donors helped crush participation goals, making 3,654 gifts during the 24-hour celebration of philanthropy and engagement, held April 2-3 from noon to noon. Alumni, […]

Alumni Invited to Reunite and Reconnect During UMW’s Reunion Weekend

When Kathy Vi ’04 returned to the University of Mary Washington last year for her 20th Reunion Weekend, it was exactly what she had in mind, filled with meaningful conversations, college memories and making connections with friends both old and new.“It was a fantastic and focused weekend dedicated to these cherished relationships,” said Vi, who […]

UMW Impact Grants Program Transforms Ideas into Innovation

Amira Said has always been passionate about sustainability, but the junior environmental science major has unearthed new ways to care for her community and the planet since coming to the University of Mary Washington.“During my first year, I noticed how much food waste was generated,” she said. Building upon the UMW Office of Sustainability’s work […]