This month, Devin Walsh, the University of Mary Washington’s peer recovery specialist, marks off some significant milestones.Two years ago in May, he committed to a life of sobriety, and the following spring, he began training to help others overcome their own struggles with substances and alcohol, which can often make it challenging for college students […]
As a cybersecurity major at the University of Mary Washington, Christopher Walker knows the importance of being cautious in his career.Yet, the Mary Washington junior, who was initially concerned about in-person college after being homeschooled, has let down his guard when it comes to embracing educational and extracurricular experiences. He’s shown off his cyber skills […]
Get ready for Mary Wash Day! Now in its eighth year, this 24-hour celebration of philanthropy and engagement – running from noon Wednesday, April 2, through noon Thursday, April 3 – gives alumni, families, friends, faculty, staff and students the chance to come #TogetherUMW and share their love of Mary Washington.Members of the UMW community have sponsored […]
Kathleen Trenchard was walking on the University of Mary Washington campus early one morning when something caught her eye next to Melchers Hall. The giant cedar tree bathed in sunlight soon became the subject of her first piece for her Topics in Painting course.“In the class, we were focusing on our personal canon and how […]
University of Mary Washington senior Mima Manton decided at a young age that she was going to study music. Many members of her family were choral singers, her uncle played trombone, her sister learned flute and cello, and like her mother, Manton took up piano, flute and bassoon.When it came time to go to college, […]
