Nicole Martin couldn’t wait to begin her college experience at the University of Mary Washington. Yet, as an incoming first-year student, she felt overwhelmed by the thought of a packed schedule of activities, unfamiliar faces and new situations.“Thankfully, I learned about ‘Soft Landings,’ which provided support that I didn’t even know I needed,” Martin said […]
University of Mary Washington senior Hayley Madden had an unforgettable experience while visiting England’s National Gallery on a faculty-led trip. An art history major, she presented her own research to her professor and classmates on French painter É…
When University of Mary Washington senior Steve McClanahan pitched a proposal last spring that secured a Fund for Mary Washington Impact Grant, it wasn’t his first time appearing before a live audience. McClanahan has spent his college years participat…
At the University of Mary Washington, Kristen Ramey ’17 found a home in UMW’s Community Outreach and Resources (COAR). Participating in the student-led service organization helped shape her college experience and deepened her connections within the Fredericksburg community.“I discovered that I wanted to help people,” said Ramey, who spent four years giving her time to […]
Renee Kuntz ’85 can still remember the advice that Distinguished Professor Emeritus Jack Kramer gave her before she graduated from Mary Washington with a bachelor’s degree in international affairs and a focus in Russian studies.“He encouraged me not to stay in one position,” said Kuntz, who spent nearly four decades rotating through various roles in […]
