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Grothe and Students Work to Protect Coral Reefs

Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Science Pamela Grothe and her students were featured in an article in The Free Lance-Star titled “UMW students plunge into restoring coral reefs.” The article discussed a new course taught by Grothe called “UMW in Bonaire: Coral, Climate and Conversation,” which was offered this past spring semester. The students […]

Governor Appoints UMW’s Rucker to Transportation Board

University of Mary Washington Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Life Cedric Rucker will soon weigh in on some of Virginia’s most important transportation issues. Gov. Ralph Northam announced the appointment last week of Rucker, a 1981 Mary Washington graduate and longtime University employee, to the Commonwealth Transportation Board.“I am so honored by the […]

Richardson Column in The Free Lance-Star

Read the latest column in The Free Lance-Star written by Lynne Richardson, Dean of the College of Business, titled What do you want from your signage?  Today’s challenge is to look inside and outside your organization at your signage. I’m guessing many of you would give yourself a low score, if you’re looking at your […]

Weight Watchers Reimagined Workshops Thursdays in HCC – Special Promo

Attend a Weight Watchers Workshop at the University of Mary Washington.The group meets every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in the Hurley Convergence Center – HCC Room 111The Commonwealth of Virginia is proud to partner with WW to bring employees enrolled in a state health plan discounted WW pricing and 50% reimbursement. Spouses and dependents are eligible for discounted pricing only. […]

Farnsworth Comments in the National News

Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth has been quoted in several current national news stories, including the following:With Corey Stewart leaving politics, Prince William County’s political future is up for grabs (The Washington Post)What to Expect From This Week’s Special Legislative Session (WVTF.org) How will GOP’s get-out-of-Dodge move play in November? (Virginia Mercury)