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Family Weekend 2019

Family Weekend 2019 will be taking place this weekend, October 4-6th. This annual fall weekend at the University of Mary Washington brings family members and friends to campus to experience a slice of student life. A wide variety of events are happening and a complimentary trolley extends your visit to downtown Fredericksburg. Enjoy events throughout […]

October is Disability Awareness Month

A message from the Office of Disability Resources. The Office of Disability Resources (ODR) invites you to celebrate Disability Awareness month throughout the month of October to raise awareness and understanding of disability-related issues and how WE can support! Disability Awareness Events FlyerThere is a variety of programming and events offered throughout the month and all […]

UMW Statewide Survey Conducted by Farnsworth Generates Media Attention

A new University of Mary Washington survey of Virginia voters, conducted by Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, generated extensive media attention, with reports on the survey appearing in a wide range of news outlets, including National Public Radio, the Associated Press, the Richmond […]

UMW Observes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

A message from the Center for Prevention & Education.Dear UMW Community,The University of Mary Washington’s Office of Title IX and the Center for Prevention & Education would like to update you on some important policy news and upcoming events.The University of Mary Washington will observe National Domestic Violence Awareness month in October. The month-long observance […]

Stommel Quoted in Chronicle of Higher Education Article

Senior Lecturer of Digital Studies Jesse Stommel was interviewed for a Chronicle of Higher Education article on a company called RaiseMe that is offering students “microscholarships,” small credits towards their bill in exchange for completing tasks such as meeting with academic advisors or getting involved on campus. The article said while some colleges and universities […]