The University of Mary Washington athletic department is pleased to announce the hiring of 2016 alumnus and former UMW rugby standout Charbel Medlej as the new head men’s rugby coach.“We are very excited to bring Charbel on in this capacity”, said Associate Director of Athletics Caitlin Moore. “His ability as a coach and mentor, as […]
The Virginia Governor’s Office announced last week the appointment of three new members of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors. John Anstey of Roanoke, Virginia, a 1993 Mary Washington alumnus; Nicole Neily of Arlington, Virginia; and Rev. Dean Nelson of Montgomery Village, Maryland, will serve four-year terms as members of the University’s governing […]
Dear UMW Colleagues,In recognition of Commonwealth employees’ dedicated service so far in 2023, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has permitted a half-day of leave. While many agencies granted the leave for Friday, April 7, we have decided to offer it the week following Commencement so our University’s essential services and academic mission continue at this critical […]
First-year University of Mary Washington student Brianna Miles had a plan for besting her opponent in the Rocky River Log Roll challenge – keep her fleet planted and move her body just a bit. And it worked!The giant inflatable game was one of many matches set up last week on Jefferson Square for a uniquely […]
Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus William Crawley wrote an article titled “UMW: History on the Hill – The new college on the heights,” which ran in The Free Lance-Star. The article began: “Generations of Mary Washington students have begun and ended their collegiate careers singing praise to the school that was, in the words of […]