Author: Lisa Chinn Marvashti

Election Day Volunteers, Trolley Rides Put UMW Voters on Track for Civic Engagement

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“Cast Your Vote” stickers, red-white-and-blue doughnuts and star-shaped balloons drew attention at the University of Mary Washington’s Double Drive on Election Day.

But the real stars were the more than 200 students who took advantage of free trolley rides to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections and the UMW Votes volunteers …

Congressional Candidates Share Views With Political Science Students

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Candidates for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District spoke earlier this month to political science students.

Independent candidate Alaha Ahrar and Libertarian candidate Taner Lopez visited Professor of Political Science Jared McDonald’s American Government class in Monroe Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to discuss their respective campaigns.

Originally from Afghanistan, Ahrar is a U.S. citizen, …

Fairfax School Psychologist Returns to Alma Mater as Psychology Graduate in Residence

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University of Mary Washingotn alumna Erin Burke Kauffman ’11 returned to her alma mater earlier this week as this year’s Distinguished Psychology Graduate in Residence.

Kauffman, who has worked for more than a decade as a school psychologist in Fairfax County – one of the country’s largest public school districts – spent Monday …

Career Fair and ‘Life After Mary Wash Week’ Prepare Students for Success Beyond Graduation

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What do University of Mary Washington seniors Mia McDermott and Anijah James, and junior Drake Morris have in common?

Each has learned career-ready lessons through college internship experiences.

McDermott focused on confidence-building. James put priority on collecting strong mentors. Morris found value in accepting that it’s OK to make – and learn from …