The University of Mary Washington’s Anderson Center was jumping last weekend with a crowd ready to celebrate a victory. And it was a big one.The breathtaking buzzer-beating basket that won the Eagles Men’s Basketball team its first-ever NCAA Division III championship in Indianapolis on Easter Sunday sparked hugs and high-fives from coast to coast. Back […]
Bright handmade bags swayed in the breeze, the plucky sound of Irish tunes drifted through the crowd, and the sweet scent of funnel cake filled the air Saturday at the University of Mary Washington’s Multicultural Fair.Making its way across Campus Walk from the bell tower to Monroe Hall, and stretching onto Ball Circle, the 36th […]
The University of Mary Washington received statewide recognition this month for its internship program – and for its students, who bring classroom knowledge into the workplace and, in turn, gain on-the-job experience in the Fredericksburg region and beyond.The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) named UMW to its 2026 Top Virginia Employers for Interns list […]
Zoe Rapp’s sentiments about social media were met with soft finger snaps of approval last week during a different kind of debate at the University of Mary Washington.Part of a national movement to support civil discourse by embracing the power of dialogue, the “Braver Angels” debate format favors consensus over competition and fosters the understanding […]
If you’d asked University of Mary Washington senior Amira Said to describe herself when she first came to campus, she might have used the word “shy.” Now Student Government Association (SGA) president and Class Council treasurer, she’s anything but, especially when it comes to planning one of UMW’s signature events – ASPIRE Week.An acronym for […]
