Author: Lisa Chinn Marvashti

Research and Creativity Collaborative Highlights Scholarship and Artistry

Students who walk past the check-out desk and the “popular reading” display in the University of Mary Washington’s Simpson Library will find a newly named nook.It’s quiet in the Research and Creativity Collaborative (RCC), but its mission – to highlight UMW’s emphasis on scholarly endeavors and artistic success – comes through loud and clear. A […]

UMW Career Fair Works to Match Employers With Student Talent

University of Mary Washington senior Deborah Ramos was hoping she’d landed the job. With the analytical-thinking and communication skills she’s picked up as a business administration major, she thought she was a shoo-in for the position she’d interviewed for with a federal credit union.Still, stopping by last year’s Career and Internship Fair was a class […]

Kids ‘Had a Blast’ With College of Education Summer STEM Boxes

Killian Peck was excited about the STEM boxes he ripped into this summer – even though they came from his mom. College of Education Director of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships Kristina Peck ’08 recruited her son to “test” the mini-science lessons she doled out over the break.The kits, filled with materials and instructions for experiments […]

UMW to Host Debate for Virginia House of Delegates 65th District

The University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s 65th District House of Delegates on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. Incumbent Joshua Cole (D) will face off against Sean Steinway (R) in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium.The debate is being hosted by Mary Washington’s Student Government Association and […]

Start-of-Semester Awards Honor Accomplished Faculty Members

Each year, the University of Mary Washington opens the semester with an all-faculty meeting, celebrating contributions to the UMW community, dedicated expertise to fields of study, and support and mentorship of students. In fall 2025, five faculty members were recognized for their commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and their service to the campus and […]