Author: Sarah Hertz Mahoney

Student Achievement Shines at UMW’s Annual Research and Creativity Symposium

University of Mary Washington’s campus was alight with ingenuity last week at its 19th annual Research and Creativity Symposium. Students from across academic disciplines presented results of creative projects and scholarly research cultivated alongside faculty mentors throughout the past year.Junior education major Maddy Woodard built a website to help teachers integrate arts into the classroom. […]

UMW Students Earn Top Honors on National Latin Exam

The University of Mary Washington is celebrating the achievements of seven students who earned national accolades in this year’s National Latin Exam, joining the ranks of top scholars from across the world.The students, taught by Adjunct Professor Elizabeth Heimbach and visiting Assistant Professor Rebecca Boyd, were awarded distinctions ranging from Cum Laude to the coveted […]

Student-Athlete’s ‘Passion Project’ Leaves Lasting Splash at Mary Washington

Some students spend their college years just trying to stay afloat. University of Mary Washington senior Kyle Diederich – he dove in headfirst.While pursuing a degree in business administration with a minor in sports management and competing on the varsity swim team, Diederich took on another huge challenge at UMW – helping complete a full-scale […]

Statewide Awards Give UMW High Marks for Teacher Education

When it comes to excellence in teaching, the University of Mary Washington was recently honored for A+ achievement by the Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators (VACTE).Three UMW College of Education members received awards for their exceptional efforts. Grace Sylvia, who is pursuing a Master of Education degree, took Outstanding Student in a Virginia […]

Money Lists UMW Among Best MBA Programs for Quality and Value

The University of Mary Washington is recognized among the “Best Graduate Schools in America” by Money, earning a spot as one of 33 colleges nationwide in the “Best MBA Programs for Your Money” category for 2025.Money’s annual ranking of post-baccalaureate programs helps students and professionals look at graduate schools through the lens of quality and […]