Author: Sarah Hertz Mahoney

UMW Galleries and Theatre Welcome a New Season

A new academic year brings a new season of theatre and visual arts at UMW, with performances, exhibitions, receptions and artist talks offering plenty of opportunities to experience the arts on campus this fall. UMW Galleries begins its fall season Sept. 10 with two exhibitions and an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Fall Exhibitions […]

UMW’s Summer Science Institute Showcases Student Discovery From Lab to Lectern

One by one, University of Mary Washington students stepped to the podium or stood beside posters, ready to present the results of 10 weeks of intensive research to faculty, classmates and judges. As the symposium progressed, students grew increasingly confident, discussing their findings and fielding questions like seasoned researchers.Now in its 27th year, the Irene […]

UMW Introduces Permaculture Design Certificate for Sustainable Landscapes, Weekend Sessions Start Sept. 18

Imagine a landscape where lush trees shade vegetable gardens, rainwater is captured to support crops, healthy soil is built through composting and every element works together to reduce waste while supporting the environment.That’s the idea behind permaculture – a design approach that uses nature as a guide for creating productive, resilient landscapes, farms and communities.This […]

College of Business Celebrates Alumni Achievement at Annual Awards

With a solid foundation in finance, marketing and management, University of Mary Washington business graduates go on to careers in executive leadership, entrepreneurship and public service.At the annual College of Business Alumni Awards – held in Woodard Hall during Reunion Weekend – Mary Washington honored grads who have excelled in their professions, from founding supportive […]