Author: Sarah Hertz Mahoney

Students Carry Forward Leadership Tradition Through Newman Civic Fellowship

Throughout their time on campus, University of Mary Washington students Tonia Attie ’26 and Merna Mousa ’25 were engaged citizens that gave back to their community and worked to advance an equitable and just democracy. For their efforts to help classmates access voting, get involved and have a say in the democratic process, they were […]

UMW Gets a Green Thumbs-Up From The Princeton Review

The University of Mary Washington’s commitment to sustainability earned national recognition once again as it was named to The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges. The annual guide highlights institutions that demonstrate exceptional dedication to environmental responsibility through academic offerings, campus policies and community engagement.Included among 388 schools featured in the 2026 edition released last […]

UMW Hosts Debate to Explore AI Innovation and Copyright Protection   

Students, faculty and staff at the University of Mary Washington gathered last month for a public debate examining a question at the center of ongoing legal and creative disputes – does training artificial intelligence (AI) models on copyrighted works without permission violate copyright law.Hosted by UMW’s Center for AI and the Liberal Arts, the event […]

Eagles Keep Democracy Rolling on Election Day

With “I voted” stickers proudly displayed, University of Mary Washington students spent Election Day making their voices heard. Throughout the crisp fall day, the red Fredericksburg trolley shuttled between UMW’s campus and the city’s Dorothy Hart Community Center filled with students ready to cast their ballots and take part in a campus tradition of civic […]

Eagles Unite to Fight Food Insecurity

From every corner of Mary Washington this fall, the University is rallying around a shared mission – fighting food insecurity on campus and in the Fredericksburg community. Students, faculty and staff are joining forces through coordinated efforts designed to reduce hunger and expand access to essential resources.The Talley Center for Counseling Services has launched a […]