Author: Sarah Hertz Mahoney

Turn a New Page With Wintertime Reads by UMW Faculty and Alumni

Offering readers fresh perspectives to explore during the winter season, recently published works from University of Mary Washington faculty and alumni span history, international relations, poetry, young-adult fiction and more.The new titles and their authors are: NATO After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Threat Perceptions and Their Consequences by Professor of Political Science and International Affairs […]

A Flurry of Research, Creativity and Inquiry on Display at UMW Fall Symposia

Students across the University of Mary Washington capped off their fall semester with an unexpected snow day that only added to the excitement of presenting original research and creative work developed over months of effort.Across a series of end-of-semester symposia—held in multiple academic departments and only slightly reshuffled due to the weather—students shared the outcomes […]

Mary Washington Students Deliver Holiday Cheer to Local Preschoolers

University of Mary Washington sophomore Lauren Spagnuolo knew the morning would be memorable, but she didn’t anticipate just how special it would be. Moments after arriving at Fredericksburg’s Walker-Grant Center, the psychology major found herself on the floor beside local preschoolers as they opened brightly wrapped gift boxes filled with toys, art supplies, hats and […]

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 […]