July 26, 2024

UMW’s Spring 2024 President’s and Dean’s Lists

May 30, 2024 by
The University of Mary Washington announces its spring 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List. To be recognized on these lists a student must carry at least 12 graded credits of new coursework. Students who earn a grade-point average of 4.00 on all work taken for graded credit in a semester receive a spot on the […]
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Perfect Day and Perfect 4.0 for Five UMW Grads, and Faculty Pinschmidt Award Winner

May 11, 2024 by
As nearly 1,000 Class of 2024 graduates crossed the stage at the University of Mary Washington’s Commencement to the applause of hundreds of faculty and staff and thousands of family and friends, five students and one faculty member received top-of-class honors. Graduates Anna Blake, Anna Czernia, Hannah Lee, Harmony Peura and Abigail Swanson earned the Colgate […]
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University of Mary Washington Class of 2024 Senior Spotlights

May 10, 2024 by
The University of Mary Washington is proud of every student graduating this year. UMW is committed to providing a college experience that focuses on what matters most to each individual. As this year’s seniors spread their wings to explore life after Mary Washington, read about some of UMW’s 2024 Superstars, their accomplishments and the people […]
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Message From the President: Jefferson Square Follow-Up

May 2, 2024 by
The following message is from the Office of the President. UMW Campus Community, Following this past weekend’s event on Jefferson Square, I know there is a great deal of confusion, anger, and sadness among members of our community. I am sorry that this is where we are, especially at this otherwise joyous time of year. […]
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Remembering JFMC Founding Director Forrest Parker

January 10, 2024 by
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UMW Included in Princeton Review’s 2024 Guide to Green Colleges

December 13, 2023 by
A strong commitment to sustainability and a student body energized by opportunities to support and enjoy the environment are part of the culture at the University of Mary Washington. Those factors and others have earned the University a spot among the greenest campuses in higher education. UMW is among 474 institutions nationwide – and 14 […]
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UMW’s Tuition Promise Extends Full Tuition Awards for Qualifying Virginia Students

December 11, 2023 by
The University of Mary Washington now offers a tuition promise for Pell-eligible Virginia students, closing any gap in tuition funding for in-state students who qualify for Federal Pell Grants. Students who qualify for the program at the University of Mary Washington through Pell-eligibility as determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) […]
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Ten ‘Good Reasons’ You Might Have Heard of UMW in 2022-23

October 12, 2023 by
UMW faculty and students frequently go beyond the classroom in their work, from undergraduate research projects that tackle food waste to service-learning that leads to history-preserving trails. They take on challenges in the lab with new recipes and solutions, find perspective in art and music with mathematical precision, and dream up a makerspace and imaginarium […]
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UMW Receives High Marks in U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’

September 18, 2023 by
The University of Mary Washington has been recognized among the nation’s top schools by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2024 “Best Colleges” list today. UMW ranked 11th among public liberal arts colleges and 154th among national liberal arts colleges, both public and private. Previously, Mary Washington received high scores in the publication’s […]
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Business Acumen Series Offered by UMW’s Continuing and Professional Studies

June 21, 2023 by
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Associate Provost for Career and Workforce Kimberly Young leads a conversation during the first UMW Business Acumen Series, “Meetings that Work,” held at the UMW Stafford Campus, University Hall.

Continuing and Professional Studies at the University of Mary Washington has launched a series of seminars for local businesses and professionals to invest in developing their leadership skills over six months.

The Business Acumen Series will consist of mostly monthly one-day seminars for regional businesses and organizations. Each scheduled event will cover a business acumen or leadership-related topic, such as negotiating solutions, building a culture of innovation, and skills for the adaptive leader. Read more. 

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