Author: University Communications

New Science Fellows Program Included in Fall Admissions Launch

Applications for Fall 2026 admission to UMW opened last week on Friday, August 1, with a new opportunity to strengthen UMW’s tradition of undergraduate research and faculty-student collaboration.The inaugural Piscopo Rodgers Science Fellows Program – named for trailblazing alumna Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 – will provide funding and research support to 15 high-achieving incoming students […]

UMW Theatre Project Updates

Construction-related activities begin this month on the University of Mary Washington’s new theatre – a new academic home for the Department of Theatre and Dance that will be a student-focused hub of arts enrichment designed to inspire creativity and foster student success.What’s happening and when: Demolition of Brent House starts this month. Once complete, demolition will […]

Governor Appoints New UMW Board of Visitors Member, Renews Two Terms

The Virginia Governor’s Office announced in June the appointment of a new member of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors and renewed the terms of two current members.A Mary Washington alumnus, Gregory Chambers ’84, executive director of CRA Research LLC, in Fredericksburg, will join the board. In addition, the Governor’s Office renewed the […]

UMW Enhanced Summer Visits Help High School Students Dive Into College Planning

Summer’s the perfect time for high school students and their families to get an early start on their college search, and with daily campus visits available, the University of Mary Washington fits into any travel schedule. Midway between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia, it’s easy to add us to your travel plans. It’s a stop that […]