Internal announcements of interest to faculty and staff.
Commencement is coming up this weekend, Saturday, May 9, and we look forward to welcoming graduates and their families for the ceremony. The schedule for commencement festivities is available online, including information for seniors on the Senior Toast and Grad Ball.Commencement rehearsal happens Friday, May 8, from 1-3 p.m., and faculty and staff are invited […]
UMW Campus Community,Thank you to everyone across the UMW community who provided thoughtful feedback on the Strategic Action Plan (SAP) draft shared earlier this semester. We received comments from individuals and shared governance groups, including SGA, UFC, and USC, and used that input to meaningfully strengthen the plan. The next draft is now ready for […]
The University of Mary Washington was recently recognized with the Philanthropy Excellence Award during the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) Awards and Recognition Luncheon.UMW earned the distinction for the highest agency amount donated in the 500–1500 employee category during the 2025 campaign, reflecting strong participation and generosity across the University community. The recognition highlights fundraising efforts […]
The University of Mary Washington has announced the first recipient of the Jack Bales Research Scholarship, established in honor of Reference & Humanities Librarian Emeritus Jack Bales, whose 40-year career championed student research and the vital role libraries play in the research process.The scholarship recognizes a student who produces an outstanding research paper while working […]
The Arabelle Laws Arrington ’41 Scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for UMW students who are the children of full-time faculty and staff who have been employed with UMW for at least 5 years within a teaching, administrative or classified position.Arabelle Arrington served as a member of the Board of Visitors from 1975-1983, was a member […]