Category: Announcements

Internal announcements of interest to faculty and staff.

Announcement from the President

President Troy D. Paino has announced the appointment of Nina Mikhalevsky as UMW’s provost, effective July 1, 2017.  Dr. Mikhalevsky has worked at the University of Mary Washington since 2006 and currently is serving as acting provost.In announcing Mikhalevsky’s appointment, Paino cited her proven administrative capability and commitment to Mary Washington. He noted, “Nina Mikhalevsky […]

New Security Controls for VPN and Local Administrator Accounts

UMW Staff,The Commonwealth of Virginia Auditors of Public Accounts conducts an annual audit of the UMW’s technology security program. As a result of their last audit, the auditors have asked the IT Department to implement additional security controls around VPN access and local administrator accounts. This email outlines the important changes we are making to […]

Message about travel in areas prone to the Zika virus

The following message is from UMW’s Center for International Education:UMW students and staff who plan to travel to South Florida, Texas, or outside the U.S. during Spring Break should educate themselves about the Zika virus, a dangerous disease carried by mosquitoes.Before traveling, check the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Zika Travel […]

A message to the UMW Community

The following message is from the University Title IX Office and the Office of Student Affairs:To the campus community:Regardless of actions on the federal level, UMW upholds its commitment to supporting transgender students in its policies and practices. Safe access to gender neutral bathrooms and gender neutral housing remains a priority.As the welfare of every UMW […]