Category: Announcements

Internal announcements of interest to faculty and staff.

ORPHE Open Enrollment Runs Through Oct. 31

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October is open enrollment for teaching and administrative and professional (A/P) faculty who participate in the Optional Retirement Plan for Higher Education (ORPHE). During this period, participants may change retirement plan providers. Any changes will take effect with the first payroll contribution in January 2027.

Two provider options are available: DCP (recordkept by …

Fairfax School Psychologist Returns to Alma Mater as Psychology Graduate in Residence

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University of Mary Washingotn alumna Erin Burke Kauffman ’11 returned to her alma mater earlier this week as this year’s Distinguished Psychology Graduate in Residence.

Kauffman, who has worked for more than a decade as a school psychologist in Fairfax County – one of the country’s largest public school districts – spent Monday …

UMW Athletics Announces 2027 Hall of Fame Class

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UMW Athletics has announced its 30th Athletic Hall of Fame induction class, recognizing five standout individuals and one historic team. The 2027 class includes women’s lacrosse All-American Allie Kimmelman ’12, volleyball standout Anne Lutkenhaus ’10, women’s tennis All-American Lindsay Raulston ’14, men’s basketball standout Bradley Riester ’14, longtime men’s basketball coach Rod Wood …