Category: Announcements

Internal announcements of interest to faculty and staff.

Women’s Leadership Colloquium Coffee Talk, Sept. 8

Start your morning with meaningful conversation, fresh perspectives, and connections that energize your professional journey. The Women’s Leadership Colloquium Coffee Talk this September will be on Affirming Communication Through Difficulty.Anyone is welcome to join Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 8 to 9 a.m. at 718 Venue on 718 Caroline Street in Fredericksburg. This session is focused […]

UMW Mortar Board Chapter Earns National Silver Torch Award

The University of Mary Washington’s chapter of Mortar Board National College Honor Society has been recognized with the 2026 Silver Torch Award, a national honor presented to chapters that demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership and service while making a positive impact on their campus communities.UMW was one of just 31 colleges and universities nationwide to […]

University Dining is Gearing up for Fall

University Dining is gearing up for the start of the fall semester, with The Top of the Cedric Rucker University Center (CRUC) reopening to all guests on Thursday, Aug. 6.Dining hours are: Aug. 6–16: Breakfast, 8–9 a.m.; Lunch, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; Dinner, 5–6:30 p.m. Aug. 17–21: Breakfast, 7:30–9:30 a.m.; Lunch, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; Dinner, 5–7 […]

Fall 2026 Parking Updates

Faculty and staff permits are valid for two years through 2027. Student parking permits for the 2026-27 academic year will be available beginning August 1; students may purchase an annual decal online through the Self-Service Banner portal.New College Avenue Parking Designation Beginning in August 2026, the University side of College Avenue will be open to […]

Canvas Login Has Changed

As of Tuesday, Aug. 4, all employees now use UMW’s central Microsoft sign-in process to access Canvas — the same authentication system used for Microsoft 365, Banner, and other University systems.What’s changed: Username: Sign in with your full UMW email address (for example, jsmith@umw.edu) instead of your NetID. Password: Continue using your NetID password. Multi-Factor […]