Lessons in the Sciences: Mary Washington Alumnae Advance STEM Careers
February 9, 2024 by Jill Laiacona
A young woman leaves New York to earn a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at a small Virginia women’s college in the 1950s. After graduate school, she becomes a revered electron microscopist – but not without the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field. Consequently, she spends her life helping female students at her […]
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New Alumni of Distinction Gallery Honors Mary Washington Grads
January 25, 2024 by Jill Laiacona
A New York Times bestselling author. An Emmy-nominated television host. A past poet laureate. Two previous U.S. ambassadors. The former CEO of Rolls Royce North America. An award-winning chef and restauranteur. And the newly minted assistant general manager of the Chicago White Sox. Those are just a few of the individuals recognized in the University […]
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Mock Interview Competition Preps UMW Students to Land the Job
November 27, 2023 by Jill Laiacona
Senior Aniya Stewart sharpened her skills before taking part in the Mock Interview Competition at the University of Mary Washington last month. She researched how to answer the toughest questions and reflected on her past performances when applying for jobs. Still, she was surprised when she was declared the winner. “My shock wore off when […]
