Go-to Guide: Experts Peel Back the Layers of the College Application Process
Between them, University of Mary Washington’s Melissa Yakabouski and Sarah Lindberg hold a half-century of college admissions experience. Both recruited as admissions counselors upon earning their own bachelor’s degrees, they work together to break the often-perplexing college application process into bite-size pieces prospective students and their parents can easily digest. Take, for example, their “pizza” […]
Filed Under: slindber, Top Stories, Virginia College Application Week Tagged With: myak
UMW SGA President Finds Passion in Student Engagement
A Google calendar app links to University of Mary Washington senior Jaylyn Long’s “booking page,” where free slots are hard to find. A biomedical sciences major with an African American studies minor, she’s Student Government Association (SGA) president and Class of 2024 vice president. She’s a diversity peer educator, R.I.S.E peer mentor and – perhaps […]
Filed Under: Jaylyn Long, Office of Student Activities and Engagement, SGA president, Top Stories Tagged With: mjones6
Statewide Survey Considers 2024 Biden, Trump Presidential Rematch
President Joe Biden (D) is tied in Virginia with former President Donald Trump (R) in a possible 2024 presidential election rematch, according to a new statewide survey from the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington. Each candidate received 37 percent in the 1,000-person poll of Virginia adults, which was […]
Filed Under: biden, elections, Steve Farnsworth, Top Stories, trump Tagged With: Center for Leadership and Media Studies
UMW Receives High Marks in U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’
The University of Mary Washington has been recognized among the nation’s top schools by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2024 “Best Colleges” list today. UMW ranked 11th among public liberal arts colleges and 154th among national liberal arts colleges, both public and private.
Previously, Mary Washington received high scores in the publication’s “regional university” listings. Now recognized nationally among liberal arts universities, in just the second year in this category, UMW continues to advance, particularly among the peer survey and in key metrics such as the faculty resources rank and graduate performance rate rank. UMW’s student retention also increased notably, now up to 83%, and UMW joins Virginia Military Institute, a fellow Virginia university that perennially makes the list, along with the sector leaders of military colleges. Read more.
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Statewide Survey Shows Public Schools Continue to be Top of Mind for Voters
Virginians give their local public-school districts generally good marks when it comes both to educating children and providing a safe environment, according to this year’s statewide survey from the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington. Asked to evaluate how well their local K-12 public schools educate children, 36 percent […]
Filed Under: 2023 elections, Education, elections, Steve Farnsworth, Top Stories Tagged With: Center for Leadership and Media Studies
University of Mary Washington to Host Virginia Senate Debates
The last of two University of Mary Washington-hosted public debates between candidates for local elected office this fall will take place this week. Tara Durant (R), Monica Gary (I) and Joel Griffin (D) will vie for the District 27 Virginia State Senate seat on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m., in George Washington Hall’s Dodd […]
Filed Under: 65th district house of delegates, political debates, Steve Farnsworth, Top Stories
UMW Alumna to Share Lessons in Banishing Burnout
In lead human resources roles at corporate giants like CNN Worldwide and Warner Bros. Discovery, Mary Washington alumna Lisa Greene ’91 learned to anticipate crises and help teams of thousands maneuver through them. She also learned a thing or two about burnout. “We all experience stress; there’s no way you can avoid stress,” said Greene, […]
Filed Under: Lisa Greene, Psychology Graduate-in-Residence, Top Stories Tagged With: Department of Psychological Sciences, human resources
Gallery Exhibit Showcases UMW Studio Art Faculty Works
Studio art faculty at the University of Mary Washington are passionate about teaching, but they are also talented and dedicated artists themselves. Selected works from faculty artists are on display through Oct. 8, 2023, at the duPont Gallery on campus. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, and admission is free. […]
Filed Under: art exhibition, Top Stories Tagged With: duPont Gallery, Ridderhof Martin Gallery
UMW Receives High Marks in U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’
September 18, 2023 by University Communications
The University of Mary Washington has been recognized among the nation’s top schools by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2024 “Best Colleges” list today. UMW ranked 11th among public liberal arts colleges and 154th among national liberal arts colleges, both public and private. Previously, Mary Washington received high scores in the publication’s […]
Filed Under: Top Stories, U.S. News Tagged With: rankings
Save the Date and Celebrate – UMW Fall Open Houses, Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 11
September 15, 2023 by Amy Jessee
The University of Mary Washington welcomes future Eagles and their families to campus this fall for an Open House on Saturday, Sept. 23, Oct. 21 or Nov. 11. These weekend events offer an opportunity to experience a slice of campus life with a showcase of academic programs and student services, time with current students to […]
Filed Under: fall open houses, open house, Top Stories Tagged With: admissions
