September 26, 2023

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 next 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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

Save the Date and Celebrate – UMW Fall Open Houses, Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 11

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 […]

Save the Date and Celebrate – UMW Fall Open Houses, Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 11

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 […]

UMW Welcomes New Year, New Students, New Offerings

The fall 2023 semester is underway – in a big way – at the University of Mary Washington, with lots of new students on campus and plenty of fresh opportunities on tap for the 2023-24 academic year.

Of the more than 1,000 new students in the incoming class, 260 transferred to Mary Washington from other schools. New students hail from Virginia and 21 other states like Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas, and from Washington, D.C. They also come from as far away as Austria, Canada, Egypt, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Japan and the UK.

As they settle into classes, they’ll begin to explore Fredericksburg, pursue internships and service projects, study abroad and complete undergraduate research. These types of hands-on experiences are expanding with enhanced funding in the sciences, thanks to a $30 million gift – the largest in University history – from alumna Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59, and continued contributions to the Beyond the Classroom endowment. Read more.

Gwen Hale Resource Center Helps Feed UMW Students in Need

Tamara Garrett ’23 arranges boxed macaroni and cheese, cans of soup and packaged snacks on shelves. With the fall semester underway at the University of Mary Washington, she wants to ensure that the Gwen Hale Resource Center (GHRC) is fully stocked. “Most people don’t like to ask for help, but we want students to know […]

Gwen Hale Resource Center Helps Feed UMW Students in Need

Tamara Garrett ’23 arranges boxed macaroni and cheese, cans of soup and packaged snacks on shelves. With the fall semester underway at the University of Mary Washington, she wants to ensure that the Gwen Hale Resource Center (GHRC) is fully stocked. “Most people don’t like to ask for help, but we want students to know […]

UMW Welcomes New Year, New Students, New Offerings

The fall semester is underway – in a big way – at the University of Mary Washington, with lots of new students on campus and plenty of fresh opportunities on tap for the 2023-24 academic year. Of the more than 1,000 new students in the incoming class, 260 transferred to Mary Washington from other schools. […]