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Eagles Celebrate a Winning Homecoming Weekend

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Sunny skies, spirited crowds and a sweep of athletic victories made UMW’s Homecoming weekend one to remember! Alumni, families and friends returned to campus Oct. 23-24 to reconnect, celebrate Eagle pride and enjoy a lively tailgate and weekend festivities.

The Eagles gave fans plenty to cheer about, with Homecoming victories in men’s and …

UMW Celebrates Employees for Service, Dedication and a Commitment to Community

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At the University of Mary Washington, exceptional service often happens in ways big and small, from support for students to campus caretaking, and with many employees stepping in and stepping up in their roles.

UMW celebrated that spirit of service during the annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon mid-fall semester by recognizing staff whose dedication, …

Inaugural Dean Poised to Help UMW’s College of Education and Human Development Thrive

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A painting of a cobblestone bridge sits on Melissa Napolitano’s desk in Seacobeck Hall. A gift from her sixth-grade teacher, the watercolor is both meaningful and metaphorical for Napolitano, the inaugural dean of the University of Mary Washington’s newly expanded College of Education, now called the College of Education and Human Development.

On …

New School Year Brings New Opportunities to UMW

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University of Mary Washington Eagles have even more ways to spread their wings this fall, with new undergraduate offerings spanning the arts, sciences and humanities joining more than 100 majors, minors and programs already available. Two new graduate programs address regional workforce needs, while new leadership, resources and upgraded spaces create even more …