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Awards Honor Faculty at 2026 Commencement

Just before the newest Mary Washington graduates cross the stage to receive their degrees, they take a moment to recognize the faculty who have had the greatest degree of impact on their years at the University. During the 2026 Commencement Ceremony, three distinguished faculty members were honored for their leadership, commitment to teaching and connections […]

UMW Announces 2026 Faculty Emeriti

At the end of each spring semester, UMW faculty gather to approve the graduates and recognize colleagues who are retiring from their dedicated service. Departmental tributes chronicle their time in classrooms and labs, with committees and in communities, and as leaders in undergraduate research and in their areas of study. In spring 2026, the University of […]

Research and Creativity Day Turns 20: A Celebration of Undergraduate Work Decades in the Making

A group of University of Mary Washington theatre students began applying powder, color and gloss to a fellow student’s face. They contoured cheekbones, defined eyes, shaped brows and lips, and incorporated aging lines, scars and dirt. After fine-tuning features, enhancing texture and layering on some final touches, the student was transformed into a character, looking […]

UMW Men’s Basketball Wins First-Ever National Championship

The University of Mary Washington men’s basketball team captured the 2026 NCAA Division III National Championship Sunday evening, defeating Emory University 75-73 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis to secure the first national title in program history.A basket at the buzzer lifted UMW to the championship, setting off a frenzy on the court, in the stands […]