On Giving Tuesday this week, 540* UMW alumni, family members, faculty, staff, and friends chose to support the University’s mission, students, and programs on Giving Tuesday. These donors made 609* gifts, totaling over $174,749,* that will go to work immediately for current and future Eagles. (*preliminary Giving Tuesday totals)It’s not too late to join donors, like Paddy […]
From every corner of Mary Washington this fall, the University is rallying around a shared mission – fighting food insecurity on campus and in the Fredericksburg community. Students, faculty and staff are joining forces through coordinated efforts designed to reduce hunger and expand access to essential resources.The Talley Center for Counseling Services has launched a […]
On a sunny autumn afternoon, University of Mary Washington students flock to a table on Campus Walk. While snacking on sandwiches and cookies donated by local businesses, they’re learning about UMW’s Talley Center for Counseling Services and contributing to an increasingly prevalent discussion about mental health on college campuses.“We’re young adults who are on our […]
The first chill of fall was in the air early this week, but inside the University of Mary Washington’s Chandler Ballroom, camaraderie and collegiality brought warmth to the annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon.Staff and faculty from across campus gathered for a buffet-style meal, conversation with colleagues, and awards and door prizes, including a pop-up cinema kit […]
From corporate greenwashing and the cultural power of fairy tales to sustainable farming in Cuba and detective fiction in Spain – University of Mary Washington faculty and staff shared their expertise with broad audiences this year. They spoke not only in the classroom but also on Virginia Humanities’ With Good Reason radio program, bringing knowledge and insight […]
