Each year, the University of Mary Washington opens the semester with an all-faculty meeting, celebrating contributions to the UMW community, dedicated expertise to fields of study, and support and mentorship of students. In fall 2025, five faculty members were recognized for their commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and their service to the campus and […]
The University of Mary Washington wrapped up its most successful fundraising year ever June 30, with a record $37,867,639 in gifts and pledges made in 2024-25. Giving participation increased across every UMW constituency, including alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff and students.“We’re truly grateful to both our new and longtime donors for investing in the mission of this […]
University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino kicked off the new academic year at an assembly for faculty and staff, where he welcomed a strong incoming class and cited ambitious plans for the future.During the hourlong gathering, held in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium, he reflected on the strengths of the campus community, a flurry […]
Applications for Fall 2026 admission to UMW opened last week on Friday, August 1, with a new opportunity to strengthen UMW’s tradition of undergraduate research and faculty-student collaboration.The inaugural Piscopo Rodgers Science Fellows Program – named for trailblazing alumna Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 – will provide funding and research support to 15 high-achieving incoming students […]
When red milkweed beetles engage in combat, they don’t just fight with their bodies – they communicate through vibrations that travel across the plant. This summer, University of Mary Washington students are investigating whether these fighting vibrations might actually prevent battles rather than provoke them, challenging assumptions about insect behavior.It’s the kind of hands-on discovery […]
