The annual celebration of ASPIRE Week is on the spring agenda at the University of Mary Washington, where student-led activities embracing and exemplifying community values span six days starting April 14, 2025. Each day focuses on a value within ASPIRE, an acronym for Accountability, Scholarship, Personal and Institutional Integrity, Inclusive Excellence, Respect and Engagement.The weeklong […]
Get ready for Mary Wash Day! Now in its eighth year, this 24-hour celebration of philanthropy and engagement – running from noon Wednesday, April 2, through noon Thursday, April 3 – gives alumni, families, friends, faculty, staff and students the chance to come #TogetherUMW and share their love of Mary Washington.Members of the UMW community have sponsored […]
An oversized aquamarine sculpture crafted using sun hats, silk and wood. Black and white ink drawings on bristol board. An elaborate gown made entirely from pantyhose. This is just a small sampling of the artwork inspired by University of Mary Washington Professor Emerita of Art Carole Garmon by her former students, mostly alumni.The exhibit, called […]
University of Mary Washington faculty, staff and students hit the ground running this year, sharing their academic specialties and love for what they do over the airwaves. Since the first days of January, their voices have contributed to the live broadcasts and pre-recorded podcasts that weave their way into home conversations, office discussions and the […]
A single garment, recently dyed, rattled around in the dryer. A sewing machine hummed, its needle stabbing into the waistline of a pair of pants. The University of Mary Washington’s costume shop was in full swing this week, as student workers – and a special guest alumna – prepared for a new production by the […]
