
Women’s Ultimate Team Embodies Club Sport Spirit
May 24, 2022 by Laura Moyer

Filed Under: Ultimate Frisbee, UMW athletics, What's New @ UMW Tagged With: club sports, kshannon
Class of 2022: Stellar Student Stories, Part 3 of 3
May 6, 2022 by Jill Laiacona
The Class of 2022 began freshman year like any other, swept up in longstanding University of Mary Washington traditions like Move-In Day, Eagle Gathering and Honor Convocation. That all changed when they were sophomores. Classes went online, study abroad trips were postponed and everything – activities, internships and volunteer experiences – became virtual. But these […]
Class of 2022: Stellar Student Stories, Part 1 of 3
May 4, 2022 by Jill Laiacona
The Class of 2022 began freshman year like any other, swept up in longstanding University of Mary Washington traditions like Move-In Day, Eagle Gathering and Honor Convocation. That all changed when they were sophomores. Classes went online, study abroad trips were postponed and everything – activities, internships and volunteer experiences – became virtual. But these […]
Filed Under: Center for Community Engagement, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, Top Stories, UMW athletics Tagged With: Center for International Education, Commencement, Department of English and Linguistics, Department of Political Science and International Affairs, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, James Farmer Multicultural Center
Alum, Sports Exec, Scores Spot in Top ‘Forty Under 40’
July 27, 2021 by Jill Laiacona
Just like it was yesterday, Mike Shane ’04 remembers the Washington Nationals making the playoffs nearly a decade ago. “An hour after the game ended, stands were still packed. Everyone was cheering as the players took a lap around the field, high-fiving their fans,” said Shane, who spent 13 years moving up through the organization. […]
Filed Under: College of Business, Top Stories, UMW athletics Tagged With: coften
Family Weekend: Connecting With UMW From the Comfort of Home
October 28, 2020 by Jill Laiacona
Every fall, University of Mary Washington students gather with loved ones on campus for exciting events and activities that showcase Eagle life. Now in its 47th year, Mary Washington’s Family Weekend is going virtual for the first time. Even in the digital realm, this beloved tradition, held Oct. 29 through Nov. 1, promises families ample […]
Filed Under: Bill Crawley, Great Lives, Rock-tober Fest, Steve Farnsworth, Top Stories, UMW athletics, University Events and Conferencing, Virtual Family Weekend Tagged With: Brompton, Campus Recreation, COVID-19 in Context, Department of Chemistry, Family Weekend, James Farmer Multicultural Center, mdimeo
UMW Swimmer, Assistant Coach Earn Medals at Parapan American Games
September 17, 2019 by Jill Laiacona
Joey Peppersack ’21 and Zach Shattuck brought some shiny new souvenirs back to Mary Washington after competing in the Parapan American Games in August. Peppersack won a silver medal for the men’s 100-meter backstroke, while teammate Zach Shattuck, assistant coach of UMW’s men’s swimming, earned a silver and three bronze medals for the men’s 100-meter […]
Filed Under: janders2, Top Stories, UMW athletics, umw swimming, zshattuc
Student-Athlete Award Winner Scores Government Fellowship
July 2, 2019 by Jill Laiacona
John Cronin ’19 came to the University of Mary Washington to play basketball. But the Springfield, Virginia, native’s biggest goal was to be known for more than just his jump shot, though he admittedly didn’t have a plan for college beyond that. A mere two months after graduating, Cronin, who was named 2019’s Male Student-Athlete […]
Filed Under: Department of Political Science and International Relations, Emile Lester, Steve Farnsworth, Top Stories, UMW athletics Tagged With: men's basketball
Fiske College Guide Names UMW Among Nation’s Best
July 10, 2018 by Lisa Chinn Marvashti
The University of Mary Washington has once again been recognized among the nation’s best colleges by the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019. This is the ninth consecutive year UMW has received the distinction from the prestigious publication, the nation’s top-selling college guidebook. Mary Washington is among public and private institutions recognized for delivering outstanding academics […]
Drive Garners 6,000-Plus Pounds of Food
November 29, 2016 by Lisa Chinn Marvashti
This year’s STOP Hunger Food Drive drummed up 6,576 pounds of food for the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. The University of Mary Washington initiative was sponsored by Sodexo’s Campus Dining Services and the UMW Athletic Department.Cans of soup, packets of potatoes and oodles of packaged, nonperishable goods – as well as cash donations – were […]
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UMW Hosts Second Annual Athletic Gala
March 23, 2015 by Erika Spivey
The University of Mary Washington will hold its second annual athletics gala on Thursday, May 21, to benefit UMW Athletics.
The gala, hosted by NFL Hall-of-Famer and former Washington Redskins football player Darrell Green, will be held at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center beginning with a cocktail hour and silent auction at 6 p.m. A dinner and guest speakers will follow at 7 p.m. Tickets are $130 per seat, or $1,000 for a table of 10. A portion of ticket purchases are tax deductible.
Green came in the spring of 2013 as the special assistant for student–athlete development and public relations. He has worked as both an adviser and mentor for UMW student athletes since his arrival. Green will be joined by special guests Alfred Morris and Ryan Kerrigan of the Washington Redskins.
UMW’s Athletic Department hopes to raise $50,000 this year. Last year, the inaugural gala raised $45,000. Funds raised through the gala will help improve athletic recruitment, facilities, support and programming.
“The significant proceeds from the gala allows UMW to improve the overall student-athlete experience,” said Philip Pierce, director of athletic development and promotions. “As a Division III school, UMW receives only a small portion of the NCAA’s budget, meaning that private support is crucial for our regional and national success.”
The University of Mary Washington Dining Services by Sodexo is the gala’s exclusive title sponsor. The Eagles’ Athletic Department is still looking for four other patrons.
To purchase tickets or for more information, visit umweagles.com/gala, or contact Pierce at (540) 654-1153 or ppierce@umw.edu.

Filed Under: Archived Newsletter Latest News, Current Newsletter Latest News, Top Stories, UMW athletics Tagged With: athletics