News releases.
A microfinance institution run by University of Mary Washington students will expand in December by offering grants and training to entrepreneurs in the El Progreso community of Honduras.
U.S. Rep. John Lewis, who was among the "Big Six" leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, will give the commencement address at the University of Mary Washington’s 2011 undergraduate graduation ceremony Saturday, May 7 on the Fredericksburg campus.
The University of Mary Washington Foundation was one of three finalists for the Virginia Torchbearer Award in the 1st Congressional District. The recognition for transforming the former Park & Shop retail center into the Eagle Village mixed-use development was announced Thursday, Dec. 2 by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce at the annual Virginia Economic Summit in Williamsburg. The Newport News Economic Development Authority received the top award for the district.
University of Mary Washington President Richard V. Hurley has named Leah K. Cox as special assistant to the president for diversity and inclusion.
Students enrolled in a philanthropy course at the University of Mary Washington have awarded a total of $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity-Middlesex, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Bragg Hill Family Life Center.