Category: What’s New @ UMW

UMW Recognizes Spring 2026 Phi Beta Kappa Scholars

Each spring, dozens of University of Mary Washington students join the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society – Phi Beta Kappa – with a Sunday afternoon induction ceremony and the applause of faculty, staff, campus community members and their families.The 55th ceremony at Mary Washington recognized 47 juniors and seniors who joined the Kappa […]

EagleEye Has Landed Again

With all the end-of-the-year activities the past couple weeks – Devil-Goat Day, Eagle Awards, ASPIRE Week and more – inboxes are crowded. We’re bumping EagleEye back up to the top today for anyone who missed yesterday’s edition.

Record Number of Nominations Powers UMW Eagle Awards for Exceptional Contributions

As Honor Council president, University of Mary Washington junior Adam McAninley upholds academic integrity across campus. He’s shared his school spirit as a campus tour guide, represented UMW students at the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and interned on Capitol Hill.Last week, McAninley, a double-major in political science and environmental science, earned more […]

UMW, City Celebrate Eagles Men’s Basketball National Championship

The University of Mary Washington’s Anderson Center was jumping last weekend with a crowd ready to celebrate a victory. And it was a big one.The breathtaking buzzer-beating basket that won the Eagles Men’s Basketball team its first-ever NCAA Division III championship in Indianapolis on Easter Sunday sparked hugs and high-fives from coast to coast. Back […]

UMW Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Theatre at Intersection With Campus and Community

The groundwork has begun for a new theatre at the University of Mary Washington, as the campus community gathered on April 16, 2026, to celebrate with a groundbreaking ceremony. With construction set to begin this summer, following site preparation work this year, the idea of the building, or more accurately, the ideas that will thrive […]