Category: What’s New @ UMW

College of Business Honors Alumni, Welcomes Executive-in-Residence

Several business leaders shaped by their University of Mary Washington educational experiences returned to campus last week as College of Business (COB) honorees.At an evening ceremony Friday, Oct. 14, in the Cedric Rucker University Center, the COB inducted one alumna into its hall of fame, named three distinguished alumni and recognized three up-and-coming young alumni.Jennifer […]

UMW Takes Part in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill

The University of Mary Washington activated UMW Alerts and tested its emergency notification system as part of the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 10:20 a.m. EST. The test included text messages, emails, desktop alerts, phone calls and sirens and messages from the area warning system on campus.Students, faculty and staff are […]

Smile! There’s a Freelance Photographer on Campus

Don’t be surprised if you spot freelance photographer Tom Rothenberg – and his cameras – on campus in the coming weeks and months. University Communications has contracted with Rothenberg, a veteran photojournalist (and father of a UMW freshman) whose work has appeared in the likes of The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and Sports Illustrated.He’ll be […]

Historic Preservation Club Presents Ghostwalk, Oct. 21 and 22

The 38th Annual Ghostwalk takes place Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 10 p.m. James Monroe Museum, 908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg. Join the Historic Preservation Club for a hauntingly good time in downtown Fredericksburg for haunted ghost tours on October 21st and 22nd! Tours leave from the James Monroe Museum every fifteen minutes from 5-10pm both […]

UMW Admissions Announces Scholarships, Fall Open Houses

The University of Mary Washington has expanded scholarship opportunities this fall, with awards for first-year and transfer students, whether they choose to submit test scores or take advantage of UMW’s test-optional alternative.“Our merit program is just one way Mary Washington is able to lower out-of-pocket costs for enrolling students,” said Dean of Admissions and Associate […]