Category: What’s New @ UMW

Alum’s Running Shoe Targets Body and Sole

American runners can now access comfortable, lightweight and responsive footwear that will give them a feeling of empowerment. That’s the way University of Mary Washington alum Mike Ambrose ’11 describes the Salomon Ultra Glide. The technologically advanced shoe he conceived and helped design hit the market this month.“I want people to feel like they can fly,” […]

Death of a retired faculty member

The following message is from the Office of the Provost.David Cain, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Religion, passed away on Saturday, July 31, at the age of 79, after a lengthy illness.Dr. Cain arrived at Mary Washington College in 1970 following undergraduate and graduate study at Princeton University, where he completed his A.B., M.A., and a Ph.D. in […]

University Dining Ghost Kitchen Makes Headlines

University Dining is making headlines with the launch of 1301 Hen House, Fredericksburg’s first ever “ghost kitchen”! The Free Lance-Star recently ran a feature article and posted a great video about this unique venture and the University Dining team that brought it to life. You can view the video and read the article here.In addition […]

Campus Recreation Updates

Join our Instructor Bill for an Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation! Register by September 19 at campusrec.umw.edu The cost for Faculty & Staff is $35.00 and participants who attend 6 of the 7 Monday Sessions (6:30-8 p.m. in the Liedecker Center of Farmer Hall) will receive a gift from Campus Rec!     Do you know of a student […]

UMW Nursing Program Helps Meet Critical Need

Abigail Zimmerman has done her part to help curb COVID. The University of Mary Washington senior vaccinated dozens of Fredericksburg area residents as a hospital volunteer this spring.“It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” said Zimmerman, a UMW nursing student. “I know I’m in the right place, positively impacting the lives […]