If you’d asked University of Mary Washington senior Amira Said to describe herself when she first came to campus, she might have used the word “shy.” Now Student Government Association (SGA) president and Class Council treasurer, she’s anything but, especially when it comes to planning one of UMW’s signature events – ASPIRE Week.An acronym for […]
#MaryWashDay — March 25-26, 2026 In just two weeks, the Mary Washington community will come together for 24 hours of impact. From noon on March 25 to noon on March 26, alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students will unite for our 9th annual #MaryWashDay. Together, we’re aiming high: 2,500 total gifts, 400 first-time donors, and 1,200 alumni donors—all in […]
Five education students from the University of Mary Washington were recently honored at the 23rd Teachers of Promise Institute, a statewide celebration recognizing exemplary future educators from colleges and universities across Virginia. Established in 2010 by Wade Whitehead, a fourth generation Virginia public school classroom teacher, the Teachers of Promise Foundation hosts the Institute as […]
Eliora Teshome held her breath while her balsawood bridge was put to the test. The Lake Braddock Secondary School student from Burke, Virginia, had worked for months – in her school’s testing lab, during library hours and late at night – with fellow eighth-grader Rebecca Huang to build the miniature model into a winning weight-bearing […]
The UMW Galleries hosted two special events this week celebrating current exhibitions and Women’s History Month. Both events were free and open to the public and welcomed members of the campus and Fredericksburg communities. The Ridderhof Martin Gallery hosted “20 Women in 40 Minutes,” a lunch-and-learn led by UMW Galleries interns. As part of the […]
