Category: What’s New @ UMW

French Study Abroad Sparks Joy in Alumnus

Stephen Lamm ’19 was a junior at Mary Washington when he studied abroad at the foot of the Alps. During those four months, he learned to speak fluent French and trekked across Europe. He also lost his grandfather – and found himself.As an openly gay student who led UMW’s College Republicans, Lamm spent his college […]

Wild Encounters Prepared Alumna for Zoo Job

Cage diving with great white sharks. Swimming alongside humpback whales. Getting close to lions and leopards on an African safari.It sounds like a nature TV show, but it’s not. It’s how Nikki Maticic ’14 spent one summer break as a Mary Washington student.Now she cares for lions, tigers and Andean bears – oh, my! – […]

Jepson Science Center Renovation Revs Up Student Research

Thanh-Binh Duong’s research on microplastics could be vital to the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Carmen Cantrell studies hydrology on the hunt for dangerous contaminants. The two UMW seniors are among scores of Mary Washington students whose important undergraduate research stands to reach new heights, thanks to the Jepson Science Center’s recent renovation.The project added […]

Coffee with the President, Nov. 20 and 21

Dear UMW Faculty and Staff,President Paino invites you to join him for coffee and conversation at the final “Coffee with the President” events this semester. Upcoming opportunities include: Wed., Nov. 20, 4-5 p.m., Stafford Campus, South Building, Room 210 Thurs., Nov. 21, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Trinkle Hall, Room 207 Thank you,The Office of the President