The University of Mary Washington has established and named the Irene Piscopo Rodgers School of Science. Approved by the Board of Visitors at the September 2025 meeting, the naming of the School of Science recognizes the extraordinary gifts of the 1959 alumna, who was a pioneer in her field of electron microscopy and an ardent […]
Earlier this year, Police Captain Bill Gill became the first member of the University of Mary Washington Police Department to graduate from the FBI National Academy.This prestigious 10-week program, held in Quantico, Virginia, provides advanced professional training for select law enforcement managers and officers. Gill completed the program alongside 250 peers, balancing rigorous academic courses, […]
Students who walk past the check-out desk and the “popular reading” display in the University of Mary Washington’s Simpson Library will find a newly named nook.It’s quiet in the Research and Creativity Collaborative (RCC), but its mission – to highlight UMW’s emphasis on scholarly endeavors and artistic success – comes through loud and clear. A […]
The next two fall Open Houses at the University of Mary Washington offer high school students additional access and insights into the prestigious Honors Program and STEM fields available to undergraduates. Visit campus on Saturday, October 18, or Saturday, November 8, to get a firsthand look at UMW’s nationally recognized academic programs, experience campus life […]
The University of Mary Washington continues to stand among the nation’s best, earning a Top 10 spot in the 2026 U.S News & World Report “Best Colleges” ranking released today.UMW tied for No. 8 on the prestigious list of Top Public Schools – National Liberal Arts Colleges, up one place from last year. In the […]
