Category: What’s New @ UMW

UMW Receives Grant to Help Students Recovering From Addiction

The University of Mary Washington has received a $50,000 grant for a unique program that helps students in various stages of recovery from alcohol and substance use and addiction.The “Expanding Collegiate Recovery in Virginia” grant, awarded this month by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), will fund growth for UMW’s Eagles in […]

The One Note Stand A Cappella Group Releases Second Single

UMW student-run a cappella group The One Note Stand recently released a new single, “See Her Out,” which is available on Spotify and Apple Music and was recorded by Cutoff Studios in UMW’s Department of Music recording space. Originally recorded by Francis and the Lights, the song was arranged by former music director De’Toine Jones ’19 […]

UMW Names Inaugural Director of Center for Career and Professional Development

University of Mary Washington announces the fulfillment of one of its key strategic goals with the selection of the first executive director for its Center for Career and Professional Development. Paul Binkley, whose employment will begin June 25, has more than 20 years experience in the fields of career services, student affairs, international development and […]

Itzhak Perlman Opens UMW Philharmonic’s 2019-20 Season

Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman kicks off the UMW Philharmonic’s 49th season this fall. Concerts continue through the spring with an appearance by Mary Washington’s new artist-in-residence, as well as a tribute to American icon Norman Rockwell and an actor-led celebration of national treasures from Abraham Lincoln to America’s pastime. The series runs October through April […]

Department of Human Resources Management Health Benefits E-News

HEALTH BENEFITS E-NEWS Department of Human Resource Management Office of Health Benefits2019 Health Plan ID Cards Will Be Mailed to Participants This MonthNew health plan identification (ID) cards for COVA Care, COVA HDHP, COVA HealthAware and the Optima Health Vantage HMO are being mailed to participants beginning the week of June 10. Here are important […]