Category: What’s New @ UMW

Beth Williams Named Executive Director of Human Resources

Beth Williams will be joining the University of Mary Washington as Executive Director of Human Resources.Beth, a Mary Washington College psychology graduate, currently serves as Vice President for Human Resources at Hilldrup, a 600-employee organization with locations in multiple states. She has previously served in Human Resources roles at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, CVS/Pharmacy’s Fredericksburg Distribution […]

UMW Grad Named to Governor’s Fellows Program

When Chris Cassingham collected his political science degree from the University of Mary Washington, earlier this month, he already knew what was next.The swimmer from Plano, Texas, had learned just days before that he’d earned one of just 23 coveted spots in the 2018 Governor’s Fellows Program, selected among rising college seniors and graduates from […]

Reunion Weekend Festivities Begin Friday

The University of Mary Washington will host hundreds of alumni during Reunion Weekend 2018, June 1-3.Chock full of food and fun, tours, art exhibits, learning opportunities, photo opps, and most importantly, a chance to catch up with old friends, the three-day affair will welcome Mary Washington grads from as long ago as the 1940s back […]

Heslep Amphitheatre, Morris Stage Dedication Saturday

The dedication of the Heslep Amphitheatre and Morris Stage will take place Saturday, June 2, at 2:30 p.m., during UMW’s Reunion Weekend.Built in the early 1900s off Sunken Road, behind Lee and Trinkle halls, the Amphitheatre has long been a favorite campus site, at varying times throughout history home to commencement exercises, outdoor study sessions, […]

Underground’s Turkey Pub Club Gets National Recognition

A search by Food Management magazine for America’s best sandwiches landed the Underground’s mouth-watering Turkey Pub Club in the national spotlight.Campus and dining operations from around the country submitted sandwich entries. UMW’s Turkey Pub Club got prominent feature in the magazine this week.Here’s what the article had to say about the sandwich:“Heating things up has […]