Category: What’s New @ UMW

Dive Into Late Summer Reads: UMW Alumni Authors Shine Across Genres

From personal journeys and historical fiction to children’s adventures, University of Mary Washington alumni are leaving their literary mark with books that span genres and generations.Whether readers are seeking thought-provoking novels, heartwarming picture books or fun reads for curious kids, they’ll find it in this sample of recently published selections from Mary Wash grads who […]

UMW Foundation, Alumni Association Boards Welcome New Members

The University of Mary Washington announced in August the newest members of the UMW Foundation Board of Trustees and the Alumni Association Board of Directors. These accomplished Mary Washington alumni and supporters will help guide the University’s continued growth, philanthropic outreach and alumni engagement.“We’re thrilled to welcome these dedicated individuals to our boards,” said Katie […]

High Schoolers Savor a Slice of College Life at UMW Summer Enrichment Program

Bingo! Livia Lee waves her winning card to collect a prize. But rather than numbers, this card is covered in questions that reveal personal characteristics to help classmates get to know one another. What’s your favorite color? Do you recycle?The specialized version of the traditional game gave students like Lee, a rising junior at Nottoway […]

UMW Makes Money’s 2025 ‘Best Colleges in America’ List

The University of Mary Washington has been recognized by Money, earning a top spot on its 2025 list of the “Best Colleges in America.”Now in its 11th year, the annual ranking highlights more than 700 four-year institutions that deliver strong academics at an affordable cost and prepare students for success after graduation. Mary Washington received […]

UMW Awarded GO Virginia Region 6 Grant to Launch Healthcare Certification Program

University of Mary Washington’s Office of Continuing and Professional Studies has been awarded a GO Virginia Region 6 grant to support the development and launch of a new Practice Management Certificate Program. This initiative marks the first GO Virginia grant awarded in the healthcare cluster in the Commonwealth, with the program positioned to be a […]