Category: What’s New @ UMW

Have a Question? Ask UMW Librarians

UMW Libraries is experimenting with new ways to communicate with students and support them throughout the semester. A text messaging option is available to students and faculty by sending a message to 540-657-3337. Librarians can respond to your questions and send answers directly to your Smartphone. Librarians are also using Bomgar to provide remote assistance […]

McClurken Named Special Advisor to the President

To Members of the UMW Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey W. McClurken to the position of Special Advisor to the President, effective July 25, 2017.  Dr. McClurken is Professor of History and American Studies and also currently serves as Special Assistant to the Provost for Teaching, Technology, and Innovation.  He […]

Stay Active this Summer!

The Department of Campus Recreation is thrilled to offer a variety of programs to keep the Mary Washington community active, engaged, and productive this summer.The Fitness Center and Goolrick pool will be open during peak times beginning May 16. Program offerings include a faculty/staff kickball league, a faculty/staff campus-wide walking challenge called “Mary Wash Moves,” […]

Alumna Donates $1 Million for Comprehensive Scholarship

A member of the 1908 Society at the University of Mary Washington has donated $1 million to create a new Alvey Scholarship for exceptional students from states other than Virginia.The donor, who asked that her name and class year remain anonymous, wishes to enhance opportunities for out-of-state students to pursue their educational goals while residing […]

SAC News

VPSW Thank you: A special thank you to all those that made Virginia Public Service Week possible. Thank you for all that you do. May S.A.C. Meeting: Our May meeting will be held this Thursday, May 18th 1:00PM in Monroe 240.  We will have two guest speakers this month — Rick Pearce, VP for Administration and Finance, will […]