Category: What’s New @ UMW

Surprise Campaign Gift Benefits Chemistry Department

The UMW Foundation recently received a surprise bequest from the estate of Erminia Ubaldi Daspit ’49. The gift was designated to the chemistry department in recognition of the alumna’s undergraduate major.A note from Erminia’s brother, Carmel J. Ubaldi, read: “My sister died in April of last year. She always attributed her success in life to […]

Academic Services Welcomes New Director

We are pleased to welcome R. Wesley Hillyard III as the new Director of Academic Services. Wes is a 2005 graduate of UMW and majored in Business.As the Director of Academic Services, Wes will lead our team of academic advisors and administer a portfolio of student success efforts including our focused efforts with transfer students, […]

Admissions Office Open House, Oct. 17

On Saturday, Oct. 17, the University of Mary Washington will host an Admissions Open House. About 225 prospective students (typically transfers and high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores) and their families will visit campus between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for this event. Estimated guest count is 800 visitors.Visitor parking has been reserved in the […]

UMW Homecoming, Oct. 19-25

It’s around the corner! Put on your blue and gray swag and get ready for Homecoming Week, Oct. 19-25, 2015. All of campus is invited to participate in the week’s festivities. Anchor events are provided below, and a full schedule of events is available at umw.edu/homecoming.Are you on Instagram or Twitter? Join the chatter and […]

#UMWSocial Twitter Boot Camp, Oct. 22

Do you  manage a Twitter account for UMW? Interested in learning  more about Twitter in general? Join #UMWSocial Circle for an intensive workshop on all things 140 characters and less! Think best practices, metrics and a Twitter bio boot camp.Twitter Boot Camp Thursday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. Lee Hall, Room 412 Open to students, faculty […]