With encouragement from dedicated faculty mentors and ambition to aim for top honors, University of Mary Washington students are continuing a strong tradition of earning Fulbright awards – one of the nation’s most prestigious international exchange honors.This year, four recent graduates will teach and conduct research around the world, reflecting both their academic achievements and […]
Imagine a landscape where lush trees shade vegetable gardens, rainwater is captured to support crops, healthy soil is built through composting and every element works together to reduce waste while supporting the environment.That’s the idea behind permaculture – a design approach that uses nature as a guide for creating productive, resilient landscapes, farms and communities.This […]
The Virginia Governor’s Office recently announced the appointment of two new members of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors and renewed the term of a current member.Kaci Easley of Richmond, director of community engagement and local affairs at Dominion Energy, and Charlie McDaniel of Washington, D.C., vice president of growth and strategy for […]
This summer, UMW head field hockey coach Jamie Tierney and assistant coach Lindsey Heppner will trade the sidelines for the field as they represent the United States at the 2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands.Tierney will compete on the U.S. Women’s Over-45 team in Rotterdam, while Heppner will represent the United States […]
University of Mary Washington faculty and staff were among those recognized for excellence in education at the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Second Annual Educator Excellence Brunch & Awards, held Tuesday, June 23 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.The event celebrated educators from across the region who inspire, mentor and prepare the next generation of leaders. […]
