The University of Mary Washington’s Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont isn’t just a treasure trove of art and history – it’s also a gateway to nature!Thanks to the dedication of Grounds and Maintenance Manager Jody Wilken and several volunteer Virginia master naturalists, Belmont’s beautiful woodland trails are coming alive for the community during […]
The University of Mary Washington is known for its exceptional urban canopy and picturesque grounds as much as its commitment to sustainability and a student body that’s energized by opportunities to support and enjoy the environment. These factors, am…
A selection of fascinating figures will be profiled during this year’s William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series at the University of Mary Washington. The 22nd season of the popular series was announced Tuesday evening at a presentation that welcomed over 160 supporters, donors and sponsors to UMW’s Jepson Alumni Executive Center.This year, bestselling biographers will shine […]
In what has become an annual collaboration with Friends of the Rappahannock through their Trees for Schools grant program, the UMW Landscape and Grounds department received 27 trees to plant on campus, in addition to the 25 that they planted last year. These trees are timely gifts to replace and supplement our campus tree canopy […]
Throughout the year, University of Mary Washington alum Ryan Hastings assists veterans and active-duty service members and their families by providing resources and guidance to help them achieve their educational and career goals.Hastings, a 20-year Army veteran who earned BLS degrees from Mary Washington in 2016 (history and communication) and 2018 (leadership and management studies), […]
