Category: What’s New @ UMW

UMW Alum Brings Destination Imagination to Spotsylvania

University of Mary Washington alumna Anne Roberts started and coordinated the first-ever  Destination Imagination teams at Thornburg Middle School with one of the teams ranking in an international competition.“My students loved DI and I loved the chance to teach more open-ended, creative, and problem-oriented learning with my 19 students who competed this past year,” said […]

Farewell and Thank You

UMW Faculty and Staff Colleagues:After 22 months, I will be saying good-bye on Monday June 30. It is a bittersweet moment for me personally. I have enjoyed my time in this interim position for so many reasons – the University and the academic programs are top notch, everyone has supported the many changes and enhancements to the […]

Lightning Safety Awareness Week

In the U.S., lightning kills an average of 53 people each year. All thunderstorms produce lightning, and all have the potential for other dangers, including tornadoes, strong winds, hail, wildfires, and flash flooding. With many storms throughout Virginia this month, make sure your family knows the truth behind lightning myths.VDEM – More Information WBTV – […]