The University of Mary Washington has received a $24,994 grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to refocus work-study jobs to internship experiences. The one-year grant provides start-up funding for a transformational process, one which starts with student feedback and aims to better understand the data and insights around student employment […]
Leader and mentor Michelle Caldwell Thompson received the 2024 Patricia Lacey Metzger Award for distinguished achievement from the Women’s Leadership Colloquium at the University of Mary Washington. Thompson is CEO of the firm CTI Real Estate as well as a dedicated community leader and advocate for women in business, education, mentorship and entrepreneurship.Presented last week […]
At the University of Mary Washington, Kristen Ramey ’17 found a home in UMW’s Community Outreach and Resources (COAR). Participating in the student-led service organization helped shape her college experience and deepened her connections within the Fredericksburg community.“I discovered that I wanted to help people,” said Ramey, who spent four years giving her time to […]
Just a quick heads-up – Virginia College Application Week is happening from Oct. 21 through 25, 2024. If you know any future college students, help us refer them to apply to Mary Washington!During Virginia College Application Week, high school seniors can apply for free to the University of Mary Washington at www.umw.edu/admissions/apply. Use code VCAW […]
More than 400 students attended a pair of career fairs hosted by the University of Mary Washington throughout the past couple of weeks.The Career and Internship Fair, hosted by the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) at the end of September, and the Business Career Pathways event, hosted by the College of Business (COB) […]
