Category: What’s New @ UMW

UMW’s Fall 2023 President’s and Dean’s Lists

The University of Mary Washington announces its fall 2023 President’s List and Dean’s List. More than 1,000 students achieved these honors during the fall 2023 semester.To be recognized on these lists a student must carry at least 12 graded credits of new coursework. Students who earn a grade-point average of 4.00 on all work taken […]

Former CNN Exec, Psychology Alumna Shares Lessons on Banishing Burnout

In lead human resources roles at corporate giants like CNN Worldwide and Warner Bros. Discovery, Mary Washington alumna Lisa Greene ’91 learned to anticipate crises and help teams of thousands maneuver through themShe also learned a thing or two about burnout.“We all experience stress; there’s no way you can avoid stress,” said Greene, who points […]

UMW’s Great Lives Lecture Series Announces New Co-Director

The University of Mary Washington’s Great Lives lecture series announces the addition of Scott Harris ’83 to its team. As executive director of UMW Museums, Harris joins Great Lives founder and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History William Crawley as co-director of the hugely popular biography series, which returned for its 21st season in January.Great Lives […]

UMW Earns 10-Year Reaffirmation of Accreditation from SACSCOC

The University of Mary Washington has achieved a 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), as confirmed by the SACSCOC Board of Trustees during its annual meeting on Dec. 3.“Once again, the University of Mary Washington has proved that ours is an education that matters,” said […]

New Alumni of Distinction Gallery Honors Mary Washington Grads

A New York Times bestselling author. An Emmy-nominated television host. A past poet laureate. Two previous U.S. ambassadors. The former CEO of Rolls Royce North America. An award-winning chef and restauranteur. And the newly minted assistant general manager of the Chicago White Sox.Those are just a few of the individuals recognized in the University of Mary Washington’s […]