Stan Soper’s Retirement Celebration, April 24, 2:30 p.m.
Please join us in celebrating men’s and women’s cross country and track and field coach Stan Soper’s retirement on Friday, April 24 at 2:30 p.m. Soper came to Mary Washington in 1983 and is the longest running tenured coach in UMW’s history.
Please note event time change:
2:30 p.m. – Celebration in the Anderson Center Concourse. All of campus is invited to stop by and enjoy cake and beverages as we wish Stan well on his retirement.
3:00 p.m . – Presentation of Department Gifts by Ken Tyler.
Senior Swimmer Alex Anderson Named UMW Wagner Wealth Management Athlete of the Month for February

Alex Anderson (right) is the Wagner Wealth Management Student Athlete of the Month. He is pictured here with Aric Wagner, senior vice president, investments, of Davenport & Company LLC.
Senior swimming standout Alex Anderson has been named as the UMW Wagner Wealth Management Athlete of the Month for February.
Anderson led the UMW men’s swimming team to a top-25 ranking and to its 15th consecutive Capital Athletic Conference Championship, and was just the second swimmer in CAC history to gain CAC Swimmer of the Year three times after the February championships.
Anderson won the CAC Championships in every event in which he swam, finishing first in the 50 freestyle, 200 butterfly and 400 IM. In addition, all four relays in which he swam won conference titles.
He will advance to the NCAA Championships next week, hoping to repeat as national champion in the 400 IM and 200 fly.
UMW Wagner Wealth Management Athletes of the Month:
September – Jenna Steele (field hockey)
October – Teagan Young (women’s cross country)
November – Teagan Young (women’s cross country)
December – Brianne Comden (women’s basketball)
January – Taylor Johnson (men’s basketball)
February – Alex Anderson (men’s swimming)
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Brianne Comden Named Wagner Wealth Management December Athlete of the Month

Sophomore basketball player Breezi Comden (left) is the Wagner Wealth Management Student Athlete of the Month. She is pictured here with Aric Wagner, senior vice president, investments, of Davenport & Company LLC.
Sophomore basketball player Brianne Comden has been named as the UMW Wagner Wealth Management Athlete of the Month for December.
Comden has helped lead the women’s basketball team to an 8-3 start to the season, scoring 11.5 points per game and 5.3 rebounds per contest. She has reached double figures in every game since the beginning of December, including 22 points in an 83-44 win at Shenandoah University. She was named as the Capital Athletic Conference Player of the Week for her play over holiday break.
UMW Wagner Wealth Management Athletes of the Month
September – Jenna Steele (field hockey)
October – Teagan Young (women’s cross country)
November – Teagan Young (women’s cross country)
December – Brianne Comden (women’s basketball)
For over 150 years, Davenport & Company has been a trusted financial advisor to generations of families. Senior Vice President of Investments Aric Wagner can help you with a range of investment services including: stocks and bonds, financial planning, investment management, insurance and more. Call Aric today to set up a complimentary consultation, (540) 373-1863 or awagner@investdavenport.com
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UMW Basketball Season Opener, Nov. 15
The UMW Basketball season begins this Saturday, Nov. 15. Check out UMWEagles.com to for game times and to purchase tickets.