John Anstey ’93 remembers meeting Carl “Coby” B. Frye ’93 on the first day of their freshman year at Mary Washington.“His infectious laugh and broad smile immediately put me at ease,” John says. The pair, who lived a few doors down from each other in Westmoreland Hall and later roomed together, became inseparable. “And that friendship carried us […]
Student scholarship applications open February 1, 2022. Please help get the word out and encourage students to apply for all UMW Foundation scholarships, including the newly funded Taylor-Floyd Scholarship for Civic Leadership.More information is available at https://umw.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/ or through the Office of Financial Aid at x2468.
Juliette Breffort Blessing came to Mary Washington in 1957 to share her worldly knowledge of all things French, including language, theater, and cultural history. Former students remember her flair for fashion, her wonderful accent, and her expert and often life-changing advice and guidance.“I first met Madame Blessing when I was a freshman in her French […]
A message from the Office of the President. To the University Community,As you may be aware, we are beginning a national search for a new Vice President for Advancement. We are seeking a highly qualified individual for this critical area of operations for the University and will work diligently to ensure that we get the […]
Watch the first episode of the new ‘Leading Lives’ video series focusing on the stories behind philanthropy.In the late 1960s, John Thompson regularly traveled from Blacksburg to Fredericksburg to visit his future bride, Phyllis Newby. After graduating from Mary Washington in 1969, Phyllis joined John at Virginia Tech, began a fulfilling teaching career, and received […]
