Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus William B. Crawley’s penned a column which appeared in the FXBG Advance this week, entitled “History on the Hill: A Centennial Celebration.” In the column Crawley looks back at the year UMW turned one hundred, which included turmoil at the top, a presidential candidate on campus, and a towering intellectual who […]
Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus Bill Crawley posted a new “History on the Hill” column for The Free Lance-Star entitled “Mary Washington’s controversial ‘Wo-Man Contest’.” In the column he goes back in time to highlight an eyebrow-raising event, conceived by students in the fall of 1977. Read the article.
A selection of fascinating figures will be profiled during this year’s William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series at the University of Mary Washington. The 22nd season of the popular series was announced Tuesday evening at a presentation that welcomed over 160 supporters, donors and sponsors to UMW’s Jepson Alumni Executive Center.This year, bestselling biographers will shine […]
Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus William B. Crawley spoke to City of Fredericksburg Economic Development and Tourism Director Bill Freehling for a recent episode of Freehling Finds, exploring the people, places and events that make Fredericksburg shine. During the segment, titled “UMW Great Lives Lecture Series celebrates its 20th Season,” Bill Crawley takes the stage at […]
