By MARTY MORRISON / University of Mary Washington More than 5,000 family and friends will converge on the Fredericksburg campus this weekend to celebrate the University of Mary Washington’s 106th commencement. On Friday, May 12, John D. Burrow, a deputy assistant...
NSF grants UMW $1 million for STEM program
The five-year grant, totaling $996,216, will fund a new Jepson Scholars Program.
UMW Adopts Peace Corps Prep Program
The program will help prepare UMW students to be among the most viable contenders for the Peace Corps.
UMW President Stars as “The New Guy” in Video Series
The series will debut in advance of Troy Paino’s April 21 inauguration.
UMW Ranked Top in Virginia for Student Debt Repayment Success
The university also ranked 44th in the nation.
City Council Approves UMW Jewish Student Center
UMW will address parking concerns by building a parking lot across the street.
UMW Jewish Student Center Public Hearing Set
Larry Silver of Silver Companies wants to build the center for the university.
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UMW Administration Responds to Student Outcry Over Hateful Note
An article in the student newspaper led to “widespread public outcry.”
idX Corporation to Invest $7.2M, Create 150 Jobs in Spotsylvania
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Spotsylvania County and the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance to secure the project.
Avery Ballet Welcomes Margaret Howe to Teaching Staff
Howe has been dancing in the area for 11 years.
Hazelwild Farm’s Therapeutic Riding Program Receives Grant in Honor of Karen Radley
The donation is an Ambassador Grant from the National Automobile Dealers Association Foundation.
College Heights Residents Recommend Alternative Location for Proposed UMW Religious Center
A public hearing is scheduled Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016.
14th Annual Great Lives Lecture Series Speakers Announced
The four-month series runs January 24 – April 13, 2017.
UMW’s Stephen Farnsworth Receives 2017 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award
Farnsworth will be honored at a February ceremony in Richmond.
UMW President Reassigns Jonathan Levin, Names Acting Provost
Dr. Nina Mikhalevsky has been named acting provost.
Gift Box Drive to Benefit Local Head Start Students
UMW’s Community Outreach and Resources office is conducting its annual gift box drive.
UMW Professor Says the FBI Had a Major Impact on the Election
It may have been unavoidable, but the FBI hurt Clinton, Stephen Farnsworth said.
Fredericksburg Chamber President Susan Spears Receives Metzger Award
The award honors individuals who uphold high standards in their personal and professional lives.
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