The University of Mary Washington is once again among the top 100 schools, earning regional accolades, recognition for its liberal arts and sciences mission, and top marks from students via annual surveys.
StoryCorps is coming to UMW this fall – community sign-ups through Sept. 15
Anyone can participate in One Small Step. If you can’t make the dates for the conversations on campus, check out their website for more opportunities.
UMW president named to Virginia 500 ‘Power List’
Troy Paino is one of just 23 leaders in higher education on the 2023-24 list.
UMW to host to General Assembly debates
Debates planned for September 13th and 27th
UMW president talks about goals in address to faculty and staff
“I challenge all of you to think about how we envision the future while remaining true to what we believe in”
LISTEN: Town Talk/Germanna Community College Child Care Services
https://www.newstalk1230.net/episode/town-talk-germanna-8/
The cost of child care is a major barrier to access to higher education for students who are parents, particularly single moms. Dean of Student Development Dr. Frank Cirioni and Child Care Services Project Coordinator Mary Worthy discuss.
UMW’s admissions application now open with priority scholarship consideration
Students can choose to complete UMW’s application directly on the website with no fee or submit the Common App.
Governor Youngkin appoints three new members to UMW Board of Visitors
They succeed Heather Crislip ’95, Deborah Santiago ’90 and Kerri Barile ’94, whose terms ended on June 30.
UMW professor and professor emeritus receive Fulbright Grants
Stephen Farnsworth and Professor Emeritus of Psychology David Rettinger are the recipients.
UMW sets 2023-24 tuition and fees–holds undergrad tuition flat
The University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors has set 2023-24 tuition and fees, deciding to hold undergraduate tuition flat, while implementing small increases in graduate tuition and student fees.
Valedictorians, professors take center stage at UMW commencement
Two students and two faculty received top-of-class honors.
UMW Graduation
More than 1,000 students from UMW’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education received bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University’s 112th commencement ceremony
New lab school Director Rebecca Towery leads the way for UMW and Stafford County Public Schools
UMW and Stafford County Public Schools was one of the first partnerships awarded a College Partnership Laboratory School (Lab School) Planning Grant from the Virginia Department of Education in December 2022.
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Museums
Executive Director Scott Harris talks about upcoming events at Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum. Also–the importance of becoming a “Friend” of both museums.
PHOTOS: An afternoon with UMW Athletics
Baseball vs. Bridgewater. LAX vs. Stevens. All games free.
UMW receives $30 million gift for undergraduate research and scholarships
The git is from the estate of Irene Piscopo Rodgers. A 1959 alumna and lifetime supporter of her alma mater, Rodgers passed away on July 18, 2022, in Huntington, New York.
Germanna and UMW receive grants to develop lab schools
A Lab School is a public, nonsectarian, nonreligious school established by a public institution of higher education, public higher education center, institute, authority or other eligible institution of higher education.
Dahlgren campus leader driven to keep learning
A primary goal of the Dahlgren Campus is to foster innovation and technological education at all levels in King George and Caroline counties and Virginia’s Northern Neck.
UMW President Troy Paino wins national award for student-centered work
“He is, above all, a student-centered leader,” UMW Vice President for Student Affairs Juliette Landphair said in the nominating letter.
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW College of Education
Kevin Good and Kristina Peck talk about the teacher shortage and one solution–the STREAM Initiative. They’re focusing on a creating a dynamic educational space for future teachers in Seacobeck Hall