U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 “Best Colleges” with the University of Mary Washington tying for No. 9 on the list and tying for No. 132 in national liberal arts.
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We’re Number 3(?)
Perhaps I’m bit biased, though it was little surprise while reading a recent September 10, 2024 article published by WorldAtlas listing Fredericksburg amongst the “9 Towns In Virginia Have Bustling Main Streets”.
Sharon E. Schmidt named President of the Board of Directors for The Community Foundation
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce that Sharon E. Schmidt, a senior associate in commercial brokerage in their Fredericksburg office, has been named President of the Board of Directors for The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region (CFRRR).
University of Mary Washington continues recognition in Fiske Guide to Colleges
The 2025 Fiske Guide to Colleges has again listed the University of Mary Washington as one of the “best and most interesting” schools. The guide reviews just over 300 universities and colleges in the U.S.
Ernisha Hall appointed to Virginia African American Advisory Board
On Monday, the VA Black Chamber of Commerce announced their President and CEO, Ernisha Hall was appointed to the Virginia African American Advisory Board for a four-year term.
UMW Installs Five New Fredericksburg Civil Rights Wayside Panels on Campus
The University of Mary Washington and the City of Fredericksburg unveiled five new Fredericksburg Civil Rights Wayside Panels installed on campus, on Tuesday, July 16.
Highway marker unveiled honoring John Washington
A new historic highway marker honoring John Washington was unveiled Wednesday in front of the building where he used to live in downtown Fredericksburg.
UMW ranked as leading public liberal arts college
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2023 list of “Best Colleges,” which details what University of Mary Washington students and alumni already knew: UMW is one of the top liberal arts schools in the nation.
UMW earns two leading college rankings
The University of Mary Washington has earned rankings in recent editions of Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review.
Take the Washington Avenue walking tour
The Fredericksburg Visitor Center is offering a newly revised, self-guided walking tour of the Historic Washington Avenue District.
A walk in the woods at Motts Run Reservoir Trail
The Fredericksburg area is filled with trails of all sizes, including the beautiful and beginner-friendly Motts Run Reservoir Trail.
In search of the FXBG otters
A challenge for both residents and visitors, the Otter-ly Amazing Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Fredericksburg opens the search for seven bronze otter sculptures.











