The University of Mary Washington (UMW) has received a $30 million gift — the largest in the institution’s 115-year history.
UMW receives ‘transformational’ gift
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UMW honors outstanding business alumni
Several business leaders shaped by their University of Mary Washington educational experiences returned to campus last week as College of Business (COB) honorees.
New theatre building planned at UMW
The University of Mary Washington is preparing to construct a new home for its fine and performing arts programs at the corner of William Street and Sunken Road near 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.
UMW, Germanna partner on fast-track business major
The University of Mary Washington and Germanna Community College signed an agreement Monday that creates a fast track to earning college business degrees in the Fredericksburg region.
UMW’s Paino recognized as ‘rock star’ president
NASPA, the organization of student affairs administrators in higher education, will recognize University of Mary Washington President Troy D. Paino with its Region III President’s Award for 2022 during a symposium in Charleston, S.C., June 12-15.
UMW renames campus hub in honor of long-time Dean
The University of Mary Washington’s University Center – the four-story hub of student activity on bustling Ball Circle – will become the Cedric Rucker University Center.
James Farmer Hall officially dedicated at UMW
The University of Mary Washington officially dedicated James Farmer Hall last week.
UMW, City to unveil Historical Marker recognizing the Freedom Rides
The University of Mary Washington and the City of Fredericksburg on September 22 will unveil a historical marker commemorating Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the first stop of the Freedom Rides on May 4, 1961. Dion Diamond, a Freedom Rider, will speak at the event.
UMW earns top rankings
The University of Mary Washington has been recognized among the nation’s top schools by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2022 “Best Colleges” list today. UMW ranked seventh among public regional universities in the South and 19th among all regional...
UMW, City to commemorate 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rides
The University of Mary Washington and the City of Fredericksburg on May 4 will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Riders’ arrival in Fredericksburg. The event is being held starting at 1 p.m. adjacent to the Fredericksburg Fire Station #1 in the 500 block of Princess Anne Street, which is the site of the former Fredericksburg bus depot.