The University of Mary Washington has received a $30 million gift — the largest in the institution’s 115-year history.
UMW receives ‘transformational’ gift
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UMW hosting NCAA tournaments this weekend
The University of Mary Washington will host opening rounds of the NCAA Division III volleyball and men’s soccer tournaments this week on campus.
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 putting on ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
This weekend marks the opening of “The Play That Goes Wrong” at the University of Mary Washington.
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.
Final registration for UMW holding Eagle Resource Fair
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism invites City of Fredericksburg (22401) businesses to participate as exhibitors during the University of Mary Washington (UMW) Eagle Resource Fair.
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.
Great Lives Lecture Series begins at UMW
Each of the 16 lectures will feature a speaker detailing the story of an influential person whose life has had a tremendous impact on society.