Two local alumnae of what is now the University of Mary Washington – Kerri Barile (Class of 1994) and Lisa Henry (1996) — have been appointed to UMW’s Board of Visitors.
Two local women appointed to UMW Board of Visitors
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UMW’s Great Lives Lecture Series returning in person in 2022
Painter Vincent van Gogh, humanitarian Mother Teresa and country music icon Dolly Parton are among the prominent personalities featured in the upcoming William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series.
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’s Family Weekend returning October 1-2
The University of Mary Washington’s annual Family Weekend is returning October 1-2.
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...
Eghtessad featured in UMW magazine
Our very own Lily Eghtessad was featured in the latest edition of the University of Mary Washington magazine.
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.
Registration still open for UMW’s CISSP training course
Live online or in-person classes that take place in the evenings and weekends at two campuses will help meet the needs of local professionals with busy schedules.
American Rescue Plan updates outlined
The University of Mary Washington Center for Economic Development has outlined important points on the American Rescue Plan Act.
Great Lives lecture series returning in January
The University of Mary Washington’s annual William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series will return in January with a schedule of 18 online lectures that will run through mid-March.
Hillel Center opens at UMW
The Maxine and Carl D. Silver Hillel Center at the University of Mary Washington opened this week.