Author: University Communications

UMW Theatre Project Updates

Construction-related activities begin this month on the University of Mary Washington’s new theatre – a new academic home for the Department of Theatre and Dance that will be a student-focused hub of arts enrichment designed to inspire creativity and foster student success.What’s happening and when: Demolition of Brent House starts this month. Once complete, demolition will […]

Governor Appoints New UMW Board of Visitors Member, Renews Two Terms

The Virginia Governor’s Office announced in June the appointment of a new member of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors and renewed the terms of two current members.A Mary Washington alumnus, Gregory Chambers ’84, executive director of CRA Research LLC, in Fredericksburg, will join the board. In addition, the Governor’s Office renewed the […]

UMW Enhanced Summer Visits Help High School Students Dive Into College Planning

Summer’s the perfect time for high school students and their families to get an early start on their college search, and with daily campus visits available, the University of Mary Washington fits into any travel schedule. Midway between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia, it’s easy to add us to your travel plans. It’s a stop that […]

UMW Awards Faculty for Leadership and Impact, Grants Administrator Emeritus Honor

The spring semester blooms with tributes at UMW, from the annual Eagle Awards and honor society inductions to recognizing retiring colleagues and honoring standout faculty. At its end-of-semester meeting, the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors approved graduates, granted emeritus status to a retiring administrator, and celebrated excellence among the staff and faculty, including […]