Great Minds at Work

Zach Fichter '13 is an award-winning guitarist.

Scaling New Heights

Cultivating connections with professors enabled Zach Fichter ’13 to grow as a musician—and to nab an internship at a recording studio.
Tally Botzer, who graduates with a M.Ed. this May, taught at Swansboro Elementary School in Richmond.

Teaching by Example

The Ukrop's Fellowship Program gives graduate students hands-on experience in the classroom.
Carrie Schlupp '13 examines James Monroe's apron as part of the "World of James Monroe" history course.

Bringing History to Life

Students learn firsthand about the life of James Monroe through an innovative history class.
Students in Corey Hewson's class started at varying skill levels, but will end the semester with at least one half marathon.

Running With Purpose

Students train to run a half marathon and find ways to give back in the process.
UMW's Relay for Life raised more than $46,000 for cancer research.

Light the Night

Relay for Life brought the UMW community together – and raised more than $46,000.