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Panel Looks at Mosque IssueSeptember 2, 2010http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/092010/09022010/572756 For months, much of the controversy over the proposed mosque near Ground Zero has been political in nature. Yesterday, two University of Mary Washington professors explored the debate on a theological level.  Washington Post Editor to Moderate Fredericksburg ForumSeptember 1, 2010Joe Yonan, food and travel editor of the Washington Post, will serve as moderator for the University of Mary Washington's Fredericksburg Forum on Thursday, September 23. The program, which features celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, will be held at 8 p.m. in George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. Tickets are required.  Magazine Ranks UMW No. 1 Among Public Master's Universities in Mid-AtlanticAugust 24, 2010The Washington Monthly magazine has named University of Mary Washington the top public master's university in the mid-Atlantic region in a ranking of how colleges are meeting public obligations in the areas of research, service and social mobility.  UMW Chemistry Professor Receives Service AwardAugust 20, 2010Kelli Slunt, professor of chemistry at the University of Mary Washington, has been recognized with the J. Christopher Bill Outstanding Faculty Service Award for her contributions to the university as well as involvement and leadership in the community.  UMW Professor Receives National Psychology AwardAugust 20, 2010Chris Kilmartin, professor of psychology at the University of Mary Washington, was named the Researcher of the Year at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association (APA) Convention held recently in San Diego, Calif.  UMW President Welcomes FreshmenAugust 19, 2010Jeff Branscome, The Free Lance-Star Sweat seeped through University of Mary Washington President Rick Hurley's yellow polo shirt yesterday as he helped assemble a freshman's bunk bed. It was move-in day for UMW's freshmen and transfer students, his first as the university's ninth president.  U.S. News Rates UMW Fifth Among Public Colleges in SouthAugust 17, 2010U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Mary Washington's undergraduate program fifth among public southern institutions in the "Universities - Master's" category in its 2011 edition of America's Best Colleges. The university ranks 13th among all southern universities in the same category and rates in the top 20 colleges nationally with the highest graduation rate. UMW has a 76 percent graduation rate.  Forbes Names UMW to America's Best CollegesAugust 12, 2010For the third consecutive year, Forbes.com online news magazine has recognized the University of Mary Washington as one of the nation's top universities.  UMW Psychology Professor to Receive National Teaching HonorAugust 10, 2010Mindy J. Erchull, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Mary Washington, will receive the 2010 Mary Roth Walsh Teaching the Psychology of Women Award at the American Psychological Association Convention in San Diego, Calif., on August 14.  Princeton Review Rates UMW Among Nation's BestAugust 3, 2010The University of Mary Washington has been named to the Princeton Review's 2011 edition of "The Best 373 Colleges." The Princeton Review is a New York City-based education services company that annually publishes guidebooks ranking colleges, business and law schools.  UMW Lauded as National GemJuly 26, 2010A recently released advice book for college-bound students recognizes the University of Mary Washington as an "overlooked gem" that deserves more attention from applicants and parents. |
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