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The Honorable Pamela J. White

UMW Rector Receives Honorary Degree

The Honorable Pamela J. White, rector of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors, has received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Washington and Lee University. Since 2007, White has served as a
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Hyatt Place Fredericksburg Names General Manager

The University of Mary Washington Foundation and Interstate Hotels & Resorts have appointed James A. Fournier as general manager for the 93-room Hyatt Place Fredericksburg hotel currently under construction. Located in the Eagle Village mixed-use
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Two UMW-Affiliated Museums Welcome Military This Summer

This summer, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Memorial Museum and Library will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families as part of a nationwide
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Steve Pemberton encouraged graduates to treasure their experiences.

Click Here for Video of Commencement Speaker Steve Pemberton’s Address on May 11

Business executive, motivational speaker and noted author Steve Pemberton reminded graduates of their power to change the world during the University of Mary Washington’s 2013 commencement address on May 11, 2013.
Keith Mellinger received the 2013 Young Alumni Achievement Award from his alma mater, Millersville University.

UMW Math Professor Honored by Alma Mater

University of Mary Washington Associate Professor and Chair of Mathematics Keith Mellinger was honored with the 2013 Young Alumni Achievement Award from his alma mater, Millersville University. Mellinger received the award during the Pennsylvania university’s
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  • Fredericksburg’s Stars Raise Funds for UMW Scholarship
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    Ten Fredericksburg-area community leaders will don dancing shoes on Saturday, August 17 to raise money for a performing arts scholarship at the University of Mary Washington.

  • James Monroe Museum Receives Donation for Symposium
    The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, located in downtown Fredericksburg, will host a symposium at UMW in October. Photo courtesy of Lee Brauer.

    The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library received a $3,000 donation from the Paul Mesick Jones Trust, Walter Jervis Sheffield, Trustee, for “James Monroe: Life and Legacy,” a symposium to be held at the University of Mary Washington on October 18 and 19, 2013. 

  • UMW Receives Accolades for Affordability
    UMW's Financial Aid Office, located in Lee Hall, assists students with campus employment and financial aid.

    UMW’s Financial Aid Office, located in Lee Hall, assists students with campus employment and financial aid.

    The University of Mary Washington is listed among the top colleges and

  • Business Executive, Author Steve Pemberton Addresses UMW Graduates, May 11
    Steve Pemberton encouraged graduates to treasure their experiences.

    Business executive, motivational speaker and noted author Steve Pemberton reminded graduates of their power to change the world during the University of Mary Washington’s 2013 commencement address.

    Steve Pemberton encouraged graduates

  • UMW Graduates Class of 2013 in 102nd Commencement
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    The University of Mary Washington graduated a total of 1,273 students during its 102nd commencement in a graduate ceremony on Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the William M. Anderson Center and in an undergraduate ceremony on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m.