Educator-in-Residence Shares Teaching Advice

Barbara Bishop Mann spoke to graduates at the UMW College of Education program.

Barbara Bishop Mann ’66 taught University of Mary Washington College of Education graduates a lesson at the annual Educator-in-Residence program May 1. … [Read more...]

Students Presented Work at Research and Creativity Day

Students showcased their work at the annual Research and Creativity Day.

Students at the University of Mary Washington gave more than 100 research presentations during the annual Undergraduate Student Research and Creativity Day on Friday, April 26. … [Read more...]

James Monroe Museum Endorses Healthy Living

The James Monroe Museum will hold yoga classes in its garden as part of the "Let's Move!" Initiative. Photo courtesy of Lee Brauer.

The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library joined First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move! Museums and Gardens” initiative to fight against child obesity. The museum will offer drop-in yoga classes in its garden on Saturday mornings in May and June. … [Read more...]

UMW Receives Gift for Historic Preservation Scholarship

(from left to right): Becky Starling, Trustee, Preservation Virginia, Mary Washington Branch; Michael Spencer, Assistant Professor, Historic Preservation, University of Mary Washington; Rob Orrison, Site Manager, Prince William County Department of Public Works Historic Preservation Division; Torre Meringolo, Vice President for Advancement and University Relations, University of Mary Washington

The University of Mary Washington will offer a new merit-based scholarship for historic preservation students starting in the fall of 2014. … [Read more...]

UMW Supports Campus Sustainability Through Donation Drive

UMW will collect clothes and household items from residence halls in its "Drop N' Go!" donation drive.

The University of Mary Washington is co-sponsoring a campus sustainability event to encourage faculty, staff and students to donate old or unwanted clothing and household items. … [Read more...]

UMW Board of Visitors Announces Tuition Fees for 2013-14

UMW student's study for finals  Monday Dec. 10, 2012. (Photo by Norm Shafer).

The University of Mary Washington’s Board of Visitors has approved new rates for the 2013-2014 academic year. … [Read more...]

UMW Announces 2013 Historic Preservation Book Prize

Paul Kapp and Paul Armstrong received the 2013 Historic Preservation Book Prize for their book "SynergiCity." Image courtesy of University of Illinois Press.

The University of Mary Washington Center for Historic Preservation has awarded the 2013 Historic Preservation Book Prize to “SynergiCity: Reinventing the Postindustrial City,” edited by Paul Hardin Kapp and Paul J. Armstrong. … [Read more...]

UMW Philharmonic Presented “Young at Heart” Concert

The UMW Philharmonic Orchestra will present its season finale concert on April 20.

The University of Mary Washington Philharmonic Orchestra presented its season finale performance on Saturday, April 20. … [Read more...]

UMW Dining Chosen for Sustainable Seafood Initiative

Eagle Dining is one of 11 locations in Sodexo's new sustainable seafood initiative.

The University of Mary Washington’s Eagle Dining is a part of Sodexo’s new Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified sustainable seafood program. The program ensures that customers can trace the origins of their seafood to its original source. … [Read more...]

UMW Concert Band Presents Season Finale

The UMW Concert Band

The University of Mary Washington Concert Band presented its season finale performance on Friday, April 12. … [Read more...]