UMW Math Professor Honored by Alma Mater

May 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Keith Mellinger received the 2013 Young Alumni Achievement Award from his alma mater, Millersville University.

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. … [Read more...]

Fredericksburg’s Stars Raise Funds for UMW Scholarship

May 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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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. … [Read more...]

James Monroe Museum Receives Donation for Symposium

May 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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.  … [Read more...]

UMW Receives Accolades for Affordability

May 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 universities for affordability in two new online rankings. … [Read more...]

Business Executive, Author Steve Pemberton Addresses UMW Graduates, May 11

May 11, 2013 By 3 Comments
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. “Every generation has a task. Yours is to remind America what has made her great,” Pemberton said, speaking of the values of innovation, courage and integrity. “You need to remind us of all those things and you are not too young nor inexperienced to do so. You, the Mary Washington Class of 2013, are uniquely qualified to take on this task because those words have been woven into the fabric of your experience at this great institution.” He encouraged graduates to treasure the experiences that shaped them during their time at Mary Washington. “What will you remember is that never again will be assembled like this,” he said. “You will remember that faculty member who went the extra step for you. You will remember your mother’s embrace, your father’s chest … [Read more...]

UMW Graduates Class of 2013 in 102nd Commencement

May 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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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. in Ball Circle on the university’s Fredericksburg campus. … [Read more...]

UMW Awards Top Honors at Commencement Ceremonies

May 11, 2013 By 1 Comment
Cuurtney Lynn received the Darden Award.

The University of Mary Washington presented its top honors during commencement ceremonies Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. … [Read more...]

Educator Bill Bosher Addresses Master’s Candidates, May 10

May 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Public Policy Expert Bill Bosher addressed master's candidates at the William M Anderson Center.

Dr. William “Bill” Cleveland Bosher Jr., public policy expert and former Virginia superintendent of education, urged University of Mary Washington graduates to hold onto their passion and enthusiasm as they continue in their future paths. Bosher spoke at the University of Mary Washington’s graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10. “I would say to those of you today with new skills and new knowledge: the day that you cease to be excited about young people, I don’t want you teaching mine,” Bosher said. “The day that you cease to be excited about your business or your company or what you sell or what you provide as a service, I don’t want to buy it. Because part of this is not just being prepared with new skills and knowledge, but part of it is the excitement that you have.” Bosher addressed more than 1,000, including graduates, family members, friends and faculty, gathered in the William M. Anderson Center. A total of 249 graduate degrees were awarded, … [Read more...]

UMW Students Receive Awards of Excellence

May 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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University of Mary Washington students were honored for outstanding achievements at recent awards programs. … [Read more...]

UMW Awarded Emeritus Status at Commencement

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Four longtime professors and a veteran administrator were awarded emeritus status at the University of Mary Washington’s undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11. … [Read more...]

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