Sarah Dewees (sdewees@umw.edu)

Director of Center for Community Engagement

Cedric Rucker University Center Room 320C
sdewees@umw.edu
540-654-1122

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Trifecta of Service: UMW Student Named Newman Civic Fellow

byHelping classmates navigate the voting process, building homes with Habitat for Humanity and organizing volunteer projects are all part of University of Mary Washington senior Sarah Tyree-Herrmann’s college experience. Now, her dedication to making a difference has earned her national recognition as a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow.A political science and Read more…

‘Braver Angels’ Debate at UMW Encourages Dialogue, Embraces Differences

Zoe Rapp’s sentiments about social media were met with soft finger snaps of approval last week during a different kind of debate at the University of Mary Washington.Part of a national movement to support civil discourse by embracing the power of dialogue, the “Braver Angels” debate format favors consensus over Read more…

Mary Washington Students Deliver Holiday Cheer to Local Preschoolers

University of Mary Washington sophomore Lauren Spagnuolo knew the morning would be memorable, but she didn’t anticipate just how special it would be. Moments after arriving at Fredericksburg’s Walker-Grant Center, the psychology major found herself on the floor beside local preschoolers as they opened brightly wrapped gift boxes filled with Read more…

UMW Students Carry Forward Leadership Tradition Through Newman Civic Fellowship

Throughout their time on campus, University of Mary Washington students Tonia Attie ’26 and Merna Mousa ’25 were engaged citizens that gave back to their community and worked to advance an equitable and just democracy. For their efforts to help classmates access voting, get involved and have a say in Read more…

COAR Gift Box Drive Has Begun

Every year, the UMW community fills gift boxes with hats, gloves, and books for 3-to-5 year old students in the Head Start program in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania. The boxes will be delivered to the students by COAR staff during finals week. If you have any questions, please check out our Read more…

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