College of Arts and Sciences
Service & Citizenship
Governor Appoints UMW’s Rucker to Transportation Board
University of Mary Washington Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Life Cedric Rucker will soon weigh in on some of Virginia’s most important transportation issues. Gov. Ralph Northam announced the appointment last week of Rucker, a 1981 Mary Washington …
Learning & Impact
UMW Senior, Music Faculty Collaborate on Note-Worthy Research
When Elyse Ridder ’19 declared as a music major, she expected to perform pieces by the likes of Aaron Copland. Never could she have imagined that she’d get to finish a work by the famed American composer. Elyse Ridder ’19 …
Diversity & Inclusion, Service & Citizenship
UMW Students Mentor Area Teens Preparing for GED Test
Kevin was quiet and withdrawn when he first came to GED class at James Monroe High School. The 17-year-old left his homeland behind last year to make a better life for himself in the United States. It was an arduous …
Learning & Impact
UMW Finds Zen with First Study Abroad Program in Japan
Maybe it was the beautiful campus. Or that it was nestled in a small town rather than a huge metropolis. Perhaps it was because it was a public university with a strong emphasis on the liberal arts. Whatever the reason, …
Service & Citizenship
UMW, Local Community Join Forces for Social Good Summit
The food bank needed help getting fresh produce to needy families. A literacy group sought tutors to help adults with reading, writing and basic math. A local high school wanted guest speakers to teach mindfulness and stress management techniques to …
