College of Arts and Sciences

UMW Psychologists Discuss Balance on Public Radio Show
University of Mary Washington psychologists Miriam Liss and Holly Schiffrin say that finding happiness in life doesn’t come from having more material possessions. Miriam Liss and Holly Schiffrin “There’s really no way to be all in at work, all in …

UMW Geography Professor Awarded National Grant
University of Mary Washington professor Stephen Hanna is the recipient of a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct fieldwork at plantation museums in the American South. Hanna is professor of geography at UMW, and is an …

UMW Department of Theatre & Dance Brings Back “Always…Patsy Cline”
In response to overwhelming and unprecedented demand, the University of Mary Washington Department of Theatre & Dance is bringing “Always…Patsy Cline” by Ted Swindley back to Klein Theatre. Performances will be July 9-12, July 16-19, and July 23-26 at 7:30 …

UMW Students Receive Awards of Excellence
University of Mary Washington students were honored for outstanding achievements at recent awards programs. Leanna J. Papp received the UMW Alumni Award for demonstrating an outstanding combination of academic excellence, leadership and service to the university and Departmental Honors in …

UMW Student Wins Virginia Psychological Association Award
University of Mary Washington senior Leanna Papp has been named the winner of the Frederick B. Rowe Award for an outstanding paper at the Virginia Psychological Association conference. Leanna Papp ’14 (right) worked with Professor Mindy Erchull (left) on her …