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Diversity & Inclusion
Tears, Applause and Song Greet Freedom Rides Marker
The old bus terminal – with its segregated restrooms and waiting areas – is no longer there. In its place, a permanent historical marker to commemorate the first stop on the 1961 Freedom Rides was unveiled yesterday afternoon, the result …
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Virginia Schools Receive Largely Positive Marks for COVID Response
Virginia’s local school districts have generally handled the COVID-19 crisis effectively, a new University of Mary Washington statewide survey reveals. A new University of Mary Washington statewide survey revealed that Virginia’s local school districts have generally handled the COVID-19 crisis …
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Gubernatorial Candidates Locked in Close Contest, UMW Survey Shows
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) and Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin remain locked in a tight contest for governor of Virginia, a University of Mary Washington statewide survey shows. The poll, conducted by Research America Inc. Sept. 7-13, included 1,000 …
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Psychology Alum Shares Renowned Gift
Rachael Wonderlin ’11 spent hours as a teen volunteering at a skilled nursing facility. One day, a friend remarked she had a gift for working with older adults. Rachael Wonderlin ’11, a renowned dementia care consultant and author, returns to …
Service & Citizenship
Students Make a Difference Through ‘Into the Streets’
On a balmy September morning, a group of University of Mary Washington students gathered on Ball Circle. Donning shirts emblazoned with a quote from author James Baldwin – “The world is before you, and you need not take it or …
