Learning & Impact
Civil Rights Trip Sparks a Mary Washington Movement
Mary Washington freshman Christopher Jesus wept when he read it. An African-American boy, barely a teen, sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit, …
Diversity & Inclusion
UMW Theatre Set Stage for Law Firm’s First Female President
Courtney Moates Paulk ’92 knew she wanted to grow up to be an actress or an attorney. What she didn’t know was that one would …
Diversity & Inclusion
UMW Recognized for Support of First-Generation Students
The University’s support of first-generation students has earned the University of Mary Washington recognition by ScholarMatch, a San Francisco-based nonprofit that helps to make higher …
Diversity & Inclusion
UMW Swimmer Makes Splash in Record-Breaking Race
Joey Peppersack ‘21 remembers his first-ever swim practice: The piercing cold of the outdoor pool in Hopewell, Virginia. Finishing last in his lane. But for …
Diversity & Inclusion
25th UMW Leadership Colloquium: Find Your Purpose
Always good at math and science, Nicole Price earned a degree in chemical engineering and spent a decade building a successful career in the field. …
