Service & Citizenship
Voter Registration Day Event Gives UMW Students a Voice
Callie Jordan remembers everything about her first election at age 18 – the poll workers excitedly handing her a ballot, penciling in the little circles to mark her choices and getting an American flag sticker to show the world that …
Service & Citizenship
UMW to Host Debate for First Congressional District
The University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s First Congressional District Monday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. Incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman (R) will face off against opponent Qasim Rashid (D) live via Zoom, …
Returning Students Bring UMW’s Fall Semester to Life
After three weeks of fully remote learning, University of Mary Washington students began moving into residence halls – and bringing the fall semester to life – last week. UMW’s four-day move-in event looked both like and unlike years past, with …
Technology & Humanity
Podcasts on UMW Activism Spell ‘Good Trouble’ for Students
Eliza Vegas marched in her first protest this summer for Black Lives Matter. The University of Mary Washington is inspiring her to do more. As part of this year’s Common Experience, first-year students are listening to “Good Trouble: UMW,” an …
Service & Citizenship
UMW Receives National ‘Public Good’ Ranking
Less than two weeks into its fall semester, the University of Mary Washington has received a nationwide ranking that speaks to the heart of its mission. UMW received high marks from Washington Monthly’s 2020 College Guide and Rankings. The guide …
