The University of Mary Washington collected 4,729 pounds of food in its 2014 STOP Hunger Food Drive, breaking last year’s record of 3,500 pounds of donated food. The food drive donations are given to the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank to help feed the local community.
Athletics
UMW to Add Men’s Golf in 2016
The University of Mary Washington will add men’s golf as a varsity athletic program beginning in fall 2016.
UMW Hosts 2014 Homecoming Events
Approximately 3,000 alumni, students and guests converged on the Fredericksburg campus on Saturday, Oct. 25 for the University of Mary Washington’s 2014 Homecoming Weekend celebration.
UMW Celebrates Eagle Nation Day, Sept. 6
The University of Mary Washington will hold its second annual Eagle Nation Day on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Coach Pens Lyrics to New UMW Fight Song
The University of Mary Washington now has a fight song to call its own, thanks to the lyrics of Corey Hewson, coach of the women’s soccer team. Hewson beat out 10 other submissions to a recent contest sponsored by the Department of Athletics and the Office of Student Activities.