Every fall, University of Mary Washington students gather with loved ones on campus for exciting events and activities that showcase Eagle life. Now in its 47th year, Mary Washington’s Family Weekend is going virtual for the first time. Even in the digital realm, this beloved tradition, held Oct. 29 through Nov. 1, promises families ample […]
Campus Recreation
Tradition Reinvention: Iconic UMW Events Go Virtual
Online trivia, virtual dance parties and outdoor fitness classes are in this fall. High fives, handshakes and hugs are out, at least for now. Activities and engagement are as much a part of college life as academics. That’s why staff and student volunteers at the University of Mary Washington have worked tirelessly this summer to […]
Campus Recreation, Dining Team Up with Katora for Fitness Center Event
Cardio exercise boosts your heart rate, burns fat and calories, and helps fight fatigue. So does coffee. Research has shown that enjoying a cup of joe before your workout can pack an even bigger punch. That’s why Cardio & Katora is coming to the fitness center on Friday, Aug. 23, from noon to 2 p.m. […]
Brain Injury Leads Biology Major to Public Health Career
Four other people got on the tube with UMW senior Laura Lang that day on North Carolina’s Lake Norman. In the end, Lang was the only one left. She’d hung on the longest to win the summer-break game, but before she had time to celebrate, something happened. Pulled by a boat, the tube caught air, […]
