Hannah Manning ’20, M.Ed. ’21, woke up with a nervous excitement. “Like I was getting ready to give a speech,” she said, posing for photos yesterday morning with fellow University of Mary Washington College of Education (COE) students Savannah Rowland and Alexandra Cooper. “It feels good to finally be doing this.” In less than two […]
Commencement
Pandemic-Era Commencement Holds A Number of Highlights
What a year … and 52 days! But who’s counting? With University of Mary Washington Commencement ceremonies for the Classes of 2020 and 2021 taking place today through Sunday, we are. When UMW paused in-person learning last spring, amid a growing pandemic, campus life as we knew it was thrown off kilter. Amid the disruption, […]
UMW Awards Top Honors and Honorary Degree at Commencement Ceremonies
The University of Mary Washington presented its top honors during commencement ceremonies Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.
State Superintendent Steven R. Staples Addresses Master’s Candidates
State Superintendent Steven R. Staples challenged graduates to step up as leaders during his address at the University of Mary Washington’s graduate commencement Friday, May 8.
State Superintendent, Career Ambassador to Speak at UMW Commencement Ceremonies
More than 5,000 parents, friends and well-wishers are expected to converge on the Fredericksburg campus to celebrate the University of Mary Washington’s 104th commencement ceremonies Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.
