Like so many things in the wake of COVID-19, a definition in the Urban Dictionary will need to change. “Bench sitting” in that publication is currently defined as: “Leisure activity unique to University of Mary Washington, where one or more students observe the activities and/or listen to the conversations of others while sitting on a Campus […]
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Eagles Fly High During Virtual Awards Ceremony
University of Mary Washington senior Nehemia Abel received the Grace Mann Launch Award during the annual Eagle Awards ceremony, presented virtually Friday evening. This event honors student leaders and outstanding campus organizations. New this year was the James Farmer Defining A Legacy Award. As one of the emcees for the video awards ceremony, Brianna “Breezy” […]
UMW ‘Keeps the Light On’ Banned Books Week
Born in Russia, UMW sophomore Katia Savelyeva has called America home for most of her life. But the English major sometimes wonders what it would be like had she stayed in St. Petersburg. “I hope I’d still do things that don’t require as much bravery here in the United States,” said Savelyeva, who read aloud […]
Governor Appoints UMW’s Rucker to Transportation Board
University of Mary Washington Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Life Cedric Rucker will soon weigh in on some of Virginia’s most important transportation issues. Gov. Ralph Northam announced the appointment last week of Rucker, a 1981 Mary Washington graduate and longtime University employee, to the Commonwealth Transportation Board. “I am so honored by […]
Annual Eagle Awards Ceremony Honors UMW Student Leaders
University of Mary Washington senior Erin Shaw was presented with the Grace Mann Launch Award during the annual Eagle Awards ceremony honoring more than a dozen outstanding campus leaders in the University Center’s Chandler Ballroom on Thursday night. Cedric Rucker, associate vice president and dean of Student Life, presented the $6,700 award to Shaw to […]
