Eliza Vegas marched in her first protest this summer for Black Lives Matter. The University of Mary Washington is inspiring her to do more. “An overwhelming sense of home and community brought me here,” said Vegas, a Mary Washington first-year student who learned of the University’s long history of student activism when she listened to […]
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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” […]
James Farmer Multicultural Center Turns 30
Junior Courtney Flowers was writing a high school paper when she stumbled upon a name she didn’t recognize. “It was James Farmer,” said the Los Angeles native, who spent that day on a UMW website, researching the late civil rights pioneer and Mary Washington history professor. “What ultimately drew me here was the James Farmer […]
Freedom Rides Tour a ‘Life-Changing’ Experience
Stafford resident Frank White joined the Air Force in 1957, three days after finishing high school. Stationed in Texas, he traveled by Greyhound bus to visit his family in Virginia. For days and nights, he remained dressed in his uniform, sitting quietly in the back as the bus barreled through the deep South. “Don’t make […]
Student Leader Builds Culture of Diversity on UMW Campus
It was a hot August day when Milen Mehari wound her way through a maze of tables and tents. The Asian Student Association and the Belly Dance Team had set up on Ball Circle. So had the Campus Christian Community and Students Helping Honduras. But nowhere at Club Carnival, a showcase of UMW’s more than […]
