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Diversity & Inclusion

Dr. Bernard Lafayette — Diversity & Inclusion

LaFayette to Deliver Keynote for UMW’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

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UMW Theatre Set Stage for Law Firm’s First Female President

Courtney Moates Paulk ’92 knew she wanted to grow up to be an actress or an attorney. What she didn’t know was that one would …

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UMW has been recognized for its support of first-generation students.

Diversity & Inclusion

UMW Recognized for Support of First-Generation Students

The University’s support of first-generation students has earned the University of Mary Washington recognition by ScholarMatch, a San Francisco-based nonprofit that helps to make higher …

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UMW Swimmer Makes Splash in Record-Breaking Race

Joey Peppersack ‘21 remembers his first-ever swim practice: The piercing cold of the outdoor pool in Hopewell, Virginia. Finishing last in his lane. But for …

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Nicole Price will deliver the keynote address at the 25th annual Women's Leadership Colloquium @UMW on Nov. 1.

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25th UMW Leadership Colloquium: Find Your Purpose

Always good at math and science, Nicole Price earned a degree in chemical engineering and spent a decade building a successful career in the field. …

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