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UMW's Lee Hall — News

UMW Earns Best-Value and Other Top College Guide Rankings

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UMW has been listed among the nation's Colleges of Distinction. A unique approach to living and learning, and wide scope of student-faculty research are among factors that set UMW apart from other schools.

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UMW Honored Among National Colleges of Distinction

The University of Mary Washington has been recognized as one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction. This honor comes as a result of UMW’s success …

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Great Lives lecture series

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UMW’s Great Lives Lecture Series Announces 16th Season

South African revolutionary Nelson Mandela, jazz legend Billie Holiday and baseball superstar Cal Ripken are among the larger-than-life figures to be featured during this year’s …

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UMW College of Business earns accreditation

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UMW College of Business Earns AACSB Accreditation

AACSB International (AACSB) announced Monday, Nov. 26 that the University of Mary Washington has gained accreditation for its College of Business. Earned by only 5 …

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Homecoming Weekend 2018

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Mary Wash Homecoming Weekend Kicks off Tomorrow

Hundreds of Mary Washington alumni will converge on the Fredericksburg campus, tomorrow – Friday, Oct. 19 – and Saturday, Oct. 20, for Homecoming Weekend 2018. …

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