Dear UMW Campus Community,
I want to begin with my deep appreciation for all of our student leaders, staff and faculty who welcomed our newest Eagles and their families to campus for orientation sessions throughout June. You create the kind of first impression that matters, grounded in warmth, belonging, practical guidance, and genuine care, …
Dear UMW Campus Community,
We conclude the spring semester with many historic moments. This week is the 100th anniversary of Devil-Goat Day on April 23 and the 20th year of our Research and Creativity Symposium. Our men’s basketball team had a historic season, bringing home the NCAA DIII National Championship, as the first men’s sport to do …
Dear Campus Community,
Spring has arrived on campus, and with this new season, we have so much to celebrate. Our annual Mary Wash Day brought together the campus community through the spirit of generosity, with our alumni, family, friends, faculty and staff giving to the areas that matter to them. In a quick total from …
Dear UMW Community,
Welcome back! We’re ready for an exciting, educational, and eventful spring semester, with many upcoming opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. First, though, I want to welcome our newest UMW students, staff, and faculty. We are so glad to have you here, and you’ve picked an excellent …
Dear UMW Community,
As we wrap up the fall semester through final exams and papers, I encourage you to find ways to celebrate the season and your successes this year. We’ve made progress on so many projects and initiatives, including the recent approval and announcement of our Master of Science in Nursing, which will …
Dear Campus Community,
In many ways we are at the peak of the semester, with the autumn leaves fading and falling into winter months, and our campuses full of activities and excitement.
Just this month, I shared some thoughts on how higher education, and specifically the University of Mary Washington, contributes to the Commonwealth. …
Dear Campus Community,
September has become the season for college rankings, and I’m thrilled to announce that the University of Mary Washington has moved up in the top 10 U.S. News and World Report list for national public liberal arts colleges to tie for No. 8, our highest ranking to date. While one of many …
Dear Campus Community,
As we finish the summer season and begin a new fall semester, I want to extend a warm welcome to all—especially to our newest students, faculty, and staff. The start of classes brings so much potential and possibility, and this year is no exception.
We start this school year with some …
Dear UMW Community,
This is an especially busy time of year as we begin to wrap up the semester by preparing for final exams, grading papers, and completing research projects, as well as participating in many wonderful end-of-year celebrations, traditions, and events. There is much to do and much to celebrate.
As we wind …
Dear UMW Community,
Our winter months, while cold and often snowy, have made campus feel even more like home, as we enjoy activities indoors, pursue research and internships, and find ways to warmly welcome each other to campus. And, I want to extend many thanks to our Facilities Services staff that ensures our beautiful …