Dear UMW Community,
We are looking forward to the spring season on campus, and all that is about to bloom, from the numerous scholarly projects in our classes and labs, to the beautiful landscaping that makes this place one of a kind.
I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to our Facilities Services staff, who worked tirelessly …
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 time to …
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 offer tracks …
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. It is one …
Dear Campus Community,
Homecoming week is here with events starting Tuesday, Oct. 21 and running through the weekend. I hope you will join in the celebration and connect with our alumni who return to their college home this October. With Professor Bingo, Crafternoon, Karaoke, Trivia, Sammy’s Spirit Station, and the Big Ash Bonfire, there’s something happening …
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 rankings, each …
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 major announcements, in …
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 down the semester, …
Dear UMW Community,
As we leave winter behind, we look forward to warmer weather, flowers and trees in bloom, more hours of daylight, and outdoor activities that we enjoy each spring. This is also an exciting time of year as we work toward presenting and showcasing the results of hard work, research, and discovery in the …
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 campus is …