Dear UMW Campus Community,
I hope you had a wonderful fall break, visiting friends and family or staying on campus to enjoy a brief break in classes and a celebration of our employees. The pause helps us appreciate all we are working toward this semester and the many colleagues, classmates, and mentors who are …
Hello Eagles,
September is shaping up to be a fantastic month on campus. We are now several weeks into the fall semester, with classes in full swing, favorite student activities and events on the schedule, and a lot to look forward to, with ASPIRE Week and Life After Mary Washington wrapping up the month.
Welcome home, Eagles!
We’ve had a wonderful summer on campus, full of undergraduate research projects and discoveries, campus improvements from our brick walks to our rooftops, and many opportunities to celebrate the hard work of our staff and faculty, but we’ve missed the energy of a full campus and are eager to welcome you …
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,
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, …
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. …