Category: Messages From The President

A Message From The President – February 2025

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 …

A Message From The President – January 2025

Dear UMW Community,

Welcome back!  I hope you enjoyed a restful and rejuvenating winter break.  The new year has come quickly and many wonderful positive opportunities await us.  And, a special greeting to our newest UMW faculty, staff, and students.  We are excited to welcome you into our UMW family and look forward to meeting you …

A Message From The President – December 2024

Dear UMW Community,

As we enter the final weeks of the semester, I wish each of you the best of success with final exams, end-of-semester projects, papers, grading, and all of the significant work – big and small – that is so very important and critical to conclude a successful semester.     

Even as we wind down the …

A Message From The President – November 2024

Dear UMW Community,

It’s hard to believe that we’re near the end of the fall semester, with so much to be grateful for as we approach the Thanksgiving break.  I have enjoyed the many opportunities to engage with our campus community, from meetings, athletic competitions, theatre performances, art exhibits, and more over the past several months. …

A Message From The President – October 2024

Dear UMW Community,

The fall festivities are all around us this week, with today’s Harvest Festival hosted by UMW Dining to this weekend’s Homecoming. We are excited to welcome alumni back to campus and cheer on the Eagles, through all our endeavors. 

Last week, we had the pleasure of celebrating our remarkable staff and faculty during our 

A Message From The President – September 2024

Dear UMW Community,

Fall has officially arrived on our campus, and as the leaves come through with their annual vibrant colors, we are seeing campus come to life with new activities indoors and outside. It’s time for fall festivals, the Education Abroad Fair, Family Weekend, and the Fall 2024 Career & Internship Fair, just to name …

A Message From The President – August 2024

Dear UMW Community,

We are excited to welcome you back to campus for another year of learning, exploring, and celebrating personal and professional endeavors and accomplishments.  And, to our new students, faculty, and staff, I extend a whole-hearted, sincere welcome to you – the newest members of our diverse, supportive community.  I’m looking forward to meeting …

A Message From The President – April 2024

Dear UMW Community,

The end of the semester brings about celebrations and completions, from final exams and papers, to award ceremonies and honor society inductions, with Commencement as the culmination of our spring. We cannot wait to celebrate our graduates, and we look forward to the many ceremonies and annual traditions happening in the next few …

A Message From The President – March 2024

Dear UMW Community,

It’s hard to believe we’re already well past the midway point of the semester.  Every day our campus looks more and more beautiful, and I encourage you to take advantage of the warmer spring weather and enjoy some healthy outdoor activities. 

We have plenty of upcoming events that span campus and encourage us to …

A Message From The President – February 2024

Dear UMW Community,

The colder months certainly haven’t deterred our community from springing to life.  It is evident that so much is happening on and around our beautiful campus.   

Our academic programs continue to flourish.  Congratulations to the College of Business faculty and staff for achieving a five-year extension on the accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate …