FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emily Webb, Public Affairs Specialist (212) 352-5455, ewebb@peacecorps.gov Peace Corps and the University of Mary Washington Announce New Peace Corps Prep Program WASHINGTON – Peace Corps and the University of Mary Washington today announced a new partnership centered on an undergraduate certificate program called Peace Corps […]
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College to Career: Why Conferences Matter as an Undergraduate
Has anyone ever asked you or have you thought about attending a professional conference in your field? No? Why?! I know there can be a lot of anxieties and logistical concerns for a student, but don’t let that stop you! These were some of my fears about attending a conference; sound familiar? I don’t think […]
Building a Future
Three years out of college, UMW alumnus Jeremy Thompson ’13 has begun building a successful career as a social media strategist at Subject Matter, a public affairs agency in Washington, D.C. But Thompson acknowledges he didn’t get there alone. Crediting the support of faculty mentors at UMW, he’s ready to give back by preparing the […]