UMW Community, With the unfolding war in Israel and Gaza, we want to reiterate our priorities during this time: 1) investing in student safety and well-being, 2) protecting free expression and diversity of viewpoints, and 3) creating space for education and meaningful dialogue on issues related to the Middle East conflict. Our campus has seen […]
This time of year ushers in changes in the weather and beautiful fall foliage, as well as inspires us to recommit to our personal, academic, and professional goals as we reach the mid-way point of the semester. UMW has a long history of offering an excellent liberal arts and sciences education taught by outstanding faculty, […]
Dear UMW Community, With the fall semester well underway and the fall season upon us, we find much to celebrate and work toward. First, I wanted to update you on the state budget, which has passed and was signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin last week, effectively increasing support for higher education and funding specific priority […]
Dear UMW Community, Welcome to campus! For those who are returning, we are eager to kick off a new academic year filled with learning opportunities and personal and professional growth. For all of our new students, faculty, and staff, we are excited to meet you and welcome you into our close-knit, supportive, and dynamic community. […]
Dear UMW Community, With final exams, end-of-year projects, research papers, and most grading behind us, it’s time to reflect on our many accomplishments over the past year.
Dear UMW Community, April is always a wonderful time of year, filled with end-of-semester showcases, celebrations, and ceremonies. We welcome the warmer spring weather, enjoying the return of many long-awaited outdoor activities, as well as some of our favorite campus traditions and the seeds of new ones. Earlier this week, we celebrated UMW during our […]
Dear UMW Community, Campus has come into bloom following spring break, and as our weather warms, we’re seeing signs of budding research projects, campus traditions, and new initiatives. I hope you had a rejuvenating spring break, reconnecting with friends and family or exploring the world. I followed along with your travels via social media, noting […]
Dear UMW Community, As we finish the first five weeks of classes and are well on our way in the spring semester, I hope you have found opportunities to embrace what you love, pursue your passions, and accomplish much of what you envisioned, with a clear pathway ahead. This month, in particular, we might reflect […]
Dear UMW community, Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed a relaxing yet productive break and are now refocused on starting a new semester of fresh beginnings and opportunities, along with goals of graduation, study abroad, research projects and publications, internships and life after Mary Washington. The beginning of a semester is a welcome time for […]
Dear UMW Community, What a terrific semester we have had! We have accomplished so much together in our classrooms, studios and labs and on the stages, courts, tracks, fields and pools, cheering each other on and supporting one another, both on campus and beyond. I appreciate each of you, and the ongoing support of our […]