Dear Alumni and Friends:
This is truly a great time to be an Eagle. At the University of Mary Washington, we just celebrated our sixth annual Giving Day and held our first in-person Donor Appreciation Luncheon since 2019. It is so inspiring to see this community’s incredible generosity toward UMW and its students.
Speaking of celebrations, on May 6, Mary Washington will graduate the Class of 2023, which has demonstrated the power of hard work, perseverance, and resilience over the past four years. I’m so excited to see how these soon-to-be graduates will use what they have learned at UMW to make a difference in their communities and the world.
But none of this would be possible without donors like Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59, who you’ll read about below. Through her transformational estate gift, she has ensured that UMW students from generations to come will have access to scholarships and undergraduate scientific research opportunities. Many of you share this same commitment to our students and our institution, investing in UMW’s present and future through your philanthropic gifts. Thank you for making Mary Washington an important part of your life and legacy.
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