Long-time Heritage Society member Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 passed away in 2022, yet her $30 million bequest will continue to support her alma mater and the students she cared about so deeply. Irene made a name for herself in the field of electron microscopy and helped pave the way for UMW graduates, especially women, to […]
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 […]
Discover a tax-free way to create a charitable gift annuity If you have an IRA and are at least 70½ years old, the Secure 2.0 Act provides a once-in-a-lifetime way to contribute up to $50,000 to a charitable gift annuity through a tax-free distribution from your IRA. What is a Charitable Gift Annuity? A charitable […]
Make your intentions known If you are considering a bequest to the University of Mary Washington Foundation (Taxpayer Identification Number: 54-0169627), we are happy to provide the following language for your use: “I hereby give and bequeath the specific amount of $________ (or ____ percent of my estate) unto the University of Mary Washington Foundation, […]
Recent graduate balances work and studies to achieve goals Nicolas Espana ’22 is an accountant for a Northern Virginia company specializing in land development and design services. As the first in his family to attend college, Nicolas says hard work, tenacity, and support from scholarships and financial aid led to this position that aligns perfectly […]
