Author: Donna Harter

Following Your Passion

Married alumni plan two endowments to honor their alma materIt all started with a Halloween party at the Eagles Nest back in 1987. Wendy Risher, a sociology major from New Jersey, dressed as one of the blind mice; Pat Filippone, a business administration major and sports enthusiast from Northern Virginia, went as Gene Simmons from […]

Planning Matters – Fall 2022

In this issue: Meet James Marshall ’23, a resourceful and impressive young man pursuing his love of history with the help of the Rita Morgan Stone ’52 and Jathan N. Stone Scholarship. Learn about Sean Lynch ’95 and the new library endowment he is funding to help serve student research needs. Discover tips to support […]

Sharing a Legacy

With the fifth generation of their family now attending Mary Washington, Heritage Society members Marceline “Marcy” Weatherly Morris ’50 and Elmer “Juney” Morris ’50 are among UMW’s most loyal and dedicated alumni.Through the years they have made numerous contributions, established an endowed scholarship, and named the Morris Stage at UMW’s historic amphitheatre.Recently, the couple made […]

A Message from President Troy D. Paino

Dear Alumni and Friends: As we approach the end of the year, I’d like to reflect on how Mary Washington continues to fulfill its mission as a public liberal arts and sciences institution, educating citizens for the 21st century.I’m proud to say that we brought in a strong first-year class, while improving our retention rate […]

Planning for the End of the Year

Take action now to save on taxesThe holiday season is the perfect time to think about charitable giving. You’ll feel great for helping others, and you’ll appreciate owing less taxes in 2023.GIFTS OF CASH Donate cash to Mary Washington and other charitable organizations before the end of the calendar year. • Check for corporate matching […]