The University of Mary Washington ended the 2023-24 fiscal year on June 30, announcing an impressive $14.5 million in gifts and pledges that will help strengthen and enhance the UMW student experience. Private support from 5,146 generous donors helped Mary Washington continue its commitment to providing students with an outstanding liberal arts and sciences education […]
One of senior Kate Green’s favorite activities this summer was wading in the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers. Swimming in the cool, chin-deep waters, she collected specimens to study how parasites differently impact male and female freshwater snails. “From biodiversity to human recreation, aquatic ecosystems play an important role in the lives of many different species,” […]
The University of Mary Washington’s Summer Science Institute (SSI) has given UMW students the chance to conduct trailblazing undergraduate STEM research – analyzing cancer cells, carbon dioxide reduction, and complex computer coding – for a quarter of a century. Many of these young scientists had access to their summer studies because of the scholarships, research […]
When Abby Tank ’24 graduated from the University of Mary Washington, her grandmother had one of the best seats in the house. “I missed out on my high school graduation four years ago, so having her there made it even more special,” Abby said. As a member of the 1908 Society, Ruth Ann Foiles Brunet […]
Earlier this summer, alumni authors assembled their latest publications during 2024’s Reunion Weekend at the University of Mary Washington. More than 40 books were displayed during the event, covering poetry, short stories, novels, essays, biographies, travelogues, self-help books, children’s stories, and more. Pick up these pages by classmates with a few summer reading recommendations below. […]
