Scholarships help history and Spanish major achieve her dreamsAt the University of Mary Washington, Ruth Curran ’25 discovered a passion for social history, researching what a person experienced during a historical event or period.“It shows us how we are connected to people from long ago and can increase our empathy and understanding of people around […]
Senior Madeline Brunt began studying ballet at age 5, but by the time she enrolled at the University of Mary Washington, the pandemic had put her passion on pause. A year later, once restrictions were easing up, she discovered UMW’s Performing Arts Company and auditioned on a whim.“It’s a strange combination,” Madeline said of her […]
The University of Mary Washington’s radio station entertained Eagles for decades, but it was in disrepair when rising senior Davy Washington first stepped foot inside its studio.“Our overarching goal in the next school year is to reestablish WMWC as an essential part of the UMW community,” said Davy, who has ramped up engagement since becoming […]
Brittany S. Green ’17 graduated summa cum laude this past May with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. Currently, she is working as an assistant case manager at a Richmond law firm while taking classes at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her ultimate goal: To obtain a master’s degree in criminal justice and a certificate in homeland security […]
The results are in! Thanks to more than 250 alumni, parents, and friends — the Office of Annual Giving processed gifts on Tuesday, November 28, totaling $49,000.This special effort was part of a global Giving Day celebration, which traditionally follows Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and widely recognized shopping events on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.Thank […]
