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 […]
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 […]
As Sofia Taylor ’24 took the Weatherly Wing stage for her senior vocal recital at the University of Mary Washington in March, she knew it was a full circle moment. “When I first arrived on campus four years ago, we couldn’t sing for a live audience,” said Sofia, who helped dedicate the space when it […]
In this issue: Meet scholarship recipient Hadley Mantia ’24 as she pursues a career that merges her passion for the French language and her aptitude for business. Discover how Fredericksburg-area residents Al and Sue Roth have become members of the Heritage Society by supporting Great Lives in their estate plans. Learn how to use your […]
When entertainment journalist Maggie Lovitt ’15 reviewed a new period drama, she relied on the knowledge base she built while earning a bachelor’s degree in historic preservation at the University of Mary Washington. “I come at it from a deeper well of knowledge than the average viewer,” Maggie said. For example, she asked more insightful […]
