When Eagles come together, truly amazing things happen. The entire University of Mary Washington community recently demonstrated that, rallying to raise over $1.33 million on Mary Wash Day to support students, faculty, and programs.A total of 2,565 donors helped crush participation goals, making 3,654 gifts during the 24-hour celebration of philanthropy and engagement, held April […]
In this issue:Meet Alex Bindon ’25, a chemistry major who has been able to apply his passion for analytical chemistry in the real world thanks to private support.Discover how Christy Copper ’91 established endowments through her estate to support chemistry faculty and women’s tennis at her alma mater.Learn how an easy-to-use will-planning tool can give […]
Dear Alumni and Friends,As spring unfolds across our beautiful campus, I’m filled with gratitude for our Mary Washington community. The recent Student Showcase and Scholarship Luncheon was a powerful reminder of how your thoughtful planned giving creates impactful learning opportunities for our students. These opportunities not only enhance their educational experience on campus, but they […]
After serving his country as a Marine Corps officer, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Philosophy George Van Sant was a dedicated faculty member at Mary Washington for over three decades, earning the Grellet C. Simpson Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in 1986.When he passed away in 2013, Professor Van Sant’s own life insurance policy helped […]
Now is the perfect time to update your will As you focus on spring cleaning tasks this season, consider making time for perhaps the most important organization project of all: preparing or updating your last will and testament. Approximately 65% of Americans currently do not have a will, and many pass away every day without […]
