Learn about the lives and careers of Mary Washington alumni: Helen Davenport Smith 1919, Elizabeth Fischer Gore ’49, Joyce Lee Smith ’58, Phyllis Quinn ’77, and Paola Maldonado-Torres ’13. See how their Mary Washington experiences impacted their lives, and how they have committed to paying it forward. Click here to read the spring edition of […]
In 1948, Louise Garnett Goodwin ’30 ran for Fredericksburg City Council in an attempt to become the first woman to hold elected office. She did not win, but today her daughter – Mary Katherine Greenlaw ’61 – has the distinction of being the first woman elected mayor of Fredericksburg. Recently, Mary Katherine honored her mother’s […]
Thanks to hundreds of gifts from alumni, parents, and friends, UMW met the one-year Amphitheatre Challenge to qualify for a $125,000 matching grant from the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation. As of May 22, 2017, UMW has received a total of $2.75 million in gifts and pledges toward the capital project’s $3 million goal.
Read the latest Heritage Newsletter featuring stories of Mary Washington alumni who have made specific plans to support UMW students and programs. Learn helpful tips to aid in year-end giving.
