Throughout her life, Leda Maria Giatti ’51 gave back to her community. After graduating from Mary Washington and Columbia University, she taught science and served as a guidance counselor and cheerleading coach near the Bronx, New York. Leda brought her “rah-rah spirit” to everything she did, from supporting the New York City Ballet and Metropolitan […]
Alumna’s gift honors her past while looking toward the futureIf Gloria Shelton Gibson ’69 could pick one person at Mary Washington who made the greatest impact on her life, it would be her history professor and advisor, Andrew Buni.“He challenged me, pushed me, and taught me to think,” said Gloria, who tracked down her former […]
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 […]
At the University of Mary Washington, Kristen Ramey ’17 found a home in UMW’s Community Outreach and Resources (COAR). Participating in the student-led service organization helped shape her college experience and deepened her connections within the Fredericksburg community.“I discovered that I wanted to help people,” said Kristen, who spent four years giving her time to […]
Renee Kuntz ’85 can still remember the advice that Distinguished Professor Emeritus Jack Kramer gave her before she graduated from Mary Washington with a bachelor’s degree in international affairs and a focus in Russian studies.“He encouraged me not to stay in one position,” said Renee, who spent nearly four decades rotating through various roles in […]
