The University of Mary Washington has postponed its fourth annual day of online fundraising, Mary Wash Giving Day, originally set to take place Thursday, March 19. In light of the unparalleled impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on UMW, the Fredericksburg community – and the nation, the University instead encourages its constituents to focus on […]
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Alumnus follows his own advice for retirement planning and charitable giving Nearly 25 years ago, Christopher G. Fines was looking for a college that would enable him to play baseball and help launch a potential career in business. After graduating from Stafford High School, he chose Mary Washington. “At the time, I didn’t realize how […]
Alumna’s estate gift to provide educational opportunities for students west of the Blue Ridge Perseverance, determination, and a degree from Mary Washington – Susan Orebaugh Nicholson ’64 has mastered the blending of these three hearty ingredients to create a successful career as a dietitian, entrepreneur, cooking show guest, syndicated columnist, and author. It all started […]
The final results are in for fiscal year 2019. All together 7,358 UMW alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, students, and area businesses made a grand total of $9.4 million in gifts and pledges. But, that’s not all. See below for more amazing facts about philanthropy and engagement from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. […]
