An archaeological dig revealed the remnants of a notorious slave jail in Richmond. The groundbreaking discovery led journalist and Mary Washington graduate Kristen Green ’95 to use different tools to unearth information about Mary Lumpkin, a formerly enslaved woman who began her family’s quest for freedom on that site.Kristen, an award-winning reporter and author, utilized […]
When Jin Wong ’97 was applying for an internship with the Atlanta Braves during his senior year at Mary Washington, he was given a choice. Did he want to interview with baseball legend Hank Aaron over the phone or in person?“I told them, ‘Tell me where and when,’” said Jin, who flew south to meet […]
In this issue:Meet scholarship recipient Adelaide “Ada” Gill ’26. Ada is majoring in chemistry and participating in campus activities while exploring her career options.Learn about a new scholarship for students interested in, but not majoring in, theatre. This scholarship is being funded by Heritage Society members Daniel and Diana Hamilton Cowell ’66.Discover tips to support […]
Put your intentions in writingIf you are considering a bequest to the University of Mary Washington Foundation (Taxpayer Identification Number: 54-0169627), please include the following language:“I hereby give and bequeath the specific amount of $________ (or ____ percent of my estate) unto the University of Mary Washington Foundation, Inc., 1119 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, […]
Plan now to optimize charitable giving and reduce taxesFall is the season when retirees with IRAs are considering how to manage required minimum distributions (RMDs). This age-related requirement means you have to take a distribution, even if you would prefer not to withdraw money, even if the economy has not been kind to your investments, […]
