Tag: Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Give Back to Get Back

Prioritize year-end philanthropy to save on taxesDuring the holidays, charitable giving is a great way to spread goodwill and make a positive impact. Not only does it benefit organizations and individuals that receive support, but you can also earn valuable benefits, such as owing less in taxes in 2025.CASH GIFTSConsider making monetary donations to Mary […]

A History of Giving Back

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 […]

Bringing the Past Into the Present

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 […]