When Lou Marmo moved back to Virginia nearly a decade ago, he was looking for a fresh start in his corporate career. On a whim, he emailed Cedric Rucker ’81, then associate vice president and dean of student life at the University of Mary Washington, to ask for advice. “He called me 30 seconds later, looking to connect […]
The annual Donor Appreciation Celebration was held virtually March 20, 2021, through ZOOM. More than 150 guests were in attendance, including endowment donors, members of the Washington and Heritage Societies, faculty representatives, scholarships recipients, and student ambassadors. The virtual event was led by two UMW student scholarship recipients and featured remarks and updates from President […]
Scholarships help UMW senior find balance. Matt Smith ’21 is the proud recipient of three UMW scholarships: The Biology Departmental Scholarship, Celtic Art Scholarship, and the Stanley A. Owens Scholarship. He also is a beekeeper and is currently conducting research with the biology department on pollinator foraging patterns in the Fredericksburg area. The purpose of […]
Scholarship helps student discover passion for history. One reason students come to UMW is because of the wide range of opportunities and possibilities for majors and minors. That is the case for Gillian Brown ’22, who is majoring in historic preservation with a minor in museum studies. “I chose these subjects because of my love […]
Scholarship helps UMW senior look forward to aspirational career. During the past several months, a UMW senior has faced job loss, financial uncertainty, homelessness, and hopelessness. “In August, I thought I was going to have to live in my car,” says Dela. “Fortunately, someone at UMW helped me find a place on campus so I […]
