The deadline for applications by rising James Monroe and Spotsylvania high school juniors is April 15, 2016.
Inside a Gladys P. Todd Academy Classroom
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UMW Named A 2015 Tree Campus USA
The Arbor Day Foundation honored UMW for its work in practicing and promoting conservation on campus.
Riverbend Senior Receives Mentor of the Year Award
Rebecca Argueta was honored for her motivation and her leadership working with children through EFK.
Stafford School Board Approves $270 Million FY 2017 Budget
The School Board’s approved budget is a $1.7 million increase over the superintendent’s recommended budget.
UMW to Honor 108th Anniversary with Campanile Bell Ringing
The bells will ring 108 times at 1:08 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016.
Fredericksburg Schools Receives Grant for Summer Cybercamp
The goal of the programs is to raise student awareness of career opportunities in cybersecurity.
First Generation College Students Can Apply for the Gladys P. Todd Academy
Students in the academy can earn their Germanna associate’s degree free by the time they graduate from high school.
UMW Establishes Athletic Endowment, Names Arena for Ron Rosner
The arena will be dedicated on December 16 during halftime of the UMW’s men’s basketball game against Virginia Wesleyan College.
Stafford Schools Superintendent Requests $269.1 Million Budget
The Stafford School Board will host a public hearing on the budget at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016.
Stafford Extends Three Early Release Days, Keeps End of School Year as Scheduled
March 25, May 27 and June 13 are now full school days.
Food Truck Now Part of UMW’s Dining Options
Eatz on the Street was created in response to menu samplings and a student wish list.
Stafford School Board Schedules February 20 Budget Session
The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.
Troy D. Paino Named UMW’s Tenth President
Paino will begin his tenure on July 1, 2016.
Germanna, EDA Move Forward with Plans for Fred CAT
Fred CAT would provide entry level and advanced skills training, certifications, and apprenticeship programs targeted to high demand fields.
Top 10 UMW Stories of 2015
Ten of the most read 2015 stories about the University of Mary Washington (UMW).
Germanna to Request EDA Grant for Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology
The request will be for $25,000 a year for five years, according to Michael Zitz, Germanna Community College director of Media & Community Relations.
February 1 Redesignated a Regular School Day in Stafford County
Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, changed from a teacher work day to a regular school day.
UMW President Announces Retirement
Richard Hurley will retire effective June 30, 2016.
UMW President Hurley Honored by Virginia General Assembly
University of Mary Washington President Richard V. Hurley is retiring June 30, 2016.
Stopping the School to Prison Pipeline in Our Community
Learn how organized people are taking a stand against school punishment policies that disproportionately affect students of color and students with disabilities, and what you can do to help.
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, 7 – 9 p.m.
Lee Hall, Room 412
University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg
Sponsored by Virginia Organizing as part of UMW’s Black History Month presentations.
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