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Germanna to Open Apple Authorized Training Center
Germanna will become the only community college in Virginia with an Apple Authorized Training Center.
Stafford High School First Day of School Delayed
Teachers will work from home during teacher work week; students will begin school Monday, Sept. 14, 2015.
5 Tips As Your Child Begins Music Lessons
“The most important thing for parents to remember is to support and encourage your child.” James Roberson
Spotsylvania Middle School Students Participate in Cubes in Space
Rising 7th graders Emma Laslie and Kaitlyn Bowling designed an experiment to determine the effects of zero gravity on three different forms of glue.
Barnes & Noble’s ‘My Favorite Teacher’ Honored at Riverbend High School
Riverbend High School ESL teacher Tara Hefner was nominated for the national award by Riverbend senior Jeimy Alfaro.
Feminists United UMW Calls Hurley Statements ‘Galling and Untrue’
The group urged Hurley to retract statements he made in a June 8, 2015, letter responding to allegations in their Title IX complaint.
Back to School Fredericksburg 2015
Registration, supply and orientation information for Fredericksburg City schools 2015-16.
High School Graduates Honored for Enlisting
The June 20 celebration is open to the public.
Summer Reading Programs at CRRL
All ages may register for summer reading clubs beginning June 1, 2015.
UMW Rated ‘Best’ by Princeton Review, Money, Forbes
By Susan Larson
The Princeton Review, Money Magazine and Forbes have each ranked the University of Mary Washington (UMW) among the nation’s best colleges.
UMW earned recognition on The Princeton Review’s “The Best 379 Colleges” and was named a “Best Southeastern College.”
UMW, GWU Sign Medical School Agreement
The agreement was signed on July 28, 2015, and goes into effect immediately.
40 Students Receive College Scholarships through the Community Foundation
Local donors provided $142,000 in college scholarships to 40 local students.
UMW Names New Vice President for Student Affairs
Juliette Landphair replaces Douglas N. Searcy.
UMW President Refutes Feminist Majority Foundation
“Grace’s death was a terrible tragedy, but it is irresponsible for FUC and the Feminist Majority Foundation to opine that it was related to the rise in explicit and offensive comments on Yik Yak.” UMW President Richard V. Hurley
You Could Win Four Years of College for $45
CMoR is hosting its third annual College Tuition Raffle.
Suit Claims UMW Ignored Sexual Harassment Reports
“Feminists United were working on the complaint before the April 17 slaying of board member Grace Rebecca Mann,” the Associated Press reported.
Virginia Third in Number of Seniors With Qualifying AP Scores
King George County Public Schools and Quantico Middle/High School were named honor roll districts.
Stafford Educator Receives National Science Teachers Award
Hartwood Elementary School lead science teacher Leslie Lausten was honored for excellence and innovation in science education.
Eight Photos of UMW’s Class of 2015 Graduation
A total of 1,158 students were awarded diplomas on Friday evening (graduate students) and Saturday (undergraduates).
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