By Brynn Boyer, UMW assistant director of media and public relations
Dianne Baker, associate professor of biological sciences at the University of Mary Washington, has been selected to receive a 2014-2015 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant. Baker will conduct research at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Oslo, Norway, beginning in January 2015.
By Susan Larson
The University of Mary Washington publicly launched its $50 million Mary Washington First Campaign.
By Susan Larson
Tim Duffy has won the Ward 3 seat for Fredericksburg City Council, with 371 votes (71.07 percent) to Richard Friesner’s 151 votes (28.93 percent), according to the Virginia Board of Elections. There were a total of 522 votes cast.
By Elizabeth Colon of Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
You can help your kids overcome the multiplication math blues. What do I mean by the multiplication math blues?
I’ve recently come across a number of students who are struggling with math (not particularly shocking because of the business I am in).
Frequently their assessment reflects proficiency in multiplication but falls apart in division, percentages, fractions and decimals. Why?
By Susan Larson
The Children’s Museum of Richmond (CMoR) opens its 12,000-square-foot Fredericksburg satellite location at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014.
By Susan Larson
Area high school seniors who have enlisted in the U.S. military were honored Wednesday evening at the third annual Our Community Salutes Fredericksburg enlistee recognition ceremony.
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
I recently spoke with a mom whose daughter is suffering from depression as a result of the enormous amount of pressure and work placed on her by her teachers at school. She is a freshman in high school.
An Op-Ed By Nick Arent
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
It is rare to find people with whom you would walk blindly into a fire, but Mindi Webster is one of those people who I trust endlessly. Her advice is always invaluable.
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon and Christa Huntley, Above Grade Level
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
I realize that many of your high-schoolers have already solidified a summer job, but for those that are still working on it or have been declined for an opportunity, here are some interview skills to help.
By Susan Larson
Hats, Heels and Ties charity event to benefit autism research and advocacy is scheduled 12 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg.
An estimated 1 out of 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon Christa Huntley, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
A friend of mine recently expressed some concern about tutoring. She told me that there are “myths” associated with it. This came as a surprise to me — I guess I had just thought people either were or were not interested, but that they had the information to make the decision. I was clearly very WRONG!
By Susan Larson
Parents can save money August 1 – 3 during Virginia’s 2014 back-to-school sales tax holiday.
During this three-day period (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item will be exempt from sales tax, according to the Virginia Department of Taxation. Online purchases are included.
By Susan Larson
Parrish Learning Zone is hosting their second annual Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive in partnership with Spotsylvania County Public Schools and UMW Athletics.
Supplies will be collected 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, outside the Southpoint Wal-Mart, 10001 Southpoint Pkwy., Fredericksburg. Super Hits 95.9 will be broadcasting live from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
University of Mary Washington President Richard V. Hurley and Germanna Community College President David Sam will sign transfer and co-enrollment agreements between the two institutions to establish multiple pathways for nursing students to earn their nursing degrees.
By Susan Larson
The Interfaith Community Council will host their annual School Dressing Days on August 8 and 9, 2014, at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 1710 Bragg Rd., in Fredericksburg.
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
The weather may still be hot and humid, but school is just around the corner. Now is the time to get back into the school routine. Avoid procrastination. You know what you need for back-to-school. Prepare by making a list or two. Check off the items as you complete them.
List 1- Items needed for school
• Books
By Susan Larson
University of Mary Washington (UMW) President Richard V. Hurley and Germanna Community College President David A. Sam signed three transfer and co-enrollment agreements for nursing education at a Monday morning ceremony on UMW’s Stafford campus.
The agreements provide three different pathways for a person in the community to become a nurse who is baccalaureate prepared.
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