Sights and scenes from UMW’s 114th commencement ceremony, held on Saturday.
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UMW student turns pandemic-era passion project into a business venture
UMW senior Maha Montaz was able to start a jewelry business out of a hobby she started to escape boredom during the pandemic.
Virginia colleges and universities may be forced to livestream meetings
Representatives from Virginia Tech and the University of Mary Washington voiced support for the legislation.
Celebrate Black History Month in the Fredericksburg region
February events highlight culture, creativity and contributions of African Americans.
Great Lives lecture explores the many dimensions of Serling’s talent
Lecture explores the man behind the mind-bending hit ‘The Twilight Zone.’
UMW president listed in Virginia 500
Paino recognized for leadership, influence.
UMW to host debate for 7th District congressional candidates
Professor Stephen Farnsworth to serve as moderator between Democrat Vindman, Republican Anderson.
Students aim to clear the air at Youth Climate Action Summit
Event at UMW centers students in diverse conversations about climate change.
Honeybee Hive Relocated From UMW Dorm
Photos by Bill Blevins / Fredericksburg Today John Adams from Bee Busters visited the University of Mary Washington today to extract and relocate a hive of honeybees that had set up housekeeping inside a column on the front porch of the Willard Hall dormitory. UMW...
FBI Investigating Hate Crime at UMW
An undergraduate found a handwritten note with a swastika.
Gift Box Drive to Benefit Local Head Start Students
UMW’s Community Outreach and Resources office is conducting its annual gift box drive.
Presidential Candidate Jill Stein to Speak at UMW
Jill Stein is the Green Party’s candidate.
UMW Receives $300K Grant for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs
A portion of the money will be used to establish the Center for Prevention and Advocacy.
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Fredericksburg Smile Center, Marstel-Day, Rappahannock Area Family YMCA, and more.
UMW Assistant Swim Coach Headed to Rio Paralympics
Dalton Herendeen will compete in four events.
UMW Athletics Events Fall 2016
Key dates for fall athletic events at UMW.
UMW Welcomes Class of 2020
The incoming new students represent 21 states, the District of Columbia, and 12 foreign countries.
UMW Professor to Speak on Health Among Indians in Colonial Virginia
The presentation is part of Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Native Voices exhibition.
Fiske Guide Names UMW a “Best Buy”
It’s the university’s seventh year on the list.
UMW Renames, Begins Restoration of Century-Old Amphitheatre
The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation has also announced a $125,000 challenge gift for the restoration project.
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