Archive for February, 2010
Brompton’s Revolving Door
President Judy Hample’s unexpected departure as president of the University of Mary Washington in June leaves the institution with questions of who will take over leadership. On Friday, Feb. 19 Hample said she would be stepping down as of June 30, 2010, only two years into her five-year contract as president. Hample, the first female [...]
In Her Words: The Resignation Interview
In an interview with the Bullet in her office yesterday afternoon, President Judy Hample addressed her presidency, resignation and recent events. She began with one important caveat: I cannot speak on why I am leaving or what I am going to do after. Were you asked to resign? No, absolutely not. Were there any health [...]
Staff Editorial: Where in the World is Hample San Diego?
In case you have not heard, a late Friday evening e-mail announced to the Mary Washington community that President Judy Hample has decided to leave the University following the 2009-2010 school year to “pursue other academic interests.” As you walk across the Fredericksburg campus right now and the topic of President Hample’s resignation arises, a [...]
Alumna Susannigans: When the Going Gets Tough, the “Tough” Get Going…Literally
Ever since I was in preschool, teachers, parents and cat posters in the guidance counselor’s office have drilled it into my head to “hang in there,” “finish what you start,” and “never be a quitter.” Today, as a new and anxiety-ridden resident of the Real World, I find myself a recent graduate of a university [...]
Student Leaders Respond
By SAM MILLER and HASSAN ABDELHALIM SGA President and Vice-President What was it like to work with President Hample? This is a question we were asked many times this week. As student representatives, we are given a different view of the administration than most students on campus. The most important thing we took away from [...]
Hample Steps Down Mid-Contract
BY ANNE ELDER AND ERIC STEIGLEDER Two years ago, President Judy Hample signed a five-year contract with the Board of Visitors and the University of Mary Washington Foundation, guaranteeing a spacious mansion, an ample car allowance and numerous other executive benefits. However, according to the contract, “if the Dr. Hample resigns from the presidency she [...]
Help Wanted: New President
Due to President Hample’s resignation last Friday, the Board of Visitors now faces the challenge of finding a new president for the University of Mary Washington. BOV Rector Nanalou Sauder is unsure of the route they will take to find a president to follow Hample. “There is a lot of sentiment for doing something a [...]
Hample Sample Leaves Much to be Desired
By THOMAS BOWMAN Friday, Feb. 19, started as any other day. I went to all my classes and saw all my friends just as I always do. By nightfall, however, I received an e-mail that turned my world upside-down. As most of us are aware, that e-mail was a notification to the students that President [...]
Vice President Hurley Postpones Retirement
Board of Visitors Rector Nanalou Sauder announced today that Executive Vice President Rick Hurley has decided to postpone his retirement, according to a university press release. The announcement comes four days after President Judy Hample declared her plan to resign from the university effective June 30, 2010. Hurley served as Acting President in 2007 and [...]














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