By JONATHAN POLSON The Virginia State Markers Group launched a website, in conjunction with UMWblogs, that displays a collection of all historic state markers in the Yorktown, Williamsburg and James City County areas. The website, named ‘Sevamarkers,’ stemmed from work done by a class in 2008 that recorded the historical markers in Fredericksburg, Stafford and [...]
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Interim Provost Begins Duties
By COLLEN HUBER Ian Newbould started as interim provost on Monday, April 16 while the university continues to search for a permanent provost. Newbould is a member of the Registry, which is the only firm in the country with a list of retired presidents, according to Newbould. Newbould had been retired for nine months. The [...]
BOV Introduces New Staff Members
The University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors (BOV) met with student leaders last Friday April 20 to discuss student affairs and recognize student achievement. The BOV heard from the leaders of the Honor Council and Student Government (SGA) as they transitioned into their new staff positions. Senior Aaron McPherson introduced his successor, Alexander Larmour [...]
Police Beat 4/26
By ALISON THOET April 17 Campus police responded to a noise complaint on the fourth floor of Eagle Landing between 11:57 p.m. and 1:04 a.m. the next morning. One administrative referral was given. April 18 Campus police responded to a report of vandalism in the UMW Apartments courtyard between building 1106 and 1004 [...]
Artists Honored at Exhibition
The University of Mary Washington recently announced Hilary Galbreaith and Katie Rosinski as the recipients of the annual student awards at the Annual Student Art Exhibition.
Breaking News: Student Dies Off Campus
Jackson Henry-Lester, a University of Mary Washington junior sociology major, died early April 24, according to a release from the university.
Multicultural Fair Returns to UMW
The Multicultural Fair returned to the University of Mary Washington for its twenty-second year On Saturday, April 14.
Eagles Place First in Recycling Contest
The University of Mary Washington placed first in Virginia and 18th out of 338 total schools from the U.S. and Canada participating in Recyclemania.
Melchers’ Belmont Hosts Free Open House
The Gari Melchers Home and Studio in Falmouth held a free open house to celebrate the artist’s life, his works and the arrival of spring. According to Belmont Curator Joanna Catron over 300 people attended the event on Sunday, April 15. Though numbers were high on the day of the free open house, Belmont struggles [...]
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