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| | name = University of Mary Washington | | name = University of Mary Washington | ||
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| | motto = ''Pro Deo Domo Patria'' | | motto = ''Pro Deo Domo Patria'' | ||
| | mottoeng = For God, home, and country | | mottoeng = For God, home, and country | ||
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| | endowment = $58.8 million (2020)<ref>As of June 30, 2020. {{cite report |url=https://www.nacubo.org/-/media/Documents/Research/2020-NTSE-Public-Tables--Endowment-Market-Values--FINAL-FEBRUARY-19-2021.ashx |title=U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 |publisher=National Association of College and University Business Officers and ] |date=February 19, 2021 |access-date=February 21, 2021}}</ref> | | endowment = $58.8 million (2020)<ref>As of June 30, 2020. {{cite report |url=https://www.nacubo.org/-/media/Documents/Research/2020-NTSE-Public-Tables--Endowment-Market-Values--FINAL-FEBRUARY-19-2021.ashx |title=U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 |publisher=National Association of College and University Business Officers and ] |date=February 19, 2021 |access-date=February 21, 2021}}</ref> | ||
| | president = ] | | president = ] | ||
| | provost = Rita Dunston |
| provost = Rita Dunston | ||
| | students = 4,808<ref name="schev.edu">{{cite web|url=http://research.schev.edu/enrollment/E24_Report.asp|title=E24: Fall Headcount by Tuition Status and Level|website=research.schev.edu}}</ref> | | students = 4,808<ref name="schev.edu">{{cite web|url=http://research.schev.edu/enrollment/E24_Report.asp|title=E24: Fall Headcount by Tuition Status and Level|website=research.schev.edu}}</ref> | ||
| | undergrad = 4,398<ref name="schev.edu"/> | | undergrad = 4,398<ref name="schev.edu"/> | ||
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| | staff = 644 | | staff = 644 | ||
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| | colors = Navy Blue and Gray<br />{{color box|navy}} {{color box|gray}} | | colors = Navy Blue and Gray<br />{{color box|navy}} {{color box|gray}} | ||
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| The '''University of Mary Washington''' ('''UMW''') is a ] in ]. Founded in 1908 as the '''Fredericksburg Teachers College''', the institution was named '''Mary Washington College''' in 1938 after ], mother of the first president of the United States, ]. The General Assembly of Virginia changed the college's name to the University of Mary Washington in 2004 to reflect the addition of graduate and professional programs to the central undergraduate curriculum, as well as the establishment of more than one campus. | The '''University of Mary Washington''' ('''UMW''') is a ] in ]. Founded in 1908 as the '''Fredericksburg Teachers College''', the institution was named '''Mary Washington College''' in 1938 after ], mother of the first president of the United States, ]. The General Assembly of Virginia changed the college's name to the University of Mary Washington in 2004 to reflect the addition of graduate and professional programs to the central undergraduate curriculum, as well as the establishment of more than one campus. | ||
| Each year, students pursue more than 60 majors and programs of graduate and undergraduate study through the |
Each year, students pursue more than 60 majors and programs of graduate and undergraduate study through the University's three colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education. One third of UMW's undergraduate students study abroad before graduation, taking advantage of 121 study abroad programs in 56 countries. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
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| The General Assembly of Virginia enacted legislation changing the college's name to University of Mary Washington on March 19, 2004,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp524.exe?041+ful+CHAP0176|title=Bill Tracking - 2004 session > Legislation|website=leg1.state.va.us}}</ref> to reflect the addition of master's degree programs and the establishment of more than one campus. | The General Assembly of Virginia enacted legislation changing the college's name to University of Mary Washington on March 19, 2004,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp524.exe?041+ful+CHAP0176|title=Bill Tracking - 2004 session > Legislation|website=leg1.state.va.us}}</ref> to reflect the addition of master's degree programs and the establishment of more than one campus. | ||
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The University's first ]-certified building, CGPS North Building, was built in 2007. The University houses stops along the route of the Fredericksburg Regional Transit System (FRED). The school signed an Energy Performance Contract with the ] NORESCO from 2005–2007, enabling the campus to install water saving devices which reduced campus water consumption by 50%. NORESCO also installed low energy light fixtures, occupant sensors, HVAC controls, and completed replacement of leaking condensate piping.<ref>{{cite web | ||
| | title = Water Conservation Measures | | title = Water Conservation Measures | ||
| | publisher = University of Mary Washington | | publisher = University of Mary Washington | ||
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| ==Academics== | ==Academics== | ||
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| The University of Mary Washington is a public ] accredited by the ].<ref>{{cite web | The University of Mary Washington is a public ] accredited by the ].<ref>{{cite web | ||
| | title = Institution Details | | title = Institution Details | ||
| | year = 2009 | | year = 2009 | ||
| | publisher = ] | | publisher = ] | ||
| | url = http://www.sacscoc.org/details.asp?instid=46240 | | url = http://www.sacscoc.org/details.asp?instid=46240 | ||
| | access-date = January 23, 2010}}</ref> It is not a ], but instead focuses on undergraduate education. | | access-date = January 23, 2010}}</ref> It is not a ], but instead focuses on undergraduate and graduate education. | ||
| Much of UMW's Fredericksburg campus is located on Marye's Heights, a steep hill which, like Sunken Road (the campus' northeastern boundary), played an important role in the 1862 ]. The campus is within walking distance to the historic downtown with shops, restaurants and the Rappahannock River.<ref name="umw.edu">{{cite web |url=http://publications.umw.edu/undergraduatecatalog/files/2017/08/Undergrad-Catalog-2017-18_WEB-copy.pdf |title=Undergrad Catalog|website=publications.umw.edu}}</ref> |
Much of UMW's Fredericksburg campus is located on Marye's Heights, a steep hill which, like Sunken Road (the campus' northeastern boundary), played an important role in the 1862 ]. The campus is within walking distance to the historic downtown area of Fredericksburg with shops, restaurants and the Rappahannock River.<ref name="umw.edu">{{cite web |url=http://publications.umw.edu/undergraduatecatalog/files/2017/08/Undergrad-Catalog-2017-18_WEB-copy.pdf |title=Undergrad Catalog|website=publications.umw.edu}}</ref> The other campuses are the Stafford Campus, seven miles north of Fredericksburg, and the Dahlgren Campus, near the ]. | ||
| UMW has five pre-professional programs: pre-dental, pre-law, pre-med, pre-pharmacy, and pre-veterinary. Bachelor's degrees include a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in addition to two degree completion programs – a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS).<ref name="umw.edu"/> Master's degrees include a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Education for Professional Development or Added Endorsement (M.Ed.), |
UMW has five pre-professional programs: pre-dental, pre-law, pre-med, pre-pharmacy, and pre-veterinary. Bachelor's degrees include a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in addition to two degree completion programs – a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS).<ref name="umw.edu"/> Master's degrees include a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education with Initial Teacher Licensure (M.Ed.), Master of Education for Professional Development or Added Endorsement (M.Ed.), Education Endorsement and Certificate Programs, and a Master of Geospatial Analysis (MSGA). UMW also offers a Geographic Information Science certificate.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://publications.umw.edu/graduatecatalog/files/2017/08/Grad-Catalog-2017-18_WEB-copy.pdf |title= Graduate Catalog|website=publications.umw.edu}}</ref> | ||
| The University also offers Continuing and Professional Studies courses. The focus is on growth and development professionally, personally, and organizationally. The students find a variety of opportunities to put their minds to work, whether they are deepening their current skillset or learning something completely new. The CPS courses offered fall under these categories. | |||
| Graduate School Preparation: MCAT Prep Class- Live Online, Dental Admission Test (DAT) Prep - Live Online, Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Prep - Live Online, LSAT Prep Live Online, and GMAT Prep Live Online. | |||
| Certifications: Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) prep class, SHRM Learning System 2021, and SHRM Essentials of Human Resources. | |||
| Career Advancement: Digital Strategy Boot Camp for Art Museums, Regional Education Leadership Collaborative, Business and Leadership. | |||
| Some of the other courses offered include, Culturally Responsive Teaching: Embracing Diversity & Equity in Classrooms, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, Leadership, Power and Influence: Leadership Tools for Tough Situations, Local History Across the Elementary & Middle Grades Curriculum, and Microsoft Excel Fundamentals. | |||
| First-year seminar courses allow students to explore nontraditional topics in nontraditional ways. While topics vary, classes are all capped at 15 students, focus on the development of writing and speaking skills and use active, discussion-based formats. Previous first-year seminars have included "Beyond the Selfie: Exploring Digital Identities," "Cold Case: Theatre Mysteries," "The Art of Mathematics," "Race & Revolution," and "Science and Technology – Because We Can, Should We?" | First-year seminar courses allow students to explore nontraditional topics in nontraditional ways. While topics vary, classes are all capped at 15 students, focus on the development of writing and speaking skills and use active, discussion-based formats. Previous first-year seminars have included "Beyond the Selfie: Exploring Digital Identities," "Cold Case: Theatre Mysteries," "The Art of Mathematics," "Race & Revolution," and "Science and Technology – Because We Can, Should We?" | ||
| Many UMW students study abroad before graduation. The |
Many UMW students study abroad before graduation. The University offers 121 approved programs in 56 countries, five exchange programs, and more than 15 programs led by UMW faculty during spring breaks and summer sessions. | ||
| ==Administration== | ==Administration== | ||
| By statute of the ], the University of Mary Washington is governed by a ], one member of which is elected every two years to serve as ]. The UMW Board of Visitors is composed of twelve members appointed by the ] and confirmed by the General Assembly. At least six members of the Board must be alumni of the |
By statute of the ], the University of Mary Washington is governed by a ], one member of which is elected every two years to serve as ]. The UMW Board of Visitors is composed of twelve members appointed by the ] and confirmed by the General Assembly. At least six members of the Board must be alumni of the University, and no more than three may be nonresidents of Virginia. Each member serves a term of four years and may be eligible for reappointment to one successive term.<ref>{{cite web | ||
| | title = Board of Visitors | | title = Board of Visitors | ||
| | publisher = University of Mary Washington | | publisher = University of Mary Washington | ||
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| ===Traditions=== | ===Traditions=== | ||
| UMW has many unique and interesting traditions on campus. Honor Convocation is held at the start of each academic year for incoming freshman, where they first sign the school's Honor Pledge. Similarly, Eagle Gathering is a candlelit celebration on Ball Circle that marks the start of the year and officially welcomes the newest class to UMW. Club Carnival occurs on the first week of the semester, where clubs showcase themselves for prospective members. Later in the fall semester UMW has its Family Weekend, typically held in the fall semester, where families visit the campus to get a taste of student life through events, performances and tours. Spirit Week is a series of student events that lead up to Homecoming and the return of UMW alumni to the |
UMW has many unique and interesting traditions on campus. Honor Convocation is held at the start of each academic year for incoming freshman, where they first sign the school's Honor Pledge. Similarly, Eagle Gathering is a candlelit celebration on Ball Circle that marks the start of the year and officially welcomes the newest class to UMW. Club Carnival occurs on the first week of the semester, where clubs showcase themselves for prospective members. Later in the fall semester UMW has its Family Weekend, typically held in the fall semester, where families visit the campus to get a taste of student life through events, performances and tours. Spirit Week is a series of student events that lead up to Homecoming and the return of UMW alumni to the University for athletic contests and tailgating. Senior Countdown is an event that celebrates 100 days until graduation for the undergraduate class. | ||
| In the spring semester, UMW hosts its Multicultural Fair, where it has performances, events, and global cuisines. Most notably, towards the end of the semester, UMW holds "Devil-Goat Day" where members of the Devils (students who graduate in an odd numbered year) and Goats (those who graduate in even numbered years) compete in carnival-style games on Ball Circle. The Spring Formal is an annual formal dance held in April, where students learn the location of the formal--unique each year-- only once they are on the buses heading over. Mr. UMW is a talent show in which contestants perform to be named "Mr. UMW" by the end of the night. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://orientation.umw.edu/traditions/|title=Traditions - Undergraduate Orientation|website=orientation.umw.edu}}</ref> WMWC is the school's unlicensed student run ] station.<ref>"", WMWC: UMW Campus Radio. Retrieved March 9, 2019.</ref> | In the spring semester, UMW hosts its Multicultural Fair, where it has performances, events, and global cuisines. Most notably, towards the end of the semester, UMW holds "Devil-Goat Day" where members of the Devils (students who graduate in an odd numbered year) and Goats (those who graduate in even numbered years) compete in carnival-style games on Ball Circle. The Spring Formal is an annual formal dance held in April, where students learn the location of the formal--unique each year-- only once they are on the buses heading over. Mr. UMW is a talent show in which contestants perform to be named "Mr. UMW" by the end of the night. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://orientation.umw.edu/traditions/|title=Traditions - Undergraduate Orientation|website=orientation.umw.edu}}</ref> WMWC is the school's unlicensed student run ] station.<ref>"", WMWC: UMW Campus Radio. Retrieved March 9, 2019.</ref> | ||
| ===Athletics=== | ===Athletics=== | ||
| UMW Athletics' 23 teams compete in the ] ]. Known as the UMW Eagles, 308 of these student-athletes have been named to All-American teams. The |
UMW Athletics' 23 teams compete in the ] ]. Known as the UMW Eagles, 308 of these student-athletes have been named to All-American teams. The University's women’s rugby team won the 2014 USA Rugby Division II National Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.umw.edu/news/2014/05/12/womens-rugby-team-wins-national-championships/|title=Women's Rugby Team Wins National Championship |website=umw.edu | publisher= University of Mary Washington| language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-01}}</ref> UMW's men's rugby team won the USA Rugby's D1AA Fall Championship in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://umweagles.com/sports/mrugby/2017-18/releases/20171203p87y9y|title=UMW Men's Rugby Storms Way to USA Rugby D1AA Fall National Championship; Tops St. Joseph's, 37-13|date=December 3, 2017}}</ref> | ||
| ==Rankings== | ==Rankings== | ||
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| UMW was unranked nationally for ]'s 2018 college rankings, but ranked 17th in the South region.<ref>{{cite web |title=University of Mary Washington {{!}} Mary Washington Overall Rankings {{!}} US News Best Colleges |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/mary-washington-3746/overall-rankings |website=] |access-date=June 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621194017/https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/mary-washington-3746/overall-rankings |archive-date=June 21, 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | UMW was unranked nationally for ]'s 2018 college rankings, but ranked 17th in the South region.<ref>{{cite web |title=University of Mary Washington {{!}} Mary Washington Overall Rankings {{!}} US News Best Colleges |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/mary-washington-3746/overall-rankings |website=] |access-date=June 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621194017/https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/mary-washington-3746/overall-rankings |archive-date=June 21, 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
| ] included UMW in its 2018 "America's Top Colleges," ranking the |
] included UMW in its 2018 "America's Top Colleges," ranking the University 276th of 660 undergraduate institutions.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}} | ||
| In 2017, the school's debate team was ranked 43rd by the ].<ref>{{cite web | In 2017, the school's debate team was ranked 43rd by the ].<ref>{{cite web | ||
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| Motto | Pro Deo Domo Patria |
| Motto in English | For God, home, and country |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1908; 117 years ago (1908) |
| Academic affiliations | COPLAC |
| Endowment | $58.8 million (2020) |
| President | Troy Paino |
| Provost | Rita Dunston |
| Academic staff | 386 |
| Students | 4,808 |
| Undergraduates | 4,398 |
| Postgraduates | 410 |
| Location | Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States 38°18′07″N 77°28′30″W / 38.30194°N 77.47500°W / 38.30194; -77.47500 |
| Campus | Suburban, 176 acres (71.22 ha) |
| Colors | Navy Blue and Gray |
| Nickname | Eagles |
| Mascot | Sammy D. Eagle |
| Website | www |
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The University of Mary Washington (UMW) is a public University in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Founded in 1908 as the Fredericksburg Teachers College, the institution was named Mary Washington College in 1938 after Mary Ball Washington, mother of the first president of the United States, George Washington. The General Assembly of Virginia changed the college's name to the University of Mary Washington in 2004 to reflect the addition of graduate and professional programs to the central undergraduate curriculum, as well as the establishment of more than one campus.
Each year, students pursue more than 60 majors and programs of graduate and undergraduate study through the University's three colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education. One third of UMW's undergraduate students study abroad before graduation, taking advantage of 121 study abroad programs in 56 countries.
History
On March 14, 1908, Virginia Governor Claude A. Swanson signed into law legislation for the establishment of the new State Normal and Industrial School for Women. It was called Fredericksburg Teachers College. The institution was renamed Mary Washington College in 1938 after Mary Ball Washington, mother of the first president of the United States of America, George Washington, and longtime resident of Fredericksburg.
In 1944 the college became associated with the University of Virginia as its women's college. Until that time, the University of Virginia had not admitted women as undergraduates, except in its education and nursing programs, although its postgraduate programs were coeducational. Following UVA's transition to coeducational status in 1970, the Virginia General Assembly reorganized Mary Washington College in 1972 as a separate, coeducational institution.
The General Assembly of Virginia enacted legislation changing the college's name to University of Mary Washington on March 19, 2004, to reflect the addition of master's degree programs and the establishment of more than one campus.
The University's first LEED-certified building, CGPS North Building, was built in 2007. The University houses stops along the route of the Fredericksburg Regional Transit System (FRED). The school signed an Energy Performance Contract with the energy service company NORESCO from 2005–2007, enabling the campus to install water saving devices which reduced campus water consumption by 50%. NORESCO also installed low energy light fixtures, occupant sensors, HVAC controls, and completed replacement of leaking condensate piping.
Academics
The University of Mary Washington is a public liberal arts University accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is not a research University, but instead focuses on undergraduate and graduate education.
Much of UMW's Fredericksburg campus is located on Marye's Heights, a steep hill which, like Sunken Road (the campus' northeastern boundary), played an important role in the 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg. The campus is within walking distance to the historic downtown area of Fredericksburg with shops, restaurants and the Rappahannock River. The other campuses are the Stafford Campus, seven miles north of Fredericksburg, and the Dahlgren Campus, near the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.
UMW has five pre-professional programs: pre-dental, pre-law, pre-med, pre-pharmacy, and pre-veterinary. Bachelor's degrees include a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in addition to two degree completion programs – a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS). Master's degrees include a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education with Initial Teacher Licensure (M.Ed.), Master of Education for Professional Development or Added Endorsement (M.Ed.), Education Endorsement and Certificate Programs, and a Master of Geospatial Analysis (MSGA). UMW also offers a Geographic Information Science certificate.
The University also offers Continuing and Professional Studies courses. The focus is on growth and development professionally, personally, and organizationally. The students find a variety of opportunities to put their minds to work, whether they are deepening their current skillset or learning something completely new. The CPS courses offered fall under these categories.
Graduate School Preparation: MCAT Prep Class- Live Online, Dental Admission Test (DAT) Prep - Live Online, Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Prep - Live Online, LSAT Prep Live Online, and GMAT Prep Live Online.
Certifications: Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) prep class, SHRM Learning System 2021, and SHRM Essentials of Human Resources.
Career Advancement: Digital Strategy Boot Camp for Art Museums, Regional Education Leadership Collaborative, Business and Leadership.
Some of the other courses offered include, Culturally Responsive Teaching: Embracing Diversity & Equity in Classrooms, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, Leadership, Power and Influence: Leadership Tools for Tough Situations, Local History Across the Elementary & Middle Grades Curriculum, and Microsoft Excel Fundamentals.
First-year seminar courses allow students to explore nontraditional topics in nontraditional ways. While topics vary, classes are all capped at 15 students, focus on the development of writing and speaking skills and use active, discussion-based formats. Previous first-year seminars have included "Beyond the Selfie: Exploring Digital Identities," "Cold Case: Theatre Mysteries," "The Art of Mathematics," "Race & Revolution," and "Science and Technology – Because We Can, Should We?"
Many UMW students study abroad before graduation. The University offers 121 approved programs in 56 countries, five exchange programs, and more than 15 programs led by UMW faculty during spring breaks and summer sessions.
Administration
By statute of the Code of Virginia, the University of Mary Washington is governed by a Board of Visitors, one member of which is elected every two years to serve as Rector. The UMW Board of Visitors is composed of twelve members appointed by the Governor of Virginia and confirmed by the General Assembly. At least six members of the Board must be alumni of the University, and no more than three may be nonresidents of Virginia. Each member serves a term of four years and may be eligible for reappointment to one successive term.
Troy Paino arrived at UMW July 1, 2016 as its 10th and current President. Prior to coming to UMW, Paino served for six years as president of Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri.
Past presidents
- Edward H. Russell (1908–1919)
- Algernon B. Chandler, Jr. (1919–1928)
- Morgan L. Combs (1929–1955)
- Grellet C. Simpson (1956–1974)
- Prince B. Woodard (1974–1982)
- William M. Anderson, Jr. (1983–2006)
- William J. Frawley (2006–2007)
- Judy G. Hample (2008–2010)
- Richard V. Hurley (2010–2016)
- Troy Paino (2016–present)
Student life
Traditions
UMW has many unique and interesting traditions on campus. Honor Convocation is held at the start of each academic year for incoming freshman, where they first sign the school's Honor Pledge. Similarly, Eagle Gathering is a candlelit celebration on Ball Circle that marks the start of the year and officially welcomes the newest class to UMW. Club Carnival occurs on the first week of the semester, where clubs showcase themselves for prospective members. Later in the fall semester UMW has its Family Weekend, typically held in the fall semester, where families visit the campus to get a taste of student life through events, performances and tours. Spirit Week is a series of student events that lead up to Homecoming and the return of UMW alumni to the University for athletic contests and tailgating. Senior Countdown is an event that celebrates 100 days until graduation for the undergraduate class.
In the spring semester, UMW hosts its Multicultural Fair, where it has performances, events, and global cuisines. Most notably, towards the end of the semester, UMW holds "Devil-Goat Day" where members of the Devils (students who graduate in an odd numbered year) and Goats (those who graduate in even numbered years) compete in carnival-style games on Ball Circle. The Spring Formal is an annual formal dance held in April, where students learn the location of the formal--unique each year-- only once they are on the buses heading over. Mr. UMW is a talent show in which contestants perform to be named "Mr. UMW" by the end of the night. WMWC is the school's unlicensed student run campus radio station.
Athletics
UMW Athletics' 23 teams compete in the NCAA Division III Capital Athletic Conference. Known as the UMW Eagles, 308 of these student-athletes have been named to All-American teams. The University's women’s rugby team won the 2014 USA Rugby Division II National Championship. UMW's men's rugby team won the USA Rugby's D1AA Fall Championship in 2017.
Rankings
In 2018, Peace Corps named UMW was a Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities for the tenth year in a row, ranking it fourth among small schools. A total of 261 UMW alumni have served in the Peace Corps since the agency's founding in 1961. UMW became a Peace Corps Prep Program partner in 2017.
UMW was ranked among the top 382 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review, which featured UMW in its 2018 issue of "The Best 382 Colleges."
UMW was unranked nationally for US News and World Report's 2018 college rankings, but ranked 17th in the South region.
Forbes included UMW in its 2018 "America's Top Colleges," ranking the University 276th of 660 undergraduate institutions.
In 2017, the school's debate team was ranked 43rd by the Cross Examination Debate Association. In 2009, the team ranked 3rd overall in the National Debate Tournament.
Notable people
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Alumni
- Eric Axelson, musician
- Karen Olsen Beck, former First Lady of Costa Rica
- Marguerite Bennett, comic book writer
- Jesse Benton, conservative political activist and consultant
- Marion Blakey, former Federal Aviation Administration Administrator
- Matt Bradshaw, musician
- Mark Cole, Virginia politician
- Frances D. Cook, former U.S. Ambassador to Burundi, former U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon, former U.S. Ambassador to Oman
- Teresa A. H. Djuric, U.S. Air Force Brigadier General
- Jean Donovan, relief worker martyred in El Salvador
- Elizabeth Edwards, activist and wife of John Edwards
- Shin Fujiyama, co-founder of Students Helping Honduras
- Barbara Halliday, Mayor of Hayward, California
- Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda, Poet Laureate of Virginia, 2006–2008
- Rose M. Likins, former U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador, former U.S. Ambassador to Peru
- Michèle McQuigg, Virginia politician
- Judy Muller, journalist
- Nan Grogan Orrock, Georgia politician
- Toddy Puller, Virginia politician
- Judge Reinhold, actor
- Anne Rudloe, marine biologist, environmentalist
- Maggie Stiefvater, writer
- Desiree Marie Velez, actress
- David Whitaker, Arkansas politician
Current, former, and emeritus faculty
- Bulent Atalay, physicist and author
- Julien Binford, artist
- David Cain, theologian
- Claudia Emerson, poet
- James Farmer (1985–1999), a leader of the Civil Rights Movement
- Ron Smith, poet
- Frank M. Snowden, Jr., scholar
- Gregory Stanton, founder and president of Genocide Watch
- Laura Sumner, numismatist
References
- As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ^ "E24: Fall Headcount by Tuition Status and Level". research.schev.edu.
- Alvey, Edward (1974). History of Mary Washington College 1908–1972. University of Virginia Press. p. 227. ISBN 978-0-8139-0528-0.
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- Alvey, Edward (1974). History of Mary Washington College 1908–1972. University of Virginia Press. pp. 278, 511. ISBN 978-0-8139-0528-0.
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Further reading
- Alvey, Edward (1974). History of Mary Washington College 1908–1972. University of Virginia Press. ISBN 978-0-8139-0528-0
- Crawley, William Bryan (2008). University of Mary Washington: A Centennial History, 1908–2008. University of Mary Washington. ISBN 978-0-615-21015-5
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