University of Mary Washington News

Marissa Leigh Housman of Flemington, graduated on May 9 from the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, Va., with a bachelor's degree in psychology.

Lindsay Walker of Lexington is one of 81 students at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg named to the university's President's List for the 2009 spring semester.

Nine University of Mary Washington students forked over about $5,000 each to live two weeks in Ghana with minimal electricity and no hot water.

If you asked the questions "Who knows the most about genocides of the last 30 years?" and "Who has done the most to stop or punish genocides of the last 30 years?" the best answer to each might be the same: Gregory Stanton.

The shops should be open later. Something should be done to attract University of Mary Washington students.

A regional economic development group is looking for people interested in pursuing high-tech industries on their land sites.

Local earns Veterinary degree AUBURN, Ala. - Elizabeth A. Lantz recently graduated magna cum laude from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine earning a doctor of veterinary medicine degree.

After final exams, nearly 30 students from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia went to Crank's Creek Survival Center in Harlan, Kentucky for a week-long service project.

Local videographers are about to wrap up an ambitious documentary about the event for which this area is arguably best known--the Battle of Fredericksburg.

PBGH LLP, a certified public accounting firm with offices in Harrisonburg, Fredericksburg, Warrenton and Fairfax, announced the following promotions, effective July 1: n Terry D. Hess, CPA, promoted to general services manager in the Harrisonburg office.

Three editors at The Free Lance-Star have won national awards for excellence in the communications field.

My featured book pick of the day is Down Sand Mountain by Steve Watkins. It tells the story of Dewey, a total outcast at his school who befriends an even worse reject named Darla Turkel.

Faces of the Class of 2009: Here are grads from James Monroe High School, Fredericksburg Academy and Fredericksburg Christian High School Date published: 6/15/2009 WHAT SETS HIM APART: Angus moved from Hong Kong to the United States for high school four years ago at his mother's urging.

Myra Mathis of Rochester was awarded the Francis Price Student Leadership Award from the Office of Minority Student Affairs at the University of Rochester, from which she graduated last month.

Riverdale native Ashley Nicole Anderson recently graduated from the University of Rochester with a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in theater.

Spilled syrup will draw ants. Truth is always stranger than fiction. And there's nothing like a heavy downpour to get your heart beating and--in stupid situations--make you pick up your pace while running.

HARRISONBURG - James Madison University, which has been recognized by outlets such as U.S. News and World Report and Kiplinger's for the quality of its education, ranks number one in its category for graduation rates in a new report by the American Enterprise Institute.

Former All-Americans Felicity Smith, Charlotte Cockrell and Chris Wallace headline the 14th class to be inducted into the University of Mary Washington's athletic hall of fame this fall.

Two local races, a performance and a new restaurant offer excitement and entertainment in the coming weeks H ERE ARE four things that will give teens a legitimate reason to get out of the house in June: the new University Cafe, the canoe race, Fredericksburg All Ages and the Rappahannock Regional Soap Box Derby.

The University of Mary Washington has the third highest graduation rate among "very competitive" Southern schools, according to a new national survey.