Teacher of the Year Shares Mission of Equity at UMW
Rodney Robinson was inspired to become a teacher because of his mother. Growing up in rural Virginia, segregation and poverty hindered her own education, but it didn’t stop her from finding her calling teaching young children in her home daycare. “She always taught us that every child deserves the proper amount of love to get […]
Chavis to Deliver Keynote at UMW’s MLK Jr. Celebration
In 1961, Benjamin Chavis Jr., tired of reading tattered books, boldly marched into the whites-only library in Oxford, North Carolina. The young teen, already a NAACP member, was promptly asked to leave; instead, he stood his ground. “He asked why,” a friend recalled to The New York Times. “A lot of us when we were […]
President Paino: UMW Positioned to Think Big
On the cusp of a new decade, the University of Mary Washington is poised to meet the changing needs of a student body that will become even more diverse. President Troy Paino delivered that message Tuesday at an All-UMW Assembly, while also sharing accomplishments, updates and reflections. Monday’s launch of UMW’s Farmer Legacy 2020 celebration […]
Launch Party Ignites UMW’s Farmer Legacy 2020 Celebration
Nearly 500 people turned out yesterday to help UMW kick off Farmer Legacy 2020, a yearlong celebration of Dr. James L. Farmer Jr., the day after what would have been his 100th birthday. The hourlong launch party packed plenty of emotion, from student accounts of life-changing experiences they’ve gained through UMW – and learning about […]
Paige Clay, Mercer Managing Partner, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber of Commerce
PRESS RELEASE January 24, 2020 Paige Clay, Mercer Managing Partner, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber of Commerce 12 new members join Chamber leadership on the Board of Directors RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected Paige Clay to serve as the Chair of the board of directors at the Chamber’s annual meeting on January 23 […]
Virginians for Employee Free Choice Coalition Working to Preserve Right-to-Work Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2020 Virginians for Employee Free Choice Coalition Working to Preserve Right-to-Work Law RICHMOND – Virginians for Employee Free Choice announced its formation today during Chamber Day at the Capitol, the annual gathering of business leaders and regional chambers of commerce during the General Assembly Session. Virginians for Employee […]
2020 Get Into Energy Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16 ,2020 PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Foundation Partners with […]
KAINE ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR USMCA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2020 KAINE ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR USMCA WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement announcing support for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of votes in Senate committees on the deal next week: “Canada and Mexico are two of Virginia’s largest trading partners, and maintaining a strong trade relationship […]
UMW Launches Centennial Celebration of James Farmer
Happy birthday, Dr. James Farmer! Two decades after his death and on the day after he would have turned 100, the late Mary Washington professor and U.S. civil rights pioneer Dr. James L. Farmer Jr. is being lauded by the community in which he spent his final years. Monday, January 13, 2020, not only will […]
Vandeventer Black’s James B. Rixey III Promoted to Partner
Richmond, VA (January 8, 2020) – Vandeventer Black LLP attorney James B. Rixey, III, has been promoted to partner. Jay has been an associate in the Norfolk office of Vandeventer Black LLP since 2011 and has developed his practice in commercial real estate and business law. “We are proud of Jay’s dedication and hard work, […]
