Month: April 2024

AVERETT CONTINUES TO GROW ENROLLMENT DESPITE DECLINES IN NATIONAL TRENDS

April 3rd, 2024

DANVILLE, Va. (March 28, 2024) – While major headlines across the nation are shining a light on declines in college enrollment data, Averett University has seen steady growth. This spring, total enrollment at Averett grew by more than 8% year-over-year, and after the March term start for Averett Online, that growth has surged to a nearly […]

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Xavier Richardson, Mary Washington Healthcare Honored with the Community Changemaker Award

April 3rd, 2024

Fredericksburg, VA, (April 3, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) congratulates Xavier Richardson, MWHC’s Chief Development Officer and President of Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital Foundations for receiving the Community Changemaker award by Nimali Fernando, MD, founder of the Dr. Yum Project. Mr. Richardson has been a long-time supporter of the many efforts of […]

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UMW Receives $200,000 in V-TOP Grants for Expanding Internships

April 1st, 2024

The University of Mary Washington has received $200,000 in Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) grants to enhance internship and work-based learning opportunities. “There’s no substitute for a quality internship as part of the undergraduate experience,” said UMW Provost Timothy O’Donnell. “We are so pleased to have increased support to make this a reality for more UMW […]

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Employer Spotlight: Chesapeake Controls

April 1st, 2024

At Chesapeake Controls, we transform commercial buildings into smart environments. Started in 1985, our family-owned company provides full-service installation of web-based automation systems. This streamlines facility management, ensuring energy-efficient and reliable operations, regardless of building size. We operate in Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, and Pittsburgh, PA. Chesapeake Controls offers a paid internship, apprenticeship, returnship and co-op […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare Donates Over 450 Easter Baskets to Local Youth

April 1st, 2024

Fredericksburg, VA, (April 1, 2024) – In the spirit of Easter, Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is spreading joy and hope to vulnerable children in the Fredericksburg area through over 450 donated Easter baskets. This annual initiative aims to ensure that children in need receive treat-filled baskets during this holiday season. Since the program’s inception, MWHC […]

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