UMW Grads, Faculty Receive Fulbright Grants
The University of Mary Washington continues its Fulbright tradition with the recent announcements of grants for two alumni, one professor and a professor emeritus. Emma Bathke ’22 and Olivia Foster ’23 will teach English overseas as participants in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They are among 28 Mary Washington student Fulbright recipients since 2006. Read more about […]
New research from Capital One Insight Center highlights role small business ownership plays when it comes to generating various wealth opportunities for Black and Hispanic business owners in Richmond, Va. area.
The report found that 35% of the businesses surveyed experienced $188,000 in personal wealth growth over the course of their business ownership, achieving parity with the median wealth for white households in the US. And, even when personal wealth did not increase, these businesses brought jobs to the community, enhanced neighborhoods, and provided essential goods […]
REC Names Director – Substation & Transmission Engineering and Technical Services
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has named Mathew L. Anderson as Director – Substation & Transmission Engineering and Technical Services. In this role, Anderson will direct the engineering design, specifications, construction and maintenance of the Cooperative’s substations, transmission lines and mobile substations, as well as ensure proper protection of REC’s infrastructure. Anderson is […]
14th annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Report now available
The 14th annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry report is full of exclusive industry insights, benchmark data of high-performers and notable challenges and solutions contractors are facing. Informed by data from 700+ contractors, this year’s report includes several key themes: concerns over increased labor costs, identifying new domestic vendors to combat supply chain risks and […]
AVERETT PINNING CEREMONY WELCOMES NEW NURSING GRADUATES
The Averett University School of Nursing held two Nurse Pinning ceremonies on the morning of Friday, May 5, to honor the Class of 2023 in Pritchett Auditorium at the Violet T. Frith Fine Arts Center. These ceremonies, steeped in centuries of tradition, celebrated Averett students who have successfully completed their Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN), Accelerated […]
Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg Graduates 16th Class
FREDERICKSBURG – The Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg program graduated its sixteenth class during a May 19th ceremony at the University of Mary Washington Stafford Campus. Joe DiStefano, a graduate of LF 2014, was the keynote speaker for the event. Mr. DiStefano shared the 5 lessons he has learned as a leader. Monica Hailey with Atlantic Builders […]
Genentech’s BTK Inhibitor Fenebrutinib Significantly Reduced Brain Lesions in People With Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Fenebrutinib is an investigational, potent and highly selective oral Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, the only reversible BTK inhibitor currently in Phase III multiple sclerosis (MS) trials Phase II study met its primary and secondary endpoints by reducing the total number of new gadolinium-enhancing T1 brain lesions and significantly reducing the total number of new […]
UMW Sets 2023-24 Tuition and Fees; Holds Undergrad Tuition Flat
The University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors approved tuition and fees for the 2023-24 academic year at its May 18, 2023, meeting. Undergraduate tuition will remain the same in the coming year. Graduate tuition will increase 3%, and the auxiliary comprehensive fee and housing and dining fees for all students will increase by 5%. […]
Farmer Focus hatches $17.8 million expansion
Harrisonburg-based Farmer Focus is undertaking a $17.8 million expansion to boost capacity at its 78,000-square foot processing facility on Acorn Drive. The organic poultry producer, which marked its ninth anniversary in March, announced in February that it was the recipient of a $3.6 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry […]
LEADERSHIP SOUTHSIDE GRADUATES CLASS OF 2023
GRADUATES HONORED AT CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER [Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the graduation of the 2022-2023 Leadership Southside class. The class will be recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 24 at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Leadership Southside is […]
