AVERETT CONTINUES TO GROW ENROLLMENT DESPITE DECLINES IN NATIONAL TRENDS
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 […]
Xavier Richardson, Mary Washington Healthcare Honored with the Community Changemaker Award
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 […]
UMW Receives $200,000 in V-TOP Grants for Expanding Internships
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 […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Donates Over 450 Easter Baskets to Local Youth
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 […]
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce ANNOUNCES DESTINATION FOR FALL 2024 TRAVEL
Tuscany is the most popular region in Italy and offers visitors the best of all things Italian [Danville, VA] – Tuscany, a region in Italy famous for its world-class art collections, charming medieval hill towns, and […]
Governor Appoints Two New Members to UMW Board of Visitors
The Virginia Governor’s Office announced on Friday the appointment of two new members of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors. Christopher Newman, executive vice president, system chief operating officer and chief medical officer for Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC), and Rachel Greszler ’03, senior research fellow for workforce and public finance in the Roe […]
AVERETT UNIVERSITY WELCOMES NEW PLANE AT AVIATION DAY 2024
Averett University’s Department of Aeronautics welcomed the newest member of its impressive fleet of airplanes at its annual Aviation Day on Friday, March 15. The day featured alumni, current students, prospective students and their families, aviation partners and University faculty and staff to celebrate this yearly event. The highlight of the ceremony, held in an airplane hangar […]
Bowers Recognized as Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing
BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the recognized leader in the manufacture of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites utilizing the pultrusion process, is pleased to announce Carrie Bowers (Process Engineering Manager), was recently recognized by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM), receiving its Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing Award in the Management Category. The award seeks […]
Goodwill Opens New Forest Road Store and Donation Center
New Store Features Expanded Shopping and Donation Spaces and New Signage with Familiar Faces Lynchburg, Va. – Goodwill Industries of the Valleys opened a new store location at 19325 Forest Road in Lynchburg. The new Forest store features more than 12,000 square feet of shopping space along with a convenient, covered drop-off donation center. “We are excited […]
REC President and CEO, John D. Hewa, Honored with Prestigious Diversity Champion Award
Fredericksburg, Va.—Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) President and CEO, John D. Hewa, was recently recognized for making outstanding contributions to lead and promote diversity, equity and inclusion at the Cooperative. Hewa was honored with the Curtis Wynn Diversity Champion Award by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), which also recognized Betty Jo Kiesow, vice president […]
