UMW Joins Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges in U.S. News Rankings
The University of Mary Washington has been recognized among the nation’s top schools by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2023 “Best Colleges” list today. UMW ranked 11th among public liberal arts colleges and 149th among national liberal arts colleges, public and private. This year’s U.S. News ranking marks a change in UMW’s […]
Deborah M. Casey Selected as a 2022 Leader in the Law Honoree
Norfolk, VA (September 6, 2022) – Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black Vice-Chair and Principal, Deborah M. Casey, has been named a “Leader in the Law” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly (VLW) for 2022. Attorneys receive this distinction by demonstrating a commitment to their profession by lobbying for changes in the law, impacting Virginia’s justice system, and their community […]
Strongwell Highlands Manufacturing Facility Celebrates Two Years Accident-Free
BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA) is celebrating two years without an accident at its Highlands manufacturing facility, located in Abingdon, Virginia. The facility manufactures a variety of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structural shapes used in the industrial, building and construction, and infrastructure markets. “This accomplishment says a lot about our team members’ commitment to […]
UMW Earns Rankings in Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review
The University of Mary Washington is once again listed in two of the leading college rankings, each released in August. This week, Washington Monthly, which judges schools based on contributions to the greater good in the categories of social mobility, research and public service, recognized UMW among its top liberal arts colleges. This year marks […]
Boys Home of Virginia to Host Fall Open House!
Boys Home of Virginia is excited to announce that they will be hosting a Fall Open House on Thursday, October 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Boys Home hopes to use this opportunity to highlight students’ accomplishments and hear from long-time principal Ms. Teresa Johnson. She has been at the helm of the Boys […]
Boys Home hosts 6th Annual Harvest Hustle – 5K, 10K and Half-marathon presented by Ingevity
COVINGTON, VA, – September 5, 2022 Boys Home of Virginia will host their 6th annual fall fundraising event, the Boys Home Harvest Hustle 5K, 10K and half-marathon on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Ingevity will be the presenting sponsor for the second year in a row. Boys Home is very thankful for all sponsors and participants […]
Boys Home to host its annual P. Buckley Moss print raffle
For 31 years, P. Buckley Moss has donated a print for Boys Home of Virginia to raffle as one of their main fundraisers. This year’s print is titled Concord Covered Bridge #140 and is valued around $200.00 framed. The print was framed by Loving Frame & Art located in Covington. Raffle tickets are $5 each […]
UMW President Makes ‘Virginia 500’ Power List
Virginia Business magazine has announced the Virginia 500: 2022-23 Power List, naming University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino among the commonwealth’s top education leaders. “It’s like the Fortune 500, but instead of focusing on companies, it’s about people,” said Virginia Business Editor Richard Foster in the publication’s opening letter. “We strive to inventory the most powerful and influential […]
Paymerang Announces its Expanding Operations to Southwest Virginia’s Wise County
Last week Paymerang announced during a media event that it would be expanding its operations to Wise County, Virginia, creating 50 jobs in the southwestern region of the Commonwealth. Paymerang will house the new operations in Big Stone Gap’s downtown co-working space, where employees will engage in software development, payment operations, and cloud engineering. Focusing […]
HCA Healthcare Capital Division offers $800K in nursing scholarships
Richmond, VA — HCA Healthcare Capital Division is offering $800,000 in scholarships for students to pursue nursing careers in central and southwest Virginia, as well as New Hampshire. The funds will support the path to becoming a licensed practical/vocational nurse or a registered nurse within HCA Healthcare. “The nationwide nursing shortage continues to challenge the healthcare […]
