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Boys Home of Virginia Celebrates Former Board of Trustee Members!

March 13th, 2023

Boys Home of Virginia is hosting a special luncheon to welcome home former members of the Boys Home Board of Trustees on Friday, April 14. The board of trustees is a group of individuals who have voluntarily served the students since 1906. The board meets quarterly to make sure the mission of Boys Home is […]

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UMW Receives Transformational $30 Million Gift for Undergraduate Research and Scholarships

March 13th, 2023

The University of Mary Washington has received a $30 million gift – the largest in the institution’s 115-year history – from the estate of Irene Piscopo Rodgers. A 1959 alumna and lifetime supporter of her alma mater, Rodgers passed away on July 18, 2022, in Huntington, New York.Rodgers made a name for herself in the […]

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REC Names New Managing Director – Information Technology & Cybersecurity

March 9th, 2023

Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Bret Elliott to Managing Director – Information Technology & Cybersecurity. In his new role, Elliott provides leadership, oversight, organization, and coordination of all activities related to information technology (IT) infrastructure and networking, data and analytics, and cybersecurity. He previously served as REC’s Director – IT Infrastructure […]

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From Self-Care to We-Care: Insights from CEOs, Employees, and Health Care Professionals Webinar

March 8th, 2023

Join George Mason’s next free Leading to Well-Being Speaker Series webinar on Wednesday, March 29, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET, for “From Self-Care to We-Care: Insights from CEOs, Employees, and Health Care Professionals.” This session will feature business leaders Laura Hamill and Michael McCarthy, hosts of the Happy at Work podcast, where they interview […]

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2023 Annual Award and Gala Nominations Now Open

March 6th, 2023

FREDERICKSBURG- The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the nominations for the 2023 Annual Awards & Gala: The Kings and Queens of Business, being held April 28th at the Fredericksburg Expo Center at 6:30pm are now open. The Chamber recognizes local businesses for excellence in the categories of Small Business of the Year, […]

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Boys Home Earns Prestigious Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) Accreditation

March 6th, 2023

Program Director Kenny Bess, Principal Teresa Johnson and Executive Director Chris Doyle (left/right) Boys Home of Virginia has earned full accreditation from the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS). Founded in 1973, VAIS is the leader in advancing and advocating for independent school education in Virginia. The VAIS accreditation program is one of a select […]

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Dennis Calhoun Celebrates 20 Years at Boys Home of Virginia

March 6th, 2023

Boys Home staff and students are excited to recognize Dennis Calhoun’s twenty-year work anniversary. He currently serves as the lead student advisor. During his twenty years, Dennis has served as a team leader, case manager and student advisor. Dennis has an undergraduate degree from Appalachian Bible College in theology and a master’s degree from Liberty […]

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Lynda Specht Celebrates 25 Year Work Anniversary at Boys Home

March 6th, 2023

Boys Home staff and students are excited to announce Lynda Specht’s twenty-five-year work anniversary. She serves as a full-time medical coordinator. Originally from Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Lynda found herself in Covington, Virginia, after her husband was relocated for work. When Lynda first arrived at Boys Home she served as an admissions coordinator. Her connection to the […]

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City of Fredericksburg and University of Mary Washington Unveil Civil Rights Trail

February 27th, 2023

During Black History Month and amid a flurry of fanfare, the City of Fredericksburg in partnership with the University of Mary Washington unveiled its civil rights trail: “Freedom, a Work in Progress.” The nearly three-mile walking trail, with some stops a close drive, guides participants through post-Civil War history into the modern day, drawing together […]

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2nd Global Followership Conference Hosted by Christopher Newport University

February 23rd, 2023

Hosted by the President’s Leadership Program and the Department of Leadership and American Studies, the 2nd Global Followership Conference, planned for March 24-26, is for academics, practitioners, teachers, trainers, students, and HR, OD, and L&D professionals. Sessions will focus on leadership, followership, collaboration, teamwork, inclusion and belonging, organizational culture, and more. More about the conference can […]

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