UMW-Dahlgren Partnership Addresses Critical Needs
Individuals who work at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) contribute toward a lofty goal: develop technology that improves the U.S. military’s ability to fight, win and bring troops home safely. The institution of higher education located in closest proximity to Dahlgren – University of Mary Washington (UMW) – wants to contribute toward […]
Averett University Receives Distinguished Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement on First Attempt
DANVILLE, Va. (Jan. 31, 2020) – The Carnegie Foundation today announced that Averett University has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for the first time, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement. This distinguished classification has been the leading assessment and recognition of community engagement for American colleges and universities for more […]
UMW Names Catullo Director of Athletics
After a comprehensive, months-long national search, the University of Mary Washington has named Patrick Catullo ’95 its new director of athletics. One of the most successful coaches in UMW history, Catullo took on the role of interim director during the summer of 2018. Since then, he has proven himself as a leader and collaborator committed […]
Strongwell Completes Two-Year Program through VEDP to Grow Export Sales
Barry Myers, Strongwell’s Corporate Director of Marketing and Stephanie Agee, VEDP’s Vice President of International Trade (Bristol, VA) Strongwell was one of 14 Virginia companies recently recognized in Richmond for completing the two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program, offered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) International Trade division. The VALET program assists […]
UMW to Offer Japanese Language Courses
Spending a semester in Japan, UMW senior Kaitlin Viloria was in a shop when a young woman asked her a question. The woman spoke no English and Viloria’s Japanese was limited, but they still managed to strike up a conversation. Viloria wishes she was more proficient, she said, “but in that moment, I was proud […]
Averett University’s Undergraduate Teaching Program Recognized for Early Reading Preparation
New data and analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) has ranked Averett University’s undergraduate elementary education degree program among the best in Virginia for early reading preparation – one of only six programs in the Commonwealth to receive the top grade. The Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies (elementary education) with teaching […]
Barber Martin Agency Rebrands as Yebo
Yebo launches InnoPod, new mission, and culture to Mid-Atlantic agency Richmond, VA (January 7, 2020) – After 30 years of successful operation, Barber Martin Agency is changing its name to Yebo. Today the Agency has relaunched its […]
Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation Holds Inaugural Coat Drive
Herndon, Va. (January 23, 2020) – Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation recently held its inaugural Coats for Kids drive, collecting well over 300 winter coats, along with boxes of hats and gloves, to help keep children in Northern Virginia warm this winter. “The Coats for Kids drive is near and dear to my heart. We […]
Northwest Federal Opens First Branch in Arlington County
Herndon, Va. (January 21, 2020) – Northwest Federal Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of a new branch in Ballston, Virginia, its ninth public branch and first in Arlington County. The grand opening celebration was attended by representatives of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, community partners and local businesses. Jeff Bentley, President and CEO […]
