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Fiske Guide to Colleges’ Recognizes UMW Among Nation’s Best

September 8th, 2025

  Once again, the University of Mary Washington has been named by the Fiske Guide to Colleges as one of the nation’s “best and most interesting” public and private four-year institutions. UMW is among 11 Virginia universities featured in the guide’s 2026 edition – its 42nd issue. The bestselling publication describes UMW as “one of […]

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Brian McDermott, MD, and Kostas Constantine, MD, Recognized Among America’s Leading Doctors 2025

September 8th, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA, August 18, 2025 – Mary Washington Hospital is proud to announce that Brian McDermott, MD, and Kostas Constantine, MD, both of Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA, have been named among America’s Leading Doctors 2025 by Newsweek and Statista. This prestigious recognition honors the nation’s most respected and high-performing specialists who demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise, outstanding […]

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Estes Unveils New Trailer Wrap Honoring the American Cancer Society®

September 8th, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. (August 11, 2025) – Estes Express Lines, the largest privately owned freight carrier in North America, is holding a ribbon cutting at its Richmond headquarters to unveil the company’s latest nonprofit-inspired trailer wrap, spotlighting the American Cancer Society. The initiative is part of Open Heart, Open Road, Estes’ charitable giving program that uses […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber’s First Responder Appreciation Breakfast Celebrate Local Heroes and Lifetime Achievements

September 8th, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA — The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly recognized the extraordinary dedication and bravery of local law enforcement, fire, and EMS professionals during the annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast, held the morning of August 13th at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. The event honored recipients in the following categories: Life Saving Award, Unit Citation […]

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UMW Included Among Nation’s Best in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’ Guide

September 8th, 2025

The University of Mary Washington has once again been named among the nation’s best by The Princeton Review. The education services company included UMW in its 2026 edition of The Best 391 Colleges, which profiles just 15 percent of America’s four-year institutions. While the publication doesn’t rank schools 1 through 391, several earn specialized accolades, including […]

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Danville Pittsylvania Chamber Launches Two Interest Meetings to Strengthen Regional Growth

September 8th, 2025

Danville, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce is calling on local business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders to be part of something bigger – two upcoming Chamber Interest Meetings designed to expand the region’s reach, influence, and opportunities for growth. The first meeting will be held Wednesday, September 24, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 […]

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SETH RAGOSTA ELECTED TO BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE VSB FAMILY LAW SECTION

September 8th, 2025

Seth J. Ragosta was recently elected as a Board of Governors Member of the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar. The section provides information regarding family law to the public through its website and its publications (including Children and Divorce, Marriage in Virginia, Divorce in Virginia, Spare the Child, and Financial Issues in […]

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AI Research and Real-World Impact Take Shape at UMW’s Center for AI and the Liberal Arts

September 8th, 2025

The University of Mary Washington has long been a leader in higher education adapted to a global digital environment. Now with the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI), it has centered this work, bringing together faculty and students from communication and digital studies, computer science, humanities, social sciences, arts and other fields to explore AI’s applications […]

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Virginia Chamber Foundation and Atlantic Union Bank Celebrate Success of the Inaugural Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum

August 26th, 2025

Virginia Chamber Foundation and Atlantic Union Bank Celebrate Success of the Inaugural Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum U.S. Congresswomen Kiggans and McClellan Deliver Impactful Keynote Speeches RICHMOND, VA – August 26, 2025 – The Virginia Chamber Foundation, in partnership with Atlantic Union Bank, proudly hosted nearly 300 people at the Inaugural Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum today […]

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Virginia Chamber of Commerce Appoints Keith Martin as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

August 19th, 2025

RICHMOND, VA — August 19, 2025 — The Board of Directors of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the appointment of Keith Martin as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2025. He will serve in this capacity while the Board conducts a nationwide search for the organization’s next President and CEO. Martin […]

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