Rappahannock Scholars program changes lives
April 27, 2017 | Blue and Gray Press Viewpoints
By MARK NOEL
The Rappahannock Scholars program was created in 2007. The program places six high schools in the Northern Neck region of Virginia in partnership with the University of Mary Washington. These six high schools include Essex, King and Queen Central, Lancaster, Washington and Lee High, Northumberland, and Rappahannock High schools. The main purpose of this program is to support the university’s mission of being a nexus for engagement among diverse communities by recruiting, retaining and supporting underrepresented and economically disadvantage students from high schools in these areas.Read More
Oppressed work to empower each other under Trump presidency
April 27, 2017 | Blue and Gray Press Viewpoints 2
By DANIELLE HOWARD
Throughout the entirety of his campaign, President Donald Trump actively insulted and attacked large margins of American citizens while empowering a select few under the guise of his slogan ‘Make America Great Again.’ His words and beliefs against people of color, members of the LGBT+ community, women, Muslims and more were met with horror and praise.Read More
Potential policy insists that all faculty be evaluated every semester
April 27, 2017 | Blue and Gray Press News 1
By GARY KNOWLES
Debra Schleef, the assistant provost for Institutional Analysis and Effectiveness, initiated a motion to change how student evaluations work at the end of each semester. Currently, not all classes are evaluated at the end of every semester. If this proposed addition to the faculty handbook is approved, then students enrolled in credit courses will be given an evaluation form for those classes. Read More
UMW introduces new online streaming database granting free access to documentaries
April 27, 2017 | Blue and Gray Press News
By MARK NOEL
The University of Mary Washington has many great resources on campus for professors and students but there is a more recent resource that has gone unnoticed by most of the UMW community. This resource is called Kanopy streaming and was founded by Olivia Humphrey in 2008.Read More
Gubernatorial candidate Tom Perriello visits campus during tour to talk about student affairs
April 27, 2017 | Blue and Gray Press News
By MEAGHAN MCINTYRE
Virginia gubernatorial candidate, Tom Perriello, visited the University of Mary Washington last Wednesday while on his college campus tour. He talked to students and faculty members in the Hurley Convergence Center about his policies on mental health issues, his proposal for free education at two-year community colleges, promoting an environmentally friendly Virginia and combatting sexual assault. Read More
UMW Men’s Lacrosse Ends Season With High Hopes For Next Season
April 27, 2017 | The Blue & Gray Press
By WILL ATKINSON
The UMW Men’s Lacrosse season came to a close on a rainy Saturday afternoon in Salisbury, Maryland to the nationally top ranked Salisbury Seagulls. The Eagles were eliminated in the quarterfinal round of the Capital Athletic Conference playoffs after a dominant first round victory over the Frostburg Bobcats.Read More
Club Basketball Q&A delves into future plans for the team
April 27, 2017 | The Blue & Gray Press
By CELINE CHASSAGNEUX
Club Basketball is a huge part of the University of Mary Washington, especially for those who love basketball and want to play. The team has been to four tournaments so far, this year. Three players, Zachary Wohleking, Terrin Dickerson, and TJ Flood have a lot to say about their time on the team and the continuation of the club for the next coming year.Read More
UMW Dance clubs deserve to be recognized by sports communities
April 27, 2017 | The Blue & Gray Press
By STEPHANIE COOK
There has been a debate over what category dance falls under for years. The general public as a form of art, or as a physical activity, but never as a sport has typically viewed dance. While many dance classes are held in gym studios (UMW even boasts its own Zumba dance fitness program), why is there hesitation to refer to dance as a sport?Read More
LeBron James focused on winning in 2017 NBA Playoffs
April 27, 2017 | The Blue & Gray Press
By MARK NOEL AND MIKEY BARNES
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors are arguably the best two teams in the league. These two teams have met in the finals the last two years, and are expected to meet again this year. The Cavaliers faced the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs, however, they were no match for King James and the Cavaliers. The Indiana Pacers lost in game four of this series with a score of 106-102.Read More
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