Alex Anderson leads UMW swim team to 15th straight CAC title
February 26, 2015 | Blue and Gray Press Sports
By CARTER WALLER
Similar to their female counterparts, the men’s swim team at the University of Mary Washington captured a dominating conference title to continue one of the longest Capital Athletic Conference win streaks in school history.
This year marks … Read More
Peace Corps recognizes UMW as one of top producers of volunteers
February 26, 2015 | Blue and Gray Press News
By NEPHTHALIE LAUTURE
The University of Mary Washington is once again ranked as one of the top small colleges to produce a large number of alumni that now serve as volunteers in the Peace Corps.Read More
Editorial: Promoting achievements of our school, the proper way to bring in new students
February 26, 2015 | Blue and Gray Press Viewpoints 1
By THE BLUE & GRAY PRESS STAFF
The University of Mary Washington’s Board of Visitors heard a proposal from Kimberly Buster-Williams, associate provost for enrollment management, at their most recent meeting, in which she put forth a plan for the removal of SAT score submissions for students with high grade point averages.Read More
UMW police make updates to dispatch system
February 25, 2015 | Blue and Gray Press News
By EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH
The University of Mary Washington’s Police Department is in the process of installing a new computer system that will gather more data about the systems students use. Read More
Color, texture make their way onto the Red Carpet
February 25, 2015 | Blue and Gray Press Life
By ALISON THOET
The Oscar show may start at 8:30 p.m., but the fashion shows start hours earlier, and even months before the main event. This year, some of the most renowned fashion icons have returned, and others surprised us on the Red Carpet.Read More
Oscars bring the unexpected as stars use spotlight to shine on various issues
February 25, 2015 | Blue and Gray Press Life
By ALISON THOET
This year’s Oscars brought glitz, Brits and a bit of the expected with some surprising winners and, most importantly, a strong trend in using the spotlight for the good of others.Read More
Members of DivestUMW discuss presentation before BOV and future plans
February 25, 2015 | Blue and Gray Press News
By HOPE RACINE
On Friday, Feb. 19, members of campus group DivestUMW were granted 15 minutes to present in front of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors. The presentation focused on informing BOV members about the intent of DivestUMW, offering suggestions for divestment from fossil fuels and stating their demands. Read More
Simpson Library undergoes project to free up usable space
February 25, 2015 | Blue and Gray Press News
By HOPE RACINE
As part of a four-year process, the University of Mary Washington’s Simpson Library is weeding through older books in the hopes of making more usable space for students. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Volunteering is great way to finish graduation requirements
February 25, 2015 | Blue and Gray Press Viewpoints
As the spring semester has arrived, most seniors are finishing up their last minute requirements that will allow them to graduate.Read More
The world is your oyster, right? Take advantage of school breaks
February 25, 2015 | Blue and Gray Press Viewpoints
By ALEX CLEGG
As we begin to undertake in the meaningless small-talk that is, “What are you doing for spring break?” I would like to propose some different questions: Are you content with what you are doing for break? Are you doing what you really want to be doing? If not, why?Read More
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