In the summer of 2023, Eniya Cropper (Studio Art, ’24), Ben Dickinson (Political Science, ’26), and Kasey Ripper (Communications and Digital Studies ’25) worked with Dr. J.D. Swerzenski (Assistant Professor of Communications and Digital Studies) on a project titled “Community-Based Documentary Series” as part of the UMW Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Summer Institute (AHSSSI). The aim of … [Read more...] about Student-created docuseries highlights summer work across campus
Spring 2023 a Winner for UMW Computer Science Students
Students in Computer Science were very busy in the spring of 2023 presenting at regional conferences, competing in programming challenges, and winning! During spring break, three UMW programming teams completed in the ACM Mid-Atlantic Regional Programming Contest on Saturday, Feb 25 at the Christopher Newport University contest site. A UMW team placed first in division II at the CNU site and … [Read more...] about Spring 2023 a Winner for UMW Computer Science Students
Studio Art and Art History Graduates Finding Success Beyond UMW
Spring 2023 was filled with good news from several of our UMW Studio Art and Art History graduates. In March, Sarah Zhou was awarded a prestigious Virginia Museum of Fine Arts fellowship for 2023-2024, to pursue her painting. Zhou commented that: My art has always been a part of my life where I can explore interests and topics where words cannot suffice. I’ve struggled to find what path I … [Read more...] about Studio Art and Art History Graduates Finding Success Beyond UMW
Earth and Environmental Science Students Win Prizes at Regional Conference
Three UMW Earth and Environmental Science undergraduate students presented the results of their research at the Chesapeake Potomac Regional Chapter of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (CPRC SETAC) on 4/17/2023 in Easton, MD. The meeting provided these students with a unique opportunity to share their hard work and receive feedback from governmental, academic, and private … [Read more...] about Earth and Environmental Science Students Win Prizes at Regional Conference
Biology student wins prize for work on parasite Toxoplasma gondii
Biomedical Science senior Abigail Delapenha recently attended the American Society for Southeastern Biologists conference to present her research on "Calcium signalling in Toxoplasma gondii". She received the prestigious Lafayette Frederick Scholarship ($1200) which is awarded to only one outstanding undergraduate student each year. Abby, who graduates UMW this May, is headed to George … [Read more...] about Biology student wins prize for work on parasite Toxoplasma gondii