While COVID made research difficult last academic year, students and faculty started the 2021-2022 academic year with a renewed commitment to undergraduate research. Sixteen students were awarded Undergraduate Student Research Grants for supplies or travel expenses related to their research. These included students in biology, environmental science, art, English, political science, mathematics … [Read more...] about UMW Eagles Soar Beyond the Classroom in Undergraduate Research Projects and Presentations
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UMW Theatre students lead through good times, and difficult ones too
Students in the UMW Theatre deparment get hands on experience in every aspect of production and performance of a variety of dramatic pieces, funded in part with monies from the Dean's Research and Creativity grants. Fall 2019 student directors: Senior Jacob Dodges, Clever Little Lies by Joe DiPietro. Senior Morgan Shotwell, Mojo by Jez Butterworth. Senior Victoria Fortune directed Time Stands … [Read more...] about UMW Theatre students lead through good times, and difficult ones too
Theatre Students Hit the Big Apple for Spring Break
UMW Theatre students are spending their spring break in New York City focusing on individual research projects exploring the contemporary theatre and theatre practitioners. They are experience professional theatre productions, interviewing industry professionals, and learning about the city and its artistic institutions. Many of the students are connecting with UMW alumni working in an array of … [Read more...] about Theatre Students Hit the Big Apple for Spring Break