Anthropology is the study of human cultures, and there is no better way to study them than with firsthand experience. That is what UMW senior Ariana Adamek ('25) did in the summer of 2024 with the support of a Beyond the Classroom scholarship. A double major in anthropology and theatre, Ariana spent a month in Europe, studying in two countries that on the surface may appear quite dissimilar: … [Read more...] about Studying food, people, and culture in Greece and Denmark
Study Abroad
BtC Endowment Funds Study Abroad Scholarships
James Rollison ('25), studied abroad during his spring break in 2024 in England, studying "The Business of Football" with UMW professors David Henderson and Ken Machande. James toured London, Blackburn, Manchester, and Liverpool with a group of other UMW students. While there, he attended two Premier League, one Championship, and one Champions League soccer matches as well as toured numerous … [Read more...] about BtC Endowment Funds Study Abroad Scholarships
Speaking the Language of Health and Hope
Mary Washington students are known for their commitment to service, and for putting their academics into practice. In January 2024, before the new spring semester began, a group of student members of the UMW Global Medical Brigade traveled to Panamá to assist local residents with their healthcare needs. This was not their first trip to Panamá. The first was in January 2019. The UMW Global Medical … [Read more...] about Speaking the Language of Health and Hope
Summer Adventures Abroad with UMW Faculty and Students
Faculty-led study abroad has a long and proud history at Mary Washington. Many Mary Wash alumni will remember, or maybe even participated in, the European Capitols tour with Professor Emeritus of Political Science Jack Kramer, and Associate Professor Emeritus of History Porter Blakemore, which started in the summer of 1992 and continued for over 20 years. Current UMW faculty continue to lead … [Read more...] about Summer Adventures Abroad with UMW Faculty and Students
UMW Students Conduct Summer Research in Fredericksburg and Across the Globe
Summer provides a much needed change of pace for many UMW students and faculty. For 37 students and their 18 faculty mentors, Summer 2022 meant working together on research and creative projects. This was the 23rd year of our University of Mary Washington Summer Science Institute (SSI), a program where students work on guided research with a faculty mentor. They live on campus for ten weeks … [Read more...] about UMW Students Conduct Summer Research in Fredericksburg and Across the Globe