Just days before she donned her cap and gown and walked across the Commencement stage, Megan Weeks ’21 received word that she was among 25 rising college seniors and graduates nationwide selected for the Virginia Governor’s Fellows Program. Weeks, who grew up in Henrico County, will return to the Richmond area this summer to merge the knowledge and skills she acquired at UMW with the hands-on experience she’ll gain working in the office of Virginia Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine. Learn more at UMW's article: New Grad Earns Virginia Governor’s Fellowship. … [Read more...]

John Cronin, who was named 2019’s Male Student-Athlete and UMW Alumni Award recipient, has the next two years of his life mapped out. After completing his bachelor’s degree in political science in May, Cronin was recognized yesterday by the Office of the Governor as a member of the second cohort of Virginia Management Fellows. Learn more about his story on UMW's article: Student-Athlete Award Winner Scores Government Fellowship. … [Read more...]

Just days before graduation, Stacey Feindt, a political science major, learned she was among the 28 rising college seniors and graduates from across the country selected for a coveted spot in the 2019 Governor’s Fellows Program. To learn more about her story, check out UMW's article: New BLS Grad Heads to Virginia Governor’s Office. … [Read more...]

The Department congratulates Chris Cassingham on being named a Virginia Governor’s fellow. Cassingham, who graduated in Spring 2018 with a degree in Political science, was chosen from rising college seniors and graduates from around the country for one of the 23 coveted spots in the 2018 Governor’s Fellows Program. For more information, check out UMW's article about Chris' fellowship: New UMW Grad Heads to Virginia Governor’s Office. … [Read more...]