In June 2020, the Board of Visitors of the University of Mary Washington unanimously passed a resolution in support of Black Lives Matter and to call “for an end to the social injustice and systemic racism that permeate the fabric of our country.”
In addition to the Board action, President Troy D. Paino announced that he and his wife Kelly Paino will help fund a new scholarship in memory of George Floyd. The scholarship will promote the development of leadership skills for students committed to addressing societal issues disproportionately affecting black and underrepresented communities.
Their initial gift of $5,000 will serve as a challenge to members of the University community to financially assist Mary Washington students who are emerging leaders dedicated to driving action around social issues. The Painos’ challenge was quickly matched by Board member Allida Black and her wife Judy Beck, who will issue their own $5,000 challenge for the fund. The scholarship goal is $100,000.
Consider supporting the leadership potential of students who can make a difference. Click here to make a gift to the new Scholarship for Building Civic and Social Leaders.
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