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Alumna’s Bequest Bolsters Fund for Mary Washington

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When Lynne Gourley Farrell ’62 was growing up, her parents were always helping a family in need. “Her sense of benevolence came from our mother and father as well as our church,” Judy Gourley Kamishlian ’59 said of her late sister, who held such a deep appreciation for her Mary Washington education that she spent the rest of her life giving back to her alma mater.

Lynne Gourley Farrell '62 and Judy Gourley Kamishlian '59.
Lynne Gourley Farrell ’62 and Judy Gourley Kamishlian ’59.

When she passed away on Aug. 27, 2020, Lynne left UMW a generous estate gift that helped establish the Lynne Gourley Farrell ’62 Fund for Mary Washington Endowment. Now part of her legacy, her endowment will help strengthen and grow the University and enhance the experience for current and future generations of students.

The unrestricted Fund for Mary Washington underpins every aspect for which the University is known and loved – a leading liberal arts and sciences education, small class sizes, personal relationships with professors and classmates, low student debt upon graduation, and more. Donors who give to the Fund help UMW’s leadership achieve a crucial flexibility to meet emerging student, faculty, and program opportunities.

“For Lynne, making unrestricted gifts was a thing of principle,” Judy said. “She always trusted Mary Washington to make the best and wisest decision when it came to her donations.”

Growing up in the small mill town of Fieldale, Virginia, Lynne and Judy’s parents were active in their church, fostering in their daughters a belief in helping others and an intellectual curiosity.

“They always expected us to go to college,” said Judy, who applied to Mary Washington because of its “reputation as an academically outstanding Virginia women’s college.” Lynne joined her, earning a degree in clothing and textiles, while studying art, music, and literature. “Our education opened up a bigger world for us, and Lynne took advantage of that.”

From left to right: Judy's daughter, Ella, and her grandson, Mitchell, with Judy and Lynne at Mitchell's high school graduation. Photo courtesy of Judy Gourley Kamishlian '59.
From left to right: Judy’s daughter, Ella, and her grandson, Mitchell, with Judy and Lynne at Mitchell’s high school graduation. Photo courtesy of Judy Gourley Kamishlian ’59.

After graduation, Lynne worked in marketing for Thalhimers, a department store chain based in Richmond, and taught elementary school for several years, bonding with students who kept in touch with her over her lifetime. She also traveled extensively – with husband Paul and later with Judy – and was an advocate for education, community, and the arts, supporting the United Way, the Virginia Beach Foundation, and the ACCESS College Foundation, even endowing a scholarship in memory of a friend.

Lynne’s obituary, penned by Judy, recognizes UMW as the greatest benefactor of her gifts. At Lynne’s humble request, the sisters named the Gourley Living Room in the Cedric Rucker University Center in 2015, honoring their late parents and the values they instilled in them.

And yet, given her commitment to the Fund for Mary Washington, it seemed fitting that her endowment should bear her name. “She was proud to lead in this,” Judy said. “Lynne would want to inspire others to give, just as she did.”

For information about funding an endowment or to make a gift to the Fund for Mary Washington, visit giving.umw.edu or contact the Office of University Advancement at advance@umw.edu or 540-654-1024.

– This article by Assistant Director of Advancement Communications Jill Graziano Laiacona ’04 originally ran in the Fiscal Year 2023 Endowment Report. 

UMW Reports $14.5 Million Raised in 2023-24

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The University of Mary Washington ended the 2023-24 fiscal year on June 30, announcing an impressive $14.5 million in gifts and pledges that will help strengthen and enhance the UMW student experience.

The University of Mary Washington announces $14.5 million raised in 2023-24 to support UMW students, programs, faculty, and staff.
The University of Mary Washington announces $14.5 million raised in 2023-24 to support UMW students, programs, faculty, and staff.

Private support from 5,146 generous donors helped Mary Washington continue its commitment to providing students with an outstanding liberal arts and sciences education filled with impactful learning opportunities. Gifts this year benefited 315 areas across the University, including academics, arts, athletics, service and leadership initiatives, career services, and cultural programs.

“We are deeply appreciative of the investments the UMW community has made in our institution this year,” said Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement Katie Turcotte. “The generosity of our alumni, families, friends, faculty, staff, and students is vital to advancing our mission and to helping to attract, retain, and graduate exceptional students from Mary Washington.”

The grand total was bolstered in part by a record-breaking $843,252 raised on Mary Wash Day on April 4. Eagles across the globe participated in the 24-hour celebration of philanthropy, engagement, and Mary Wash pride, making 3,377 gifts to support UMW students, programs, faculty, and staff.

UMW donors also generously contributed $770,523 for the Fund for Mary Washington, providing unrestricted support that underpins every aspect for which the University is known and loved – a leading liberal arts and sciences education, small class sizes, and personal relationships with professors.

The inaugural Fund for Mary Washington Impact Grant program awarded $25,000 in donor-funded grants in spring 2024, supporting eight projects or initiatives pitched by students, faculty, and staff. UMW Votes, WMWC Radio, the Gwen Hale Resource Center, UMW Galleries, the Hurley Convergence Center’s Charnoff Production Studio, and several other projects received full or partial funding.

Making a UMW education affordable and accessible remains a top priority at Mary Washington, with donors giving $3.3 million for endowed scholarships in 2023-24. More than 800 scholarships and awards, totaling more than $2.4 million, were given to 814 students during this fiscal year. Eighteen scholarships were awarded for the first time, including the Class of 1972 Dr. Michael L. Bass Scholarship, the Carl B. Frye ’93 Scholarship, and the Kelly Ragsdale Paino Scholarship for Future Educators. Six incoming students have been awarded full-ride Alvey or Washington scholarships for the upcoming academic year.

Other 2023-24 highlights include:

  • $133K raised for the Beyond the Classroom Endowment, supporting undergraduate experiential learning like internships, independent research, and study abroad
  • $637K raised for arts and cultural programming, including UMW Theatre, Philharmonic, and Galleries, as well as the Great Lives Lecture Series, Gari Melchers Home and Studio, and the James Monroe Museum
  • The new Family Leadership Circle recognizes parents and guardians of currently enrolled students who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more to any area across UMW, while the Forever True Circle recognizes loyal donors who make gifts to the University for three or more consecutive years or who have set up a recurring gift plan

A portion of this year’s grand total came from the transformational $30 million estate gift left to Mary Washington by the late Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 for scholarship and undergraduate scientific research. Last month, UMW named the Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 Summer Science Institute, a 10-week undergraduate STEM research program established 25 years ago. The University also honored Rodgers and other pioneering alumnae in the sciences at December’s Celebration of Giving and April’s Scholarship Luncheon and Student Showcase.

More than 2,683 alumni participated in regional network and affinity group gatherings, presidential events, Mary Talks, Alumni on the Road trips, Homecoming, and Reunion Weekend, which welcomed 617 attendees spanning the classes of 1949 to 2024 to campus in June.

“I’m truly inspired by the dedication and passion of Mary Washington graduates who actively support their alma mater, as well as the alumni team and volunteers who serve on boards and organize these events,” Turcotte said. “We hope to see even more of you in the future. If it’s been a while since you visited campus, we invite you to come back soon.”

Make a gift for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. To learn more about giving options, please contact the Office of University Advancement at advance@umw.edu or 540-654-1024. Explore upcoming Mary Washington alumni events.

-Article written by Assistant Director of Advancement Communications Jill Graziano Laiacona ’04 

UMW Students Earn Perkins Awards at Summer Science Institute Symposium

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One of senior Kate Green’s favorite activities this summer was wading in the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers. Swimming in the cool, chin-deep waters, she collected specimens to study how parasites differently impact male and female freshwater snails.

“From biodiversity to human recreation, aquatic ecosystems play an important role in the lives of many different species,” said Kate, a University of Mary Washington conservation biology major, who pursued a completely novel research topic this summer. “My studies will help us obtain a fuller picture of how healthy our beloved rivers are.”

Morgan Hicok ’25 (left) and Kate Green ’25 collect specimens of freshwater snails in the Rappahanock River at Motts Run Reservoir. Photo courtesy of Kate Green.
At UMW’s 25th annual Summer Science Institute, several students earned awards from the John C. and Jerri Barden Perkins ’61 College of Arts and Sciences Student Research Endowment, which will provide funding for them to continue their research during the academic year. From left: Boone Fleenor ’26, Morgan Hicok ’25, Kate Green ’25, and Joseph Gasink ’26. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Science Tyler Frankel (left) and Joseph Gasink ’26 collect samples of trace metals near a former coal-tar creosote plant in Delaware. Photo courtesy of Joseph Gasink.
UMW named its 10-week undergraduate STEM research program the Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 Summer Science Institute during SSI’s 25th annual symposium on Wednesday. The late donor left her alma mater a transformational $30 million estate gift for undergraduate scientific research and scholarships. Photo by Karen Pearlman.

Kate was one of two students who took home the top prizes this year during UMW’s 25th annual Summer Science Institute (SSI), which engages undergraduate STEM students in a 10-week intensive research experience alongside their professors and peers. At a public symposium held July 24 in UMW’s Hurley Convergence Center, Green and her lab partner, biology major Morgan Hicok ’25, earned scholarship awards through the John C. and Jerri Barden Perkins ’61 College of Arts and Sciences Student Research Endowment. The funds will help them continue their research during the upcoming academic year.

Earth and environmental sciences major Joseph Gasink ’26 took second place, evaluating the impact of trace metals on invertebrates in a tidal marsh near a former coal-tar creosote plant. Joining him as runner-up was physics major Boone Fleenor ’26, who hypothesized that drones might be an effective tool to improve water circulation. They will also receive funding through Dr. Perkins’ endowment.

“I appreciate the role SSI plays in advancing student hands-on research so they can understand our world, gain valuable experience, develop critical thinking skills, and ignite their passion for science,” Dr. Jerri Barden Perkins ’61 said. “These inspired minds will shape the future with groundbreaking discoveries, improve healthcare, and address global challenges.”

Dr. Perkins earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Mary Washington and a medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. She conducted groundbreaking research on rheumatoid arthritis at the National Institutes of Health and reviewed clinical data at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to protect patients in clinical trials.

“As a woman entering the scientific field, I find Dr. Perkins incredibly inspirational,” said Kate, also praising the late Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59, who left UMW a transformational $30 million estate gift for scholarships and undergraduate scientific research. The University named the program for Rodgers in a ceremony on Wednesday. “I’d like to wholeheartedly thank both donors for their contributions to UMW and undergraduate STEM students, as well as to the growth of SSI.”

Loren Delgadillo Llano presents her research on how starving triple negative breast cancer cells can slow proliferation. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
Ryan Cloughley shares his poster about his research on the impact of noise on humidity retrievals. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
SSI participants, alumni, faculty members, and guests asked questions of presenters about their research during the symposium. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
CAS Dean Keith Mellinger thanks SSI participants, who engaged in the 10-week undergraduate STEM research program with their professors and peers. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
Max W. De La Cruz Morrobel presents her findings on the expression of plasmodesmal regulatory genes in response to brassinosteroids. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Ray Scott, who launched SSI and secured funding from DuPont 25 years ago, listens during the symposium. Photo by Karen Pearlman.

Morgan, who worked alongside Green and Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Abbie Tomba, researched how parasites called trematodes can affect freshwater snails and their ability to fight against a current in aquatic ecosystems.

“Climate change is beginning to affect water levels and flow due to extreme weather,” said Morgan, who will use the Perkins award to continue experimentation and hopes to eventually attend graduate school. “This experience has helped guide my aspirations and my passion for research.”

SSI has grown exponentially throughout the past quarter century, with more than 500 students engaging in the program since its inception. Alumni participants in the program recently returned to campus for a luncheon that connected them with current scholars, faculty mentors, and industry professionals.

Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Ray Scott, who attended the symposium, secured the original grant from DuPont, which helped launch the program. Funding from generous donors, as well as the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, has helped this year’s SSI participants engage in extensive research on a broad range of topics across disciplines.

Thirty students shared their findings through oral and poster presentations during Wednesday’s symposium. In labs and in the field, they discovered solutions to real-world issues, exploring breast cancer cell proliferation, electron dynamics, demographic shifts, myotonic dystrophy, decaying dark matter, how toxic pollutants affect the dopamine system, and more.

Benjamin Plonka '27 and Sophie Jensen '27 created intricate fractal patterns in their investigation of tetration, or repeated exponentiation. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Plonka.
Benjamin Plonka ’27 and Sophie Jensen ’27 created intricate fractal patterns in their investigation of tetration, or repeated exponentiation. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Plonka.

But mathematics major Benjamin Plonka ’27 said he pursued his project purely because of his passion. He and research partner Sophie Jensen ’27 investigated the concept of tetration, or repeated exponentiation, and visualized its behavior on a real and complex plane to see what intricate structures it can create.

“If we only study the world through the lenses of how it can serve us,” Benjamin said, “we deprive ourselves of seeing some pretty amazing things.”

Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences’ Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 Summer Science Institute.

– Article by Assistant Director of Advancement Communications Jill Graziano Laiacona ’04

 

UMW’s Summer Science Institute Naming Honors Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59

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The University of Mary Washington’s Summer Science Institute (SSI) has given UMW students the chance to conduct trailblazing undergraduate STEM research – analyzing cancer cells, carbon dioxide reduction, and complex computer coding – for a quarter of a century.

UMW named its 10-week undergraduate STEM research program the Irene Piscopo Rodgers '59 Summer Science Institute at a ceremony in the Hurley Convergence Center lobby during SSI's annual symposium on Wednesday. The late donor left her alma mater a transformational $30 million estate gift for undergraduate scientific research and scholarships. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
UMW named its 10-week undergraduate STEM research program the Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 Summer Science Institute at a ceremony in the Hurley Convergence Center lobby during SSI’s annual symposium on Wednesday. The late donor left her alma mater a transformational $30 million estate gift for undergraduate scientific research and scholarships. Photo by Karen Pearlman.

Many of these young scientists had access to their summer studies because of the scholarships, research fellowships, and scientific presentation grants funded by Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59. UMW named the program the Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 Summer Science Institute at a ceremony in the Hurley Convergence Center lobby during SSI’s annual symposium on Wednesday.

“Irene had a long history of supporting STEM majors in pursuing their passion through research,” said College of Arts and Sciences Dean Keith Mellinger, who outlined the history of SSI and recognized the more than 500 students who have participated in research with UMW faculty since its inception. The transformational $30 million estate gift she left the University has resulted in noticeable growth for the program, especially in the last couple of years, he said, from 14 students in the late 1990s to 30 students this summer. “And this trajectory will continue. More faculty, more students, more projects, more lives changed.”

Before Board of Visitors Rector Devon Williams Cushman ’93 read the board resolution, Dean Mellinger thanked Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Ray Scott, who attended the ceremony, for securing the original grant from DuPont and launching SSI. “The program has a history of setting students up for success in graduate and professional study, as well as a seamless entry into any number of careers,” Dean Mellinger said.

Since 1999, SSI’s 10-week program has offered undergraduate students the opportunity to work closely alongside their professors and peers, now in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, and Earth and environmental science. Funding from generous donors, as well as the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, has helped these students engage in extensive research on a broad range of topics across disciplines.

At the symposium, participants summarized their findings through oral presentations and poster sessions, providing solutions for real-world concerns such as preventing breast cancer cell proliferation and exploring how environmental pollutants impact aquatic life. Other projects delved into dark matter, studied skeletal muscle function, explored how to make computers more efficient, and mined data to understand nationwide teaching shortages and demographic changes over time.

CAS Dean Keith Mellinger outlines the history of the SSI program, which has had more than 500 student participants since its inception in 1999. Alumni recently returned for a luncheon to connect with current scholars, faculty, and industry professionals. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
SSI students, faculty members, administrators, alumni, and other guests listen as College of Arts and Sciences Dean Keith Mellinger acknowledges Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 and her transformational $30 million gift. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
Board of Visitors Rector Devon Williams Cushman ’93 reads aloud the board resolution naming the Summer Science Institute in Irene Piscopo Rodgers’ honor. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Ray Scott, who launched SSI and secured funding from DuPont 25 years ago, listens during the ceremony. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
At UMW’s 25th annual Summer Science Institute, several students earned awards from the John C. and Jerri Barden Perkins ’61 College of Arts and Sciences Student Research Endowment, which will provide funding for them to continue their research during the academic year. From left: Boone Fleenor ’26, Morgan Hicok ’25, Kate Green ’25, and Joseph Gasink ’26. Photo by Karen Pearlman.

Morgan Hicok ’25 and Kate Green ’25, who both studied freshwater snails, earned top prizes. Joseph Gasink ’26, who researched the impact of trace metals on aquatic life, and Boone Fleenor ’26, who studied how drones can impact water circulation, were selected as runners-up. All received awards through the John C. and Jerri Barden Perkins ’61 College of Arts and Sciences Student Research Endowment, which provides funding for them to continue their studies during the academic year.

Dr. Jerri Barden Perkins earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Mary Washington and a medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. She conducted groundbreaking research on rheumatoid arthritis at the National Institutes of Health and reviewed clinical data at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to protect patients in clinical trials.

“We’re so grateful to both of these women, Dr. Perkins and Irene, for their extraordinary philanthropy and dedication to advancing scientific education and research,” said Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement Katie Turcotte. “Their stories of being women in male-dominated fields and overcoming obstacles to find success have and will continue to profoundly inspire our undergraduate students and faculty in their own pursuit of scientific knowledge.”

Irene Piscopo Rodgers earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Mary Washington, followed by a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Michigan. She became a revered electron microscopist, working at the American Cyanamid Company and Philips Electronic Instruments.

As one of the few women her profession, she helped pave the way for current UMW students, especially women, to excel in STEM subjects of their own choosing. To date, more than 100 students have benefited from her generosity. In 2004, Irene donated a transmission electron microscope to UMW, teaching students and faculty how to use it. A decade later, the University awarded her an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for her service and contributions to the institution. Her estate gift also helped establish four new full-ride Alvey Scholarships for out-of-state students, in addition to eight she created during her lifetime.

Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences’ Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 Summer Science Institute.  

– Article by Assistant Director of Advancement Communications Jill Graziano Laiacona ’04

Surprise Connections Tie Together Recent UMW Grad’s College Success

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When Abby Tank ’24 graduated from the University of Mary Washington, her grandmother had one of the best seats in the house.

Ruth Ann Foiles Brunet '62 and granddaughter Abby Tank '24 at UMW's Commencement in May. They attended Mary Washington more than six decades apart, but Abby's beloved 'Meena' was a constant presence on campus during her four years at UMW. Photo courtesy of Abby Tank and Ruth Ann Foiles Brunet.
Ruth Ann Foiles Brunet ’62 and granddaughter Abby Tank ’24 at UMW’s Commencement in May. They attended Mary Washington more than six decades apart, but Abby’s beloved ‘Meena’ was a constant presence on campus during her four years at UMW. Photo courtesy of Abby Tank and Ruth Ann Foiles Brunet.

“I missed out on my high school graduation four years ago, so having her there made it even more special,” Abby said. As a member of the 1908 Society, Ruth Ann Foiles Brunet ’62 processed onto Ball Circle and watched the ceremony with other alumni who graduated 50 years ago or more. Seeing her granddaughter earn a bachelor’s degree in international affairs and Spanish, she said, was “absolutely one of the highlights of my life.”

Ruth Ann attended Mary Washington over six decades ago, before transferring to another institution. She was a constant presence on campus throughout Abby’s four years of college, cheering on her granddaughter in UMW women’s volleyball games, including the team’s conference championship win, and attending departmental events for families. She even bonded with her granddaughter’s friends and roommates.

“They were all so excited to hug her and take photos with her at Commencement,” said Abby, who was surprised to learn of her grandmother’s ties to the University when she first visited campus for a high school volleyball camp. When Abby applied to Mary Washington, her mother told her that her grandmother had studied dietetics there in the late 1950s.

Ruth Ann regularly attended granddaughter Abby's UMW women's volleyball games, including the team's win in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference Championship. Photo courtesy of Abby Tank and Ruth Ann Foiles Brunet.
Ruth Ann regularly attended granddaughter Abby’s UMW women’s volleyball games, including the team’s win in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference Championship. Photo courtesy of Abby Tank and Ruth Ann Foiles Brunet.

“It was strictly serendipitious that Abby ended up at UMW,” Ruth Ann said. The strong science education she earned in college helped her land various administrative roles in the healthcare field throughout her career. Meanwhile, she kept in touch with former classmates, attended reunions, and donated to support current students. “I may not have graduated from here, but I consider Mary Washington my true alma mater.”

Another surprise came when Abby earned the prestigious Justin and Helen Piscopo Alvey Scholarship for out-of-state students, providing her with full tuition, fees, and room and board for up to four undergraduate years. She became close to her late donor, Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59 – a Mary Washington student at the same time as her grandmother, though they never met – who left UMW a transformational $30 million estate gift for Alvey Scholarships and undergraduate scientific research.

“Irene was a brilliant lady and a pioneer in a male-dominated field,” said Abby, who exchanged handwritten letters and cards with Irene, even gifting her mother’s homemade peanut brittle to her donor. “We loved being pen pals.”

At UMW, Abby began as a biomedical sciences major but soon discovered an interest in international affairs. Taking fascinating courses taught by faculty members like Melissa Martinez and Jason Davidson motivated her to make the switch. She also upgraded her Spanish minor to a major, an asset when she went with UMW’s Global Medical Brigades chapter to Panama to treat underserved patients.

“I was never passionate about just one thing growing up,” Abby said. “Students often feel pressure to stick with their original plans,” she said, but the support and encouragement she received from professors across the University helped her find the right path for her.

Ruth Ann became close to Abby's friends, roommates, and teammates. She even flew out to see the UMW women's volleyball team compete in California. From left: Emma Hadley '24, Marie Butler '24, Ruth Ann Foiles Brunet '62, Jordan Lyons '24, and Abby Tank '24. Photo courtesy of Abby Tank and Ruth Ann Foiles Burnet.
Ruth Ann became close to Abby’s friends, roommates, and teammates. She even flew out to see the UMW women’s volleyball team compete in California. From left: Emma Hadley ’24, Marie Butler ’24, Ruth Ann Foiles Brunet ’62, Jordan Lyons ’24, and Abby Tank ’24. Photo courtesy of Abby Tank and Ruth Ann Foiles Burnet.

And her hard work paid off. She presented her senior thesis on the impact of organized crime on democracy in Brazil at the the Pi Sigma Alpha Conference and Midwest Political Science Association Conference in Chicago, with her grandmother even coming to support her in the Windy City. Abby will soon begin a master’s degree in Latin American studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., before pursuing a career in diplomacy and foreign service.

But she had one more surprise before she graduated from UMW, being named “Outstanding Senior” by the Department of Political Science and International Affairs. “It was such an honor, especially because I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do three years ago.”

Her grandmother wasn’t surprised by the news.

“I have all the faith in the world in Abby,” said Ruth Ann, praising the strong academics and personal attention that both she and her granddaughter received from Mary Washington. “The University should be very proud of the graduates it produces.”

Read about the newest Washington and Alvey Scholars. Find scholarship opportunities that are available to UMW students, including Washington and Alvey scholarships. Learn more about establishing scholarships and how private support makes a difference in the lives of UMW students who receive scholarships, research fellowships, and internship grants.

-Article written by Assistant Director of Advancement Communications Jill Graziano Laiacona ’04