Greetings, fellow alumni, Stroll along Mary Washington’s beautiful Campus Walk, and you will feel the vibrant atmosphere “where great minds get to work.” I am excited by Mary Washington’s great accomplishments and ambitious plans for the future. President Hurley, a favorite among students, faculty, and the Fredericksburg community, retains a vision for Mary Washington that is both grand and attainable. With Provost Jonathan Levin, an exceptional academic leader, at his side, the Honors Program is growing, several residence halls boast living-learning communities, and applications are up. The Campus Center, scheduled to open in fall 2015 between Ball Circle and College Avenue, will be like a campus living room, with gathering areas, meeting rooms, a ballroom, and a dining hall. Its academic complement, the Information and Technology Convergence Center, will open this fall with 77,000 square feet packed with 21st-century technology. In addition to innovation and creativity in … [Read more...]