UMW is a Peace Corps top producer.
For the 12th consecutive year, UMW was a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers among colleges and universities with fewer than 5,000 students.
Until the pandemic forced the Peace Corps to evacuate its volunteers from their posts, a dozen graduates were serving worldwide, placing UMW at No. 7 on the top-producer list for its size. A total of 270 alumni have joined the Peace Corps since its 1961 inception.
“Mary Washington’s culture of service keeps fueling students’ interest in continuing their commitment to populations served by the Peace Corps,” said Jose Sainz, director of UMW’s Center for International Education. “It pushes their boundaries and offers many opportunities for them to become better global citizens.”