Researching cancer at the NIH is just the beginning for Mary Washington grad
Bailey Johnson’s first job out of college was — and is — a clinical cancer researcher at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda,...
UMW student rolls out repurposed bookmobile in Fredericksburg, Va.
It’s almost magical when a person is able to harness his unique skills, resources and drive to make something special out of nothing,...
UMW helps students discover strengths, hone skills and explore passions
The University of Mary Washington, with its stately, century-old campus in Fredericksburg, Virginia, might not look like a 21st century...
Global Panel Shapes the Future of Midwifery
Improving global health care is daunting, especially given the ever-increasing complexities and challenges facing providers worldwide....
In the Sex Ed Classroom, Nursing Students Make Great Teachers
Remember sex ed class in school? Who can forget the cringeworthy sight of watching a teacher put a condom on a banana? It hasn’t gotten...
How sci-fi technology helps nursing students learn
Back in the 20th century, nursing students learned how to give injections by using an orange to simulate the skin of a patient. Then...
Making a Difference through Public Health Nursing
The saying "Become the change you want to see in the world," could easily be the slogan for advanced degree public health nurses....
Military social work program puts student boots on the ground
An innovative Dominican University program sends graduate and post-graduate students in social work to boot camp — literally. Students in...
Colleges to veterans: We have your back
Imagine taking a seat in your first college classroom — or your first one in years — knowing that everyone from the U.S. Commander in...
Gaming and mobile apps design a growing, competitive field
From smartphones to senior centers, video games are everywhere and on every mobile device. Its hard to find a person of any age who...
Urban teaching programs attract career changers
Urban teaching has become a specialty in education, but it is also a calling. People from many different backgrounds, age ranges and...