The recent restoration of the University of Mary Washington’s century-old amphitheatre has been recognized by the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.
UMW receives preservation award for amphitheatre renovation
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Braswell: Spotsy School Board regulation ensures it remains a policy making board
VIDEO: The Spotsylvania School Board passed a regulation that will keep members from becoming Lone Rangers and demanding reports from the superintendent or staff. Those requests must now come from the entire board.
Spotsy Elementary Chorus wows School Board
VIDEO: Chorus students from several Spotsylvania elementary schools performed two songs before the Spotsylvania School Board on 3/11/19.
Crowd of 400 watched nursing knowledge game show at Germanna
Germanna Community College held its Sixth Annual NCLEX Bowl on Friday at the Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper. Teams of nursing students competed in front of a lively crowd of 350 peers and 50 faculty members and judges.
UMW’s Cedric Rucker recognized as influential
He’s been a big name on campus for nearly four decades. Now UMW’s Cedric Rucker joins other big names – tennis legend Arthur Ashe, former Virginia Sen. Henry Marsh III and opera singer Lisa Edwards Burrs – on Richmond Public Schools’ Black History Month Influential list.
Honoring Dr. Turnage
A visitation for former Germanna Community College President Dr. Frank Turnage was held last night at the Fredericksburg Campus. Turnage. the college’s president for two decades, passed away on Feb. 20 at the age of 79. (Photos courtesy GCC)
Remembering Frank Turnage
VIDEO: Former Germanna Community College President Dr. Frank Turnage passed away this week. Dr. Turnage helped guide Germanna thru some tough times. Here are excerpts from a GCC produced video…
Black History Month Celebration at the Children’s Museum
Celebrate Black History Month at the Children’s Museum Downtown with energetic performances from Ezibu Muntu African Dance and Education Stations.
Fredericksburg Firm Establishes Historic Preservation Scholarship
Dovetail, under the direction of Barile and her business partner, Michael Carmody, recently donated $26,000 to create an endowed scholarship for UMW historic preservation students.
Announcing the 8th Annual STEM16 Summit
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2019 STEM16 Summit, a one-day event that brings students, teachers, public officials, and businesses from the region to see STEM in action.
Private School Leader Appointed to Purdue Honors College Dean’s Advisory Council
Fredericksburg Academy Head of School Karen Moschetto has been appointed to the Purdue University Honors College Dean’s Advisory Council.
William B. Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series
This University of Mary Washington series is open to the public free of charge. Each lecture concludes with an audience Q&A session with the speaker and a book-signing.
New Artwork at Hartwood Elementary Exemplifies School Spirit
PONSHOP Studio’s Gabriel Pons worked with the school to create a 27-foot long canvas mural as well as integrate a “color band” system for the school’s hallways.
SCPS Participates in Take Your Legislator to School Month
The event marks the Virginia School Boards Association’s desire to build stronger relationships between public education and the Virginia General Assembly.
59 Schools Earn Virginia Purple Star Awards
The Purple Star designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated their commitment to meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families.
Hampton Oaks Elementary School Red Ribbon Photo Contest
Hampton Oaks Elementary School is participating in the National Family Partnership’s 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Week photo contest and needs your votes.
North Stafford Star Running Back Invited to Play in All American Game
Devyn Ford will receive a game jersey and an invitation to play in the prestigious Under Armour All American Game.
Band Together To Fight Hunger with SCPS
Marching Band Students from all five SCPS high schools are collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations to help fight hunger in the community.
Virginia Students Top Nation on SAT
Virginia’s 2018 public high school seniors outperformed their national peers in language arts and mathematics on the recently revamped SAT.
Candidate Abigail Spanberger visits FredCAT
Virginia’s 7th Congressional District Democratic Congressional candidate Abigail Spanberger met with the staff of Germanna Community College’s Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology (FredCAT).
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