������Ƶ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:45:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 University Advances Student Success Work Through Gardner Institute Partnership /news/2026/04/03/university-advances-student-success-work-through-gardner-institute-partnership/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:45:10 +0000 /?p=34357 What started as a deep institutional self-study is now driving meaningful change across the Mary Baldwin student experience. Two years after launching its partnership with the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, ������Ƶ is moving from assessment to action — implementing a series of initiatives designed to strengthen the student experience…

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]]> Wellness Happenings — March 2026 /news/2026/03/30/wellness-happenings-march-2026/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:57:40 +0000 /?p=34289 Featuring monthly updates from Christine Flory and the Office of Health and Wellness. April Health Observances Stress Awareness Month Alcohol Awareness Month Autism Acceptance Month More from the Health Advocate blog Click the links below to register! April 16, 2026 Thriving Through Change 10:00 am (ET) 4:00 pm (ET) May 21…

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]]> Internship at Momentum Earthworks Gives Student Hands-On Career Experience /news/2026/03/20/internship-at-momentum-earthworks-gives-student-hands-on-career-experience/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:55:43 +0000 /?p=34114 Momentum Earthworks partners with McCree Center for its internship program, finding a “bright and motivated” asset in Mary Baldwin junior Jean Carlos Rodriguez. Through a partnership facilitated by ������Ƶ’s McCree Center for Career Success, Jean Carlos Rodriguez ‘27 is gaining real-world experience this semester as an intern with Momentum Earthworks — the Harrisonburg-area…

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]]> “If It’s In Us, It’s In You”: Cultivating Excellence in the Face of Adversity /news/2026/03/17/if-its-in-us-its-in-you-cultivating-excellence-in-the-face-of-adversity/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:34:19 +0000 /?p=34077 How the Black Student Alliance Transformed the Mary Baldwin Experience for Generations of Students By Jasmine Louis ’28 The Mary Baldwin and greater Staunton communities gathered in Francis Auditorium to hear from a panel of alumni who shaped the Black Student Alliance into what it is today. Students and faculty were joined by Staunton community members for an impactful evening…

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]]> Teaching with Empathy: Emma Wadovick’s Approach to Advocacy /news/2026/03/11/teaching-with-empathy-emma-wadovicks-approach-to-advocacy/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:23:18 +0000 /?p=33931 For this Ethics Bowl captain and special education major, leadership isn’t about the loudest voice — it’s about the quality of the conversation. For many, a competition is about winning. For ������Ƶ senior Emma Wadovick, it’s about the quality of the conversation. Wadovick, a special education major and Spanish minor from Chesapeake, recently helped lead ������Ƶ’s Ethics…

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]]> ������Ƶ Earns Top Honors as #2 College for Women in Virginia /news/2026/03/09/mbu-earns-top-honors-as-2-college-for-women-in-virginia/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:50:04 +0000 /?p=33877 Recognized by Newsweek for leadership, safety, and equity, ������Ƶ secures its spot as a premier national destination for women’s education. ������Ƶ has been recognized as a top national institution for women’s success, landing at #2 in the state of Virginia in Newsweek’s inaugural list of “America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026”. In addition to its state…

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]]> ������Ƶ Community Update /news/2026/02/27/mbu-community-update-5/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:20:32 +0000 /?p=33734 Winter 2025/2026 Edition The following ������Ƶ Community Update provides information on personnel changes (new hires and departures) since last July. The list was sourced from offices and departments across the university, but may not be comprehensive. If you would like to add information, please email communicate@marybaldwin.edu. Financial Aid and Student…

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]]> Wellness Happenings – February 2026 /news/2026/02/27/wellness-happenings-february-2026/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:18:12 +0000 /?p=33745 Featuring monthly updates from Christine Flory and the Office of Health and Wellness. Daylight Saving Time happens on March 8. Get our best tips on how to adjust to it. Spring is in full swing later this month–and your allergies might be, too. Here’s how you can start taking control of seasonal allergies. In the mood for some spring cleaning? Good news: It can help you be…

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]]> Mary Baldwin’s Campus Cupboard Awarded State Grant to Expand Fight Against Food Insecurity /news/2026/02/26/mary-baldwins-campus-cupboard-awarded-state-grant-to-expand-fight-against-food-insecurity/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:41:15 +0000 /?p=33731 The popular campus resource received state funding to ensure years of support to come. ������Ƶ’s commitment to supporting the whole student has received a significant boost. The university’s Campus Cupboard has been awarded a $14,881 grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) as part of the Commonwealth’s new Hunger-Free Campus initiative…

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]]> Broman Concert with Britton-René Collins /news/2026/02/16/broman-concert-with-britton-rene-collins/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:42:11 +0000 /?p=33495 Join the ������Ƶ community Monday, February 23 for the next installment in the Broman Concert Series with percussionist Britton-René Collins. The Music Department at ������Ƶ is excited to present award-winning percussionist Britton-René Collins on the next Broman Concert. The concert is Monday, February 23 at 7:30 pm in Francis Auditorium on the Mary Baldwin campus.

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