Cedric B. Rucker '81 S.O.S. Fund
After 32 years of service to Mary Washington, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Student Life Cedric Rucker is retiring in May 2022. Cedric graduated in 1977 from John Marshall High School in Richmond. He is recognized as the first African-American residential male to graduate from Mary Washington. He received a BA in sociology from Mary Washington in 1981 and a master's degree from UVA in 1983. He returned to Mary Washington in 1989 to begin a decades-long career in student life. He is known around campus for his bowties, sweaters, annual Winnie the Pooh costume, his scooter, and his unique laugh. He has been a mentor to many and has become a central figure during commencement ceremonies. Funds from this endowment in “Support of our Students” will be used as needed to support students with unexpected and life-altering emergencies.
Class of 1972 Dr. Michael Bass Scholarship
To honor Dr. Michael Bass, Professor Emeritus of Biology and Environmental Science and class sponsor, the Class of 1972 is working to fund a scholarship that will create opportunities for talented students with financial need to pursue undergraduate research in the sciences.
First-generation students are more likely to be low-income, represent communities of color, and arrive at college with fewer resources than their peers. About one-third of UMW's undergraduates are first-generation students. This new scholarship aims to help first-gen. students succeed on their educational journey.
Nearly $2 million in donor-funded scholarships are awarded to more than 500 Mary Washington students each year. Yet the need for financial assistance is much greater. Nearly half of all undergraduates qualify for need-based aid. Many of these students would not be able to afford a college education without the support of the University's generous donors. Your gift to the General Scholarship Fund will help at-risk students stay in school, take on less debt, and graduate on time. If you would prefer to designate your gift to a specific scholarship, please choose "Other" on the donation form and note the name of the scholarship in the text box provided.
The General Scholarship Fund is used to augment other sources of financial aid. It gives us the flexibility to help students who are most vulnerable, those facing a financial crisis, or who need extra support.
UMW alumni, friends and coworkers wish to honor the memory of Ken Steen, who served as Associate Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Relations at Mary Washington from 2007 through 2022. Donations currently are being accepted to create an endowed scholarship in his name to provide educational and experiential opportunities for students with financial need.
Last year, the University received CARES ACT funding to help support student's technology needs to ensure they were able to fulfill their course schedule and succeed. While the CARES ACT funding was greatly utilized, we know that this source of funding will not be here in future years, but the need will remain. Your gift to the Technology Assistance Fund helps eliminate the gap in access for students, equalizing their opportunity to perform at their highest potential. The fund may assist students through a number of solutions, including the following:
Gifts supporting our Technology Assistance Fund will make it possible for these students to successfully finish their course material.
Rank | Answer | Gifts |
---|---|---|
1 | Goat | 663 |
2 | Devil | 625 |
Rank | Department | Donors |
---|---|---|
1 | Athletics | 584 |
2 | College of Arts and Sciences | 491 |
3 | UMW Theatre | 282 |
4 | Fund for Mary Washington | 229 |
5 | Cedric B. Rucker '81 S.O.S. Fund | 84 |
6 | College of Education | 61 |
7 | UMW Libraries | 60 |
8 | College of Business | 56 |
9 | Co-curricular Programs | 54 |
10 | James Farmer Multicultural Center | 53 |
11 | Great Lives | 41 |
12 | Kenneth L. Steen Scholarship | 39 |
13 | First Generation Scholarship | 38 |
14 | Music | 30 |
15 | James Monroe Museum | 28 |
16 | General Scholarship Fund | 25 |
17 | Campus Recreation | 22 |
18 | Gari Melchers Home and Studio | 19 |
19 | Center for International Education | 18 |
20 | UMW Philharmonic | 16 |
21 | Class of 1972 Dr. Michael Bass Scholarship | 16 |
22 | Campus Preservation | 12 |
23 | UMW Galleries | 11 |
24 | C.O.A.R. | 9 |
25 | Student Transition Program | 9 |
26 | Center for Career and Professional Development | 8 |
27 | Student Alumni Ambassadors | 8 |
28 | Leadership Development (SAE) | 6 |
29 | Global Medical Brigades | 6 |
30 | UMW Votes | 5 |
31 | Dance | 4 |
32 | Digital Knowledge Center | 4 |
33 | Technology Assistance Fund | 4 |
34 | Center for Prevention and Education | 4 |
35 | Phil Smith '10 Talley Center Endowment | 3 |
36 | Rappahannock Scholars Program | 3 |
37 | The Underground | 0 |
Rank | Answer | Gifts |
---|---|---|
1 | Alumni | 1,340 |
2 | Other/Friend of UMW | 330 |
3 | Parent of a current student | 301 |
4 | Current faculty/staff | 275 |
5 | Parent of an alum | 133 |
6 | Current student (Senior) | 51 |
7 | Retired faculty/staff | 50 |
8 | Current student (non-senior) | 49 |
Rank | Answer | Amount |
---|---|---|
1 | 1969 | $21,800.00 |
2 | 1971 | $16,070.00 |
3 | 1968 | $13,318.00 |
4 | 1981 | $12,450.00 |
5 | 1982 | $10,890.00 |
6 | 1977 | $10,200.00 |
7 | 1997 | $8,875.00 |
8 | 1976 | $8,585.00 |
9 | 1970 | $7,775.00 |
10 | 2007 | $7,520.00 |
11 | 1995 | $7,110.00 |
12 | 1994 | $6,997.50 |
13 | 1993 | $6,325.00 |
14 | 1974 | $6,075.00 |
15 | 1964 | $6,050.00 |
16 | 1967 | $5,700.00 |
17 | 1972 | $5,275.00 |
18 | 1959 | $5,175.00 |
19 | 2003 | $5,155.03 |
20 | 1992 | $4,850.00 |
21 | 2013 | $4,510.39 |
22 | 1988 | $4,500.00 |
23 | 2009 | $4,435.00 |
24 | 2005 | $4,280.00 |
25 | 1978 | $4,250.00 |
26 | 2000 | $4,175.00 |
27 | 1979 | $4,100.00 |
28 | 1984 | $4,100.00 |
29 | 1986 | $4,076.00 |
30 | 1985 | $3,827.50 |
31 | 1996 | $3,735.00 |
32 | 2004 | $3,700.00 |
33 | 1973 | $3,525.00 |
34 | 1987 | $3,150.00 |
35 | 1975 | $2,975.00 |
36 | 2006 | $2,825.00 |
37 | 1966 | $2,775.00 |
38 | 2011 | $2,775.00 |
39 | 2014 | $2,770.70 |
40 | 1961 | $2,675.00 |
41 | 1983 | $2,670.50 |
42 | 2020 | $2,605.00 |
43 | 2017 | $2,508.06 |
44 | 2019 | $2,340.00 |
45 | 1998 | $2,336.00 |
46 | 2010 | $2,310.00 |
47 | 1991 | $2,235.00 |
48 | 2012 | $2,210.00 |
49 | 2002 | $2,150.00 |
50 | 2001 | $2,075.00 |
51 | 1980 | $1,950.00 |
52 | 2016 | $1,890.16 |
53 | 2015 | $1,825.00 |
54 | 2008 | $1,680.80 |
55 | 2018 | $1,640.00 |
56 | 1965 | $1,600.00 |
57 | 1989 | $1,527.50 |
58 | 1950 | $1,500.00 |
59 | 1999 | $1,445.00 |
60 | 1990 | $1,130.00 |
61 | 1960 | $600.00 |
62 | 2021 | $598.19 |
63 | 1957 | $500.00 |
64 | 1963 | $500.00 |
65 | 1962 | $360.00 |
66 | 1958 | $300.00 |
67 | 1952 | $300.00 |
68 | 1953 | $100.00 |
69 | 1941 | $50.00 |
70 | 1956 | $50.00 |
Rank | Fund Designation | Raised |
---|---|---|
1 | Kenneth L. Steen Scholarship | $11,070.00 |
2 | Cedric B. Rucker '81 S.O.S. Fund | $7,195.00 |
3 | First Generation Scholarship | $6,550.00 |
4 | General Scholarship Fund | $6,520.00 |
5 | Class of 1972 Dr. Michael Bass Scholarship | $2,775.00 |
6 | Technology Assistance Fund | $185.00 |
Rank | Fund Designation | Gifts |
---|---|---|
1 | UMW Theatre | 333 |
2 | Fund for Mary Washington | 249 |
3 | Men's Rugby | 88 |
4 | Cedric B. Rucker '81 S.O.S. Fund | 85 |
5 | CAS Beyond the Classroom Endowment | 76 |
6 | Swimming | 76 |
7 | Women's Basketball | 71 |
8 | College of Education | 63 |
9 | Men's Tennis | 60 |
10 | UMW Libraries Fund | 58 |
11 | Debate Team | 56 |
12 | Women's Tennis | 55 |
13 | Volleyball | 54 |
14 | James Farmer Multicultural Center | 53 |
15 | Political Science and International Affairs | 48 |
16 | Field Hockey | 48 |
17 | Men's Soccer | 48 |
18 | Psychological Sciences | 48 |
19 | Women's Soccer | 44 |
20 | Great Lives Lectures | 42 |
21 | Computer Science | 40 |
22 | Kenneth L. Steen Scholarship | 39 |
23 | First Generation Scholarship | 39 |
24 | College of Business | 38 |
25 | Economics | 38 |
26 | English - Carlton R. Lutterbie, Jr. Scholarship | 35 |
27 | Women's Lacrosse | 32 |
28 | Mathematics | 31 |
29 | Geography Alumni Scholarship | 31 |
30 | Women's Rugby | 31 |
31 | James Monroe Museum | 28 |
32 | Historic Preservation | 28 |
33 | General Scholarship Fund | 26 |
34 | Biological Sciences | 26 |
35 | Piano Fund | 26 |
36 | Baseball | 20 |
37 | English and Linguistics | 20 |
38 | Friends of the Philharmonic | 19 |
39 | Belmont Building and Grounds Preservation | 19 |
40 | Men's Lacrosse | 18 |
41 | Study Abroad Assistance Fund | 18 |
42 | College of Business Endowment in Honor of Leigh Frackelton | 17 |
43 | Class of 1972 Dr. Michael Bass Scholarship | 17 |
44 | Chemistry and Physics | 17 |
45 | Earth and Environemental Sciences | 16 |
46 | Communication and Digital Studies | 16 |
47 | Art and Art History | 14 |
48 | Campus Recreation | 13 |
49 | Campus Preservation Fund | 12 |
50 | UMW Galleries | 11 |
51 | History | 11 |
52 | Cross Country/Track & Field | 11 |
53 | Student Transition Program | 11 |
54 | Anthropology and Sociology | 10 |
55 | Modern Languages and Literature | 10 |
56 | Classics, Philosophy, and Religious Studies | 9 |
57 | Men's Basketball | 8 |
58 | Center for Career and Professional Development | 8 |
59 | Student Alumni Ambassadors | 8 |
60 | Athletic Training | 7 |
61 | Softball | 6 |
62 | Honors Program | 6 |
63 | Office of Student Activities and Engagement | 6 |
64 | C.O.A.R. | 6 |
65 | Friends of UMW Athletics | 5 |
66 | UMW Votes | 5 |
67 | Phil Smith '10 Talley Center Endowment | 4 |
68 | Digital Knowledge Center | 4 |
69 | Riding | 4 |
70 | Technology Assistance Fund | 4 |
71 | Center for Prevention and Education | 4 |
72 | BLS Program | 3 |
73 | Rappahannock Scholars Program | 3 |
74 | Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
75 | Galen DeGraff Scholarship | 2 |
76 | Friends of Dance | 2 |
77 | The Weekly Ringer | 2 |
78 | American Studies Scholarship | 2 |
79 | Esports | 2 |
80 | Multicultural Fair | 2 |
81 | Roy Gordon Endowment for Men's Soccer | 1 |
82 | Nursing Program | 1 |
83 | Leidecker Center for Asian Studies | 1 |
84 | The Underground | 0 |
85 | Oare Family Endowment for Riding | 0 |
86 | Rosner Student Athlete Success Endowment | 0 |
87 | Hunter C. Morin Endowment for Men's Basketball | 0 |
Rank | Fund Designation | Raised |
---|---|---|
1 | Fund for Mary Washington | $77,698.99 |
2 | UMW Theatre | $28,513.72 |
3 | CAS Beyond the Classroom Endowment | $25,755.00 |
4 | Men's Tennis | $13,735.00 |
5 | English - Carlton R. Lutterbie, Jr. Scholarship | $13,275.00 |
6 | Women's Basketball | $13,073.50 |
7 | Men's Rugby | $11,295.00 |
8 | Kenneth L. Steen Scholarship | $11,070.00 |
9 | Political Science and International Affairs | $9,725.14 |
10 | Volleyball | $9,680.00 |
11 | Campus Preservation Fund | $8,850.00 |
12 | Computer Science | $8,582.00 |
13 | Field Hockey | $8,125.00 |
14 | Great Lives Lectures | $8,045.00 |
15 | Cedric B. Rucker '81 S.O.S. Fund | $7,195.00 |
16 | College of Business | $6,920.00 |
17 | College of Education | $6,775.00 |
18 | Debate Team | $6,640.14 |
19 | Swimming | $6,554.25 |
20 | First Generation Scholarship | $6,550.00 |
21 | General Scholarship Fund | $6,520.00 |
22 | Women's Soccer | $6,235.00 |
23 | Women's Tennis | $6,150.00 |
24 | Women's Lacrosse | $6,105.00 |
25 | Economics | $6,000.00 |
26 | Baseball | $5,835.00 |
27 | Men's Soccer | $5,310.00 |
28 | College of Business Endowment in Honor of Leigh Frackelton | $5,205.00 |
29 | Mathematics | $4,825.00 |
30 | UMW Libraries Fund | $4,410.00 |
31 | Biological Sciences | $4,380.00 |
32 | Geography Alumni Scholarship | $4,360.00 |
33 | Softball | $4,150.00 |
34 | Psychological Sciences | $3,880.00 |
35 | James Farmer Multicultural Center | $3,647.16 |
36 | Friends of the Philharmonic | $3,595.13 |
37 | Women's Rugby | $3,560.00 |
38 | Piano Fund | $3,285.00 |
39 | Class of 1972 Dr. Michael Bass Scholarship | $2,775.00 |
40 | James Monroe Museum | $2,750.00 |
41 | English and Linguistics | $2,115.00 |
42 | Men's Lacrosse | $2,075.00 |
43 | Phil Smith '10 Talley Center Endowment | $1,825.00 |
44 | Historic Preservation | $1,805.00 |
45 | UMW Galleries | $1,730.00 |
46 | Anthropology and Sociology | $1,730.00 |
47 | Earth and Environemental Sciences | $1,610.00 |
48 | History | $1,610.00 |
49 | Chemistry and Physics | $1,510.00 |
50 | Classics, Philosophy, and Religious Studies | $1,460.94 |
51 | Belmont Building and Grounds Preservation | $1,365.00 |
52 | Modern Languages and Literature | $1,340.00 |
53 | Communication and Digital Studies | $1,280.14 |
54 | Study Abroad Assistance Fund | $1,225.13 |
55 | Honors Program | $1,125.00 |
56 | Art and Art History | $1,065.00 |
57 | Cross Country/Track & Field | $805.00 |
58 | Office of Student Activities and Engagement | $785.00 |
59 | Galen DeGraff Scholarship | $600.00 |
60 | Campus Recreation | $590.00 |
61 | Student Transition Program | $575.00 |
62 | Men's Basketball | $561.00 |
63 | BLS Program | $550.00 |
64 | Friends of Dance | $510.00 |
65 | Roy Gordon Endowment for Men's Soccer | $500.00 |
66 | C.O.A.R. | $400.00 |
67 | Athletic Training | $350.00 |
68 | Digital Knowledge Center | $350.00 |
69 | The Weekly Ringer | $350.00 |
70 | Friends of UMW Athletics | $300.00 |
71 | Riding | $285.00 |
72 | Center for Career and Professional Development | $230.00 |
73 | UMW Votes | $225.00 |
74 | Nursing Program | $200.00 |
75 | Technology Assistance Fund | $185.00 |
76 | Center for Prevention and Education | $150.00 |
77 | Rappahannock Scholars Program | $135.00 |
78 | American Studies Scholarship | $120.16 |
79 | Student Alumni Ambassadors | $105.08 |
80 | Esports | $75.00 |
81 | Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | $60.00 |
82 | Multicultural Fair | $35.00 |
83 | Leidecker Center for Asian Studies | $10.00 |
84 | The Underground | $0.00 |
85 | Oare Family Endowment for Riding | $0.00 |
86 | Rosner Student Athlete Success Endowment | $0.00 |
87 | Hunter C. Morin Endowment for Men's Basketball | $0.00 |
Rank | Answer | Amount |
---|---|---|
1 | Alumni | $306,993.83 |
2 | Parent of a current student | $57,116.00 |
3 | Other/Friend of UMW | $40,531.32 |
4 | Current faculty/staff | $28,613.50 |
5 | Parent of an alum | $16,800.00 |
6 | Retired faculty/staff | $15,475.00 |
7 | Current student (Senior) | $2,220.22 |
8 | Current student (non-senior) | $1,088.00 |
Rank | Answer | Gifts |
---|---|---|
1 | 2014 | 49 |
2 | 2019 | 40 |
3 | 1994 | 39 |
4 | 1995 | 38 |
5 | 1977 | 36 |
6 | 2005 | 35 |
7 | 1982 | 35 |
8 | 2020 | 34 |
9 | 2015 | 33 |
10 | 1998 | 32 |
11 | 1983 | 30 |
12 | 2018 | 30 |
13 | 2017 | 29 |
14 | 2007 | 29 |
15 | 2006 | 28 |
16 | 2000 | 28 |
17 | 1969 | 28 |
18 | 2010 | 26 |
19 | 2008 | 26 |
20 | 1971 | 25 |
21 | 1996 | 24 |
22 | 2009 | 24 |
23 | 2011 | 24 |
24 | 2004 | 23 |
25 | 1972 | 23 |
26 | 2016 | 23 |
27 | 1997 | 23 |
28 | 1991 | 22 |
29 | 2002 | 22 |
30 | 2012 | 22 |
31 | 2013 | 21 |
32 | 1979 | 20 |
33 | 1992 | 20 |
34 | 1974 | 19 |
35 | 2003 | 17 |
36 | 1987 | 16 |
37 | 2001 | 16 |
38 | 1988 | 16 |
39 | 1985 | 15 |
40 | 1978 | 15 |
41 | 1968 | 15 |
42 | 1976 | 14 |
43 | 1999 | 14 |
44 | 1966 | 13 |
45 | 1990 | 13 |
46 | 1973 | 13 |
47 | 2021 | 13 |
48 | 1981 | 12 |
49 | 1980 | 12 |
50 | 1993 | 12 |
51 | 1984 | 12 |
52 | 1986 | 12 |
53 | 1989 | 11 |
54 | 1970 | 9 |
55 | 1967 | 7 |
56 | 1965 | 7 |
57 | 1975 | 7 |
58 | 1964 | 6 |
59 | 1961 | 4 |
60 | 1962 | 4 |
61 | 1959 | 4 |
62 | 1963 | 4 |
63 | 1960 | 2 |
64 | 1958 | 2 |
65 | 1950 | 2 |
66 | 1941 | 1 |
67 | 1957 | 1 |
68 | 1956 | 1 |
69 | 1953 | 1 |
70 | 1952 | 1 |