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Mary Wash Day
It’s time to join #TogetherUMW
#MaryWashDay is here! From noon April 2 until noon April 3, our Mary Washington community of alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students joins #TogetherUMW to support the University we love.
Every gift, regardless of size, helps unlock $500,000+ in challenges and matches, expanding your impact on students and programs. Together, we can reach our goals of 2,500 gifts, 350 first-time donors, and 1,200 alumni donors in 24 hours.
Join the movement, share the excitement, and make your gift!
1908 Gift Challenge-We did it!
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1908 Gift Challenge-UNLOCKED! WOO-HOO!
We just unlocked Patti Boise Kemp's '69 $16,000 supporting student scholarships. Thank you to everyone who has made a gift so far helping us reach this milestone! We still have plenty of hours left to unlock the remaining $250,000+ in challenges and matches!
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Mary Wash Day goes Downtown Fredericksburg
Mary Wash Day goes Downtown Fredericksburg
From noon on April 2 to noon April 3 some local businesses are joining in to celebrate:
Sugar and Spruce: 25% off one item with proof of donation,
Soup and Taco 2: 10% off an entree with proof of donation, and
Freddy Donuts: 20% off with proof of donation
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2,500 Gift Goal Challenge
2,500 Gift Goal Challenge
When we reach our goal of 2,500 gifts during Mary Wash Day, a longtime Fund for Mary Washington supporter will unlock a $100,000 gift to the Lynne Gourley Farrell '62 Fund for Mary Washington Endowment.
2,445 / 2,500 Gifts
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First-Time Donor Alumni Challenge
First-Time Donor Alumni Challenge
When 100 alumni make their first-ever gift to UMW during Mary Wash Day, Steve and UMW Foundation Board Member Donna Sheehan Gladis '68 will unlock a $20,000 gift to the Fund for Mary Washington increasing their impact. Alumni, make your first-ever gift to Mary Washington today and help unlock an extra $20,000 of student support!
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YAC Young Alumni Challenge
YAC Young Alumni Challenge
When we receive 350 gifts from young alumni donors (classes of 2015-2024) to any area, the Young Alumni Council (YAC) will unlock a gift of $5,000 to the Fund for Mary Washington.
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President's Circle Challenge
President's Circle Challenge
When 10 people make their President's Circle gift during Mary Wash Day, Sylvia Woodcock '61 will unlock a gift of $5,000 to the Fund for Mary Washington. To become a President's Circle member, make a gift of $2,500 (or $1,250 if Class of 2010-2014 or $500 if Class of 2015-2024) to the Fund for Mary Washington and help unlock an additional $5,000 to support our students!
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The Jane Reese-Coulbourne ’76 Research Fellowship Match
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The Jane Reese-Coulbourne ’76 Research Fellowship Match
In preparing for their 50th Reunion in 2026, members of the Class of 1976 are working to establish the Jane Reese-Coulbourne ’76 Research Fellowship to support groundbreaking cancer-related research by faculty and students. In recognition of this tribute, all gifts during Mary Wash Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $8,500. Your support will fund essential research expenses and enable students and faculty to share advancements in the fight against cancer. Make your gift today and help carry Jane’s legacy forward.
$5,626 MATCHED
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Eagle Scavenger Hunt
Eagle Scavenger Hunt
10 stuffed animal Eagles will be hidden throughout campus. If you find one, snap a picture and follow the directions on the included card to win $100 to an area of your choosing! Generously sponsored by Beth Craig '77.
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UMW Baseball Challenge
UMW Baseball Challenge
When Friends of Baseball receives 35 gifts during Mary Wash Day, an anonymous donor will unlock a gift of $1,000! Make your gift to UMW Baseball today to increase your impact!
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Cross Country and Track and Field Match
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Cross Country and Track and Field Match
The Lohr Family will match all gifts made to the Cross Country and Track and Field program, dollar for dollar, up to $3,000. Double your impact today!
$2,890 MATCHED
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Field Hockey Challenge
Field Hockey Challenge
When Field Hockey receives $5,000 in gifts during Mary Wash Day, Anthony Martin Dentistry, will unlock a $2,000 gift for the Field Hockey program, increasing your impact!
$3,780 / $5,000 Raised
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Women's Rugby Challenge
Women's Rugby Challenge
When Women's Rugby receives 35 gifts during Mary Wash Day, Lauren Roan-Parks '06 will unlock a gift of $1,000! Make your gift to Women's Rugby today to increase your impact!
19 / 35 Gifts
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Make Coach Run Volleyball Challenge!
Make Coach Run Volleyball Challenge!
For every 10 gifts to Friends of Volleyball, Coach Emma Rohde will run a set of 5 lines! Video updates will be posted on the UMW Volleyball Instagram story throughout Mary Wash Day
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Strength and Conditioning Coach K Challenge
Strength and Conditioning Coach K Challenge
When Strength and Conditioning receives 10 gifts Coach K will do 10 reps of back squats. When we reach 15 gifts he'll do 15 reps of deadlifts, and for 20 gifts, he'll do 20 reps of bench press. Make Coach Kim break a sweat by supporting strength and conditioning today!
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Economics Department Challenge
Economics Department Challenge
When we reach $3,000 in donations to the Department of Economics, Colin E. Jennings ‘13 will unlock an additional $2,000 for the department! To qualify for this challenge, select "College of Arts and Sciences" as your Area of Support and "Economics" as your Fund Designation.
$1,810 / $3,000 Raised
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Marshall E. Bowen Scholarship Geography Match
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Marshall E. Bowen Scholarship Geography Match
Susan Liebenow '71 wants to double your impact to the Marshall Bowen Scholarship. She will match all gifts to the Marshall Bowen Scholarship, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000! To qualify for this match, choose "College of Arts and Sciences" as your Area of Support and "Marshall Bowen Scholarship" as your Fund Designation.
$9,595 MATCHED
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COB Executive Advisory Board Challenge
COB Executive Advisory Board Challenge
The College of Business Executive Advisory Board will unlock $25,000 when 75 gifts are made to the College during Mary Wash Day. Gifts of all amounts to the CoB count toward this participation challenge!
68 / 75 Gifts
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The Simpson Library Challenge
The Simpson Library Challenge
When the Simpson Library receives 77 gifts of any size, Anne Robinson Hallerman '77 will unlock a $1,500 challenge gift.
68 / 77 Gifts
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The Belmont Conservation Endowment Match
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The Belmont Conservation Endowment Match
In honor of Gari Melchers Home & Studio’s 50th Anniversary, an anonymous alumna from the class of 1980 will match all gifts to the Belmont Conservation Endowment during Mary Wash Day dollar for dollar up to $5,000.
$2,080 MATCHED
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The UMW Choirs Match
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The UMW Choirs Match
In celebration of the UMW Choirs Endowment at Mary Washington, Fred and Barbara Rankin will match all gifts made to the UMW Choirs Endowment during Mary Wash Day up to $5,000. Support this growing program and help us reach our goal!
$920 MATCHED
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First Generation Scholarship Match
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First Generation Scholarship Match
Trenda Powell Jacocks '82 will match all gifts to the First Generation Scholarship award, up to $5,000! Help make the Mary Washington experience possible for first-generation students with your gift today!
$1,895 MATCHED
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Association of Student Veterans Match
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Association of Student Veterans Match
The Baker Family Fund will match each gift made to the Association of Student Veterans (ASV), dollar for dollar, up to $1,000. Support the ASV today and double your impact!
$425 MATCHED
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The JFMC Challenge
The JFMC Challenge
If 60 gifts are made to the James Farmer Multicultural Center on Mary Wash Day, a $10,000 gift from Jacob ’04 and Kelly ’08 Sapp will be unlocked to the Sapp Family Endowment for the James Farmer Multicultural Center.
45 / 60 Gifts
Mary Wash Day Donor Leaderboard
See which area will bring in the most donors!
| Rank | Fund Designation | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UMW Theatre | 316 |
| 2 | Fund for Mary Washington | 290 |
| 3 | Geography - Marshall E. Bowen Scholarship | 70 |
| 4 | Friends of Women's Basketball | 70 |
| 5 | Friends of Men's Lacrosse | 70 |
| 6 | Simpson Library | 61 |
| 7 | College of Education | 60 |
| 8 | Friends of Men's Tennis | 57 |
| 9 | College of Business | 56 |
| 10 | Friends of Women's Lacrosse | 55 |
| 11 | Friends of Softball | 54 |
| 12 | Friends of Men's Soccer | 53 |
| 13 | Friends of Volleyball | 48 |
| 14 | Talley Center for Counseling Services | 43 |
| 15 | Historic Preservation | 43 |
#TogetherUMW Participation Leaderboard
When the Mary Wash community bands together, we can do amazing things.
| Rank | Answer | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alum | 1,194 |
| 2 | Parent of a Current Student | 363 |
| 3 | Current Faculty/Staff | 356 |
| 4 | Other/Friend of UMW | 343 |
| 5 | Parent of an Alum | 145 |
| 6 | Grandparent of Student | 92 |
| 7 | Current Student (Non-Senior) | 69 |
| 8 | Retired/Former Faculty/Staff | 61 |
| 9 | Current Student (Senior) | 51 |
Class Year Gift Total Leaderboard
Which class year will have the most gifts?
| Rank | Answer | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004 | 41 |
| 2 | 2024 | 40 |
| 3 | 2022 | 36 |
| 4 | 2023 | 33 |
| 5 | 2005 | 31 |
| 6 | 2020 | 31 |
| 7 | 2010 | 30 |
| 8 | 1979 | 30 |
| 9 | 1996 | 28 |
| 10 | 2017 | 28 |
| 11 | 2014 | 27 |
| 12 | 2002 | 27 |
| 13 | 2001 | 26 |
| 14 | 1976 | 26 |
| 15 | 1977 | 25 |
Academics Leaderboard
Which College or academic area will raise the most funds?
| Rank | Fund Designation | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geography - Marshall E. Bowen Scholarship | $9,595.00 |
| 2 | Simpson Library | $7,465.00 |
| 3 | Psychological Science Endowment | $5,435.00 |
| 4 | Beyond the Classroom Endowment | $4,988.00 |
| 5 | College of Education | $4,690.00 |
| 6 | Computer Science | $4,105.00 |
| 7 | College of Business | $3,977.14 |
| 8 | English - Carlton R. Lutterbie, Jr. Scholarship | $3,705.00 |
| 9 | Historic Preservation | $3,340.00 |
| 10 | College of Arts and Sciences | $3,300.00 |
| 11 | Political Science and International Affairs | $2,395.00 |
| 12 | Earth and Environmental Sciences | $2,150.00 |
| 13 | Honors Program | $2,075.00 |
| 14 | Geography Alumni Scholarship | $2,050.00 |
| 15 | Economics | $1,810.00 |
Athletics Leaderboard
Which athletic team or fund will raise the most funds?
| Rank | Fund Designation | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friends of Men's Tennis | $14,706.00 |
| 2 | Friends of Women's Basketball | $7,136.00 |
| 3 | Friends of Men's Lacrosse | $6,830.00 |
| 4 | Friends of Women's Soccer | $6,350.00 |
| 5 | Friends of Volleyball | $5,640.00 |
| 6 | Friends of Women's Lacrosse | $5,106.63 |
| 7 | Friends of Men's Soccer | $4,240.00 |
| 8 | Friends of Softball | $4,010.00 |
| 9 | Friends of Field Hockey | $3,780.00 |
| 10 | Friends of Women's Rugby | $3,770.00 |
| 11 | Friends of Swimming and Diving | $3,320.00 |
| 12 | Friends of Women's Tennis | $3,200.00 |
| 13 | Friends of Men's Basketball | $3,075.00 |
| 14 | Friends of Baseball | $3,035.00 |
| 15 | Friends of Cross Country and Track and Field | $2,890.00 |
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#TogetherUMW Art Challenge
#TogetherUMW Art Challenge
Board of Visitors member and former Honor Council President John Anstey ’93 and Kara Matala ’94 are challenging all Mary Wash Day groups to showcase their #TogetherUMW spirit on Instagram. Their artistic posts will be shared on Monday, March 24 on Instagram and the post with the highest engagement on the University Instagram account at the end of Mary Wash Day will receive an extra $1,000 toward their area.
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50 State Challenge
50 State Challenge
When UMW receives at least one gift from every state in the U.S. and D.C. during Mary Wash Day, we will unlock a $10,000 gift from UMW Foundation Board of Trustees Member Vicky Nichols Wilder ’80 and Marty Wilder ’80 to support current and future students. Represent your state and make a gift during Mary Wash Day to help unlock the Wilders' $10,000 gift to Mary Washington!
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Young Alumni First-Time Donor Challenge
Young Alumni First-Time Donor Challenge
When 50 young alumni (classes of 2015-2024) make their first-ever gift to Mary Washington, Matt '19 and Sarah Balenger Good '19 will unlock a gift of $1,000 to the Fund for Mary Washington. Graduates of the last decade, make your first-ever gift to any area of your choice today and help unlock an extra $1,000 to support our students!
Devil-Goat Challenge
UMW Foundation Board of Trustees member Mike Charnoff '95 and Katie Charnoff '04 are taking their Devil-Goat rivalry to a new level. If more Goats (alumni of even class years) make Mary Wash Day gifts than Devils (alumni of odd years), Mike will make a $5,000 gift to the area Katie chooses. If more Devils participate than Goats, Katie will give $5,000 to the area Mike chooses. Watch the Devil-Goat Leaderboard throughout the day to track the competition live!
| Rank | Answer | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goat | 646 |
| 2 | Devil | 548 |
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Class of 1975 50th Reunion Challenge
Class of 1975 50th Reunion Challenge
When 15 gifts to any area across Mary Washington are made by members of the Class of 1975, the 1975 50th Reunion Committee will unlock a $2,000 gift to the Fund for Mary Washington! Class of 1975, celebrate your 50th Reunion with a gift for today's students!
10 / 15 Gifts
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1990s Alumni Match
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1990s Alumni Match
All gifts made by alumni of the 1990s (1990-1999) to the Fund for Mary Washington will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $7,500 total, by Cullen '90 and Rosemary Golden Seltzer '91. Alumni of the 1990s, support current students and double the impact of your gift!
$5,900 MATCHED
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Friends of Athletics Match
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Friends of Athletics Match
Hall of Fame Swimmers Mariah Butler Vogelgesang '00 and Kimberly Myers Corazzini '00 want to double your impact. They will match each gift made to Friends of Athletics, dollar for dollar, up to $2,000. Double your gift today by supporting our student-athletes!
$1,900 MATCHED
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Women's Basketball Challenge
Women's Basketball Challenge
When Women's Basketball receives 70 gifts of $70 or more during Mary Wash Day, Linda Lemanski Blakemore ’84 and Porter Blakemore will unlock a gift of $7,000! Make your gift to Women's Basketball today to increase your impact!
59 / 70 Gifts
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Equestrian Match
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Equestrian Match
All gifts to Friends of Equestrian will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000! DOUBLE your impact today when you support our riders. Made possible by the generosity of Aven Hormel Kinley '01.
$635 MATCHED
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Men's Rugby Match
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Men's Rugby Match
All gifts to Friends of Men’s Rugby will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $12,500! DOUBLE your impact today by supporting Men’s Rugby. Made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor.
$425 MATCHED
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Women's Soccer Challenge
Women's Soccer Challenge
Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, $500 will be donated when Friends of Women’s Soccer receives 40 gifts during Mary Wash Day!
35 / 40 Gifts
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Coach Courtney Pie in the Face Volleyball challenge!
Coach Courtney Pie in the Face Volleyball challenge!
For every gift of $75 or more, Coach Courtney will be pied in the face by a UMW player.
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Beyond the Classroom Challenge
Beyond the Classroom Challenge
When 750 gifts are made to the Beyond the Classroom Endowment or any academic program within the College of Arts and Sciences during Mary Wash Day, it will unlock a $13,500 gift from Jack Kramer to the Beyond the Classroom Endowment.
738 / 750 Gifts
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Lutterbie Scholarship 2:1 Match
Lutterbie Scholarship 2:1 Match
Lucy Lutterbie ’70 will match all gifts 2:1 to the Carlton R. Lutterbie Jr. Scholarship, up to $4,000. Triple your impact on students majoring in English! To designate your gift to the scholarship and qualify for this match, choose “College of Arts and Sciences” as your Area of Support and “English-Carlton R. Lutterbie Jr. Scholarship” as your Fund Designation.
$3,705 / $4,000 Raised
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Modern Language and Literature Match
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Modern Language and Literature Match
An anonymous 1968-BA-Spanish and 1986-MALS alumna wants to double your impact to the department of Modern Language and Literature. They will match all gifts made to Modern Language and Literature, dollar for dollar, up to $1,500.00. To qualify for this challenge, select "College of Arts and Sciences" as your Area of Support and "Modern Language and Literature" as your Fund Designation.
$860 MATCHED
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College of Education Challenge
College of Education Challenge
UMW Foundation Board of Trustees Member Donna Sheehan Gladis '68 and Steve Gladis would like to challenge Education alumni and supporters. When the College of Education (CoE) receives 90 gifts during Mary Wash Day, Donna and Steve will unlock a $5,000 gift in support of future educators.
64 / 90 Gifts
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Empower Digital Creators Match
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Empower Digital Creators Match
Help the Digital Knowledge Center (DKC) provide the software, equipment, and support that empowers students to tackle ambitious digital projects! DKC staff will match each gift made to the Digital Knowledge Center dollar for dollar up to $1,000. Double your impact and support the DKC today!
$610 MATCHED
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The UMW Philharmonic Challenge
The UMW Philharmonic Challenge
In memory of Dr. James Baker and his legacy of service to music at Mary Washington, an anonymous donor will make a $5,000 gift to the Baker Scholarship Endowment if 15 gifts are made to the endowment on Mary Wash Day.
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Give2Theatre Challenge
Give2Theatre Challenge
When 350 donors give to UMW Theatre during Mary Wash Day, a group of inspiring donors will unlock a $33,000 gift to UMW Theatre! Support UMW Theatre with a gift today!
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Gwen Hale Resource Center Match
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Gwen Hale Resource Center Match
Executive Director of Events Susan Worrell, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement and UMW Foundation Executive Director Katie Turcotte, and Executive Director of Development Beth Hunsinger '01 are matching all gifts to the Gwen Hale Resource Center during Mary Wash Day dollar for dollar, up to $3,000.
$2,435 MATCHED
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Eagles in Recovery Match
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Eagles in Recovery Match
An anonymous donor will match all gifts made to Eagles in Recovery, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000! Support our Eagles in recovery today to double your impact!
$395 MATCHED
Mary Wash Day Gift Leaderboard
Which area will receive the most gifts?
| Rank | Fund Designation | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UMW Theatre | 324 |
| 2 | Fund for Mary Washington | 296 |
| 3 | Friends of Women's Basketball | 74 |
| 4 | Geography - Marshall E. Bowen Scholarship | 72 |
| 5 | Friends of Men's Lacrosse | 72 |
| 6 | Simpson Library | 68 |
| 7 | College of Business | 68 |
| 8 | College of Education | 64 |
| 9 | Friends of Men's Tennis | 57 |
| 10 | Friends of Women's Lacrosse | 57 |
| 11 | Friends of Softball | 56 |
| 12 | Friends of Men's Soccer | 55 |
| 13 | Friends of Volleyball | 48 |
| 14 | James Farmer Multicultural Center | 45 |
| 15 | Talley Center for Counseling Services | 44 |
Mary Wash Day Dollars Raised Leaderboard
Which area will raise the most dollars?
| Rank | Fund Designation | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fund for Mary Washington | $63,164.03 |
| 2 | UMW Theatre | $30,878.55 |
| 3 | Friends of Men's Tennis | $14,706.00 |
| 4 | Friends of Great Lives | $13,052.00 |
| 5 | Geography - Marshall E. Bowen Scholarship | $9,595.00 |
| 6 | Simpson Library | $7,465.00 |
| 7 | Friends of Women's Basketball | $7,136.00 |
| 8 | Friends of Men's Lacrosse | $6,830.00 |
| 9 | Jane Reese-Coulbourne '76 Research Fellowship | $6,756.00 |
| 10 | General Scholarship Fund | $6,575.00 |
| 11 | Friends of Women's Soccer | $6,350.00 |
| 12 | Cedric B. Rucker '81 S.O.S. Fund | $6,020.00 |
| 13 | James Monroe Museum | $6,000.00 |
| 14 | Friends of Volleyball | $5,640.00 |
| 15 | Psychological Science Endowment | $5,435.00 |
#TogetherUMW Dollars Raised Leaderboard
When the Mary Wash community bands together, we can do amazing things.
| Rank | Answer | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alum | $238,995.00 |
| 2 | Parent of a Current Student | $61,042.72 |
| 3 | Parent of an Alum | $49,686.05 |
| 4 | Other/Friend of UMW | $38,570.79 |
| 5 | Retired/Former Faculty/Staff | $24,182.53 |
| 6 | Current Faculty/Staff | $21,228.75 |
| 7 | Grandparent of Student | $10,861.00 |
| 8 | Current Student (Senior) | $1,817.63 |
| 9 | Current Student (Non-Senior) | $1,071.00 |
Class Year Total Leaderboard
Which class year will raise the most funds?
| Rank | Answer | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1968 | $34,750.00 |
| 2 | 1969 | $27,369.01 |
| 3 | 1971 | $18,050.01 |
| 4 | 1977 | $11,550.05 |
| 5 | 1974 | $11,147.50 |
| 6 | 1976 | $8,076.01 |
| 7 | 2003 | $7,470.04 |
| 8 | 1983 | $6,793.02 |
| 9 | 1964 | $5,650.00 |
| 10 | 2005 | $4,050.09 |
| 11 | 1967 | $4,000.00 |
| 12 | 1996 | $3,910.06 |
| 13 | 1994 | $3,565.06 |
| 14 | 1990 | $3,365.00 |
| 15 | 1992 | $3,175.04 |
Arts and Culture Leaderboard
Which Arts and Culture group will raise the most funds?
| Rank | Fund Designation | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UMW Theatre | $30,878.55 |
| 2 | Friends of Great Lives | $13,052.00 |
| 3 | James Monroe Museum | $6,000.00 |
| 4 | Friends of Music | $2,530.00 |
| 5 | Friends of UMW Galleries | $2,455.00 |
| 6 | Belmont Conservation Endowment | $2,080.00 |
| 7 | James E. Baker University -- Community Orchestra Scholarship | $1,520.00 |
| 8 | UMW Choirs Endowment | $920.00 |
50-State (and D.C.!) Challenge: Help Unlock $10,000!
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| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VA | 1410 |
| 2 | MD | 117 |
| 3 | NC | 68 |
| Rank | Region | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 2080 |
| 2 | Canada | 2 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 1 |
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