Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:42:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Sunday Recital with the Greg Moody Jazz Quartet /news/2026/11/02/sunday-recital-with-the-greg-moody-jazz-quartet/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:42:24 +0000 /?p=38126 Join the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community for a recital on Sunday, Nov 8 at 3 pm in Francis Auditorium. The Music Department at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is pleased to present a Sunday Recital with the Greg Moody Jazz Quartet. Saxophonist Greg Moody will be joined by Bob Russell, guitar; Bob Bowen, bass; and Jim Howe, drums. The recital is Sunday, November 8 at 3 pm in Francis Auditoriumon the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€¦

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Homecoming 2026: In Photos /news/2026/10/30/homecoming-2026-in-photos/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:59:25 +0000 /?p=38029 Homecoming 2026 featured the Grafton Society induction, the Brenda Bryant Memorial 5K, and a VWIL Commandant Change of Command.

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Biology Student Finds Ancient Spear Point on Eastern Shore Field Trip /news/2026/10/22/biology-student-finds-ancient-spear-point-on-eastern-shore-field-trip/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:22:48 +0000 /?p=37815 On the last day of an ecology field trip, Brooklyn Rolph ’28 spotted a stone spear point estimated at 3,000 to 4,500 years old, now in the possession of the state. Note from the editor: Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ visited this special property at Virginia’s Eastern Shore with a state-issued permit. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions and guidance before visiting state-administrated…

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Broman Concert: Stephen Key and Ryo Yanagitani /news/2026/10/15/broman-concert-stephen-key-and-ryo-yanagitani/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:11:06 +0000 /?p=37809 Join the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community for an installment in the Broman Concert Series on Monday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 pm in Francis Auditorium The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Music Department is excited to announce this season’s opening Broman Concert, featuring celebrated oboist/composer Stephen Key, performing alongside award-winning pianist Ryo Yanagitani. The concert is Monday, October 26 at 7:30 pm in…

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Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Julie Nethercot Named VWIL Commandant of Cadets /news/2026/10/13/commandant-nethercot-announcement/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /?p=37761 The former Parris Island commanding general and chief of staff will lead Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has named retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julie Nethercot commandant of cadets for the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (VWIL) and senior advisor to the president, following a nationwide search. Nethercot, will be introduced to…

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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Ranked No. 1 in Virginia for Social Mobility in U.S. News 2027 Best Colleges /news/2026/09/28/mary-baldwin-ranked-no-1-in-virginia-for-social-mobility-in-u-s-news-2027-best-colleges/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:32:56 +0000 /?p=37487 Retaining it’s place, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is again Virginia’s top school for social mobility. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is the top-ranked Virginia university for social mobility in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, placing No. 14 among Regional Universities in the South. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ also ranks No. 29 (tie) among private universities in the South and No. 59 (tie) overall in the category.

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Sunday Recital: Penelope Shumate, soprano: Lise Keiter, piano /news/2026/09/16/sunday-recital-penelope-shumate-soprano-lise-keiter-piano/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:12:51 +0000 /?p=37399 Upcoming performance welcomes dynamic singer, experienced faculty pianist to campus. The Music Department at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is delighted to announce the first Sunday Recital of the 2026-2027 Concert Season. On Sunday, September 20 at 3 pm, soprano Penelope Shumate will be joined by pianist Lise Keiter. The performance will take place in Francis Auditorium on the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€¦

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Hebrew Calligraphy at Temple House of Israel Marks Latest Chapter in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s Interfaith Programming /news/2026/09/10/hebrew-calligraphy-at-temple-house-of-israel-marks-latest-chapter-in-mbus-interfaith-programming/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:06:03 +0000 /?p=37151 A late-August visit to Staunton’s Temple House of Israel gave students a hands-on introduction to Jewish tradition — and a glimpse of an expanded pluralism initiative continuing through 2027. As Jewish communities observe the High Holy Days, a group of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ students enter the month with something new: a working knowledge of Hebrew calligraphy, gained during a recent…

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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Wellness Happenings – August 2026 /news/2026/08/31/mbu-wellness-happenings-august-2026/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:50:33 +0000 /?p=36988 Monthly updates from the office of Wellness Initiatives Suicide Prevention Month National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15 From the Health Advocate blog, learn about ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month Fruits & Veggies More Matters Month National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month National Recovery Month…

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Gift Names Tandem Business and Technology Neighborhood /news/2026/08/31/gift-names-tandem-business-and-technology-neighborhood/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:38:45 +0000 /?p=36798 An generous alumna’s seven-figure gift honors Tandem Computers, where she spent her career. A Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumna from the Class of 1969 has made a blended seven-figure commitment to support Signature programming, and in doing so has named the Business and Technology Neighborhood. It is now the Tandem Business and Technology Neighborhood — the first of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s four Signature…

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