The University of Mary Washington is a public liberal arts and sciences university founded in 1908 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, midway between Washington D.C. and Richmond. Originally established as a women's college and a branch of the University of Virginia, UMW became coeducational in 1970 and fully independent in 1972. Serving approximately 4,500 students, it is recognized for its rigorous liberal arts curriculum, emphasis on undergraduate research and civic engagement, and its beautiful residential campus. The Eagles compete in NCAA Division III in the Capital Athletic Conference. UMW's h…