Affinity Groups bring together alumni who share an identity--a major, a religion, a student activity, a career, or any other characteristic. Affinity Groups hold events that offer support, career networking, or just social fun for members.

Currently active affinity groups are listed below. If you have an idea for an Affinity Group not listed here, email Phillip Duggins.

Black Alumni

The Black Alumni Affinity Group will give Black alumni the opportunity to connect and to support each other.

Alumni Leadership:
Jason Ford '20

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College of Business Alumni

This group was created to bring together alumni and families who have connections to the business world. Members include alumni of Business/College of Business and also alumni who majored otherwise but work now in business.

Alumni Leadership:
This group currently is being reorganized. If you are interested in being involved, use the Contact link below to reach Phillip Duggins, associate director of regional alumni engagement.

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College of Education Alumni

This group is for alumni currently working in the education field. It doesn't matter whether you graduated specifically from UMW's College of Education--if you are an educator, education administrator, or otherwise working in education, you are welcome!

Alumni Leadership:
Gaby Sulzbach Pickover ’92
Kristina Ashwell Peck ’08

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Fundraising Professionals

We bring together alumni who work in the development, fundraising, or giving fields and who are interested in connecting and exchanging ideas. Whether you work in the non-profit or for-profit industries, are an entry-level gift officer or an Executive Director, all are welcome! 

Alumni Leadership:
Kate LeBoeuf '08
Jeremy Bloom '08

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Honor Council Alumni

Members of the Honor Council past and present join this group to help further the tradition and foundation of honor. This group supports Honor Awareness Week and Honor Convocation.

Alumni Leadership:
Alex Clegg '17
Jackie Khawand ''17

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Jewish Alumni (Shalom Eagles)

This group brings together alumni who share Jewish faith and/or who were active in the Jewish Student Association at Mary Washington.

Alumni Leadership:
Mandi Solomon '12

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Legal Alumni (Legal Eagles)

The Legal Alumni group is devoted to connecting law students, legal professionals, and current UMW students in pursuit of education or careers in the legal field. Members share information, referrals, and contacts to strengthen personal and professional bonds with one another.

Alumni Leadership:
Aaron Byrd '10

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LGBTQ Alumni

This group encourages connections among alumni, supports current LGBTQ students, and promotes the mission of UMW in our community. Through events, programming, and community service, we are committed to facilitating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of the LGBTQ community.

Alumni Leadership:
Chrissy Bowdren '11
Drew Fristoe ‘06
Dave Hutchinson ‘06

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Multicultural Alumni

The mission of the Multicultural Alumni Affinity Group is to serve as an independent gateway to enrich personal and professional intercultural relationship-building for alums of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences—across the globe and in our neighborhoods—in order to create and deepen belonging to the UMW family and to equip alumni to be change agents within their personal spheres of influence, thereby creating greater social justice for society at large.

Alumni Leadership:
Simran Kaur-Colbert '11

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Museum Professionals (United in Museum Work)

This group connects alumni working at museums, historic sites, and similar institutions.

Alumni Leadership:
Christine Lane '14

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Study Abroad Alumni

This group for Study Abroad Alumni is in conjunction with the Center for International Education. Whether you went abroad for a year, a semester, or a week, this group is a place where you'll connect with other alumni and share stories of your experience.

Alumni Leadership:
Danielle Desimone '14
Jen Pressi '13
Julia Ruane ‘13

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