UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
4-year | Public
Enrollment: 3,757
Academic years of attempt: 2017-18, 2018-19
Academic year of inaugural cancellation: 2020-21
Classification: Day On Democracy
Frequency of cancellation: annual
2017-18
Petition for a Day on Democracy at UMW
2018-19
Student newspaper: Election Day should be a federal holiday
Student newspaper: UMW contributes to high voter turnout in midterm elections
Proposal to University Faculty Council
Student newspaper: If passed, Day on Democracy proposal would promote civic engagement and increase community ties
Motion passed by University Faculty Council
Implementation
University Relations: Day on Democracy Encourages Voting and Civic Engagement
Local news coverage: UMW declares Day on Democracy to encourage students to vote
Website: UMW’s Day On Democracy