F.C. Student Named to Mary Washington President’s List

2026-08-10 6:30 PM

F.C. Student Named to Mary Washington President’s List

The University of Mary Washington has announced its president’s list for the fall semester of the 2010-11 academic year. The president’s list recognizes academic achievement at the university by full-time students who attain a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. Among the 129 students who have been named to the president’s list is Robert Hill, a freshman from Falls Church.

Among the 129 students who have been named to the president’s list is Robert Hill, a freshman from Falls Church.

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