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Edward H. Russell (1908–1919)
Algernon B. Chandler, Jr. (1919–1928)
Morgan L. Combs (1929–1955)
Grellet C. Simpson (1956–1974)
Prince B. Woodard (1974–1982)
William M. Anderson Jr. (1983–2006)
William J. Frawley (2006–2007)
Judy G. Hample (2008–2010)
Richard V. Hurley (2010–2016)
Troy D. Paino (2016–present)
== Student life ==
=== Traditions ===
UMW has many traditions on campus. Honor Convocation is held at the start of each academic year for incoming freshman, where they first sign the school's Honor Pledge. Similarly, Eagle Gathering is a candlelit celebration on Ball Circle that marks the start of the year and officially welcomes the newest class to UMW. Club Carnival occurs on the first week of the semester, where clubs showcase themselves for prospective members. Later in the fall semester UMW has its Family Weekend, typically held in the fall semester, where families visit the campus to get a taste of student life through events, performances and tours. Spirit Week is a series of student events …
