What Matters Most with President Paino

In this special live episode of What Matters Most, recorded during Reunion Weekend 2026, President Troy Paino welcomes longtime UMW supporters and friends Donna and Steve Gladis for a conversation spanning decades of Mary Washington history. Donna reflects on her experience as a student in the 1960s, sharing memories of campus life, lifelong friendships, and the unique environment of an all-women&...

In this episode of What Matters Most, we sit down with distinguished alumnus Lou Marmo, a 1994 graduate whose journey from Mary Washington to the C-suite spans business, education, and leadership at the highest levels. Lou reflects on why he chose Mary Washington, the friendships and faculty relationships that shaped his undergraduate experience, and how a liberal arts education prepared him for a...

In this episode of What Matters Most, we sit down with two highly involved seniors from the University of Mary Washington who have spent their college years immersed in academics, leadership, and campus life. Both guests share why they chose UMW, what they study, and how their diverse experiences have shaped their time on campus. And in a special moment during the episode, these seniors reveal a s...

In this episode of What Matters Most , President Troy Paino sits down with UMW Men’s Basketball co‑captains Kye Robinson ’28 and Jay Randall ’27—two standout leaders driving the Eagles through one of the strongest seasons in program history. Together, they talk about the influences that shaped them, the mindset behind their success, and what matters most to them as student-athletes. This episode o...

In this episode of What Matters Most, President Troy Paino sits down with Gregg Stull, Professor of Theatre and Director of the Arts at the University of Mary Washington. A UMW alumnus with nearly five decades of connection to the University, Stull reflects on his journey from first‑year theatre student to influential educator and leader. He shares why a Mary Washington education is about far more...

In this episode of What Matters Most , we’re joined by SAAC Co-Presidents Jay Hooker, Sophie Hubbard and Kalani Moore from the University of Mary Washington. Together, they share what it means to lead and advocate for student-athletes while balancing academics, athletics and campus involvement. This episode of What Matters Most was originally recorded on November 24, 2025.

In this episode of What Matters Most, we sit down with Anand Rao, Professor of Communication and Digital Studies and Director of the Center for AI and the Liberal Arts at the University of Mary Washington. A nationally recognized leader in AI education, Rao is passionate about integrating artificial intelligence into the liberal arts while preserving human creativity and critical thinking. He shar...

In the first episode of What Matters Most, President Troy Paino sits down with student leaders Amira Said '26 and Adam McAninley '27. Amira is a senior, environmental science major and a catalyst for sustainability efforts on campus. Adam is a junior, double-major in political science and environmental science, whose passion for honor fueled not only his decision to attend UMW but his role...