President’s Biography

Richard V. Hurley took office as the University’s ninth president July 1, 2010. He has spent more than three decades in higher education.  At Mary Washington, he has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer for the past decade.  He has served as acting president twice, most recently from April 1 through June 30, 2010 after Judy G. Hample stepped down. From May 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, Hurley balanced multiple duties of acting president and vice president while the university was between presidents.

During his tenure at Mary Washington, Hurley has made a significant impact on the university. In addition to acting as the institution’s chief financial officer, he has directed facilities and capital projects, public safety, human resources and business operations. He also serves as treasurer of the University of Mary Washington Foundation where he has been instrumental in developing the university’s first public/private partnership, Eagle Village.

Hurley came to Mary Washington in 2000 from Longwood University where he had served as vice president for administration and finance from 1985 until his departure. Prior to his service at Longwood, he spent four years at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and earlier had stints at several colleges and universities.

Active in the Fredericksburg community, Hurley established the Town and Gown Committee and through his efforts the university’s relationships with the community have been strengthened significantly. He serves as the chair of the board of directors of the Rappahannock United Way, a director of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and a member of the board of the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance.