The University of Mary Washington Athletic Department has launched a new student-athlete spotlight, "Inside the Nest." Each month, we will be celebrating student-athletes from different communities within our department. The focus for April is the Class of 2020.  

Name: Danielle Newman

Sport: Softball

Hometown: Burke, VA

Major: Psychology

Favorite Class:

Loved both Psychology of Aging AND Psychology of Exceptional Youth and Children

Favorite Professor:

Professor Mackintosh

Favorite part about being a UMW student-athlete:

Getting a second family

Favorite thing to do in Fredericksburg:

Go downtown with my friends

Fun fact about me:

I've played 7 sports

Favorite UMW memory:

Spring break trips with my team.

What has playing at UMW meant to you:

Playing at UMW meant everything to me. It has given me more than I could have ever asked for. I got the opportunity to make friends and have mentors that I will keep forever.

Post-graduate plans:

I plan to continue my education by pursuing a master's in social work.

I would like to thank:

Coach Conway for always believing in my abilities and pushing me to reach my full potential.