What Matters Most with Dean of Admissions and Director of First-Year Admission at UMW

In this episode of What Matters Most, President Troy Paino sits down with Melissa Yakubowski, Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, and Sarah Lindberg, Director of First-Year Admission at the University of Mary Washington. Both UMW graduates, Yakubowski and Lindberg share their personal journeys from students to admissions professionals and reflect on what makes the Mary Washington experience special. In recognition of Virginia College Application Weeks, they discuss the college search and application process, offering advice to students and families on finding the right fit. This episode of What Matters Most was originally recorded on October 14, 2026.