The Owens Foundation has created the Carroll W. Owens, Jr. Scholarship Endowment at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in honor of Carroll W. Owens, Jr. ’62, P ’90, P ’92
Michael Steelman brings alumni together to grow their careers
Richard Walsh '10 changed paths to build a career in artisan cheese
Through their fellowship this summer, Dena Bashri ’20 and Shivani Gupta ’20 are working on projects as diverse as ensuring the homeless have access to telehealth to tracking the supply chain of COVID-19 testing kits.
TutorZone served a record-breaking number of students through support of the Parents Fund
Brandon begins roles of associate vice president for alumni engagement and CEO of the W&M Alumni Association (WMAA) on Nov. 28
Although we won’t be gathering in person, this year’s virtual Homecoming, October 12-23, 2020, will be full of engaging opportunities to connect with each other and alma mater.
Although we won’t be gathering in person, this year’s virtual Homecoming, October 12-23, 2020, will be full of engaging opportunities to connect with each other and alma mater.
The W&M community gathered on campus Oct. 6-9 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2022
The Alumni Medallion is the highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association.
Rhian Horgan ’99 and Kindur are changing the way we retire
Brian Jenkins ’16 tells how W&M prepared him to address social isolation and well-being challenges among veterans
While belonging is one of William & Mary’s core values, for some in our community, it is one that still feels aspirational.
What started as a project for an elective at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business is now The Neighborhood Harvest, a Hampton Roads-based home delivery service for local organic produce, meats, dairy, bread, prepared food and more from local small businesses and farms.
Just as the Tribe has been an integral part of their lives, they are an integral part of the Tribe.
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2019 brought the W&M community together
Legendary icon will help the Alma Mater of the Nation celebrate the Year of the Arts
Preserving and interpreting the Williamsburg Bray School
The W&M community reunited on campus for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2021
This year's celebrations included over 100 events hosted by the W&M Alumni Association, campus partners, and student and alumni organizations.
William & Mary alumni pursue diverse careers in the wine industry
This fall, the Alumni Association and the Office of University Advancement embarked on a year of listening and learning to hear from alumni in underrepresented communities.
Valerie Foradas and Michael Halleran join the W&M alumni family
Ted Decker ’85 leads The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer
Professionals Week 2022 brought the W&M community together to reflect on the changing workplace and chart new paths forward
It's 94 degrees in Williamsburg and Gail Williams Wertz ’66, M.A. ’19 has been sweating in the bright sun for hours, carefully digging through layers of soil to reveal artifacts. It's a world away from the clean, cool laboratories she's run for most of her career — and she loves it. Gail is currently a full-time graduate student in anthropology and archaeology at William & Mary, returning to her alma mater after an almost 50-year career in biomedical research.
From the first event to the last, William & Mary Weekend in Chicago was an adventure, with 450 alumni, parents and friends...
Through their fellowship this summer, Dena Bashri ’20 and Shivani Gupta ’20 are working on projects as diverse as ensuring the homeless have access to telehealth to tracking the supply chain of COVID-19 testing kits.
Report from the fall 2022 meeting of the WMAA Board of Directors
New names in honor of trailblazing alumni now grace three campus buildings
The W&M Alumni Association Board of Directors met on June 1 and Sept. 9-10, 2023.
Tribe Pride was everywhere at William & Mary Night at Nationals Park! More than 2,200 William & Mary alumni, family, students and friends attended this year’s event on July 26.
The Alumni Leadership Fund is now the W&M Alumni Association Fund
William & Mary alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, family and friends came together virtually Oct. 12-23 to reconnect with each other and celebrate the community we share.
Fellowship helps alumni design their ideal careers
Now, anyone can experience Morse’s fascinating lectures through her new course on Audible, “The Brontës: Romantic Passion and Social Justice.” The 10-session series is also available from The Great Courses.
Along with peers across the country, Anna Laws ’18 helped launch The FarmLink Project, a nonprofit that transports surplus produce from farms to food banks in need.
Interview By
Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
Co-Producer Caitlin Clements '11 Wins Tony Award
The Christopher Wren Association has a new name — the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at William & Mary. The name was introduced in July 2018 as part of a grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation, which supports lifelong learning centers at 123 institutions of higher learning nationwide.
A new $1-million commitment from Mary Uhrig Phillips ’85 and Kevin Phillips ’84 includes 10-to-1 match on One Tribe One Day, support for scholarships and more
The highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association.
Profiles By
Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
The History of W&M Homecoming
Updates from W&M Alumni Association Identity Networks
On the heels of her victory tour, Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16 is returning to William & Mary for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2019.
Women’s Stock Pitch and Leadership Summit connects students and mentors.
Rob Estes ’74, P ’06, president and CEO of Estes Express Lines, and his son Webb Estes ’06, M.Acc. ’07, vice president of process improvement, have an inside view of how goods move from place to place — and the challenges and opportunities the pandemic has brought to the freight transportation industry.
Professional Development Week and more bring the W&M community together for career growth
The highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association, the Alumni Medallion recognizes outstanding alumni for commitment, dedication and assistance to William & Mary.
Stephanie Coleman Linnartz M.B.A. ’97 thinks creatively about what Marriott International can be
Josh Sundquist ’06 is executive producer on a new Apple TV+ show based on his life
Being an ‘outsider’ helped actor Stephanie Szostak ’94 find herself
In May 2016, Smucker became the fifth-generation president and CEO, taking the reins from his uncle and father.
The spirit of bringing people together is integral to the canned cocktail company CC DesRosiers '14 founded in 2018 with her husband, Reed. It’s called Troop Beverage Co., because the drinks are designed for “just kicking back with your troop.”
William & Mary has partnered with Parker Dewey to launch a new platform to pair employers with members of the W&M community seeking micro-internship opportunities.
Christopher “Chris” Caracci, Carole Kraemer P ’94, John E. Littel P ’22 and Marianne Littel P ’22 and Lisa Roday P ’13, P ’14 were nominated by their peers and selected by the W&M Alumni Association (WMAA) Board of Directors for this important honor
In a groundbreaking ceremony on April 20 for the Alumni House expansion, a crowd of more than 200 alumni, friends and other special guests gathered to celebrate the nearly $21 million project.
Professionals Week gathered the worldwide W&M community virtually to connect and learn from one another
Nitya Labh ’22 and Alton Coston ’23 have been awarded one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships
What’s it like to see William & Mary from both sides of the classroom — as a student and then as a faculty member? Three alumni faculty members — Daniel Maliniak ’06, Natoya Haskins Ph.D. ’11 and M. Brennan Harris ’93 — shared how their experiences as W&M students influence their teaching today.
On February 24-28, 2020, the second annual Professionals Week brought the W&M community together to celebrate our Tribe network, help each other grow professionally and strengthen our connections. More than 1,200 people participated in 33 events over five days.
The W&M community gathered on campus Oct. 6-9 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2022
Sophia Wiedeman Glock '04 shares her story in a graphic memoir
Michelle Erickson ’82 is creating an artwork grounded in William & Mary’s history
Every year, the W&M Alumni Association honors a select group of outstanding young faculty members who represent William & Mary at its very best.
Meet this year's faculty fellowship awardees.
The fifth annual W&M Professional Development Week brought networking and expert career advice to the W&M community
While more may still be appointed, here’s a snapshot of William & Mary alumni who have been named by the Biden administration so far.
Traditions Weekend brings the 50th reunion class, Olde Guarde and Boyle Legacy Society back to campus
Alumni Journeys bring alumnae and their families together.
Funds distributed from this endowment will provide scholarship, internship and living expense stipend support for Master of Arts graduate students at W&M’s School of Marine Science.
Pamela Brown Michael ’65 is the Olde Guarde’s 2020 honoree
Maj. Shannon Beydler Hillery '12 pivoted at W&M to become a Marine Corps judge advocate
Meet the 2018 Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards and Staff Service Award recipients.
Artwork by Michelle Erickson ’82 commemorates the university’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Professionals Week 2022 brought the W&M community together to reflect on the changing workplace and chart new paths forward
Pocket Sun '13 is Changing Venture Capital. And She's Only 27.
W&M hosted its second Women’s Weekend, Sept. 16-18, 2022
Alumnae Initiatives are Just the Beginning for Val Cushman
The Alumni Association offers something for every member of the Tribe.
Wrenegade Series Celebrates William & Mary’s Musical Talent
Valerie Wilkins M.Ed. ’08 is your guide through the admission process
The Global Research Institute was born out of questions from students.
Over fall break, 15 W&M students got an inside look during the 23rd annual Wall Street Trip, hosted by the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement.
In a series of videos created earlier this fall, William & Mary's new deans, Dean Donoghue Velleca, Dean Spencer and Dean Knoeppel, shared their backgrounds, what drew them to William & Mary and their visions for the future.
Elizabeth “Beth” Webster J.D. ’98, Colombia Barrosse ’80, J.D. ’85 and Christopher “Chris” Crawford J.D. ’09 use their law degrees to make better policy and serve their country
As fellows at W&M’s Center for Geospatial Analysis, Kira Holmes ’17 and Colleen Truskey ’17 showed the power of maps
From our kickoff at Oracle Park to discussions with alumni and faculty experts to insightful tours of iconic locations, Tribe Pride was on full display throughout the City by the Bay.
This year’s awardees are actively connecting alumni to W&M and each other
Report from the winter meeting of the WMAA Board of Directors
Alumni Service, Staff Service and Coach of the Year Awards recognize exemplary service to W&M and the W&M Alumni Association
Drew Stephenson ’92 and Laura Papp ’18 combined forces to get Pleasure House Brewing through the pandemic
Kevin Dua ’09 is an award-winning teacher and advocate for his students
Every year, the Alumni Association honors a select group of outstanding young faculty members.
Each year, the William & Mary Alumni Association presents a series of awards to recognize those who go above and beyond in their service to William & Mary, their communities and their professions.
The William & Mary Alumni Association (WMAA) Board of Directors held its spring meeting at the William & Mary Alumni House and online on June 9-10, 2022
This year’s Homecoming & Reunion Weekend was especially meaningful as the W&M community gathered on campus again after being apart for so long.
Meet this year’s recipients, who represent outstanding dedication and commitment to and sustained support of William & Mary; exemplary professional accomplishments; and leadership in civic engagement.
Profiles By
Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
Alumni and parent staff share their favorite locations on campus
Ruth Weimer Tillar ’45 celebrated her 77th Homecoming this October and served as the grand marshal.
The Alumni House brings people together for special occasions
TutorZone offers free tutoring this academic year through the support of generous donors and the Parents Fund
Designation recognizes devotion and service to William & Mary
Named in honor of the year William & Mary first admitted female students, the Society of 1918 aims to grow women's engagement, leadership and philanthropy and celebrate and honor William & Mary women.
Tiffany Bryant ’07 makes performing arts accessible
New names in honor of trailblazing alumni now grace two campus buildings. Morton Hall and Taliaferro Hall were dedicated this fall as John E. Boswell Hall and Hulon L. Willis Sr. Hall, respectively.
When violence spilled into their hometown in Chihuahua, Mexico, Evan King '17 and his mom knew they had to leave.
The first 100 days of a presidential administration are often seen as an indicator of a new president’s performance. But is this measure still relevant?
Sororities at W&M are celebrating 100 years of providing fellowship, leadership and belonging for women.
Kent Fortner’s journey from rafting through Williamsburg to building a Bay Area brewery
The William & Mary community is mourning the passing of American patriot and international tennis star Fred Kovaleski ’49. He was a World War II veteran, loving husband and father and unbeknownst to those around him, he was also a spy for the CIA during the Cold War.
Cliff Fleet ’91, M.A. ’93, J.D. ’95, M.B.A. ’95 is Colonial Williamsburg’s new president and CEO.
R. Alexander Kurland P '05 inducted during Commencement Weekend