Alumni

A Return for Willie Anne Wright ’45
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William & Mary's Muscarelle Museum of Art has acquired several works by the renowned pinhole photographer and painter whose talent was encouraged as a student.
Truth and ‘Fiction’
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Just two weeks after winning an Academy Award for the screenplay of his film “American Fiction,” Cord Jefferson ’04 shared key pieces of career advice for those pursuing a career in the arts.
$30M Gift To Honor Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates
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An alumna’s investment will establish Robert M. Gates Hall, transforming William & Mary’s academic landscape and supporting collaborative research with global impact.
New Alumni Award Announced
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Civic & Humanitarian Leadership Award
Spotlight: Association of 1775
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Connecting those who serve our nation
From Tribe Athletes to Leadership Roles
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William & Mary alumnae are making power moves in business and nonprofit sectors.
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Home & Hearth Matter
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Ted Decker ’85 leads The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer
A Stand-Up Guy
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Patton Oswalt ’91, D.A. ’23 returns for student show
The Art and Science of Coffee
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James Kroll '12 finds an appreciative customer base for Column 15 on campus and beyond
2024 Service Awards
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This year’s awardees are actively connecting alumni to William & Mary and each other
All In Campaign for W&M Athletics Nears Finish Line
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With just two weeks left in the All In campaign, a new $1-million gift is helping to bring to life the new home for William & Mary Athletics.
Home Field Advantage
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Three longtime W&M supporters team up to transform Dillard Field for campuswide use, with gifts bringing the All In campaign total to more than $52M
$3M in New Gifts Accelerates Momentum for W&M Athletics’ All In Campaign
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Recent gifts from several devoted William & Mary alumni are helping the university take a momentous leap forward as the All In campaign for W&M Athletics nears its finish line at the end of 2023.
New Scholarship Honors Adrienne Vaughan ’00
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Alumna’s widower and friends partnered in establishing a fund to provide need-based support for students from the Portsmouth, Virginia, region.
A Dog's Best Friend
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Veterinarian and entrepreneur David Haworth ’90 is making advances in cancer treatment more accessible for pets
AI and the Arts
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Reflections on the tension between artificial intelligence and human creativity
A Taste of Spain
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Alumni-owned La Tienda brings Spanish flavors and culture to customers throughout the U.S. and Canada
Mission: A Fulfilling Career
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Fellowship helps alumni design their ideal careers
Traveling the Way
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An alumni family has established a study abroad scholarship to encourage William & Mary students to explore Spain’s Camino de Santiago.
Holding Court
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Former W&M athlete Tiara “T” Cruse ’06 plays a role in “record-breaking growth” of women’s basketball as an NCAA and WNBA referee
My Spot
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Alumni and parent staff share their favorite locations on campus
Top of Their Game
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Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16, Sean McDermott ’98 receive Hall of Fame recognition
50 Years (and Counting)
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Traditions Weekend brings the 50th reunion class, Olde Guarde and Boyle Legacy Society back to campus
Stepping Into a Champion’s Shoes
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B.J. Minor ’13 talks about portraying a young Mike Tyson in the Hulu series "Mike," settling into life on the West Coast and discovering their own authenticity.
William & Mary broke records on One Tribe One Day
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In total, 11,376 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends collectively gave more than $4 million to nearly 800 areas across W&M — making it the biggest and most successful giving days yet for total dollars raised on OTOD.
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Taking Charge of Your Career
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The fifth annual W&M Professional Development Week brought networking and expert career advice to the W&M community
Alumni Couple Invests in ‘Transformational’ William & Mary Athletics Complex
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Through a $500,000 commitment to the new W&M Athletics Complex, Raelene Canuel Wagoner ’87 and Doug Wagoner ’87 hope to encourage other donors and promote a unifying culture in which varsity sports are fully integrated into the life of the university.
100 Years of Sisterhood
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Sororities at W&M are celebrating 100 years of providing fellowship, leadership and belonging for women.
A Season to Remember
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William & Mary Football’s record-breaking season concludes in NCAA quarterfinals
Bridging the Divide
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William & Mary has a long history of supporting both veterans and active-duty members of the United States’ armed forces