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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
Snow Day
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Snow turns campus into a winter wonderland, though Williamsburg doesn’t often experience winter storms
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
Making Waves
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Grit, tenacity and passion have carried Sophia Luwis ’20 from W&M’s Club Rowing to the World Rowing Championships
It's Just Rocket Science
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William & Mary alumnus Russell “Buzz” Wincheski joins the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame
2024 Service Awards
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This year’s awardees are actively connecting alumni to William & Mary and each other
Five Inducted as Honorary Alumni
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Designation recognizes devotion and service to William & Mary
A Passport Into a World of Secrets
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Sophia Wiedeman Glock '04 shares her story in a graphic memoir
Building Peace
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A study abroad experience and internship drew Brianna Ferebee '19 to international development and peace building
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
The Irresistible Pull of Paris
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Exploring the legacy and experience of Black Americans in the City of Light after World War I
Mission: A Fulfilling Career
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Fellowship helps alumni design their ideal careers
A Time for Wine
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Three W&M alumni partner with friends to open Valley Road Vineyards
'Go Where I Am Needed'
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Maj. Shannon Beydler Hillery '12 pivoted at W&M to become a Marine Corps judge advocate
Expanding Competition
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Varsity student athletes pair interdisciplinary studies with video gaming in the Esports program
Take Charge of Your Career
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Professional Development Week and more bring the W&M community together for career growth
50 Years (and Counting)
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Traditions Weekend brings the 50th reunion class, Olde Guarde and Boyle Legacy Society back to campus
Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese
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Richard Walsh '10 changed paths to build a career in artisan cheese
Wow, What a Weekend!
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W&M hosted its second Women’s Weekend, Sept. 16-18, 2022
Bringing Science to Life
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Self-proclaimed paleo fanatic Timshel Purdum ’93 inspires passion and curiosity as education director at the Science Museum of Virginia
Point of View
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Omar Kamara ’15 crafts a filmmaking career with stories of his West African family
A Homecoming for All
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The W&M community gathered on campus Oct. 6-9 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2022
Foundation Ties
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Debi Brooks ’81 is on a path toward Parkinson’s disease prevention
Medicine & Music
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Dr. Mike Fitch ’93 has a dual passion for barbershop singing and healing others
A Homecoming for All
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The W&M community gathered on campus Oct. 6-9 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2022
Welcoming Honorary Alumni
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James Armstrong P ’21, Thomas Duffy, Jody Forsyth P ’15 and Peter Meredith P ’01 join the alumni family
Honoring Service
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Each year, alumni are recognized for their exceptional service to the William & Mary Alumni Association (WMAA) and the university with the Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni and Young Alumni Service Awards
WMAA Board Notes and Award Nominations
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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
Hearth
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This May, graduating students from the Class of 2021 crossed the Crim Dell Bridge as part of their traditional walk across campus before their Commence- ment ceremonies.
The Path That God Gave You
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Alexandra Knudson Friedman ’01 prepares for medical practice while balancing life in an Orthodox Jewish family
WMAA Board Notes and Award Nominations
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The William & Mary Alumni Association (WMAA) Board of Directors held its winter meeting at the William & Mary Alumni House on Feb. 10-11, 2022
Becoming Thao
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Through music, Thao B. Nguyen ’06 finds the freedom to be her true self
From Williamsburg to the World
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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
Rethinking Your Relationship With Work
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Professionals Week 2022 brought the W&M community together to reflect on the changing workplace and chart new paths forward
Music Makers
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Wrenegade Series Celebrates William & Mary’s Musical Talent
Gordinier family contributes $2M to the W&M Athletics Complex
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As William & Mary prepares for the May 9 groundbreaking and celebration of the reimagined home for W&M Athletics, the Gordiniers hope their generosity will help inspire others to give back in support of the new Complex.
All In campaign marks first year with $1.1M  for W&M Athletics Complex
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As William & Mary's All In campaign marks its one-year anniversary, new gifts totaling $1.1 million to the W&M Athletics Complex mark an important step forward in reaching the $55-million fundraising goal.
Long-Awaited Homecoming
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The W&M community reunited on campus for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2021
Traditions
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This May, graduating students from the Class of 2021 crossed the Crim Dell Bridge as part of their traditional walk across campus before their Commence- ment ceremonies.
Semper Fi
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Former walk-on Tim Brady ’97 rises in the ranks of the U.S. Marine Corps
Amplifying Student Voices
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Kevin Dua ’09 is an award-winning teacher and advocate for his students
Putting Children First
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Dr. Lee Beers ’92 leads pediatricians’ response to COVID-19, other health priorities
Going, Giving and Serving
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Alumni Service, Staff Service and Coach of the Year Awards recognize exemplary service to W&M and the W&M Alumni Association
Spring Sunshine
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Students enjoy a socially distanced picnic outside the newly expanded Alumni House.
Art Mirrors Life
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As an entertainment writer, Cord Jefferson ’04 draws on history, current events and lived experiences
‘Mr. Blackstone’
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Billy Coleburn ’90 balances roles as an elected official and newspaper editor
Honorary Alumni
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Valerie Foradas and Michael Halleran join the W&M alumni family
Pizza Art
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As students, Jonathan Leahy ’00 and Michael Fitzpatrick ’00 created museum-quality art out of pizza boxes
Racing Into a Digital Age
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Lauren Edwards ’08 leverages social media to help athletes build their brand
A Vibrant Community
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Updates from W&M Alumni Association Identity Networks
Awards & Accolades
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Honoring regional alumni networks
Journeys Resume
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Alumni Journeys offers trips to select destinations
Healthy Together
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Classes and activities of all kinds have moved outside to allow for social distancing, to reduce the risk of transmission and to take advantage of good weather and fresh air.
Historical Revival
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Cliff Fleet ’91, M.A. ’93, J.D. ’95, M.B.A. ’95 is Colonial Williamsburg’s new president and CEO.
Rising STEM Star
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Candice Hatcher-Solis ’07 leads Air Force research team
History in the Making
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Marcia Anderson ’83 directs White House Historical Association publications
Olde Guarde Distinguished Service Award
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Pamela Brown Michael ’65 is the Olde Guarde’s 2020 honoree
Call of Alma Mater
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Alumni opt to live near William & Mary
Moment of Silence
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On April 16, William & Mary held a moment of silence in recognition of the hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic and in honor of the health care providers and essential workers on the front lines.
Building a Sustainable World
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Fred Kukelhaus ’05 furnishes innovative spaces
Honorary Alumna
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Patti Dwyer joins the W&M alumni family
Real TOPGUN
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Rear Admiral Bill Sizemore M.B.A. ’89 flew with and trained the best
Exemplary Alumni
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Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards
Virtual Reality
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Engaging online in the time of COVID-19
Wilderness Leader
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Terri Watson ’85 relies on small teams to achieve big goals
Annual Review & Accolades
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This awards and review process is a way to recognize regional alumni chapter/affinity group boards that have demonstrated exemplary programming and a commitment to engaging fellow alumni with alma mater.
Wintery W&M
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Students walk from Tucker Hall to the Sunken Garden on a snowy day in Williamsburg. The statue of President James Monroe in front of Tucker Hall was dedicated in 2015 and is a gift from Patty Bayliss Owens ’62, P ’20 and the late Carroll W. Owens Jr. ’62, P ’90.
Taking Charge of Retirement
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Rhian Horgan ’99 and Kindur are changing the way we retire
By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
with reporting by Devon Bortz '20
Exemplary Alumni
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Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards
Broadcasting the World
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gayle yamada ’76: A Storyteller’s Tale
House Party
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The Alumni House brings people together for special occasions
Tribe Pride, Your Way
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Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2019 brought the W&M community together
Sub Rosa
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Evin Dogu '02 creates community through bread.
Honorary Alumnus
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R. Alexander Kurland P '05 inducted during Commencement Weekend
World Cup Win
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Julia Martin '09 witnesses history in her journey through France.
Guardians of the Legacy
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Support for William & Mary is timeless and ageless.
Spring has Sprung
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Students enjoy class outside on a beautiful spring day in Williamsburg.
Heir Apparent
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Jay Jones ’10 lives up to a legacy of leadership.
Leading Through Service
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Meet the 2018 Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards and Staff Service Award recipients.
Family Vacation
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Alumni Journeys bring alumnae and their families together.
Students Voices: One Tribe One Day 2019
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This past Tuesday, William & Mary hosted its sixth annual global celebration of giving back and paying it forward, and it featured a campus carnival for students and faculty and events for alumni around the world. Mixed among the fun was the spirit of generosity that makes this W&M tradition so special. One Tribe One Day, after all, isn’t just about the carnival; it’s about the connections, which bring together the Tribe community for the common goal of giving back.
Iron Men
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An underdog's season of grit and determination
Rock Band of Brothers
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In a special Homecoming & Reunion Weekend concert, Chip Esten ’87, P ’22, star of “Nashville,” and his band N’Est Pas played for a crowd of hundreds in the Sunken Garden.
The Playmaker
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W&M’s Head Women’s Soccer Coach Reflects on Coming Full Circle
The Brightest Mind
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Alexandra Bracken ’09 goes from Barrett Hall to Best-Selling Author
All in the Family
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Reflections on a William & Mary Dynasty
By Sara K. Eskridge
Photos courtesy of Charles Kimbrough Barlowe '83, P '16
Inspiring, Empowering, Leading
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Alumnae Initiatives are Just the Beginning for Val Cushman
125 Years of Football
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By no means a complete history, but rather a high-altitude view of the great teams, players, games and coaches of the last century and a quarter of W&M Football.
Honorary Alumni
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William & Mary family gains six honorary alumni
Admission Guru
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Valerie Wilkins M.Ed. ’08 is your guide through the admission process
W&M Weekend in Chicago
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From the first event to the last, William & Mary Weekend in Chicago was an adventure, with 450 alumni, parents and friends...
Power Abroad
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Grace Perkins ’14 is electrifying sub-Saharan Africa
A Seat at the Table
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Ruth Jones Nichols ’96 tackles hunger.
Don't Worry, Go Happy
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Shawn Boyer '94 Helps People Live Happier Lives
Demystifying Cuba
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Exploring the island with Alumni Journeys
By Ann Marie Stock
William & Mary's vice provost for academic & faculty affairs and a specialist on Cuban culture
Tuning Tractors
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Phil Tuning M.B.A. '02 takes John Deere from heartland to Thailand
One Tribe. One Network.
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Michael Steelman brings alumni together to grow their careers
Meat the Marys
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Life on the farm with Mary Heffernan '00 and family
Courtly Conduct
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Wilford Taylor Jr. J.D. '78 Reflects on Life From the Bench