Feature
In polarized times, William & Mary cultivates civic leaders who can bridge deep differences
Online Exclusives
February 2, 2026
50 years of National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities at William & Mary
January 26, 2026
Kyle Vasquez ’21 combines his passions for film production and activism to accomplish his dreams.
December 19, 2025
A new endowment named in honor of Chancellor Professor of Chemistry Christopher J. Abelt will provide research support for students and faculty, with an emphasis on summer research.
Vol. 91Winter 2026No. 2
Feature
Meet this year’s recipients of the W&M Alumni Association’s highest award
Feature
Will Payne ’01 is redefining clean-energy innovation and entrepreneurship in Southwest Virginia
By & Large
A surprise snowfall covered William & Mary’s campus with a beautiful blanket of snow at the end of the fall semester
Alumni Focus
When it comes to William & Mary’s strengths, this university has produced some of the most exceptional leaders in the world
From the Brafferton
In December 1776, with the Declaration of Independence newly inked, William & Mary students gathered at Raleigh Tavern
By & Large
New research from W&M’s AidData tracks China’s secretive loans and grants in high-income and developing countries for the first time
By & Large
William & Mary is a top university for launching careers, according to the new “15 Top Colleges For Launching Your Career” report from Forbes
Pay It Forward
A gift from W&M Foundation leader Darpan Kapadia ’95 launches a bold enrollment initiative
By & Large
Three generations of the Reveley family successfully led major Virginia colleges and universities for decades, a legacy unmatched in higher education
By & Large
By & Large
W&M’s Washington Center connects students and alumni with D.C. opportunities
By
Anna Kormis
By & Large
Current students reflect on why they selected the Alma Mater of the Nation
Compiled By
Anna Kormis
Tribe
William & Mary’s Studio for Teaching & Learning Innovation (known as STLI) supports hands-on, collaborative ways of exploring ideas
Tribe
Retired Rear Adm. Elizabeth Train ’78 models women’s representation in the Navy and environmental conservation
Tribe
Retirement brought John Garrett ’67, P ’93, P ’95, G ’21, G ’23 a new cause to champion: environmental sustainability
Tribe
Dr. Richard Bedlack ’88 and Marvin Shaw ’83 are dedicated to finding a cure for ALS
Tribe
How one student’s study abroad experience in India inspired a multimillion-dollar business
By
Kate Hoving
Tribe
Drew B. Polly ’99 to receive Alumni Civic & Humanitarian Award
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Regional celebrations in 29 cities put new spins on the campus tradition
Class Notes
In Memoriam