William & Mary Alumni Magazine

‘A Potent Combination’

William & Mary prepares students for an AI-transformed world by blending technical excellence with human insight

Back from the Brink

The revival of Virginia's red-cockaded woodpecker population is just one of the success stories for W&M's Center for Conservation Biology

We Got the Beat

William & Mary’s concert scene has kept the rhythm going for generations of students

November 3, 2025

Protecting the Past

As a biology major at William & Mary, Karen Tomlinson "KT" Newton ’77 never imagined herself investigating a major art crime case involving 2,000-year-old terracotta sculptures from China. Now she is one of the foremost experts in cultural property law and acquisition.

By Hannah Sawyer ’27

October 24, 2025

A Picture-Perfect Homecoming

Thousands of alumni and W&M community members returned to campus for more than 120 events during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2025

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

October 17, 2025

A Bridge to the Quantum World

In Norse mythology, Bifrost is a magical bridge that connects the cold mortal realm to the warmth of heaven. Zenith Tillemann-Dick ’23 envisions his startup company, Bifrost Electronics, in a similar way, as a bridge to quantum computing from more traditional technology.

By Shannon Raymond ’27

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‘A Potent Combination’

William & Mary prepares students for an AI-transformed world by blending technical excellence with human insight

Story By Tina Eshleman

Feature

Back from the Brink

The revival of Virginia's red-cockaded woodpecker population is just one of the success stories for W&M's Center for Conservation Biology

By Annie Powell M.A. ’18, Ph.D. ’24

Feature

We Got the Beat

William & Mary’s concert scene has kept the rhythm going for generations of students

Story By Mary Beth Bauermann ’24

By & Large

Wrenovation

Work is underway to replace the Wren Building’s nearly 100-year-old roof, restore the cupola, remedy extensive water infiltration issues and make additional repairs.

By W&M Alumni Magazine

Alumni Focus

William & Mary’s significance on the national stage as the Alma Mater of the Nation is fueled by our amazing alumni

By Matthew "Matt" Brandon ’92
CEO, W&M Alumni Association Board of Directors

From the Brafferton

Defining National Preeminence

The sounds of construction around the Wren remind me daily of the two forces that have defined great universities: constancy and transformation

By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President

By & Large

'Groundbreaking' Discoveries

Archaeology at W&M deepens understanding of the historic Williamsburg Bray School

By Danny Devlin

By & Large

Celebrating 50 Years of W&M’s Highland

Affectionately called “William & Mary West,” Highland serves as a western Virginia location for students, alumni and faculty to gather and learn

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

Pay It Forward

An Answered Knock

Professor David Thompson gave George Lock ’72, M.A. ’75 a chance and changed the course of his life

By Jacob A. Miller ’18

By & Large

Class of 2025 Breaks Giving Record

The Senior Class Gift is a longstanding tradition of student philanthropy at William & Mary

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

By & Large

Bringing the World to W&M

Global scholars’ experiences add intercultural dimensions to the university

By Dorothy (Yijing) Gao ’24 and Tomos Llywelyn Evans Ph.D. ’25

By & Large

‘A Company of Militia’

As the United States prepares to observe the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, William & Mary commemorates 250 years since the formation of the College Camp

By Brit Erslev ’97 and Charles Bowery ’92

By & Large

W&M Welcomes New Students

Opening Convocation featured Darpan Kapadia ’95

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

Tribe

Connected Paths

Students walk through and enjoy a spring day at the Mary-Cooke Branch Munford Plaza

By W&M Alumni Magazine

Tribe

‘Zinkish’

A winding road took Nell Zink ’85 to literary fame and a Guggenheim Fellowship

By Annie Powell M.A. ’18, Ph.D. ’24

Tribe

The Business of Building Better

Howard Turner Jr. M.B.A. ’02 is making sustainability pay off

By Jeremy Norman

Tribe

AI Is a New Ball Game

Alumni launch apps to connect players with coaches and improve fans’ experience with fantasy sports

By Anna Kormis

Tribe

You Belong

W&M hosts inaugural Mosaic Weekend

By Catherine Tyson ’20

Tribe

Celebrating W&M Women

W&M Women's Weekend builds connections, showcases expertise

By Catherine Tyson ’20

Tribe

2026 Alumni Service Awards

The Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni and Young Alumni Service Awards recognize alumni who are constantly working to engage and support alumni, connecting them to each other and the university.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21