William & Mary Alumni Magazine

1776 Revisited

Wise Words

Bob Wise ’86 forged his path from William & Mary’s computer lab to Nvidia, the world’s leading artificial intelligence computing company.

Rolling the Dice

From tech giant to board game startup to her own company, Catherine Fisher Carr ’91 made bold career moves

September 24, 2026

Be Curious and Be Confident

Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D ’16, P ’27 and Todd Howard ’93 shared their wisdom with students as McGlothlin Fellows

By Brendan Doyle ’20 and Frazier Johnson

September 17, 2026

William “Bill” Schermerhorn ’82 to be 2026 Homecoming Grand Marshal

He will lead the Homecoming parade on Oct. 23

By Brendan Doyle ’20 and Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

September 10, 2026

William & Mary sustains its excellence in career outcomes for Class of 2025

The Class of 2025 Next Destination Survey results showcase W&M’s commitment to student outcomes and career readiness

By Brendan Doyle ’20

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1776 Revisited

Alumni historians reflect on the U.S. 250th anniversary

Interview By Annie Powell M.A. ’18, Ph.D. ’24

Feature

Wise Words

Bob Wise ’86 forged his path from W&M’s computer lab to Nvidia, the world’s leading AI computing company

Story By Tina Eshleman

Feature

Rolling the Dice

From tech giant to board game startup to her own company, Catherine Fisher Carr ’91 made bold career moves

Story By Isabella Dunn ’28

By & Large

Springtime Sun

Students enjoy a beautiful spring day on campus

By W&M Alumni Magazine

From the Brafferton

An Agile Mindset

This year, while holding long-term goals in mind, we are focusing on near-term actions that advance student outcomes

By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President

Alumni Focus

The best way to know what alumni are thinking and feeling about William & Mary … is to ask them. So we did — and you responded in a big way.

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

By & Large

Campus Renewal

Updates on new spaces and renovations

By University Staff

By & Large

Meeting Legal Needs

W&M’s new Community Law Clinic serves region's low-income residents

By Emily Webb

By & Large

Campus Perspectives

When technology and humanities meet

By Dane Pascoe Ph.D. ’19 and Dan Runfola

By & Large

Big Questions: Business, AI and the Liberal Arts

The spring Tack Faculty Lecture Series asked a timely question: What happens when human judgment meets machine intelligence?

By Elizabeth Eldredge ’02, M.Ed. ’20

By & Large

The W&M Effect

M. Brennan Harris '93 taps into his undergraduate experiences as chair of William & Mary's health sciences department

By Sadie Downing ’26

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Honoring Civic Leaders

Four receive honorary degrees

By Sadie Downing ’26

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2026 Plumeri Awards

Faculty excellence celebrated by generosity of Joseph J. Plumeri II ’66, D.P.S. ’11

By Annie Powell M.A. ’18, Ph.D. ’24

Tribe

New Perspectives

In the Photomania class taught by Eliot Dudik, associate teaching professor of art, students examine photography as an intersection of technology, history and human experience.

By W&M Alumni Magazine

Tribe

The Work of Being Funny

Emmy-nominated comedy writer Jenny Hagel ’98 has some advice

By Susan Corbett

Tribe

Bridging Divides

Jack Thomas ’22, M.P.P. ’23 helps legislators find common ground and reach policy solutions

By Isabella Dunn ’28

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Board Notes

Notes from the February and June 2026 W&M Alumni Association Board of Directors meetings

By University Advancement Staff

Tribe

Engineering Cures

Undergraduate research at William & Mary led Rui Yin '19 to her career in bioengineering

By Sadie Downing ’26

Tribe

A Tradition of Generosity

At Traditions Weekend, the 50th Reunion Class celebrated the largest class gift ever

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

Tribe

Passionate Arts Proponent

Judith "Judi" Starkey is named an honorary W&M alumna

By Sadie Downing ’26

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An Ardent Champion

Dorothy "Dottie" Nowland Gabig ’61, P ’89 recognized at Traditions Weekend for her service

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Business Accelerator

From military leadership to venture capital, Dustin Dunbar ’09 draws on experience to invest in the next generation of startups

By Jeremy Norman

Class Notes

Updates from your fellow alumni

By W&M Alumni Magazine

In Memoriam

Remembering alumni, faculty, staff and friends

By W&M Alumni Magazine

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