Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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2021 Alumni Medallion Recipients

Meet this year’s recipients, who represent outstanding dedication and commitment to and sustained support of William & Mary; exemplary professional accomplishments; and leadership in civic engagement.

Profiles By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Dedicated in Their Honor

New names in honor of trailblazing alumni now grace two campus buildings. Morton Hall and Taliaferro Hall were dedicated this fall as John E. Boswell Hall and Hulon L. Willis Sr. Hall, respectively.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Taking Charge of Retirement

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

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Navigating the Changing Workplace Together

Professionals Week gathered the worldwide W&M community virtually to connect and learn from one another

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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An Annual Pilgrimage to Alma Mater

92 Years of Homecoming

By Sara Piccini and Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Bringing Homecoming to You

Although we won’t be gathering in person, this year’s virtual Homecoming, October 12-23, 2020, will be full of engaging opportunities to connect with each other and alma mater.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Breaking the Color Line

While belonging is one of William & Mary’s core values, for some in our community, it is one that still feels aspirational.

Interviews By Jennifer Page Wall and Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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From Students to Faculty

What’s it like to see William & Mary from both sides of the classroom — as a student and then as a faculty member? Three alumni faculty members — Daniel Maliniak ’06, Natoya Haskins Ph.D. ’11 and M. Brennan Harris ’93 — shared how their experiences as W&M students influence their teaching today.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Tribe Pride, Your Way

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2019 brought the W&M community together

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

Sharing Success: Second Annual Professionals Week

On February 24-28, 2020, the second annual Professionals Week brought the W&M community together to celebrate our Tribe network, help each other grow professionally and strengthen our connections. More than 1,200 people participated in 33 events over five days.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Pay It Forward

In Honor of 1918

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Pocket Full of Sunshine

Pocket Sun '13 is Changing Venture Capital. And She's Only 27.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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A Champion Returns

On the heels of her victory tour, Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16 is returning to William & Mary for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2019.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead

Kent Fortner’s journey from rafting through Williamsburg to building a Bay Area brewery

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Meet William & Mary's New Deans

In a series of videos created earlier this fall, William & Mary's new deans, Dean Donoghue Velleca, Dean Spencer and Dean Knoeppel, shared their backgrounds, what drew them to William & Mary and their visions for the future.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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What Is Alumni Engagement?

The Alumni Association offers something for every member of the Tribe.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Inspiring, Empowering, Leading

Alumnae Initiatives are Just the Beginning for Val Cushman

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Honorary Alumni

William & Mary family gains six honorary alumni

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Not Your Typical Cocktail Party

The spirit of bringing people together is integral to the canned cocktail company CC DesRosiers '14 founded in 2018 with her husband, Reed. It’s called Troop Beverage Co., because the drinks are designed for “just kicking back with your troop.”

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Virtual Reality

Engaging online in the time of COVID-19

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: New Name, Same Mission

The Christopher Wren Association has a new name — the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at William & Mary. The name was introduced in July 2018 as part of a grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation, which supports lifelong learning centers at 123 institutions of higher learning nationwide.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Home Sweet Home: Alumni House to expand significantly

In a groundbreaking ceremony on April 20 for the Alumni House expansion, a crowd of more than 200 alumni, friends and other special guests gathered to celebrate the nearly $21 million project.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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W&M Weekend in Chicago

From the first event to the last, William & Mary Weekend in Chicago was an adventure, with 450 alumni, parents and friends...

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Meat the Marys

Life on the farm with Mary Heffernan '00 and family

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Neighborhood Harvest

What started as a project for an elective at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business is now The Neighborhood Harvest, a Hampton Roads-based home delivery service for local organic produce, meats, dairy, bread, prepared food and more from local small businesses and farms.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Romantic Passion, Social Justice and the Brontës

Now, anyone can experience Morse’s fascinating lectures through her new course on Audible, “The Brontës: Romantic Passion and Social Justice.” The 10-session series is also available from The Great Courses.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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A New Society Formed for W&M Women, by W&M Women

Named in honor of the year William & Mary first admitted female students, the Society of 1918 aims to grow women's engagement, leadership and philanthropy and celebrate and honor William & Mary women.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Going, Giving and Serving

Alumni Service, Staff Service and Coach of the Year Awards recognize exemplary service to W&M and the W&M Alumni Association

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Olde Guarde Distinguished Service Award

Pamela Brown Michael ’65 is the Olde Guarde’s 2020 honoree

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Mapping Campus Love Stories

As fellows at W&M’s Center for Geospatial Analysis, Kira Holmes ’17 and Colleen Truskey ’17 showed the power of maps

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Amplifying Student Voices

Kevin Dua ’09 is an award-winning teacher and advocate for his students

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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One Tribe. One Network.

Michael Steelman brings alumni together to grow their careers

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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William & Mary Goes Out to the Ball Game

Tribe Pride was everywhere at William & Mary Night at Nationals Park! More than 2,200 William & Mary alumni, family, students and friends attended this year’s event on July 26.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Family Vacation

Alumni Journeys bring alumnae and their families together.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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W&M Launches Micro-Internships Platform

William & Mary has partnered with Parker Dewey to launch a new platform to pair employers with members of the W&M community seeking micro-internship opportunities.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Exemplary Alumni

Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Art Gets Us Through

Tiffany Bryant ’07 makes performing arts accessible

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Bringing Homecoming to You

Although we won’t be gathering in person, this year’s virtual Homecoming, October 12-23, 2020, will be full of engaging opportunities to connect with each other and alma mater.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Leading Through Service

Meet the 2018 Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards and Staff Service Award recipients.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Alumni Fellowship Awards 2017

Every year, the W&M Alumni Association honors a select group of outstanding young faculty members who represent William & Mary at its very best.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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2020 Alumni Medallion Recipients

The Alumni Medallion is the highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Exemplary Alumni

Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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2018 Alumni Medallion Recipients

The highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association, the Alumni Medallion recognizes outstanding alumni for commitment, dedication and assistance to William & Mary.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Admission Guru

Valerie Wilkins M.Ed. ’08 is your guide through the admission process

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Leading Through Service

Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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In Vino Veritas

William & Mary alumni pursue diverse careers in the wine industry

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Creating Inclusive Communities

This fall, the Alumni Association and the Office of University Advancement embarked on a year of listening and learning to hear from alumni in underrepresented communities.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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On the National Stage

While more may still be appointed, here’s a snapshot of William & Mary alumni who have been named by the Biden administration so far.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Transforming Primary Care

Through their fellowship this summer, Dena Bashri ’20 and Shivani Gupta ’20 are working on projects as diverse as ensuring the homeless have access to telehealth to tracking the supply chain of COVID-19 testing kits.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Historical Revival

Cliff Fleet ’91, M.A. ’93, J.D. ’95, M.B.A. ’95 is Colonial Williamsburg’s new president and CEO.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Honorary Alumna

Patti Dwyer joins the W&M alumni family

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Honorary Alumnus

R. Alexander Kurland P '05 inducted during Commencement Weekend

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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First 100 Days

The first 100 days of a presidential administration are often seen as an indicator of a new president’s performance. But is this measure still relevant?

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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2019 Alumni Medallion Recipients

The highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association.

Profiles By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Reunited at Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2021

This year’s Homecoming & Reunion Weekend was especially meaningful as the W&M community gathered on campus again after being apart for so long.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Virtual Homecoming Brings William & Mary to Homes Worldwide

William & Mary alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, family and friends came together virtually Oct. 12-23 to reconnect with each other and celebrate the community we share.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Sub Rosa

Evin Dogu '02 creates community through bread.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Remembering Fred Kovaleski ’49, veteran, spy and tennis star

The William & Mary community is mourning the passing of American patriot and international tennis star Fred Kovaleski ’49. He was a World War II veteran, loving husband and father and unbeknownst to those around him, he was also a spy for the CIA during the Cold War.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Big Ideas Live Here

The Global Research Institute was born out of questions from students.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Affording Opportunity: A story of survival and the power of scholarships

When violence spilled into their hometown in Chihuahua, Mexico, Evan King '17 and his mom knew they had to leave.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Honorary Alumni

Valerie Foradas and Michael Halleran join the W&M alumni family

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Transforming Primary Care

Through their fellowship this summer, Dena Bashri ’20 and Shivani Gupta ’20 are working on projects as diverse as ensuring the homeless have access to telehealth to tracking the supply chain of COVID-19 testing kits.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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New Name, Same Purpose

The Alumni Leadership Fund is now the W&M Alumni Association Fund

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Another Day at the Breach

Business and law schools cover cyberattacks

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Farm to Food Bank

Along with peers across the country, Anna Laws ’18 helped launch The FarmLink Project, a nonprofit that transports surplus produce from farms to food banks in need.

Interview By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Broadway Success

Co-Producer Caitlin Clements '11 Wins Tony Award

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21 and Lisa F. Crawford

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With a name like Smucker's

In May 2016, Smucker became the fifth-generation president and CEO, taking the reins from his uncle and father.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Gail Williams Wertz ’66, M.A. ’19 Digs Into New Career

It's 94 degrees in Williamsburg and Gail Williams Wertz ’66, M.A. ’19 has been sweating in the bright sun for hours, carefully digging through layers of soil to reveal artifacts. It's a world away from the clean, cool laboratories she's run for most of her career — and she loves it. Gail is currently a full-time graduate student in anthropology and archaeology at William & Mary, returning to her alma mater after an almost 50-year career in biomedical research.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21