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Preserving and interpreting the Williamsburg Bray School
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This year’s Homecoming & Reunion Weekend was especially meaningful as the W&M community gathered on campus again after being apart for so long.
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Sororities at W&M are celebrating 100 years of providing fellowship, leadership and belonging for women.
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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.
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Michael Steelman brings alumni together to grow their careers
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The Owens Foundation has created the Carroll W. Owens, Jr. Scholarship Endowment at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in honor of Carroll W. Owens, Jr. ’62, P ’90, P ’92
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This year’s awardees are actively connecting alumni to W&M and each other
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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.
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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.
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Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2019 brought the W&M community together
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While belonging is one of William & Mary’s core values, for some in our community, it is one that still feels aspirational.
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Christopher “Chris” Caracci, Carole Kraemer P ’94, John E. Littel P ’22 and Marianne Littel P ’22 and Lisa Roday P ’13, P ’14 were nominated by their peers and selected by the W&M Alumni Association (WMAA) Board of Directors for this important honor
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In May 2016, Smucker became the fifth-generation president and CEO, taking the reins from his uncle and father.
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From our kickoff at Oracle Park to discussions with alumni and faculty experts to insightful tours of iconic locations, Tribe Pride was on full display throughout the City by the Bay.
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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.
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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.
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The W&M community reunited on campus for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2021
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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.
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On the heels of her victory tour, Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16 is returning to William & Mary for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2019.
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TutorZone offers free tutoring this academic year through the support of generous donors and the Parents Fund
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Richard Walsh '10 changed paths to build a career in artisan cheese
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Rhian Horgan ’99 and Kindur are changing the way we retire
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Rob Estes ’74, P ’06, president and CEO of Estes Express Lines, and his son Webb Estes ’06, M.Acc. ’07, vice president of process improvement, have an inside view of how goods move from place to place — and the challenges and opportunities the pandemic has brought to the freight transportation industry.
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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.
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The W&M community gathered on campus Oct. 6-9 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2022
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The Alumni Medallion is the highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association.
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Report from the fall 2022 meeting of the WMAA Board of Directors
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TutorZone served a record-breaking number of students through support of the Parents Fund
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Legendary icon will help the Alma Mater of the Nation celebrate the Year of the Arts
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The W&M Alumni Association Board of Directors met on June 1 and Sept. 9-10, 2023.
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This year's celebrations included over 100 events hosted by the W&M Alumni Association, campus partners, and student and alumni organizations.
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New names in honor of trailblazing alumni now grace three campus buildings
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The Alumni Leadership Fund is now the W&M Alumni Association Fund
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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.
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Ted Decker ’85 leads The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer
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Kent Fortner’s journey from rafting through Williamsburg to building a Bay Area brewery
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When violence spilled into their hometown in Chihuahua, Mexico, Evan King '17 and his mom knew they had to leave.
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Valerie Foradas and Michael Halleran join the W&M alumni family
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Stephanie Coleman Linnartz M.B.A. ’97 thinks creatively about what Marriott International can be
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Artwork by Michelle Erickson ’82 commemorates the university’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Pamela Brown Michael ’65 is the Olde Guarde’s 2020 honoree
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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.
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Professional Development Week and more bring the W&M community together for career growth
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Over fall break, 15 W&M students got an inside look during the 23rd annual Wall Street Trip, hosted by the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement.
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The History of W&M Homecoming
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Fellowship helps alumni design their ideal careers
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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.
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The highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association.
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Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
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Nitya Labh ’22 and Alton Coston ’23 have been awarded one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships
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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...
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Each year, the William & Mary Alumni Association presents a series of awards to recognize those who go above and beyond in their service to William & Mary, their communities and their professions.
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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.
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Just as the Tribe has been an integral part of their lives, they are an integral part of the Tribe.
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Every year, the W&M Alumni Association honors a select group of outstanding young faculty members who represent William & Mary at its very best.
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Drew Stephenson ’92 and Laura Papp ’18 combined forces to get Pleasure House Brewing through the pandemic
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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.
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Pocket Sun '13 is Changing Venture Capital. And She's Only 27.
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Professionals Week 2022 brought the W&M community together to reflect on the changing workplace and chart new paths forward
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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.
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Wrenegade Series Celebrates William & Mary’s Musical Talent
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Professionals Week gathered the worldwide W&M community virtually to connect and learn from one another
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The Alumni Association offers something for every member of the Tribe.
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Meet this year's faculty fellowship awardees.
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Women’s Stock Pitch and Leadership Summit connects students and mentors.
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As fellows at W&M’s Center for Geospatial Analysis, Kira Holmes ’17 and Colleen Truskey ’17 showed the power of maps
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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.”
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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.
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Michelle Erickson ’82 is creating an artwork grounded in William & Mary’s history
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Sophia Wiedeman Glock '04 shares her story in a graphic memoir
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Co-Producer Caitlin Clements '11 Wins Tony Award
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Traditions Weekend brings the 50th reunion class, Olde Guarde and Boyle Legacy Society back to campus
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Updates from W&M Alumni Association Identity Networks
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Alumni Journeys bring alumnae and their families together.
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Designation recognizes devotion and service to William & Mary
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The Alumni House brings people together for special occasions
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Valerie Wilkins M.Ed. ’08 is your guide through the admission process
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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
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While more may still be appointed, here’s a snapshot of William & Mary alumni who have been named by the Biden administration so far.
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Professionals Week 2022 brought the W&M community together to reflect on the changing workplace and chart new paths forward
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Alumnae Initiatives are Just the Beginning for Val Cushman
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Meet the 2018 Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards and Staff Service Award recipients.
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Maj. Shannon Beydler Hillery '12 pivoted at W&M to become a Marine Corps judge advocate
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The W&M community gathered on campus Oct. 6-9 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2022
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Being an ‘outsider’ helped actor Stephanie Szostak ’94 find herself
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W&M hosted its second Women’s Weekend, Sept. 16-18, 2022
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William & Mary alumni pursue diverse careers in the wine industry
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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
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Every year, the Alumni Association honors a select group of outstanding young faculty members.
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R. Alexander Kurland P '05 inducted during Commencement Weekend
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Brandon begins roles of associate vice president for alumni engagement and CEO of the W&M Alumni Association (WMAA) on Nov. 28
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Ruth Weimer Tillar ’45 celebrated her 77th Homecoming this October and served as the grand marshal.
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Kevin Dua ’09 is an award-winning teacher and advocate for his students
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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
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The Global Research Institute was born out of questions from students.
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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.
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Report from the winter meeting of the WMAA Board of Directors
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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.
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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.
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Josh Sundquist ’06 is executive producer on a new Apple TV+ show based on his life
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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.
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Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
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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.
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Alumni and parent staff share their favorite locations on campus
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Tiffany Bryant ’07 makes performing arts accessible
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A new $1-million commitment from Mary Uhrig Phillips ’85 and Kevin Phillips ’84 includes 10-to-1 match on One Tribe One Day, support for scholarships and more
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Brian Jenkins ’16 tells how W&M prepared him to address social isolation and well-being challenges among veterans
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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?
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The fifth annual W&M Professional Development Week brought networking and expert career advice to the W&M community
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Funds distributed from this endowment will provide scholarship, internship and living expense stipend support for Master of Arts graduate students at W&M’s School of Marine Science.
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