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Claire De Lisle

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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
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One Tribe. One Network.
Michael Steelman brings alumni together to grow their careers
By Claire De Lisle
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Sub Rosa
Evin Dogu '02 creates community through bread.
By Claire De Lisle
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Meat the Marys
Life on the farm with Mary Heffernan '00 and family
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Olde Guarde Distinguished Service Award
Pamela Brown Michael ’65 is the Olde Guarde’s 2020 honoree
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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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
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Family Vacation
Alumni Journeys bring alumnae and their families together.
By Claire De Lisle
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Another Day at the Breach
Business and law schools cover cyberattacks
By Claire De Lisle
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2019 Faculty Fellowships
Meet this year's faculty fellowship awardees.
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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All in the Family
Just as the Tribe has been an integral part of their lives, they are an integral part of the Tribe.
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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Lift Where You Stand
Women’s Stock Pitch and Leadership Summit connects students and mentors.
By Claire De Lisle
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2019 Alumni Medallion Recipients
The highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association.
Profiles By Claire De Lisle
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House Party
The Alumni House brings people together for special occasions
By Claire De Lisle
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A Saison for Teamwork
Drew Stephenson ’92 and Laura Papp ’18 combined forces to get Pleasure House Brewing through the pandemic
By Claire De Lisle
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Exemplary Alumni
Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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Exemplary Alumni
Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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Honorary Alumnus
R. Alexander Kurland P '05 inducted during Commencement Weekend
By Claire De Lisle
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Honorary Alumni
William & Mary family gains six honorary alumni
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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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
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Big Ideas Live Here
The Global Research Institute was born out of questions from students.
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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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
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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
Tribe
Virtual Reality
Engaging online in the time of COVID-19
By Claire De Lisle
By & Large
Pay It Forward
In Honor of 1918
By Claire De Lisle
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
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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
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Teaching Excellence
Every year, the Alumni Association honors a select group of outstanding young faculty members.
By Claire De Lisle
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2018 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Ruth Weimer Tillar ’45 celebrated her 77th Homecoming this October and served as the grand marshal.
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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Broadway Success
Co-Producer Caitlin Clements '11 Wins Tony Award
By Claire De Lisle and Lisa F. Crawford
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New Name, Same Purpose
The Alumni Leadership Fund is now the W&M Alumni Association Fund
By Claire De Lisle
Online Feature
An Annual Pilgrimage to Alma Mater
92 Years of Homecoming
By Sara Piccini and Claire De Lisle
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Taking Charge of Retirement
Rhian Horgan ’99 and Kindur are changing the way we retire
By Claire De Lisle
with reporting by Devon Bortz '20
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Tribe Pride, Your Way
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2019 brought the W&M community together
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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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
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Pocket Full of Sunshine
Pocket Sun '13 is Changing Venture Capital. And She's Only 27.
By Claire De Lisle
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Leading Through Service
Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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In Vino Veritas
William & Mary alumni pursue diverse careers in the wine industry
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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Inspiring, Empowering, Leading
Alumnae Initiatives are Just the Beginning for Val Cushman
By Claire De Lisle
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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
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Honorary Alumna
Patti Dwyer joins the W&M alumni family
By Claire De Lisle
Tribe
What Is Alumni Engagement?
The Alumni Association offers something for every member of the Tribe.
By Claire De Lisle
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Admission Guru
Valerie Wilkins M.Ed. ’08 is your guide through the admission process
By Claire De Lisle