I begin this column with a reflection on writing. At William & Mary, words matter as a medium for shared understanding. We earn that understanding via conversation, deliberation and revision.
A century ago, Pu-Kao Chen 1923, a student from Shanghai, China, enrolled at William & Mary.
William & Mary became change ready in this year of necessity
With each generation, W&M has graduated leaders who have served our nation and sought to perfect our democracy. As the Chancellor reminds us at Commencement, this “is the oldest and greatest tradition of this ancient institution, this Alma Mater of the Nation.”
A focus of mine this semester is sustained, strategic listening. I want to hear directly from students, faculty, alumni, parents, staff and friends, including our friends in Richmond, to understand what they value most about William & Mary and their hopes and dreams about the future.
William & Mary's 326-year history is impressive. Through wars and depredations, William & Mary has risen to national recognition as a premier institution of higher education.
As I write this column, William & Mary is wrapping up a remarkable fall semester.
Pride in our resilience, pride in our ability to adapt: These are inspirations for William & Mary’s new strategic plan
William & Mary has a long history of innovation, evolving to meet the pressing needs of our commonwealth and country
In August, W&M will launch an intensive period of strategic planning. Together, we will continue to restock our test kitchen: with both well-tested and true techniques and new ones.
I am writing this column on the heels of a gloriously packed Traditions Weekend.
When confronted with overwhelming challenges, our only option is to respond with our authentic selves.
By 2026, W&M will invest in four key areas where the university already has deep strengths