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Katherine A. Rowe

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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.
By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President
A Centennial of Bold Thinking
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A Centennial of Bold Thinking
A century ago, Pu-Kao Chen 1923, a student from Shanghai, China, enrolled at William & Mary.
By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President
Vision Into Action
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Vision Into Action
William & Mary became change ready in this year of necessity
By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President
W&M’s Greatest Tradition
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W&M’s Greatest Tradition
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.”
By Katherine A. Rowe
The Long Game
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The Long Game
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By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President
Looking Forward: A Q&A with President Katherine A. Rowe
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Looking Forward: A Q&A with President Katherine A. Rowe
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.
By Katherine A. Rowe
The Magic of W&M
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The Magic of W&M
How Constraints Spark Creativity
By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President
Moving Forward Together
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Moving Forward Together
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.
By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President
Lessons for a Post-COVID World
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Lessons for a Post-COVID World
As I write this column, William & Mary is wrapping up a remarkable fall semester.
By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President
‘Unprecedented, As Usual’
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‘Unprecedented, As Usual’
Pride in our resilience, pride in our ability to adapt: These are inspirations for William & Mary’s new strategic plan
By Katherine A. Rowe
Focusing on Fundamentals
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Focusing on Fundamentals
William & Mary has a long history of innovation, evolving to meet the pressing needs of our commonwealth and country
By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President
Kindliest Change
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Kindliest Change
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.
By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President
Then & Now
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Then & Now
I am writing this column on the heels of a gloriously packed Traditions Weekend.
By Katherine A. Rowe
Authentically W&M
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Authentically W&M
When confronted with overwhelming challenges, our only option is to respond with our authentic selves.
By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President
Critical Thinking with Data: Liberal Arts & Sciences for the 21st Century
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Critical Thinking with Data: Liberal Arts & Sciences for the 21st Century
By 2026, W&M will invest in four key areas where the university already has deep strengths
By Katherine A. Rowe