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$15 Million Gift Will Establish Center for Excellence in Accounting at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business

Donors Rob W. Estes ’74, P ’06 and Jean Berger Estes ’75, P ’06 and their family seek to transform the image of modern accounting through enhanced student experiences, career understanding and networking opportunities.

By Tina Eshleman

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A Legacy That Keeps Giving

The late Charlotte Mangum’s enduring influence as a biology professor at William & Mary continues to reach new students through an endowment that now supports research fellowships.

By Jackson Maynard ’25 and Tina Eshleman

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W&M’s Global Research Institute receives $900K grant

Renewed support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York will allow William & Mary’s Global Research Institute to push forward key programs that connect policymakers with cutting-edge research, spread public awareness about GRI’s work and bring scholars from a wide range of backgrounds to work with students.

By Tina Eshleman

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A Mission of Empowerment

Members of the Afghan Female Tactical Platoon find a supportive community at William & Mary

By Tina Eshleman and Jackson Maynard ’25

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Family Affair

Roslyn Haynie Banks ’08 branches out while tending her agricultural roots

By Tina Eshleman

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Family Affair

Roslyn Haynie Banks ’08 branches out while tending her agricultural roots

By Tina Eshleman

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Channeling the Force of AI

Lingfei ‘Teddy’ Wu Ph.D. ’16 sees the potential for artificial intelligence to transform the practice of law

By Tina Eshleman

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After the Storm

As areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton continue to rebuild, William & Mary alumni share their experiences.

By Tina Eshleman

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W&M’s Global Research Institute announces Accelerate Initiative to raise $10 million

Gifts of $3 million jump-start this effort to expand GRI’s reach, increase opportunities for students, provide long-term support for its operations and allow for the development and expansion of projects.

By Tina Eshleman

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Favorite Traditions

Alumni share the William & Mary happenings they love most

Compiled By Tina Eshleman and Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Toward ‘A More Perfect Union’

William & Mary resolves to strengthen democracy

By Tina Eshleman

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An Advocate for Vulnerable Patients

Dr. Jim Ledwith ’79 honored with Alumni Civic & Humanitarian Leadership Award.

By Tina Eshleman

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Chasing Dreams

Dan Polis ’93 is working to expand humans’ access to outer space. Crystal Anderson Polis ’93 helps museums and nonprofits convert vision into reality. Both say that William & Mary was instrumental in setting them on their chosen path.

By Tina Eshleman

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Energized for the Future

Led by two W&M alumni, Estes Express Lines has deepened its commitment to renewable energy while navigating emerging technology, underdeveloped electric vehicle infrastructure, changing state and federal requirements and other factors.

By Tina Eshleman

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$30M Gift to Honor W&M Chancellor

Alumna’s investment in Robert M. Gates Hall will support research with global impact

By Tina Eshleman and Jennifer Page Wall

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Sustainable Solutions

W&M alumni find opportunities and challenges in the growing field of renewable energy

By Tina Eshleman

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Truth and 'Fiction'

Academy Award winner Cord Jefferson ’04 shares career advice during the Ampersand International Arts Festival

By Tina Eshleman

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A Return for Willie Anne Wright ’45

William & Mary's Muscarelle Museum of Art has acquired several works by the renowned pinhole photographer and painter whose talent was encouraged as a student.

By Tina Eshleman

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Truth and ‘Fiction’

Just two weeks after winning an Academy Award for the screenplay of his film “American Fiction,” Cord Jefferson ’04 shared key pieces of career advice for those pursuing a career in the arts.

By Tina Eshleman

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$30M Gift To Honor Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates

An alumna’s investment will establish Robert M. Gates Hall, transforming William & Mary’s academic landscape and supporting collaborative research with global impact.

By Tina Eshleman and Jennifer Page Wall

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Lighting the Way

$2.5 million scholarship and applied learning gift will open doors for Pell Grant-eligible students from outside Virginia

By Tina Eshleman

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Power Plays

William & Mary alumnae tap varsity sports experience to build winning careers

By Tina Eshleman

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All In Campaign for W&M Athletics Nears Finish Line

With just two weeks left in the All In campaign, a new $1-million gift is helping to bring to life the new home for William & Mary Athletics.

By Jennifer Page Wall and Tina Eshleman

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$3M in New Gifts Accelerates Momentum for W&M Athletics’ All In Campaign

Recent gifts from several devoted William & Mary alumni are helping the university take a momentous leap forward as the All In campaign for W&M Athletics nears its finish line at the end of 2023.

By Tina Eshleman

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New Scholarship Honors Adrienne Vaughan ’00

Alumna’s widower and friends partnered in establishing a fund to provide need-based support for students from the Portsmouth, Virginia, region.

By Tina Eshleman

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Views From the Classroom

For William & Mary alumni who teach in K-12 schools, the COVID-19 pandemic deepened previously existing challenges and prompted innovative strategies to better engage students in learning.

By Gabriela Trauttmansdorff ’26 and Tina Eshleman

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Lighting the Way for Out-of-State Students

A $2.5-million scholarship and applied learning gift will open doors for Pell Grant-eligible students from outside Virginia.

By Tina Eshleman

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AidData Seeks Expanded Role in Global South

A $1.5-million grant from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation supports efforts to inform the design and delivery of foreign aid and credit to the Global South.

By Tina Eshleman

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A Taste of Spain

Alumni-owned La Tienda brings Spanish flavors and culture to customers throughout the U.S. and Canada

By Tina Eshleman

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Remembering Robert Wone ’96

Scholarship honors alumnus’ memory by funding the kinds of research and initiatives that were close to his heart

By Tina Eshleman

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Rising to the Challenge

Reversing pandemic-related learning losses will require a comprehensive approach, W&M experts and alumni educators say

By Tina Eshleman

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Traveling the Way

An alumni family has established a study abroad scholarship to encourage William & Mary students to explore Spain’s Camino de Santiago.

By Tina Eshleman

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AidData Receives $1.7M To Advance Agriculture and Mining Research

Grants from The Hewlett Foundation will strengthen W&M's partnerships with African organizations and expand financing data.

By Tina Eshleman

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A Time for Wine

Three W&M alumni partner with friends to open Valley Road Vineyards

By Tina Eshleman

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Gaining Experience

Leadership gifts expand internship and applied learning opportunities

By Tina Eshleman

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Change Maker

Philip Woodward '01, J.D. '04 is dedicated to making society work better for people with disabilities

By Tina Eshleman

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My Spot

Alumni and parent staff share their favorite locations on campus

Compiled By Tina Eshleman and Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Holding Court

Former W&M athlete Tiara “T” Cruse ’06 plays a role in “record-breaking growth” of women’s basketball as an NCAA and WNBA referee

By Tina Eshleman

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Alumni Couple Invests in ‘Transformational’ William & Mary Athletics Complex

Through a $500,000 commitment to the new W&M Athletics Complex, Raelene Canuel Wagoner ’87 and Doug Wagoner ’87 hope to encourage other donors and promote a unifying culture in which varsity sports are fully integrated into the life of the university.

By Tina Eshleman

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$2M gift will bring new turf to William & Mary’s Busch Field

Home to W&M's nationally recognized field hockey team, the field will see a significant upgrade this spring that also will benefit other campus and community groups.

By Tina Eshleman

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Funding for William & Mary Internships and Applied Learning Increases Tenfold With New Leadership Gift

A $1-million commitment from Darpan Kapadia ’95 accelerates the Vision 2026 careers initiative.

By Tina Eshleman

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W&M Launches 5-Year Applied Research Pilot With $1M Gift

The Applied Research & Innovation Initiative will advance William & Mary‘s Vision 2026 goals, promote multidisciplinary collaborations and increase experiential learning opportunities.

By Tina Eshleman

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Heart & Soul

For cardiologist and Nashville recording artist, Cleveland “Cleve” Francis Jr. M.A. ’69, William & Mary marked a turning point

By Tina Eshleman

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Point of View

Omar Kamara ’15 crafts a filmmaking career with stories of his West African family

By Tina Eshleman

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W&M Expands Global Reach Through $1.5M Gift

A new postdoctoral fellowship established by business executive Tom McInerney P ’07 will advance international research, teaching and mentorship through the university's Global Research Institute.

By Tina Eshleman

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Recognizing a Legacy of Service

Former FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell ’85, D.P.S. ’02, who served as William & Mary rector, is one of two alumni inducted into the 2022 U.S. Army ROTC Hall of Fame.

By Tina Eshleman

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A Tireless Advocate

Marilyn Ward Midyette ’75, credited with transforming the alumni experience at William & Mary, retires as W&M Alumni Association CEO

By Tina Eshleman

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The Gift of Education

Through their estates, Joan Showalter ’55 and Karen Beldegreen HON ’06 provided a $14.4 million bequest to establish four new graduate and undergraduate scholarships at the business school and expand the existing Lura Dixon Showalter Merit MBA Fellowship

By Tina Eshleman

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Riding the Startup Wave

Brenton Woo ’99 has developed a one-of-a-kind surfboard — now he's working to get it out into the world

By Tina Eshleman

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W&M’s AidData and Partners Receive $4.74M for Agriculture and Climate Research

A four-year grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will broaden the use of satellite imagery to evaluate projects in developing countries.

By Tina Eshleman

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Alumna creates first endowment for diversity programs

Higher education leader Julie E. Williams ’79 established The Stuart Calvin, Frances Gloria and Julie E. Williams Fund for Diversity Programming at W&M through her estate plans in honor of her family.

By Tina Eshleman

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$14.4M in new scholarships established at William & Mary by former CBS executives Joan Showalter ’55 and Karen Beldegreen

The bequest creates four new graduate and undergraduate scholarships at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business and pushes the university past its For the Bold goal of raising $350 million for scholarships.

By Tina Eshleman

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Recognizing Excellence

An internationally recognized cellular biology scholar, a leading proponent of engaging descendant communities in historical research and a developer of techniques to make computers more efficient, reliable and secure — these professors are among the recipients of this year’s Plumeri Awards

By Tina Eshleman

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Inflection Point

Eight ways the workplace is changing during ‘The Great Resignation’

By Tina Eshleman

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The Path That God Gave You

Alexandra Knudson Friedman ’01 prepares for medical practice while balancing life in an Orthodox Jewish family

By Tina Eshleman

Marilyn Ward Midyette ’75, W&M alumni leader who transformed the alumni experience, is set to retire

From her time as an undergraduate at William & Mary, it was clear that Marilyn Ward Midyette ’75 is a natural leader. As a student, she immersed herself in the life of the university as a cheerleader, a resident assistant, a member of Delta Delta Delta and the W&M Choir.

By Tina Eshleman

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30 W&M educators receive Plumeri Awards recognizing excellence

Global business executive, philanthropist and civic leader Joseph J. Plumeri II ’66, D.P.S. ’11 established the awards to reward outstanding William & Mary faculty and enhance teaching, research and mentorship. Recipients of the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Plumeri Awards were honored in a ceremony on May 13.

By Tina Eshleman

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Out of Ukraine

William & Mary alumni are making a difference for people who are caught in perilous circumstances — either through individual assistance or by communicating their stories to the world.

By Tina Eshleman

Professorship Created With $1M Gift From Alumni Couple Will Help W&M Attract and Retain World-Class Business Faculty

The new John and Yvonne Whitcomb Business Professorship Endowment will support a faculty member who teaches in the area of real estate, finance or entrepreneurship.

By Tina Eshleman

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W&M’s Global Research Institute Receives $1.9M to Tackle Pressing Challenges Around the World

New support for the GRI totaling $1.9 million will enhance the university’s ability to address critical international challenges through groundbreaking research, innovative teaching and strengthened connections between the academic world and policymakers.

By Tina Eshleman

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Tennis, Anyone?

If you can schedule rides using an app, why not tennis games? That was the thinking behind creation of a platform launched by Paul Stratta ’85 with help from tennis-loving William & Mary alumni Ann Searle Horowitz ’85 and Robert Weissman ’86, P ’22.

By Tina Eshleman

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A Global Outlook on Health

Epidemiologist Iyabo Obasanjo brings experience from Africa and veterinary medicine to her work as a COVID-19 policy adviser

By Tina Eshleman

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Path to a Vaccine

W&M alumnae play key roles in making sure COVID-19 immunizations are safe and accessible

By Tina Eshleman and Katherine Vermilyea '22

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Cultivating Leaders

New study-abroad scholarship at William & Mary honors Gen. Colin Powell

By Tina Eshleman

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Citizen of the World

Digital art innovator Soh Yeong Roh ’84 advocates a cosmopolitan outlook

By Tina Eshleman

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The Business of Science

As president of the Janssen Infectious Diseases & Vaccines division, Candice Malone Long M.B.A. ’96 led the Johnson & Johnson team that introduced its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.

By Tina Eshleman and Katherine Vermilyea '22

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‘Building a Future Together’

W&M Professor Andrea Wright, the first Jinlan Liu APIA Faculty Research Award recipient, will study the impact of green energy projects on people’s lives in India, Kuwait and Virginia.

By Tina Eshleman

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Safety First

Colleen Gorman ’95 oversees a team that ensures quality control for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine development.

By Tina Eshleman

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'A Core Component of William & Mary's Identity'

As the university commemorates 100 years since the arrival of the first student from China, a new group is fostering connections within a diverse community of alumni with Asian heritage.

By Tina Eshleman

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Common Threads

Through W&M's Asian Centennial, students are discovering how the university's history intertwines with their own stories

By Tina Eshleman

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A Bridge to Silicon Valley

New Tech Trek program connects students and recent graduates with alumni in the technology sector

By Tina Eshleman

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Putting Children First

Dr. Lee Beers ’92 leads pediatricians’ response to COVID-19, other health priorities

By Tina Eshleman

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A Growing Village

Nicole Lynn Lewis ’03 is expanding the reach of her nonprofit beyond the D.C. region by working with policymakers and educational institutions to better accommodate parenting students and improve graduation rates.

By Tina Eshleman

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The Hollywood Connection

Phillip Sun ’04 and Cord Jefferson ’04 are promoting diversity through their platforms in the entertainment industry

By Tina Eshleman

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2021 Plumeri Awards

Outstanding faculty and athletics staff members receive honors

By Tina Eshleman

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Washington Center Turns 20

W&M’s Washington Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a series of events that highlight the Center’s impact and bring together alumni, students, faculty and the community

By Tina Eshleman

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Art Mirrors Life

As an entertainment writer, Cord Jefferson ’04 draws on history, current events and lived experiences

By Tina Eshleman

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‘Mr. Blackstone’

Billy Coleburn ’90 balances roles as an elected official and newspaper editor

By Tina Eshleman

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‘Rooted in Science’

Relying on medical research, scientific data, guidance from federal and state agencies, and consultation with professional peers, William & Mary's six-member Public Health Advisory Team weighs health concerns and practical effects of the university’s pandemic response on the lives of students, faculty and staff.

By Tina Eshleman

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Spring Into Action

How do you have fun, meet people and form meaningful relationships while wearing masks, gathering in small numbers and maintaining a 6-foot distance from others? Thanks to the perseverance and creativity of university staff and student organizations, there are numerous ways to answer that question.

By Tina Eshleman and Katherine Vermilyea '22

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'The Realm of the Possible'

The Washington Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a series of events that explore the impact of the Center and bring together W&M alumni, students, faculty and the community.

By Tina Eshleman

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Tenacity 101

William & Mary students persevere through a challenging fall semester and make unexpected discoveries

Interviews By Tina Eshleman

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Rising STEM Star

Candice Hatcher-Solis ’07 leads Air Force research team

By Tina Eshleman

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New Faces

Meet William & Mary’s new deans

By Tina Eshleman

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Lessons from the Pandemic

Studio for Teaching & Learning Innovation addresses evolving classroom needs

By Tina Eshleman

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Call of Alma Mater

Alumni opt to live near William & Mary

By Tina Eshleman

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The Science Behind the Vaccine

As the chief scientific officer of platform research at Massachusetts-based Moderna Inc., Melissa J. Moore ’84 is a key part of the biotech company’s effort to produce 200 million COVID-19 vaccines for the U.S. government to distribute to Americans across the country.

By Tina Eshleman

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The Cavalry Has Arrived

Maj. George M. “Chip” Autry V ’02 and Maj. Lance Barlowe ’06 are part of the team of military service members and civilians responsible for planning and implementing delivery of 300 million vaccine doses throughout the United States and its territories in the fight against COVID-19.

By Tina Eshleman

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The Call of Alma Mater

The idea of buying a home for retirement near William & Mary seems to be gaining momentum among alumni who value the opportunity to return to a familiar setting filled with treasured memories; to enjoy the cultural, recreational and intellectual benefits of living close to a university; and to strengthen bonds with others in the W&M community.

By Tina Eshleman

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Alumna is a leader in COVID-19 vaccine study

Dr. Lisa A. Jackson ’84 has conducted numerous vaccine studies, but the task before her in March was different — the timing compressed, the stakes higher — when her team launched one of the first human clinical trials for a vaccine to block infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. In the face of a global pandemic, this vaccine represented hope.

By Tina Eshleman

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DC Summer Institutes ‘opened a world for me’

When COVID-19 reduced internship opportunities for William & Mary's DC Summer Institutes participants, program leaders reached out to the Washington Center's alumni network to help find placements for students.

By Tina Eshleman

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Staying Vigilant Against the Virus

As Delaware's deputy state epidemiologist, Erica E. Smith '08 is tracking COVID-19 data, implementing expanded testing and contact-tracing, and battling "quarantine fatigue."

By Tina Eshleman

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Staying Vigilant Against the Virus

As Delaware's deputy state epidemiologist, Erica E. Smith '08 is tracking COVID-19 data, implementing expanded testing and contact-tracing, and battling "quarantine fatigue."

By Tina Eshleman

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Protecting People with PPE

At the CDC’s Emergency Operations Center, Megan Casey ’04 offers guidance on finding and using personal protective equipment

By Tina Eshleman

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Protecting People With PPE

At the CDC’s Emergency Operations Center, Megan Casey ’04 offers guidance on finding and using personal protective equipment

By Tina Eshleman

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2020 Plumeri Awards

Ten outstanding faculty and athletics staff members honored

By Tina Eshleman

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Unity & Resilience

W&M perseveres as COVID-19 forces a shift to distance learning, remote gatherings

By Tina Eshleman

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Lessons in Diplomacy

Jane Carpenter-Rock ’92 and Sarah Chacon ’13 are creating exhibits for a new national museum

By Tina Eshleman

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Wilderness Leader

Terri Watson ’85 relies on small teams to achieve big goals

By Tina Eshleman

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On a Mission of Comfort

Dr. A. Scott Morris '10 just returned to Virginia after more than a month as head of the radiology division on the USNS Comfort, assisting New York City hospitals as part of the COVID-19 response.

By Tina Eshleman

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On the Front Lines: A Physician’s View of the Pandemic

As Dr. Jennifer Primeggia '02 and her partners in the infectious diseases group at a Washington, D.C.-area hospital fight to save lives, COVID-19 is putting a strain on supplies and health care workers.

By Tina Eshleman