Vol. 91Fall 2025No. 1

‘A Potent Combination’
Feature
William & Mary prepares students for an AI-transformed world by blending technical excellence with human insight
Story By Tina Eshleman
Back from the Brink
Feature
The revival of Virginia's red-cockaded woodpecker population is just one of the success stories for W&M's Center for Conservation Biology
We Got the Beat
Feature
William & Mary’s concert scene has kept the rhythm going for generations of students
Wrenovation
By & Large
Work is underway to replace the Wren Building’s nearly 100-year-old roof, restore the cupola, remedy extensive water infiltration issues and make additional repairs.
Alumni Focus
Alumni Focus
William & Mary’s significance on the national stage as the Alma Mater of the Nation is fueled by our amazing alumni
By Matthew "Matt" Brandon ’92
CEO, W&M Alumni Association Board of Directors
Defining National Preeminence
From the Brafferton
The sounds of construction around the Wren remind me daily of the two forces that have defined great universities: constancy and transformation
By Katherine A. Rowe
William & Mary President
'Groundbreaking' Discoveries
By & Large
Archaeology at W&M deepens understanding of the historic Williamsburg Bray School
Celebrating 50 Years of W&M’s Highland
By & Large
Affectionately called “William & Mary West,” Highland serves as a western Virginia location for students, alumni and faculty to gather and learn
An Answered Knock
Feature
George Lock ’72, M.A. ’75 and Professor David Thompson
Class of 2025 Breaks Giving Record
By & Large
The Senior Class Gift is a longstanding tradition of student philanthropy at William & Mary
Bringing the World to W&M
By & Large
Global scholars’ experiences add intercultural dimensions to the university
‘A Company of Militia’
By & Large
As the United States prepares to observe the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, William & Mary commemorates 250 years since the formation of the College Camp
W&M Welcomes New Students
By & Large
Opening Convocation featured Darpan Kapadia ’95
Connected Paths
Tribe
Students walk through and enjoy a spring day at the Mary-Cooke Branch Munford Plaza
‘Zinkish’
Tribe
A winding road took Nell Zink ’85 to literary fame and a Guggenheim Fellowship
The Business of Building Better
Tribe
Howard Turner Jr. M.B.A. ’02 is making sustainability pay off
AI Is a New Ball Game
Tribe
Alumni launch apps to connect players with coaches and improve fans’ experience with fantasy sports
You Belong
Tribe
W&M hosts inaugural Mosaic Weekend
Celebrating W&M Women
Tribe
W&M Women's Weekend builds connections, showcases expertise
2026 Alumni Service Awards
Tribe
The Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni and Young Alumni Service Awards recognize alumni who are constantly working to engage and support alumni, connecting them to each other and the university.
Faculty/Staff/Coach Awards
Tribe
Going the extra mile for William & Mary and the alumni community
Class Notes
Class Notes
Updates from your fellow alumni
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Remembering alumni, faculty, staff and friends
Board Notes
Tribe
The winter meeting of the William & Mary Alumni Association Board of Directors was held at the William & Mary Alumni House from Feb. 5-7.