Arts & Sciences

A Bridge to the Quantum World
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A Bridge to the Quantum World
In Norse mythology, Bifrost is a magical bridge that connects the cold mortal realm to the warmth of heaven. Zenith Tillemann-Dick ’23 envisions his startup company, Bifrost Electronics, in a similar way, as a bridge to quantum computing from more traditional technology.
By Shannon Raymond ’27
You Belong
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You Belong
W&M hosts inaugural Mosaic Weekend
By Catherine Tyson ’20
‘A Potent Combination’
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‘A Potent Combination’
William & Mary prepares students for an AI-transformed world by blending technical excellence with human insight
Story By Tina Eshleman
W&M Welcomes New Students
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W&M Welcomes New Students
Opening Convocation featured Darpan Kapadia ’95
By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
The Business of Building Better
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The Business of Building Better
Howard Turner Jr. M.B.A. ’02 is making sustainability pay off
By Jeremy Norman
Preventing Tragedy
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Preventing Tragedy
As an analyst in the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, Taylor Renard Cilke ’15 provides communities with tools to recognize and respond to warning signs before they escalate into catastrophe.
By Thornton Ray ’13
Rising from the Ashes
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Rising from the Ashes
The W&M community is living with, learning from and preventing devastating wildfires
By Annie Powell M.A. ’18, Ph.D. ’24
Topping Off ‘The Mack’
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Topping Off ‘The Mack’
Mackesy Sports Performance Center raises the bar
By Tina Eshleman
Asteroid Alarm Averted
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Asteroid Alarm Averted
Former NASA Chief Scientist weighs in on the terrestrial object that had a historic chance of impacting Earth
By Catherine Tyson ’20
The Hulon Willis Association
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The Hulon Willis Association
Furthering the legacy of Black and African alumni at W&M
By Catherine Tyson ’20
Entrepreneurial Approaches to Conservation: Lessons From Maasai Women in Kenya
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Entrepreneurial Approaches to Conservation: Lessons From Maasai Women in Kenya
William & Mary students work with Kenyan conservation groups and Maasai women to explore how to sustain the economy and protect the environment.
By Jackson Maynard ’25
A Legacy That Keeps Giving
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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
An Action-Packed Journey
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An Action-Packed Journey
Dr. Jeffrey Wilson ’88 draws on his military and medical background to craft novels about covert ops and dangerous missions.
By Jackson Maynard ’25
W&M’s Global Research Institute receives $900K grant
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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
Fighting fire with fire
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Fighting fire with fire
W&M students learn the importance of prescribed burning in a land management internship led by biology professor Harmony Dalgleish.
By Annie Powell M.A. ’18, Ph.D. ’24
A Winning Lab
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A Winning Lab
Chemistry professor Katelynn Perrault Uptmor receives new lab equipment that expands research capacity and student training.
By Annie Powell M.A. ’18, Ph.D. ’24
For a Flourishing Planet
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For a Flourishing Planet
William & Mary women lead the way toward a future where humans and nature thrive
By Catherine Tyson ’20
Wielding Authority
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Wielding Authority
U.S. presidents have pushed the limits of their power with varying outcomes
By Christine Nemacheck and John Gilmour
Fashioning a Business
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Fashioning a Business
Delia Folk ’14 co-founded The Style That Binds Us to empower women through personal style
By Annie Powell M.A. ’18, Ph.D. ’24
Breaking Barriers
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Breaking Barriers
Camilla Buchanan ’66, P ’11 forged her own path as a doctor and cyclist
By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
December 2024 Alumni Book Roundup
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December 2024 Alumni Book Roundup
Whether you’re snowed in or taking a break from the rush of the holidays, these newly released titles by William & Mary alumni are perfect companions.
By Jackson Maynard ’25 and Connie G. Ryu ’25
Telling Stories of Science
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Telling Stories of Science
As a science journalist, Kendall Powell ’97 says it helps “to be infinitely curious about things, to keep asking questions and keep pursuing the answers.”
By Connie G. Ryu ’25
W&M’s Global Research Institute announces Accelerate Initiative to raise $10 million
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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
Charting the Path Forward
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Charting the Path Forward
How universities can buck enrollment trends in a challenging time
By Catherine Tyson ’20
Favorite Traditions
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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
On Her Soapbox
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On Her Soapbox
Lori Palen ’01 turns data into action through clear communication.
By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
The Art of Translating
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The Art of Translating
Roberto “Bob” Van Eyken ’74 is bringing his grandfather’s novels to English-speaking audiences for the first time.
By Mary Beth Bauermann ’24
Introducing Head Coach Brian Earl
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Introducing Head Coach Brian Earl
Brian Earl is the new head coach for William & Mary Men’s Basketball, Director of Athletics Brian D. Mann announced on March 23.
By William & Mary Athletics
Sustainable Solutions
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Sustainable Solutions
W&M alumni find opportunities and challenges in the growing field of renewable energy
By Tina Eshleman
An Hour for the Soul
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An Hour for the Soul
Jennifer Gray Braswell ’08 creates a space for fitness and community
By Valerie Brown Wilkins M.Ed. ’08 and Faith Odom ’22
$30M Gift to Honor W&M Chancellor
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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
A World of Opportunity
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A World of Opportunity
Two 2024 graduates tell how study abroad programs enhanced their W&M experience
By Jarius Alexander '24 and Sophie Workinger '24
Home & Hearth Matter
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Home & Hearth Matter
Ted Decker ’85 leads The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer
By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
Applied Science
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Applied Science
Ph.D. students explain their cutting-edge research and the science equipment that makes it possible
By Carlos A. da Silva Jr. and Andriana C. "Andrea" Zourou
Making Waves
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Making Waves
Grit, tenacity and passion have carried Sophia Luwis ’20 from W&M’s Club Rowing to the World Rowing Championships
By Mary Beth Bauermann ’24
It's Just Rocket Science
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It's Just Rocket Science
William & Mary alumnus Russell “Buzz” Wincheski joins the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame
By Mary Beth Bauermann ’24
From Ideas to Impact
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From Ideas to Impact
As the founding labs at William & Mary's Global Research Institute celebrate 20 years, we look back at how they came to be.
By Martha Reilly
W&M Spring 2023 Tack Lecture "Everything is AI Awesome: Rise of the Machines"
W&M Spring 2023 Tack Lecture "Everything is AI Awesome: Rise of the Machines"
“Everything Is AI-awesome: Rise of the Machines,” explored the future of artificial intelligence and the radical changes that AI promises to bring to the world as we know it.