Arts & Sciences

December 2024 Alumni Book Roundup
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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.
Telling Stories of Science
By & Large
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.”
W&M’s Global Research Institute announces Accelerate Initiative to raise $10 million
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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.
Charting the Path Forward
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How universities can buck enrollment trends in a challenging time
Favorite Traditions
By & Large
Alumni share the William & Mary happenings they love most
On Her Soapbox
Tribe
Lori Palen ’01 turns data into action through clear communication.
The Art of Translating
Tribe
Roberto “Bob” Van Eyken ’74 is bringing his grandfather’s novels to English-speaking audiences for the first time.
Introducing Head Coach Brian Earl
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Brian Earl is the new head coach for William & Mary Men’s Basketball, Director of Athletics Brian D. Mann announced on March 23.
Sustainable Solutions
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W&M alumni find opportunities and challenges in the growing field of renewable energy
An Hour for the Soul
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Jennifer Gray Braswell ’08 creates a space for fitness and community
$30M Gift to Honor W&M Chancellor
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Alumna’s investment in Robert M. Gates Hall will support research with global impact
A World of Opportunity
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Two 2024 graduates tell how study abroad programs enhanced their W&M experience
Home & Hearth Matter
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Ted Decker ’85 leads The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer
Applied Science
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Ph.D. students explain their cutting-edge research and the science equipment that makes it possible
Making Waves
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Grit, tenacity and passion have carried Sophia Luwis ’20 from W&M’s Club Rowing to the World Rowing Championships
It's Just Rocket Science
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William & Mary alumnus Russell “Buzz” Wincheski joins the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame
Home & Hearth Matter
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Ted Decker ’85 leads The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer
Applied Science
By & Large
Ph.D. students explain their cutting-edge research and the science equipment that makes it possible
Making Waves
Tribe
Grit, tenacity and passion have carried Sophia Luwis ’20 from W&M’s Club Rowing to the World Rowing Championships
It's Just Rocket Science
Tribe
William & Mary alumnus Russell “Buzz” Wincheski joins the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame
From Ideas to Impact
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As the founding labs at William & Mary's Global Research Institute celebrate 20 years, we look back at how they came to be.
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.