Athletics

Toward ‘A More Perfect Union’
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William & Mary resolves to strengthen democracy
On Her Soapbox
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Lori Palen ’01 turns data into action through clear communication.
The Art of Translating
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Roberto “Bob” Van Eyken ’74 is bringing his grandfather’s novels to English-speaking audiences for the first time.
An Advocate for Vulnerable Patients
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Dr. Jim Ledwith ’79 honored with Alumni Civic & Humanitarian Leadership Award.
An Hour for the Soul
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Jennifer Gray Braswell ’08 creates a space for fitness and community
All In for the Win
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William & Mary exceeds campaign goal for Athletics, strengthening support for athletes, coaches and staff
The Way We Were
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The Class of 1974, Olde Guarde and Boyle Society gather for Traditions Weekend
The Many Sides of Joyce Hill Stoner '68
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An eminent art conservator shares her story
New Alumni Award Announced
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Civic & Humanitarian Leadership Award
From Tribe Athletes to Leadership Roles
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William & Mary alumnae are making power moves in business and nonprofit sectors.
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Power Plays
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William & Mary alumnae tap varsity sports experience to build winning careers
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
All In Campaign for W&M Athletics Nears Finish Line
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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.
Home Field Advantage
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Three longtime W&M supporters team up to transform Dillard Field for campuswide use, with gifts bringing the All In campaign total to more than $52M
$3M in New Gifts Accelerates Momentum for W&M Athletics’ All In Campaign
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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.
A Tribute to Bernard Bowman
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Raymond Bernard Bowman Sr., who worked at William & Mary for 36 years and was known as “keeper” of the Wren Building, passed away in July 2023.
W&M Co-Hosts NATO Youth Summit
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Disinformation’s impact on the future of democracy, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and artificial intelligence were recurring themes at the 2023 NATO Youth Summit on June 5, co-hosted by William & Mary and NATO in Brussels and Washington, D.C.
A Dog's Best Friend
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Veterinarian and entrepreneur David Haworth ’90 is making advances in cancer treatment more accessible for pets
W&M Football Legends
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In the fall of 1953, the W&M football team accomplished what no other college is likely to repeat.
Holding Court
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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
Alumni Couple Invests in ‘Transformational’ William & Mary Athletics Complex
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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.
$2M gift will bring new turf to William & Mary’s Busch Field
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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.
A Season to Remember
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William & Mary Football’s record-breaking season concludes in NCAA quarterfinals
Bridging the Divide
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William & Mary has a long history of supporting both veterans and active-duty members of the United States’ armed forces
United Front
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Since Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, casualties, destruction and displacement have continued to rise
Inside Baseball
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How seven alumni are redefining America’s favorite pastime
Recognizing Excellence
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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
Making A Splash
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On Feb. 19, W&M Women’s Swimming celebrated a significant victory — their first CAA Championship title since 2017 and their fourth overall
W&M breaks ground on ‘magnificent centerpiece’
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William & Mary broke ground May 9 on an Athletics Complex designed to improve the student-athlete experience while enhancing the university as a whole.
Gordinier family contributes $2M to the W&M Athletics Complex
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As William & Mary prepares for the May 9 groundbreaking and celebration of the reimagined home for W&M Athletics, the Gordiniers hope their generosity will help inspire others to give back in support of the new Complex.
All In campaign marks first year with $1.1M  for W&M Athletics Complex
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As William & Mary's All In campaign marks its one-year anniversary, new gifts totaling $1.1 million to the W&M Athletics Complex mark an important step forward in reaching the $55-million fundraising goal.
Tennis, Anyone?
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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.
Gold-Medal Leadership
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Kathy Carter ’91 is bringing the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles
The Mann for the Job
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Brian Mann joins the Tribe as the new athletics director
Tennis Center to be Revitalized
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As part of the $55-million All In campaign for W&M Athletics, the university announced plans for a complete revitalization of the outdoor tennis facility.
Semper Fi
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Former walk-on Tim Brady ’97 rises in the ranks of the U.S. Marine Corps
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W&M launches $55M campaign for athletics
A Path Forward
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William & Mary Athletics focuses on its future
How to Save a Life
When 18-year-old Rusty Plemons was diagnosed with life-threatening leukemia, he was unsure whether he'd ever recover. Enter: senior football captain Mark Williamson '20 and Be The Match.
Bragging rights
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How many people can say they had a game-winning basket against Michael Jordan, the man many still believe to be the best to ever play? Former William & Mary basketball standout Curtis Pride '90 is in that exclusive club.
Home Court Advantage
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William & Mary Athletics Boldly Pursuing Excellence
A Knight Returns to W&M
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Basketball standout Nathan Knight ’20 plays his final W&M season
London's Calling
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New football coach turns passion into practice
World Cup Win
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Julia Martin '09 witnesses history in her journey through France.
Building on Core Values
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Field Hockey Coach Tess Ellis is the W&M Alumni Association’s 2019 Coach of the Year.
Iron Men
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An underdog's season of grit and determination
125 Years of Football
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By no means a complete history, but rather a high-altitude view of the great teams, players, games and coaches of the last century and a quarter of W&M Football.
For The Win
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Jill Ellis '88 and U.S. World Cup champions inspire another generation.
Taking the Field
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Men’s soccer icon Chris Norris ’95 scores Coach of the Year
Transformative Potential of Football
From William & Mary to the world: Will Smith '14 chronicles his journey that started with a “Politics in Africa” course at W&M and eventually led to the establishment of the LEAD Monrovia Football Academy in Liberia.
W&M Athletics: United, We Boldly Pursue Excellence
Our tomorrow starts today. At William & Mary, our student-athletes are relentless in pursuit of greatness. For more info go to https://www.tribeathletics.com