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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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Creative Crafting

Virago Spirits owners Vicki Lawton Haneberg ’90, P ’21 and Brad Haneberg ’90, P ’21 are redefining tradition at their Richmond distillery.

By Jackson Maynard ’25

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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

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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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Family Affair

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

By Tina Eshleman

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Circulating Back to Swem

James Boswell ’86 shares his full-circle journey from being a student working at William & Mary’s Earl Gregg Swem Library to returning to the university as a faculty member — and as a member of the W&M Libraries Board of Directors.

By Connie G. Ryu ’25

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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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Charting the Path Forward

How universities can buck enrollment trends in a challenging time

By Catherine Tyson ’20

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Toward ‘A More Perfect Union’

William & Mary resolves to strengthen democracy

By Tina Eshleman

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A Perfect Pairing

Michael Crowder ’88 blends his love of chemistry and bourbon in the lab.

By Catherine Tyson ’20

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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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Sustainable Solutions

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

By Tina Eshleman

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The Many Sides of Joyce Hill Stoner '68

An eminent art conservator shares her story

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Nurturing Nature's Royalty

Kristen Baum ’94 is the new director of Monarch Watch and a leader in monarch conservation

By Gabriela Trauttmansdorff ’26

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From Tribe Athletes to Leadership Roles

William & Mary alumnae are making power moves in business and nonprofit sectors.

By Staff

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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

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Power Plays

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

By Tina Eshleman

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The Art and Science of Coffee

James Kroll '12 finds an appreciative customer base for Column 15 on campus and beyond

By Anna Kormis

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Welcoming Honorary Alumni

James Armstrong P ’21, Thomas Duffy, Jody Forsyth P ’15 and Peter Meredith P ’01 join the alumni family

By Julia DeKorte ’23

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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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Making Noise

Joe Laresca ’15, founder of a powerhouse NYC creative company, adds Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list to his achievements.

By Julia DeKorte ’23

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Renaissance Man

Stephen S. Tang ’82 is a science and technology leader rooted in the liberal arts

By Jacob A. Miller ’18

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Inflection Point

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

By Tina Eshleman

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Rethinking Your Relationship With Work

Professionals Week 2022 brought the W&M community together to reflect on the changing workplace and chart new paths forward

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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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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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 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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Eldridge Partners with W&M

In January, Eldridge announced a collaboration with The Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance on a series of courses for students of the School of Business

By W&M Alumni Magazine

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Esports Center Opens

In March, William & Mary opened its Esports Training and Research Center (ETARC)

By Adrienne Berard

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Necessity Inspires Innovation

Virtual format creates new opportunities for Women's Stock Pitch & Leadership Summit participants

By Katherine Vermilyea '22

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Changing the World

W&M launches Institute for Integrative Conservation

By Rob Rose and John Swaddle

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Taking Charge of Retirement

Rhian Horgan ’99 and Kindur are changing the way we retire

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
with reporting by Devon Bortz '20

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Shopping around

The first time you chat with Martha McGlothlin ’89, J.D. ’95, you forget that you’ve only just met.

By Phoebe M. Brannock ’18

Affording Opportunity: Ferdinand "Poe" Makabata '20

After 14 years in the U.S. Air Force, Ferdinand “Poe” Makabata ’20 is getting his degree with the help of a William & Mary scholarship and plans to start a business to help U.S. service members meet their financial needs.