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$15 Million Gift Will Establish Center for Excellence in Accounting at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business
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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
Creative Crafting
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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
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
Channeling the Force of AI
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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
Family Affair
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Family Affair
Roslyn Haynie Banks ’08 branches out while tending her agricultural roots
By Tina Eshleman
Family Affair
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Family Affair
Roslyn Haynie Banks ’08 branches out while tending her agricultural roots
By Tina Eshleman
Circulating Back to Swem
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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
After the Storm
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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
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
Toward ‘A More Perfect Union’
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Toward ‘A More Perfect Union’
William & Mary resolves to strengthen democracy
By Tina Eshleman
A Perfect Pairing
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A Perfect Pairing
Michael Crowder ’88 blends his love of chemistry and bourbon in the lab.
By Catherine Tyson ’20
Energized for the Future
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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
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
The Many Sides of Joyce Hill Stoner '68
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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
Nurturing Nature's Royalty
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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
From Tribe Athletes to Leadership Roles
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From Tribe Athletes to Leadership Roles
William & Mary alumnae are making power moves in business and nonprofit sectors.
By Staff
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
Power Plays
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Power Plays
William & Mary alumnae tap varsity sports experience to build winning careers
By Tina Eshleman
The Art and Science of Coffee
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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
Welcoming Honorary Alumni
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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
$14.4M in new scholarships established at William & Mary by former CBS executives Joan Showalter ’55 and Karen Beldegreen
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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
Making Noise
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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
Renaissance Man
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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
Inflection Point
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Inflection Point
Eight ways the workplace is changing during ‘The Great Resignation’
By Tina Eshleman
Rethinking Your Relationship With Work
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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
The Business of Science
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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
Safety First
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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
A Bridge to Silicon Valley
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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
Eldridge Partners with W&M
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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
Esports Center Opens
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Esports Center Opens
In March, William & Mary opened its Esports Training and Research Center (ETARC)
By Adrienne Berard
Necessity Inspires Innovation
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Necessity Inspires Innovation
Virtual format creates new opportunities for Women's Stock Pitch & Leadership Summit participants
By Katherine Vermilyea '22
Changing the World
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Changing the World
W&M launches Institute for Integrative Conservation
By Rob Rose and John Swaddle
Taking Charge of Retirement
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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
Shopping around
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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
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.