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Favorite Traditions
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Alumni share the William & Mary happenings they love most
$100 Million Gift for Batten School
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Historic gift is the largest ever to a university in support of coastal and marine sciences.
Addressing the STEM Teacher Shortage
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The William & Mary School of Education recently received a significant new funding boost from the National Science Foundation to advance the recruitment and retention of STEM teachers.
Four Alumni Join W&M Board of Visitors
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the appointment of five business and community leaders to William & Mary’s Board of Visitors on June 28, including four alumni.
Three W&M Players Selected in MLB Draft
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It was the moment they had been dreaming about since they first put on a baseball glove.
W&M Wins Gold for Externship Program
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William & Mary’s Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement (OCDPE) won a Gold 2024 Circle of Excellence Award for its externship program.
Building West Woods
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The construction of a five-building residential complex on the west side of campus is well underway.
Griffin Gold
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The Virginia Beer Co. has launched William & Mary’s first officially licensed beer, Griffin Gold.
SCHEV Approves New W&M School
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The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) approved William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics on July 23.
Truth and 'Fiction'
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Academy Award winner Cord Jefferson ’04 shares career advice during the Ampersand International Arts Festival
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.
A New Adventure
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On May 17, the Class of 2024 celebrated Commencement, joining a vibrant, close-knit community of over 110,000 alumni worldwide.
All In for the Win
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William & Mary exceeds campaign goal for Athletics, strengthening support for athletes, coaches and staff
2024 Plumeri Awards
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Faculty excellence celebrated by generosity of Joseph J. Plumeri II ’66, D.P.S. ’11
Bunch, Trammell Awarded Honorary Degrees
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During Charter Day Weekend 2024, two exemplary individuals received honorary degrees.
A World of Opportunity
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Two 2024 graduates tell how study abroad programs enhanced their W&M experience
Close Encounter
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During Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023, the university community welcomed Glenn Close ’74, D.A. ’89, H.F. ’19
VIMS Photo Contest
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Capturing the important work of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science
W&M No. 1 for Study Abroad
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William & Mary is first among public universities in the nation for study abroad participation
A Stand-Up Guy
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Patton Oswalt ’91, D.A. ’23 returns for student show
Monroe Goes Geothermal
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As part of the Housing and Dining Comprehensive Facilities Plan, William & Mary is installing a geothermal system that will efficiently and sustainably heat and cool Monroe Hall
Applied Science
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Ph.D. students explain their cutting-edge research and the science equipment that makes it possible
Serving Their Nation's Students
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The Troops to Teachers Virginia Center (TTTVC) at the William & Mary School of Education has secured $760,000 in federal pandemic relief funding
Close Encounter
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During Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023, the university community welcomed Glenn Close ’74, D.A. ’89, H.F. ’19
VIMS Photo Contest
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Capturing the important work of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Applied Science
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Ph.D. students explain their cutting-edge research and the science equipment that makes it possible
W&M No. 1 for Study Abroad
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William & Mary is first among public universities in the nation for study abroad participation
A Stand-Up Guy
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Patton Oswalt ’91, D.A. ’23 returns for student show
Monroe Goes Geothermal
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As part of the Housing and Dining Comprehensive Facilities Plan, William & Mary is installing a geothermal system that will efficiently and sustainably heat and cool Monroe Hall
Serving Their Nation's Students
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The Troops to Teachers Virginia Center (TTTVC) at the William & Mary School of Education has secured $760,000 in federal pandemic relief funding
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.
W&M Wins Big in San Francisco
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The William & Mary community gathered June 1-4 on the West Coast for W&M Weekend in San Francisco.
An Ecosystem All Their Own
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The Institute for Integrative Conservation connects W&M with the world, and vice versa
W&M in the News
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Faculty and staff make headlines
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.
AI and the Arts
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Reflections on the tension between artificial intelligence and human creativity
W&M in the News
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Faculty and staff make headlines
Board Notes
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Report from the winter meeting of the WMAA Board of Directors
Onward to Bright Futures
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On May 19, the Class of 2023 celebrated Commencement and officially became alumni of William & Mary.
The Brafferton at 300
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Rediscovering the complex past of the Brafferton School
History In Motion
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Preserving and interpreting the Williamsburg Bray School
Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence
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On May 13, the achievements of 10 William & Mary faculty members were recognized during the 2023 Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence ceremony.
My Spot
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Alumni and parent staff share their favorite locations on campus
Top of Their Game
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Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16, Sean McDermott ’98 receive Hall of Fame recognition
Take a Seat
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The expanded Sadler Center, with 53,000 square feet of new space, creates a centerpiece of activity in the heart of William & Mary’s campus
A Season to Remember
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William & Mary Football’s record-breaking season concludes in NCAA quarterfinals
How We Look at the World
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Anthropology and literature help us navigate the human experience
Lessons in Leadership
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The annual McGlothlin Leadership Forum was held Oct. 11-12 at Miller Hall
Rankings Download
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William & Mary continues to have the highest alumni giving rate of any public university
W&M to Cover Tuition and Fees for All In-State Pell Grant Recipients
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For the 2023-24 school year, William & Mary will guarantee scholarship aid for all in-state, undergraduate Pell Grant eligible students
Cast Your Vote
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Meet your WMAA Board of Directors nominees
Board Notes
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Report from the fall 2022 meeting of the WMAA Board of Directors
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
Business School Welcomes New Dean
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Todd Mooradian, award-winning teacher, scholar and administrator, began his role as dean of William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business on Aug. 15
New VIMS Scholarship Honors Owens
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The Owens Foundation has created the Carroll W. Owens, Jr. Scholarship Endowment at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in honor of Carroll W. Owens, Jr. ’62, P ’90, P ’92
Consider Freedom of Speech
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Perspectives on how to hold difficult conversations with respect
W&M Breaks Ground on Athletics Complex
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On May 9, William & Mary broke ground on the W&M Athletics Complex
What's Your &?
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Career Center campaign celebrates student ‘ands’
Inaugural Black Alumni Reunion
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William & Mary hosted its first Black Alumni Reunion on May 6-8
United Front
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Since Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, casualties, destruction and displacement have continued to rise
Commencement
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William & Mary celebrated our 2022 graduates during Commencement Weekend, May 19-22
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
Bountiful Harvest
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The opening of the Acuff Aquaculture Center marks a new era in cutting-edge research at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Into the Quantum Realm
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Department of Energy selects W&M physicists to advance quantum computing
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 Sets New Application Record
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For the second year in a row, the university saw record-breaking interest from prospective students in attending William & Mary
Ukraine, Russia and the Future World Order
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William & Mary’s Global Research Institute convened a panel of experts in March to discuss "Russia, Ukraine and the Future of Global Order"
Dean Larry Pulley Announces Retirement
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Lawrence B. Pulley ’74, longtime dean of William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business and academic and administrative leader at William & Mary for more than three decades, has announced his plans to retire on June 30, 2022
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Snow on the Brafferton
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The Brafferton, constructed in 1723, is the second-oldest building at William & Mary
Connecting People and Nature
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Professor Mara Dicenta and the Institute for Integrative Conservation seek to involve Indigenous voices in conservation
Making News
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Chinese development project puts AidData in international spotlight
Rising in the Ranks
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We're No. 1
Cultivating Leaders
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New study-abroad scholarship at William & Mary honors Gen. Colin Powell
Winter Training for Your Inner Coach
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Strategies to bring mindful warmth and growth to a chilly season
Dedicated in Their Honor
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New names in honor of trailblazing alumni now grace three campus buildings
A Global Outlook on Health
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Epidemiologist Iyabo Obasanjo brings experience from Africa and veterinary medicine to her work as a COVID-19 policy adviser
Board Notes
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Report from the fall meeting of the WMAA Board of Directors
Cast Your Vote
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Meet your WMAA Board of Directors nominees
Mastering Marine Science
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William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science launched its new Professional Master of Arts program in fall 2021
Garden of Delight
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From Oct. 7-10, the Sunken Garden will host many of the exciting Homecoming & Reunion Weekend festivities, including an open-air tailgate with local food trucks, the Saturday Night Bash and reunion receptions for this year’s and last year’s reunion classes (those with class years ending in 0, 1, 5 and 6).
Lives Remembered
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At the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, an alumna shares stories of courage and compassion
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.
A Bridge to Silicon Valley
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New Tech Trek program connects students and recent graduates with alumni in the technology sector
Board Notes
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Summary of the June 10, 2021, meeting of the W&M Alumni Association Board of Directors
W&M Launches Micro-Internships Platform
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William & Mary has partnered with Parker Dewey to launch a new platform to pair employers with members of the W&M community seeking micro-internship opportunities.
W&M Ends FY21 Strong
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William & Mary experiences surge in philanthropy and engagement
Campus in the City
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A new home for the Washington Center
VIMS Welcome Dean and Director Aday
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William & Mary has named nationally renowned ecologist Derek Aday as its next dean of the School of Marine Science and director of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS).
Outside Opportunities
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As the weather warms, students flock to outdoor activities on campus and in Williamsburg to connect with each other while keeping to our community’s Healthy Together Commitment
Center of It All
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Expansion will add 53,000 square feet to the Sadler Center for student life
Destined for a Life of Distinction
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Chang family continues the legacy of Ming Chang ’55
100 Years of Asian Students at W&M
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The Asian Centennial at William & Mary
Eldridge Partners with W&M
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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
All In
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W&M launches $55M campaign for athletics
Esports Center Opens
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In March, William & Mary opened its Esports Training and Research Center (ETARC)
Bray School Uncovered
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Colonial Williamsburg joins William & Mary to research, relocate and interpret 18th-century Bray School for enslaved and free Black children
Necessity Inspires Innovation
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Virtual format creates new opportunities for Women's Stock Pitch & Leadership Summit participants
Washington Center Turns 20
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W&M’s Washington Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a series of events that highlight the Center’s impact and bring together alumni, students, faculty and the community