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W&M’s Global Research Institute announces Accelerate Initiative to raise $10 million
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W&M’s Global Research Institute announces Accelerate Initiative to raise $10 million
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.
By Tina Eshleman
$100 Million Gift for Batten School
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$100 Million Gift for Batten School
Historic gift is the largest ever to a university in support of coastal and marine sciences.
By Jennifer Page Wall
Addressing the STEM Teacher Shortage
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Addressing the STEM Teacher Shortage
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.
By Kimberly Richards-Thomas
Three W&M Players Selected in MLB Draft
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Three W&M Players Selected in MLB Draft
It was the moment they had been dreaming about since they first put on a baseball glove.
By Dave Johnson
W&M Wins Gold for Externship Program
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W&M Wins Gold for Externship Program
William & Mary’s Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement (OCDPE) won a Gold 2024 Circle of Excellence Award for its externship program.
By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
$30M Gift to Honor W&M Chancellor
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$30M Gift to Honor W&M Chancellor
Alumna’s investment in Robert M. Gates Hall will support research with global impact
By Tina Eshleman and Jennifer Page Wall
Bunch, Trammell Awarded Honorary Degrees
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Bunch, Trammell Awarded Honorary Degrees
During Charter Day Weekend 2024, two exemplary individuals received honorary degrees.
By Gabriela Trauttmansdorff ’26
VIMS Photo Contest
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VIMS Photo Contest
Capturing the important work of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science
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W&M No. 1 for Study Abroad
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W&M No. 1 for Study Abroad
William & Mary is first among public universities in the nation for study abroad participation
By Kate Hoving
VIMS Photo Contest
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VIMS Photo Contest
Capturing the important work of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science
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W&M No. 1 for Study Abroad
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W&M No. 1 for Study Abroad
William & Mary is first among public universities in the nation for study abroad participation
By Kate Hoving
Views From the Classroom
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Views From the Classroom
For William & Mary alumni who teach in K-12 schools, the COVID-19 pandemic deepened previously existing challenges and prompted innovative strategies to better engage students in learning.
By Gabriela Trauttmansdorff ’26 and Tina Eshleman
Traveling the Way
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Traveling the Way
An alumni family has established a study abroad scholarship to encourage William & Mary students to explore Spain’s Camino de Santiago.
By Tina Eshleman
AidData Receives $1.7M To Advance Agriculture and Mining Research
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AidData Receives $1.7M To Advance Agriculture and Mining Research
Grants from The Hewlett Foundation will strengthen W&M's partnerships with African organizations and expand financing data.
By Tina Eshleman
Expanding Competition
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Expanding Competition
Varsity student athletes pair interdisciplinary studies with video gaming in the Esports program
By Julia DeKorte ’23
W&M Expands Global Reach Through $1.5M Gift
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W&M Expands Global Reach Through $1.5M Gift
A new postdoctoral fellowship established by business executive Tom McInerney P ’07 will advance international research, teaching and mentorship through the university's Global Research Institute.
By Tina Eshleman