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Meeting Legal Needs

W&M’s new Community Law Clinic serves region's low-income residents

By Emily Webb

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Additional Gifts of $6M Take William & Mary Athletics Complex to Next Level

The funds will heighten the fan and athlete experience in Kaplan Arena and the Mack.

By Tina Eshleman

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Expanding W&M’s National Reach

A gift from W&M Foundation leader Darpan Kapadia ’95 launches a bold enrollment initiative

By Tina Eshleman

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Yuletide Cheer

Regional celebrations in 29 cities put new spins on the campus tradition

By W&M Alumni Magazine

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An Answered Knock

Professor David Thompson gave George Lock ’72, M.A. ’75 a chance and changed the course of his life

By Jacob A. Miller ’18

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Expanding William & Mary’s National Reach

A gift from W&M Foundation leader Darpan Kapadia ’95 will launch a bold enrollment initiative to elevate William & Mary’s presence and attract top students from across the country.

By Tina Eshleman

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Stravitz Scholars

$50 million historic gift fuels scholarships in coastal and marine sciences at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS

By Jennifer Page Wall

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Seven Strategies for Success

Takeaways from W&M Professional Development Week 2025

By Catherine Tyson ’20

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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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One Tribe One Day shatters records

William & Mary celebrated its 12th annual One Tribe One Day last Wednesday, raising a record $4.4 million for 994 separate designations across campus, thanks to the contributions of 13,004 donors, the highest number since 2019.

By Jeremy Norman

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A Legacy That Keeps Giving

The late Charlotte Mangum’s enduring influence as a biology professor at William & Mary continues to reach new students through an endowment that now supports research fellowships.

By Jackson Maynard ’25 and Tina Eshleman

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One Tribe One Day celebrates the power of community and philanthropy at W&M

One week from today — on Wednesday, April 2 — W&M alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends from around the globe will come together for a day of giving back and paying it forward, marking the 12th anniversary of the annual event.

By Jeremy Norman

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A Mission of Empowerment

Members of the Afghan Female Tactical Platoon find a supportive community at William & Mary

By Tina Eshleman and Jackson Maynard ’25

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Join the Journey

Alumni Journeys program offers world-class travel experiences with W&M faculty

By Annie Powell M.A. ’18, Ph.D. ’24

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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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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

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Blast Off

W&M launches passion for STEM in Virginia high school students

By Laura Grove ’22

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An Advocate for Vulnerable Patients

Dr. Jim Ledwith ’79 honored with Alumni Civic & Humanitarian Leadership Award.

By Tina Eshleman

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Evolving Admission Landscape

Takeaways from the Virginia law

By Catherine Tyson ’20

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All In for the Win

William & Mary exceeds campaign goal for Athletics, strengthening support for athletes, coaches and staff

By Jennifer Page Wall

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The Way We Were

The Class of 1974, Olde Guarde and Boyle Society gather for Traditions Weekend

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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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

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New Alumni Award Announced

Civic & Humanitarian Leadership Award

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Lighting the Way

$2.5 million scholarship and applied learning gift will open doors for Pell Grant-eligible students from outside Virginia

By Tina Eshleman

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Lighting the Way for Out-of-State Students

A $2.5-million scholarship and applied learning gift will open doors for Pell Grant-eligible students from outside Virginia.

By Tina Eshleman

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AidData Seeks Expanded Role in Global South

A $1.5-million grant from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation supports efforts to inform the design and delivery of foreign aid and credit to the Global South.

By Tina Eshleman

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Remembering Robert Wone ’96

Scholarship honors alumnus’ memory by funding the kinds of research and initiatives that were close to his heart

By Tina Eshleman

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From Ideas to Impact

As the founding labs at William & Mary's Global Research Institute celebrate 20 years, we look back at how they came to be.

By Martha Reilly

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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

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Gaining Experience

Leadership gifts expand internship and applied learning opportunities

By Tina Eshleman

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Buzzer Beater

"All In" is more than a landmark campaign for W&M Athletics, it's a life-changing opportunity

By Jacob A. Miller ’18

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The Gift of Education

Through their estates, Joan Showalter ’55 and Karen Beldegreen HON ’06 provided a $14.4 million bequest to establish four new graduate and undergraduate scholarships at the business school and expand the existing Lura Dixon Showalter Merit MBA Fellowship

By Tina Eshleman

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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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A Journey of Reckoning and Discovery

Witney Schneidman’s path to establishing the Lemon Scholarship Endowment

By Jacob A. Miller ’18

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W&M breaks ground on ‘magnificent centerpiece’

William & Mary broke ground May 9 on an Athletics Complex designed to improve the student-athlete experience while enhancing the university as a whole.

By Dave Johnson

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Gordinier family contributes $2M to the W&M Athletics Complex

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.

By Jacob A. Miller ’18

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William & Mary Celebrates One Tribe One Day with Record-Breaking $3.8M Raised

More than 9,550 students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends collectively gave over $3.8 million to more than 730 areas across the university during William & Mary's ninth annual day of giving.

By Leslie McCullough M.B.A. ’17

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One Tribe One Day is April 12

Over the last eight years, $16.4 million has been raised from 31,895 donors with over 1,000 areas supported.

By Leslie McCullough M.B.A. ’17

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W&M’s Global Research Institute Receives $1.9M to Tackle Pressing Challenges Around the World

New support for the GRI totaling $1.9 million will enhance the university’s ability to address critical international challenges through groundbreaking research, innovative teaching and strengthened connections between the academic world and policymakers.

By Tina Eshleman

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Cultivating Leaders

New study-abroad scholarship at William & Mary honors Gen. Colin Powell

By Tina Eshleman

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A Growing Village

Nicole Lynn Lewis ’03 is expanding the reach of her nonprofit beyond the D.C. region by working with policymakers and educational institutions to better accommodate parenting students and improve graduation rates.

By Tina Eshleman

2021 Commencement: Jonathan Diaz-Ramos '21 & Vanessa Guzman '21

Vanessa Guzman ’21 and Jonathan Diaz-Ramos ’21 came to W&M with the unique challenges most first-generation students face – a lack of knowledge and guidance about the college experience along with worries about fitting in on campus that can induce feelings of isolation and loneliness.

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A University For the Bold

William & Mary completed its boldest fundraising campaign yet, with $1.04 billion raised, ties among alumni and alma mater strengthened and its status as the No. 1 public university for alumni participation cemented several years in a row.

By University Advancement Staff

Moesha Parsons '20: Past to Present

When Moesha Parsons ’20 received her acceptance to William & Mary in the spring of 2016, she couldn’t believe her eyes — she had received a full scholarship. Now, four years later, Parsons is celebrating another dream come true — graduating with her Tribe family and obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree. Parsons looks back over her journey from wide-eyed freshman, eager to take everything in, to self-confident, accomplished graduate.

From Idea to Global Impact

Austin Strange '12 wanted to learn more about the global impacts of Chinese aid and sought out the Director of AidData, Brad Parks, for guidance.

Camp Launch: Giving Through William & Mary

Camp Launch is a two-week residential summer program operated by the Center for Gifted Education at the School of Education.

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Roaring Forward

For the Bold nears $900 million

By Jennifer Page Wall

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Grant Funds Inclusive Research

$1 million Mellon grant will also support community engagement at W&M and Highland

By Ashley K. Speed

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Looking Forward: A Q&A with President Katherine A. Rowe

A focus of mine this semester is sustained, strategic listening. I want to hear directly from students, faculty, alumni, parents, staff and friends, including our friends in Richmond, to understand what they value most about William & Mary and their hopes and dreams about the future.

By Katherine A. Rowe

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Patrick Flaherty’s commitment to public health lives on

The family of Patrick Flaherty ’92 remembers him for his great smile and the way he brought people together. Now they are creating a way for more people to remember him.

By Noah Robertson '19

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A Decade of Leadership: Reflections on W&M's 27th president

Over the next six months, The Gale will feature a series of blog posts from distinguished alumni and friends reflecting on Taylor Reveley's leadership over the past decade. This week, Michael Powell '85, D.P.S. '02, offers his own reflection on Taylor's legacy as William & Mary's 27th president.

By Michael Powell ’85, D.P.S. ’02

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A New Society Formed for W&M Women, by W&M Women

Named in honor of the year William & Mary first admitted female students, the Society of 1918 aims to grow women's engagement, leadership and philanthropy and celebrate and honor William & Mary women.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Affording Opportunity: W&M community honors the late Carroll F.S. Hardy HON '12 with namesake scholarship

“I believe that the upward mobility of black Americans depends on education. I will not let students have an excuse for failure.” – The late Carroll F.S. Hardy HON ’12

By University Advancement Staff

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Affording Opportunity: A story of survival and the power of scholarships

When violence spilled into their hometown in Chihuahua, Mexico, Evan King '17 and his mom knew they had to leave.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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William & Mary breaks ground on Shenkman Jewish Center

On Wednesday, February 7, a large group gathered together to break ground on the more than 3,000 square foot Shenkman Jewish Center, which is slated to open in fall 2018.

By University Advancement Staff

2023 Commencement

Check out these highlights of 2023 Commencement featuring Abdimalik “Abdi” Hassan ’23 and Patton Oswalt '91, D.A. '93.

2022 Commencement: Sumié Yotsukura ’22

Sumié Yotsukura '22 is a Theatre and Asian & Pacific Islander American Studies double major. Her story of accomplishment is one of so many from students across campus who benefit from your scholarship support.

Shenkman Jewish Center: One Year Later

The Shenkman Jewish Center opened in November 2018 and has become a home for the Jewish community at William & Mary.

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.

McLeod Tyler Wellness Center: One Year Later

The McLeod Tyler Wellness Center opened in August 2018 and is dedicated to supporting our flourishing student body. One year later, the McLeod Tyler Wellness Center continues to positively impact the lives of students across campus.