Innovation & Collaboration

A Bridge to the Quantum World
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A Bridge to the Quantum World
In Norse mythology, Bifrost is a magical bridge that connects the cold mortal realm to the warmth of heaven. Zenith Tillemann-Dick ’23 envisions his startup company, Bifrost Electronics, in a similar way, as a bridge to quantum computing from more traditional technology.
By Shannon Raymond ’27
$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
$30M Gift To Honor Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates
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$30M Gift To Honor Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates
An alumna’s investment will establish Robert M. Gates Hall, transforming William & Mary’s academic landscape and supporting collaborative research with global impact.
By Tina Eshleman and Jennifer Page Wall
From Ideas to Impact
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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
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 Spring 2023 Tack Lecture "Everything is AI Awesome: Rise of the Machines"
W&M Spring 2023 Tack Lecture "Everything is AI Awesome: Rise of the Machines"
“Everything Is AI-awesome: Rise of the Machines,” explored the future of artificial intelligence and the radical changes that AI promises to bring to the world as we know it.