Major Gifts

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
All In for the Win
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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
$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
All In Campaign for W&M Athletics Nears Finish Line
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All In Campaign for W&M Athletics Nears Finish Line
With just two weeks left in the All In campaign, a new $1-million gift is helping to bring to life the new home for William & Mary Athletics.
By Jennifer Page Wall and Tina Eshleman
Home Field Advantage
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Home Field Advantage
Three longtime W&M supporters team up to transform Dillard Field for campuswide use, with gifts bringing the All In campaign total to more than $52M
By Sara Piccini
$3M in New Gifts Accelerates Momentum for W&M Athletics’ All In Campaign
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$3M in New Gifts Accelerates Momentum for W&M Athletics’ All In Campaign
Recent gifts from several devoted William & Mary alumni are helping the university take a momentous leap forward as the All In campaign for W&M Athletics nears its finish line at the end of 2023.
By Tina Eshleman
Lighting the Way for Out-of-State Students
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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
AidData Seeks Expanded Role in Global South
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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
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
Alumni Couple Invests in ‘Transformational’ William & Mary Athletics Complex
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Alumni Couple Invests in ‘Transformational’ William & Mary Athletics Complex
Through a $500,000 commitment to the new W&M Athletics Complex, Raelene Canuel Wagoner ’87 and Doug Wagoner ’87 hope to encourage other donors and promote a unifying culture in which varsity sports are fully integrated into the life of the university.
By Tina Eshleman
$2M gift will bring new turf to William & Mary’s Busch Field
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$2M gift will bring new turf to William & Mary’s Busch Field
Home to W&M's nationally recognized field hockey team, the field will see a significant upgrade this spring that also will benefit other campus and community groups.
By Tina Eshleman
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