On Campus

Favorite Traditions
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Alumni share the William & Mary happenings they love most
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.
Building West Woods
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The construction of a five-building residential complex on the west side of campus is well underway.
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.
A Perfect Pairing
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Michael Crowder ’88 blends his love of chemistry and bourbon in the lab.
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
Nurturing Nature's Royalty
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Kristen Baum ’94 is the new director of Monarch Watch and a leader in monarch conservation
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
Applied Science
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Ph.D. students explain their cutting-edge research and the science equipment that makes it possible
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
The Art and Science of Coffee
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James Kroll '12 finds an appreciative customer base for Column 15 on campus and beyond
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
AI and the Arts
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Reflections on the tension between artificial intelligence and human creativity
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
My Spot
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Alumni and parent staff share their favorite locations on campus
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
Lessons in Leadership
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The annual McGlothlin Leadership Forum was held Oct. 11-12 at Miller Hall
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
Inaugural Black Alumni Reunion
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William & Mary hosted its first Black Alumni Reunion on May 6-8
Commencement
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William & Mary celebrated our 2022 graduates during Commencement Weekend, May 19-22
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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Gordinier family contributes $2M to the W&M Athletics Complex
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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.
William & Mary Celebrates One Tribe One Day with Record-Breaking $3.8M Raised
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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.
All In campaign marks first year with $1.1M  for W&M Athletics Complex
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As William & Mary's All In campaign marks its one-year anniversary, new gifts totaling $1.1 million to the W&M Athletics Complex mark an important step forward in reaching the $55-million fundraising goal.
Dedicated in Their Honor
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New names in honor of trailblazing alumni now grace three campus buildings
Long-Awaited Homecoming
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The W&M community reunited on campus for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2021
State of the Art
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Transformational expansion at the Muscarelle Museum of Art
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.
Common Threads
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Through W&M's Asian Centennial, students are discovering how the university's history intertwines with their own stories
Center of It All
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Expansion will add 53,000 square feet to the Sadler Center for student life
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
Healthy Together
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Classes and activities of all kinds have moved outside to allow for social distancing, to reduce the risk of transmission and to take advantage of good weather and fresh air.
Tenacity 101
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William & Mary students persevere through a challenging fall semester and make unexpected discoveries
Interviews By Tina Eshleman
Memorial to the Enslaved
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Memorial will honor those held in slavery by William & Mary
Naming, Renaming Spaces
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In September, William & Mary’s Board of Visitors adopted a set of principles and imperatives for the naming and renaming of structures and spaces on campus.
It's a Hub
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To inspire and train the next generation of innovative leaders, the university recently expanded its capacity to promote entrepreneurial programming in a new, highly visible 7,000-square-foot Entrepreneurship Hub located in Tribe Square on Richmond Road.
Home Court Advantage
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William & Mary Athletics Boldly Pursuing Excellence
FUSE Funding Fuels Dreams
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Private support is making unpaid internships possible for W&M students
Wintery W&M
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Students walk from Tucker Hall to the Sunken Garden on a snowy day in Williamsburg. The statue of President James Monroe in front of Tucker Hall was dedicated in 2015 and is a gift from Patty Bayliss Owens ’62, P ’20 and the late Carroll W. Owens Jr. ’62, P ’90.
House Party
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The Alumni House brings people together for special occasions
New Office for Student Veterans
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Serving those who serve
Lasting Generosity
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Major gifts provide a world-class experience at the Muscarelle.
W&M Wellness at the Forefront
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The McLeod Tyler Wellness Center is making a profound impact on students.
Pointing the Way
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Mary-Cooke Branch Munford Plaza
The End of an Odyssey
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Michael Halleran will leave his position as provost on July 1.
Students Voices: One Tribe One Day 2019
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This past Tuesday, William & Mary hosted its sixth annual global celebration of giving back and paying it forward, and it featured a campus carnival for students and faculty and events for alumni around the world. Mixed among the fun was the spirit of generosity that makes this W&M tradition so special. One Tribe One Day, after all, isn’t just about the carnival; it’s about the connections, which bring together the Tribe community for the common goal of giving back.
100 Years of Coeducation at W&M
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In the fall of 1918, 24 women were admitted as undergraduate students at William & Mary. In the coming months we will be featuring vignettes from our fall 2018 cover story on the 100 years of coeducation at William & Mary. This is the second in that series.
The Namesake
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“This building … is named in honor of one of the truly great alumnae of our college,” said Professor Caroline Sinclair. “One whose intelligence, energy, character and professional skill set an example for all who will enter these halls with purpose.” Sinclair was speaking in late 1963 at the opening of Adair Hall, William & Mary’s new women’s gymnasium.
W&M Hosts Iron Chef Star
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On December 3, lunchtime in Sadler Center’s Center Court was no ordinary affair. Holding court at the steamy ramen counter was celebrity chef Katsuya Fukushima, who was featured on Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations” and “Iron Chef.”
The haunted history of Dillard Complex
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Three miles away from campus, the remnants of Dillard Complex lay empty, absent of new residents and in need of a landscaping job. What once resided within those walls?
Mind & Body: A Dedication to Wellness
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A dedication ceremony took place late August for the new McLeod Tyler Wellness Center.
The Final Curtain: Farewell for Now
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Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall Goes Dark
Breaking Ground: Better Homes and Gardens
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Last spring ground was broken on two very important projects at William & Mary: the Alumni House expansion and the Reveley Garden.
William & Mary breaks ground on Shenkman Jewish Center
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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.
Stronger Together
William & Mary students and faculty show how they are committed to working as a team to make the campus both healthy and safe amid the pandemic.
2021-22 Year-in-Review
Our 2021-22 Year-in-Review video captures what has become William & Mary's new normal: adaptation that sustains what we value most. As this year's COLL 150 tagline put it: "William & Mary, unprecedented – as usual."
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.
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.
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.