Profiles

A Perfect Pairing
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Michael Crowder ’88 blends his love of chemistry and bourbon in the lab.
On Her Soapbox
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Lori Palen ’01 turns data into action through clear communication.
The Art of Translating
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Roberto “Bob” Van Eyken ’74 is bringing his grandfather’s novels to English-speaking audiences for the first time.
An Hour for the Soul
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Jennifer Gray Braswell ’08 creates a space for fitness and community
Nurturing Nature's Royalty
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Kristen Baum ’94 is the new director of Monarch Watch and a leader in monarch conservation
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
Making Waves
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Grit, tenacity and passion have carried Sophia Luwis ’20 from W&M’s Club Rowing to the World Rowing Championships
It's Just Rocket Science
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William & Mary alumnus Russell “Buzz” Wincheski joins the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame
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
Making Waves
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Grit, tenacity and passion have carried Sophia Luwis ’20 from W&M’s Club Rowing to the World Rowing Championships
It's Just Rocket Science
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William & Mary alumnus Russell “Buzz” Wincheski joins the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame
A Dog's Best Friend
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Veterinarian and entrepreneur David Haworth ’90 is making advances in cancer treatment more accessible for pets
A Passport Into a World of Secrets
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Sophia Wiedeman Glock '04 shares her story in a graphic memoir
Building Peace
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A study abroad experience and internship drew Brianna Ferebee '19 to international development and peace building
Holding Court
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Former W&M athlete Tiara “T” Cruse ’06 plays a role in “record-breaking growth” of women’s basketball as an NCAA and WNBA referee
A Time for Wine
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Three W&M alumni partner with friends to open Valley Road Vineyards
'Go Where I Am Needed'
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Maj. Shannon Beydler Hillery '12 pivoted at W&M to become a Marine Corps judge advocate
Bringing Science to Life
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Self-proclaimed paleo fanatic Timshel Purdum ’93 inspires passion and curiosity as education director at the Science Museum of Virginia
Point of View
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Omar Kamara ’15 crafts a filmmaking career with stories of his West African family
A Homecoming for All
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The W&M community gathered on campus Oct. 6-9 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2022
Medicine & Music
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Dr. Mike Fitch ’93 has a dual passion for barbershop singing and healing others
A Homecoming for All
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The W&M community gathered on campus Oct. 6-9 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2022
Becoming Thao
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Through music, Thao B. Nguyen ’06 finds the freedom to be her true self
From Williamsburg to the World
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Elizabeth “Beth” Webster J.D. ’98, Colombia Barrosse ’80, J.D. ’85 and Christopher “Chris” Crawford J.D. ’09 use their law degrees to make better policy and serve their country
The Other Side of the Lens
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Award-winning photojournalist Brendan Hoffman ’02 documents ordinary lives caught up in extraordinary circumstances
Citizen of the World
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Digital art innovator Soh Yeong Roh ’84 advocates a cosmopolitan outlook
Snag That Swag
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Michael Martocci ’17 finds success with startup SwagUp
Gold-Medal Leadership
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Kathy Carter ’91 is bringing the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles
Amplifying Student Voices
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Kevin Dua ’09 is an award-winning teacher and advocate for his students
Putting Children First
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Dr. Lee Beers ’92 leads pediatricians’ response to COVID-19, other health priorities
A Growing Village
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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.
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.
On the Record
Cover Story
W&M alumni are breaking news from the Wren Building to the White House and beyond
Art Mirrors Life
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As an entertainment writer, Cord Jefferson ’04 draws on history, current events and lived experiences
‘Mr. Blackstone’
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Billy Coleburn ’90 balances roles as an elected official and newspaper editor
Racing Into a Digital Age
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Lauren Edwards ’08 leverages social media to help athletes build their brand
Historical Revival
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Cliff Fleet ’91, M.A. ’93, J.D. ’95, M.B.A. ’95 is Colonial Williamsburg’s new president and CEO.
Rising STEM Star
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Candice Hatcher-Solis ’07 leads Air Force research team
History in the Making
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Marcia Anderson ’83 directs White House Historical Association publications
Alumna is a leader in COVID-19 vaccine study
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Dr. Lisa A. Jackson ’84 has conducted numerous vaccine studies, but the task before her in March was different — the timing compressed, the stakes higher — when her team launched one of the first human clinical trials for a vaccine to block infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. In the face of a global pandemic, this vaccine represented hope.
Transforming Primary Care
Online Feature
Through their fellowship this summer, Dena Bashri ’20 and Shivani Gupta ’20 are working on projects as diverse as ensuring the homeless have access to telehealth to tracking the supply chain of COVID-19 testing kits.
Scrubs and a Picture
Online Feature
Reflections from alumna Jennifer Dent Butler ’03, M.Ed. ’05
Staying Vigilant Against the Virus
Online Feature
As Delaware's deputy state epidemiologist, Erica E. Smith '08 is tracking COVID-19 data, implementing expanded testing and contact-tracing, and battling "quarantine fatigue."
Staying Vigilant Against the Virus
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As Delaware's deputy state epidemiologist, Erica E. Smith '08 is tracking COVID-19 data, implementing expanded testing and contact-tracing, and battling "quarantine fatigue."
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.
Protecting People with PPE
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At the CDC’s Emergency Operations Center, Megan Casey ’04 offers guidance on finding and using personal protective equipment
Building a Sustainable World
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Fred Kukelhaus ’05 furnishes innovative spaces
Real TOPGUN
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Rear Admiral Bill Sizemore M.B.A. ’89 flew with and trained the best
Wilderness Leader
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Terri Watson ’85 relies on small teams to achieve big goals
On a Mission of Comfort
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Dr. A. Scott Morris '10 just returned to Virginia after more than a month as head of the radiology division on the USNS Comfort, assisting New York City hospitals as part of the COVID-19 response.
Not Your Typical Cocktail Party
Online Exclusive
The spirit of bringing people together is integral to the canned cocktail company CC DesRosiers '14 founded in 2018 with her husband, Reed. It’s called Troop Beverage Co., because the drinks are designed for “just kicking back with your troop.”
On the Front Lines: A Physician’s View of the Pandemic
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As Dr. Jennifer Primeggia '02 and her partners in the infectious diseases group at a Washington, D.C.-area hospital fight to save lives, COVID-19 is putting a strain on supplies and health care workers.
A Knight Returns to W&M
By & Large
Basketball standout Nathan Knight ’20 plays his final W&M season
Acuff Leads the Way
By & Large
A. Marshall Acuff Jr. ’62, L.H.D. ’07 was this year’s Homecoming parade grand marshal
Hope in Crisis
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Tackling the nation's opioid epidemic
Story By Bara Vaida
The Greatest Showmen
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W&M gymnasts reach new heights in entertainment
Taking Charge of Retirement
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Rhian Horgan ’99 and Kindur are changing the way we retire
By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21
with reporting by Devon Bortz '20
Broadcasting the World
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gayle yamada ’76: A Storyteller’s Tale
Pitcher of Beer
Online Feature
Former Major Leaguer Chris Ray’s ’03 New Craft
Sub Rosa
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Evin Dogu '02 creates community through bread.
Honorary Alumnus
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R. Alexander Kurland P '05 inducted during Commencement Weekend
Culture Vulture
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Olivia Newton-John didn’t know it, but in the 1980s, her biggest fan was a third-grader living in the D.C. suburbs. Jen Chaney ’94 talks TV.
Story By Sara K. Eskridge
Heir Apparent
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Jay Jones ’10 lives up to a legacy of leadership.
From Carolina Hurricanes fan to announcer
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How do you go from sports superfan to a part of the team? Ask Wade Minter ’97, who achieved this dream, in his own way.
Signature Threads
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There is an image that is woven into Kiya Winston Tomlin's '96 mind like a well-made garment. It's crisp and unforgettable.
The Playmaker
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W&M’s Head Women’s Soccer Coach Reflects on Coming Full Circle
The Brightest Mind
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Alexandra Bracken ’09 goes from Barrett Hall to Best-Selling Author
The Wikiman
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How the most prolific Wikipedia editor is expanding what we know about the world.
Power Abroad
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Grace Perkins ’14 is electrifying sub-Saharan Africa
A Seat at the Table
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Ruth Jones Nichols ’96 tackles hunger.
The Significant Digits of Walter Hickey
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Let's start with a number.
Forward & Back
Willie Anne Wright '45 recounts her discovery of pinhole photography and the influence it had on her success in the art world.