W&M News

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Research & Scholarship

2024 Chesapeake Bay dead zone near average size but shorter duration

The 2024 Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone Report Card suggests hypoxia in the Chesapeake Bay was somewhat larger than the long-term average from 1985-2023 but slightly shorter in duration.

John Wallace, W&M's Batten School & VIMS | November 20, 2024

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Excellence

William & Mary remains No. 1 public university for study abroad

W&M also earns the Open Doors 75 Seal of Excellence.

Reves Center staff | November 18, 2024

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Research & Scholarship

Harvard Medical School honors W&M biology professor

The award recognizes Mayank Chugh’s research contributions and community-building work.

Laura Grove | November 19, 2024

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Research & Scholarship

1693 Scholars Program celebrates 20 years of community, curiosity

The 1693 Scholars Program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, honoring two decades of dedicated faculty mentoring, research support and programming.

Naomi Teferra, Charles Center | November 19, 2024

Latest News

Talia Kriegel '26 discusses how she and classmates curated an exhibition of Jacob Lawrence prints about the life of Haitian revolutionary Toussaint L'Ouverture.

Excellence

An artful experience

W&M students deliver a high-profile exhibit of silkscreen prints about the life of Haitian Revolutionary Toussaint L'Ouverture created by acclaimed artist Jacob Lawrence.

Susan Corbett | November 14, 2024

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Research & Scholarship

Current models may overestimate future bay dead zones

A study has demonstrated surprising variability in the results of different modeling methodologies for predicting future dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay.

Guest Contributors | November 14, 2024

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Excellence

W&M chemistry students win awards at national conference

The William & Mary chapter of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers won six awards at the 51st annual NOBCChE National Conference.

Emma Halman, Arts & Sciences | November 14, 2024

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Research & Scholarship

W&M School of Education awarded $3M to tackle youth mental health crisis

The Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Office of Safe & Supportive Schools.

Kimberly Richards-Thomas, W&M School of Education | November 13, 2024

Highlights

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Research & Scholarship

W&M researchers unravel mysteries of spiderweb ‘super fibers’

A doctoral candidate’s skill, patience and dedication resulted in a groundbreaking spider silk discovery.

Laura Grove | October 30, 2024

Video

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Service & Community

Raft Debate returns

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W&M Life

2024 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

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Service & Community

Adding your chapter: Convocation 2024

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Service & Community

W&M’s new students move in

A group of people hold a sign that says Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences.

University News

Science for solutions: Announcing the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

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W&M Life

‘How we got here’: Commencement 2024

A group of students pose for a photo in front of a sign for the UCLA emerging filmmakers event.

W&M Life

Catron exhibition celebrates student research, artistic development

Ten undergraduates received the opportunity to explore their artistic interests through the grants.

Jane Valadakis, Charles Center | November 12, 2024

Excellence

New Navy ROTC program expands student opportunities

With the new partnership, students will have more access to scholarships and programs within the United States military.

William Oster | November 11, 2024

Research & Scholarship

Bray School dedication prompts celebration, reflection

Hundreds gathered on the lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg for the school’s historic formal dedication.

William Oster | November 8, 2024

City Council member-elect and William and Mary student Ayanna Williams poses in a photo for her campaign

University News

Government major makes major government move

She will be the first currently enrolled undergraduate student to serve as a member of Williamsburg City Council.

Susan Corbett | November 8, 2024

Several people sit in chairs on a stage while watching a person stand and gesture next to an inflatable octopus.

Service & Community

Raft Debate returns

On Oct. 28, William & Mary held its first Raft Debate since 2019.

Staff | November 7, 2024

A person sits in a chair and holds a guitar on stage.

W&M Life

Arts masterclasses connect campus with world-class performers

The Charles Center is sponsoring a new Arts Masterclass series in partnership with the Office of the Arts at William & Mary.

Jane Valadakis, Charles Center | November 6, 2024

Featured News from Around Campus

Charles Center

Home is where the art is

W&M Athletics

Team W&M pulls an all-nighter to raise $1,500 for The Arc of Greater Williamsburg

W&M's Batten School & VIMS

Study suggests decline in striped bass nursery habitat in the Chesapeake Bay

Computer Science

W&M’s first Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competition is a resounding success