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It’s in the ethos: W&M’s culture of civic leadership

William & Mary has received the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's 2026 Highly Established Action Plan Seal.

Susan Corbett | October 19, 2026

Research & Scholarship

Life on the move in a changing Chesapeake Bay

Who are the newest arrivals in the Chesapeake Bay? Which species are leaving? And what do environmental changes mean for the future of our iconic estuary?

John Wallace, W&M's VIMS & Batten School | November 2, 2026

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W&M Men’s Cross Country captures conference-leading 29th crown

The conference crown marked the program's first since 2021 and the 22nd this century.

W&M Athletics staff | November 2, 2026

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Students digitize Black women’s history, one diary at a time

The Black Women’s Diaries Project is a multi‑year effort to transcribe, annotate and digitally encode the diaries of 19th‑ and early 20th‑century African American women.

Susan Corbett | March 9, 2026

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William & Mary’s 2026 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

One hundred years of Homecoming, one extraordinary community. Relive William & Mary's 100th Homecoming & Reunion Weekend as alumni, students and friends came together to celebrate shared memories, lasting connections and the Tribe spirit that…

Staff | October 30, 2026

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The Homecoming of the century

More than 4,200 alumni and friends returned to William & Mary to mark 100 years of Homecoming.

Brendan Doyle, University Marketing | October 30, 2026

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Filmmaker Barbara Martinez Jitner to present Atwater Lecture

The fall 2026 Atwater Lecture is scheduled for Nov. 5 in the Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium.

Staff | October 29, 2026

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Statecraft and preparing America’s next generation of leaders

President Katherine A. Rowe and Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98 discussed what role the Alma Mater of the Nation should play in preparing the next generation of leaders.

Susan Corbett | October 29, 2026

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W&M rises across rankings tied to student experience, outcomes

The university has been recognized for teaching, careers and civic leadership.

Amber Kennedy | September 22, 2026

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W&M ranked No. 1 among public universities for making an impact

William & Mary has been named the nation’s top public university for students seeking to make a difference in the world, according to The Princeton Review’s newly released 2027 Best Value Colleges rankings.

Susan Corbett | October 2, 2026

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William & Mary’s 2026 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

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Celebrate: 2026 Commencement recap

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2026 Day for Admitted Students

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Charter Day 2026: Ken Burns

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Charter Day 2026: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger

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Celebrate together: Homecoming 2025

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A weekend celebrating dance

The William & Mary dance program will mark its 85th anniversary with a weekend of events.

Susan Corbett | October 29, 2026

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Research & Scholarship

Researchers find plastic fibers can worsen viral disease in fish

Interdisciplinary study reveals how the shape and timing of microplastic exposure can influence disease severity in rainbow trout.

Ethan Smith, W&M's VIMS & Batten School | October 28, 2026

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&hacksXII turns imagination into innovation

This year's hackathon brought together students, alumni and faculty to explore how computing and artificial intelligence can transform imaginative ideas into innovative solutions.

Eva Kalajian, CDSP | October 28, 2026

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Research & Scholarship

From A to Z, Paul Manna brings civics down to street level

In a weekly radio series with WHRO, Professor Paul Manna invites listeners to take a few letters for a test drive.

Danny Devlin, Strategic Cultural Partnerships | October 27, 2026

Research & Scholarship

The Beacon Effect: Rethinking what it means to make an impression

In his new paper, Professor David Long introduces a framework he calls humanistic impression management.

Elizabeth Eldredge, Raymond A. Mason School of Business | October 26, 2026

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Student curators bring community connections to life at Hart Gallery

The gallery contains pieces that highlight the inherent interconnectedness of community members.

Clare Pacella '28 | October 26, 2026

It’s in the ethos: W&M’s culture of civic leadership

Life on the move in a changing Chesapeake Bay

W&M Men’s Cross Country captures conference-leading 29th crown

Students digitize Black women’s history, one diary at a time

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William & Mary’s 2026 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

The Homecoming of the century

Filmmaker Barbara Martinez Jitner to present Atwater Lecture

Statecraft and preparing America’s next generation of leaders

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W&M rises across rankings tied to student experience, outcomes

W&M ranked No. 1 among public universities for making an impact

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William & Mary’s 2026 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

Celebrate: 2026 Commencement recap

2026 Day for Admitted Students

Charter Day 2026: Ken Burns

Charter Day 2026: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger

Celebrate together: Homecoming 2025

A weekend celebrating dance

Researchers find plastic fibers can worsen viral disease in fish

&hacksXII turns imagination into innovation

From A to Z, Paul Manna brings civics down to street level

The Beacon Effect: Rethinking what it means to make an impression

Student curators bring community connections to life at Hart Gallery

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