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William & Mary launches Democracy Scholars, a new living-learning community

The new Democracy Scholars program welcomed its inaugural cohort of 24 first-year students this week. Inspired by the legacy of Project Plus and anchored in William & Mary's Democracy Initiative, the program combines academic inquiry,…

Susan Corbett | August 26, 2026

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Celebrating 20 years of Here for the Girls

Two William & Mary alumnae who connected through a shared diagnosis have helped more than 2,000 women build community.

Isabella Dunn '28, University Marketing | August 25, 2026

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A new class and new possibilities at W&M

On Aug. 20, 1,704 first-year students and 220 transfer students moved into residence halls, beginning their journey as part of the unique W&M community.

Anna Kormis, University Marketing | August 21, 2026

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Professional Development Days emphasize the power of connection

The university's third annual Professional Development Days drew approximately 1,100 faculty and staff to a program focused on helping employees strengthen the relationships that support both professional success and personal well-being.

Susan Corbett | August 21, 2026

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Two Beales Scholars from Southside Virginia join Class of ’30

Two students have been awarded the selective Harriett Pittard Beales Scholarship and Walter R. Beales III Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Frazier Johnson, University Marketing | August 18, 2026

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New applied AI major prepares students to lead in an AI-powered world

To prepare students for a future transformed by AI, William & Mary is launching a new major in Applied AI.

Randy Ready, CDSP | August 17, 2026

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Former W&M rector, WMF chair, FCC chair to welcome Class of 2030 at Convocation

Michael K. Powell '85, D.P.S. '02 will welcome William & Mary students this month at Opening Convocation on Aug. 26.

Erin Jay | August 14, 2026

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Forbes names W&M a ‘New Ivy’ for second time

For the second consecutive year, Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies” for the university’s excellence in career readiness.

Erin Jay | April 13, 2026

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William & Mary earns highest honor as a ‘Military Friendly’ institution

The university has been reaffirmed as a Gold-Level Military Friendly School by MilitaryFriendly.com, the highest honor a university can receive.

William Oster | April 2, 2026

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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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Uncovering layers of history

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Symphony under the stars — and by the lake

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will return to Williamsburg this September for a free outdoor performance as part of its annual "Symphony Under the Stars" series, bringing an evening of orchestral favorites to William & Mary's…

Susan Corbett | August 13, 2026

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W&M’s We the Teachers brings educators from all 50 states for civics training

Led by W&M’s Strategic Cultural Partnerships team in collaboration with the National Council for History Education, the congress brought in 100 educators for an immersive week of professional learning in American history and civic education…

Danny Devlin, Strategic Cultural Partnerships | August 12, 2026

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Muscarelle exhibition marks 25 years since 9/11 through its architecture

Spread across four galleries, the 9/11 exhibition at the Muscarelle Museum traces the history of the World Trade Center from its origins in the 1960s through the site's reconstruction in the decades following the attacks.

Susan Corbett | August 12, 2026

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W&M to participate in Entente Cordiale Day Challenge on AI, power and ethics

William & Mary will join George Washington University, the University of Virginia, Lafayette College, Columbia University and the University of Alabama as partner universities in the 2026-2027 challenge.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center | August 6, 2026

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Where AI meets ethics: New interdisciplinary minor blends computer science and philosophy

William & Mary is expanding opportunities for students to understand not only how AI works, but how it should be used.

Nina Argel '28 | August 5, 2026

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A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heatwaves, new study finds

A first-of-its-kind study shows ecosystems experience far more cumulative heat than standard measurements capture.

Patrick McGettigan, W&M's VIMS & Batten School | August 4, 2026

William & Mary launches Democracy Scholars, a new living-learning community

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Professional Development Days emphasize the power of connection

Two Beales Scholars from Southside Virginia join Class of ’30

New applied AI major prepares students to lead in an AI-powered world

Former W&M rector, WMF chair, FCC chair to welcome Class of 2030 at Convocation

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Forbes names W&M a ‘New Ivy’ for second time

William & Mary earns highest honor as a ‘Military Friendly’ institution

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Celebrate: 2026 Commencement recap

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Symphony under the stars — and by the lake

W&M’s We the Teachers brings educators from all 50 states for civics training

Muscarelle exhibition marks 25 years since 9/11 through its architecture

W&M to participate in Entente Cordiale Day Challenge on AI, power and ethics

Where AI meets ethics: New interdisciplinary minor blends computer science and philosophy

A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heatwaves, new study finds

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