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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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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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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’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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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 | August 4, 2026

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Learning French through food

This past semester, students from William & Mary’s French House, one of eight residential language programs on campus, learned that first-hand through a Chef in Residence series, which offered students a chance to explore French…

Nina Angel '28 | August 3, 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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Wise words

Bob Wise ’86 forged his path from William & Mary’s computer lab to Nvidia, the world’s leading artificial intelligence computing company.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | July 31, 2026

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W&M Board of Visitors elects vice rector, secretary

The board voted to make John Brownlee J.D. ’94, P ’22 vice rector and AnnaMaria DeSalva ’90 secretary.

Staff | July 30, 2026

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Protecting America’s water infrastructure starts with predicting cyberattacks

William & Mary researchers received a $170,000 award through the university's Applied Research & Innovation Initiative to develop a new approach for predicting, understanding and preparing for cyberattacks on water infrastructure.

Eva Kalajian, CDSP | July 30, 2026

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Rolling the dice

From tech giant to board game startup to her own company, Catherine Fisher Carr ’91 made bold career moves.

Isabella Dunn '28, University Marketing | July 28, 2026

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William & Mary receives DOE Genesis Mission award to advance AI-powered particle physics

William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics has been selected for a Phase I award through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission.

Randy Ready, CDSP | July 27, 2026

Five photos of Fulbright scholar winners. One student poses in front of the Wren in a graduation gown; Another has blonde hair and wears a blue top; Another wears a dark navy shirt and a light blue lanyard; Another wears a white dress under her graduation gown; and the final student wears a light blue dress covered in various colored stripes.

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Fulbright Scholarship recipients bring their W&M knowledge across the globe

Nine William & Mary alumni join the over 200 Fulbright student awardees for the university.

William Oster | July 24, 2026

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

Symphony under the stars — and by the lake

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

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

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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

Learning French through food

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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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Charter Day 2026: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger

Celebrate together: Homecoming 2025

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W&M Board of Visitors elects vice rector, secretary

Protecting America’s water infrastructure starts with predicting cyberattacks

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William & Mary receives DOE Genesis Mission award to advance AI-powered particle physics

Fulbright Scholarship recipients bring their W&M knowledge across the globe

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