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Civic Action Scorecard empowers students to engage in civic leadership at William & Mary

The toolkit provides more than 80 opportunities for students to participate in democracy and civic leadership, record and reflect on participation and be recognized for their efforts.

Bailey Langhans | April 9, 2026

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William & Mary welcomes admitted Class of 2030 to campus

W&M sets a new Early Decision record as part of an outstanding overall applicant pool.

Erin Jay | April 8, 2026

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Research & Scholarship

GRI announces significant investments in applied research at William & Mary

Awards will support research at the intersection of applied AI and education, as well as more than two dozen faculty doing a variety of applied research across campus.

Mary Trimble, Global Research Institute | April 8, 2026

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Each year, VASP representatives and members from across the Commonwealth visit the capital to encourage state representatives to support legislation benefiting school psychologists and their students.

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William & Mary School Psychology students at Advocacy Day

Each year, representatives of the Virginia Academy of School Psychologist visit the capital to encourage state representatives to support legislation benefiting school psychologists and their students.

Staff | April 10, 2026

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Reves Center announces 2026 International Student Achievement Awards

The Reves Center for International Studies at William & Mary has announced the 2026 International Student Achievement Award recipients.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center | April 10, 2026

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From education to outcomes, graduate rankings highlight W&M excellence

University’s counselor education, constitutional and criminal law programs among the top 20 in the nation.

Erin Jay | April 7, 2026

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International maritime officers connect with science at W&M’s Batten School & VIMS

W&M's Batten School & VIMS recently hosted the U.S. Coast Guard’s International Maritime Officer’s Course.

Ethan Smith, W&M's Batten School & VIMS | April 6, 2026

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Burns, Spanberger help launch W&M’s Year of Civic Leadership

Ken Burns and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger spoke at William & Mary's 2026 Charter Day ceremony.

Erin Jay | February 10, 2026

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Forbes names William & Mary a leader for launching careers

The university is featured in Forbes' new list of the “15 Top Colleges For Launching Your Career."

Erin Jay | December 9, 2025

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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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Welcome home: W&M’s 2025 Convocation ceremony

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The Nepal Water Initiative

This a photo of the Wren Building at sunrise

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Four W&M students win prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Only twice in more than 30 years has W&M previously had four applicants selected.

Susan Corbett | April 6, 2026

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New bookstore program will revitalize the student experience

Hybrid model to elevate William & Mary’s spirit shop and provide best-in-class course materials.

Rachel Smith, Auxiliary Services | April 3, 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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Justice Sonia Sotomayor receives Marshall-Wythe Medallion at W&M Law School

William & Mary Law School presented the Marshall-Wythe Medallion to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

David F. Morrill, W&M Law School | March 31, 2026

This is a photo of author Richard Harwood, who will lead a conversation on civic leadership at WM in April 2026

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William & Mary asks community to reimagine the American dream

William & Mary is inviting its campus and the broader community to reflect on what American democracy means as the country turns 250 years old.

Susan Corbett | March 30, 2026

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Research & Scholarship

New interactive tool visualizes Virginia’s oyster populations

Developed as part of an undergraduate project, the tool unveiled by William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS brings to life almost 30 years of oyster survey data.

John Wallace, W&M's Batten School & VIMS | March 26, 2026

Civic Action Scorecard empowers students to engage in civic leadership at William & Mary

William & Mary welcomes admitted Class of 2030 to campus

GRI announces significant investments in applied research at William & Mary

Latest News

William & Mary School Psychology students at Advocacy Day

Reves Center announces 2026 International Student Achievement Awards

From education to outcomes, graduate rankings highlight W&M excellence

International maritime officers connect with science at W&M’s Batten School & VIMS

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Burns, Spanberger help launch W&M’s Year of Civic Leadership

Forbes names William & Mary a leader for launching careers

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Charter Day 2026: Ken Burns

Charter Day 2026: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger

Celebrate together: Homecoming 2025

Uncovering layers of history

Welcome home: W&M’s 2025 Convocation ceremony

The Nepal Water Initiative

Four W&M students win prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

New bookstore program will revitalize the student experience

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

Justice Sonia Sotomayor receives Marshall-Wythe Medallion at W&M Law School

William & Mary asks community to reimagine the American dream

New interactive tool visualizes Virginia’s oyster populations

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