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A graphic shows a model of an ePIC detector

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W&M awarded $1M DOE grant to advance AI-assisted detector design, optimization

William & Mary has received a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to lead the next phase of AID2E.

Randy Ready, School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics | December 16, 2025

Three art history students enrolled in The Curatorial Project class talk about one of the paintings chosen for their exhibit at The Muscarelle Museum of Art

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Students bring ‘Liquid Commonwealth’ to life at the Muscarelle

A new exhibit at the Muscarelle Museum of Art owes its existence to the students in The Curatorial Project, an undergraduate course required for William & Mary students with a concentration in art history.

Susan Corbett | December 16, 2025

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William & Mary, Williamsburg agree to mutually beneficial land swap

William & Mary and the City of Williamsburg have announced a plan to swap ownership of two parcels of land.

Susan Corbett | December 11, 2025

People wearing backpacks walk outside of the Cohen Career Center.

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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."

Staff | December 9, 2025

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Research & Scholarship

Making chemistry greener

Isaiah Speight, William & Mary assistant professor of chemistry, discusses the pros of taking a green chemistry approach.

Catherine Tyson | December 12, 2025

Terry Driscoll stands with arms crossed while by a window overlooking a football field.

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Driscoll elected to Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Terry Driscoll, whose visionary leadership transformed William & Mary Athletics over more than two decades, has been elected to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

W&M Athletics staff | December 10, 2025

Research & Scholarship

The Methuselah worm

The nation’s oldest university is home to the world’s oldest ribbon worm.

Catherine Tyson | December 9, 2025

A group of people pose for a photo in front of a temple and body of water.

Research & Scholarship

Program explores Japan’s Kansai region through interdisciplinary lens

The faculty-led study abroad program offers an opportunity to explore Japan’s Kansai region through engagement with cultural texts, classroom discussions and immersive site visits.

Emma Halman, College of Arts & Sciences | December 8, 2025

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Map of the world with spots depicting the global scale of China's loans and grants.

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Report from W&M’s AidData garners international attention

Groundbreaking work highlights William & Mary’s global leadership and research reach.

Catherine Tyson | November 18, 2025

People gather for a photo by a sign that says Google Ireland.

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

William & Mary is once again the top-ranked public university in the nation for study-abroad participation, a ranking it has attained 12 times over the last 17 years.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center | November 17, 2025

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William & Mary and Homecoming banners hang from a ceoling of a large tent, in which people dance.

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Celebrate together: Homecoming 2025

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Research & Scholarship

Uncovering layers of history

A person holds a Welcome Home sign while standing in a large crowd.

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Welcome home: W&M’s 2025 Convocation ceremony

Gray skies appear over a body of water where people float in small boats.

Research & Scholarship

The Nepal Water Initiative

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Commencement 2025

A graphic shows a figure surfing and text saying "Surfing the AI Wave."

University News

‘Surfing the AI Wave’: A William & Mary Tack Faculty Lecture

An American flag flies atop a flag pole outside of a brick building with large windows

Service & Community

Election Law Program launches online tool to help navigate state election laws

The tool is designed to help judges, lawyers, members of the media, elections officials and the public efficiently navigate complex state election statutes.

W&M Law School staff | December 5, 2025

An aerial view of a body of water that shows swirls of red and lighters colors in the water.

Research & Scholarship

2025 Chesapeake Bay dead zone near long-term average

The annual Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone Report Card shows unusually persistent hypoxia in July.

John Wallace, W&M's Batten School & VIMS | December 4, 2025

A group of children listen to an adult as they stand next to a frozen body of water at a park.

Research & Scholarship

Lanouette leads collaborative research bridging science education, urban ecosystems

Assistant Professor Kathryn Lanouette is leading a research project to better characterize what outdoor environmental education can look like in urban spaces.

Kimberly Richards-Thomas, W&M School of Education | December 4, 2025