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W&M dedicates Gates Hall, reflecting commitment to civic leadership

Named in honor of Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98, the revitalized building is envisioned as a hub for research and teaching with global impact.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | October 22, 2026

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Research & Scholarship

How William & Mary is helping build Virginia’s fusion energy future

The symposium welcomed more than 100 attendees and featured expert talks, research presentations and a panel on Virginia’s role in fusion energy

Nadia Kusiima | October 22, 2026

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Excellence

W&M’s Williamson reaches pinnacle of his profession – the World Series

Ben Williamson '23 is in his second Major League Baseball season and on the cusp of playing in the World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays.

W&M Athletics staff | October 22, 2026

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W&M Life

Celebrating 100 years of Homecoming

A century ago, William & Mary’s alumni office led the charge in the campaign “to provide a Home Coming Day for former students in the fall.”

Sara Piccini and Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | October 21, 2026

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Faculty champions return for Raft Debate All-Stars

Four William & Mary faculty members will take the stage Oct. 27 for a special edition of the Raft Debate.

Shelby Mertens, College of Arts & Sciences | October 21, 2026

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University News

W&M Libraries receives trove of American Revolution-era materials

A lifelong interest in American Revolutionary history culminated in the donation of an extensive collection of letters and artifacts to William & Mary Libraries.

Tami Back, W&M Libraries | October 20, 2026

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Service & Community

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

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Research & Scholarship

Juvenile striped bass maintain average abundance in Virginia waters in 2026

Preliminary results from a survey suggest that an average year class of young-of-year striped bass was produced in the Virginia tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay in 2026.

Staff | October 19, 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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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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Research & Scholarship

Uncovering layers of history

This is a photo of Arjun Fisher '20 with the 14 other 2026 Student Academy Award winners on the award ceremony red carpet.

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W&M film studies alumnus wins Student Academy Award

Arjun Fischer '20 took home a bronze award in the documentary category at the Student Academy Awards.

Rebecca Ries '27, College of Arts & Sciences | October 16, 2026

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Research & Scholarship

Rainfall reshapes river ecosystems and food webs, study finds

Rain has an outsized impact on the ecology of rivers, according to a new study led by William & Mary’s VIMS & Batten School.

Joseph Caterine, W&M's VIMS & Batten School | October 15, 2026

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University News

A century of drama. And tragedy! And comedy!

William & Mary is marking a dramatic centennial: W&M Theatre turns 100 this year.

Susan Corbett | October 14, 2026

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Research & Scholarship

The summer of submarines: Building the AUKUS generation from Williamsburg to Adelaide

William & Mary’s work as an AUKUS Center of Excellence gained momentum this summer.

Kathryn H. Floyd, Kathleen Jabs and Kate Hoving | October 13, 2026

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Research & Scholarship

W&M researcher leads study on students’ literacy outcomes under Virginia Literacy Act

Elizabeth Talbott has been awarded a research grant to conduct a longitudinal study of the Virginia Literacy Act.

Dulcinea Russell M.Ed. ’28, W&M School of Education | October 12, 2026

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Excellence

At the intersection of art and service

Tiffany Reed Silverman ’95 teaches the importance of the arts in a military environment as The Citadel’s first fine arts director.

Isabella Dunn ’28, University Marketing | October 9, 2026

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W&M Athletics

Jimmye Laycock’s impact at W&M still resonates 60 years after his arrival

Building Connections & Bridging Differences Initiative

BCBD announces 2026 awards for fostering community across differences

School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics

Secure AI meets the ocean

College of Arts & Sciences

The art and science of teaching