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Lisa Keegan named W&M’s inaugural vice provost for enrollment strategy

Reporting directly to Provost Peggy Agouris, the main focus of the position is expanding student access, optimizing financial aid and leveraging data analytics to attract and retain the university’s exceptional student population.

William Oster | April 29, 2025

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University News

W&M Board of Visitors elects vice rector, secretary

The William & Mary Board of Visitors has unanimously elected Ardine Williams as vice rector and Kendrick F. Ashton Jr. '98 as secretary, effective July 1, 2025.

Erin Jay | April 29, 2025

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University News

$15M gift will establish Center for Excellence in Accounting at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business

Donors Rob W. Estes ’74, P ’06 and Jean Berger Estes ’75, P ’06 and their family seek to transform the image of modern accounting through enhanced student experiences, career understanding and networking opportunities.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | April 24, 2025

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University News

Board approves College of Arts & Sciences 

New name for Arts & Sciences strengthens identity, enhances national visibility and affirms the liberal arts and sciences mission at the heart of the university .

Abbie Schaefer, Arts & Sciences | April 25, 2025

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William & Mary Football to join Patriot League

Marking an exciting new chapter in the history of William & Mary Athletics, W&M football will be joining the Patriot League as an associate member, beginning with the 2026 season.

Tribe Athletics | April 25, 2025

Excellence

‘I believe in service’: Shannon White embodies the Shirley Aceto Award

White will be honored with the Shirley Aceto Award, presented annually by the university to a member of instructional or professional faculty “who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to excellence in service to the campus community.”

William Oster | April 23, 2025

An aerial shot of Melissa's Meadow, with multiple people standing on patches of dirt, with a tent and various trucks and cars in the parking lot.

Service & Community

Meadow restoration breathes life back into hidden campus treasure

Over the past year, Madeline Oubre has worked closely with William & Mary Facilities Management to completely restore Melissa's Meadow, named for an alumna and located near the McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center.

William Oster | April 22, 2025

William & Mary's new chief financial officer is Sean Galloway

University News

Sean Galloway selected as new chief financial officer

Sean D. Galloway is William & Mary's new chief financial officer bringing more than two decades in public, private and high education experience to the role.

Staff | April 21, 2025

Highlights

The sky is illuminated in orange as the sun sets over a marsh.

University News

$50M historic gift fuels scholarships in coastal and marine sciences at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS

Jennifer Page Wall | February 6, 2025

Museum interns enjoy the airy atrium at the renovated Muscarelle Museum of Art

University News

Big, beautiful and welcoming: William & Mary’s world-class museum reopens

The Muscarelle Museum of Art at The Martha Wren Briggs Center for the Visual Arts reopens with more amenities, more art and a reinvigorated mission to be a social and educational hub.

Susan Corbett | February 5, 2025