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Research & Scholarship

New species of Antarctic dragonfish highlights its threatened ecosystem

A new species of Antarctic dragonfish, Akarotaxis gouldae or Banded Dragonfish, has been discovered in waters off the western Antarctic Peninsula by researchers at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

John Wallace, VIMS | September 4, 2024

Excellence

New real estate award recognizes W&M professor’s impact

The Michael J. Seiler Behavioral Research Commendation is set to become one of the American Real Estate Society's highest honors.

Elizabeth Eldredge, Raymond A. Mason School of Business | September 6, 2024

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Research & Scholarship

W&M professor and former provost authors open access book on Greek play

The play follows Admetus who is granted the postponement of his death by Apollo.

Sarah Thompson, W&M Libraries | September 4, 2024

Excellence

Chasing dreams: Alumni couple builds careers in space exploration and the arts

Dan Polis ’93 and Crystal Anderson Polis ’93 say that William & Mary was instrumental in setting them on their chosen path.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | September 3, 2024

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Service & Community

Adding your chapter: Convocation 2024

Following tradition, the William & Mary community welcomed the university’s newest students to campus and kicked off the 2024-2025 academic year with the Opening Convocation ceremony in the Wren Yard.

Staff | September 6, 2024

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Belonging

47 years after ‘stolen joy,’ Bruso finds it again with a William & Mary degree

More than four decades after a W&M coach initially contacted him about enrolling, Carl “Skip” Bruso '24 earned a degree from the university.

Jim Ducibella | August 30, 2024

Service & Community

W&M’s new students move in

Toting boxes, blankets, mirrors and more, William & Mary’s Class of 2028 and new transfer students made themselves at home on campus on Aug. 23 as they moved into residence halls with the help of…

Staff | August 30, 2024

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Service & Community

‘Write your story’: Francis encourages W&M’s new students to find their calling

Dr. Cleveland “Cleve” Francis Jr. M.A. ’69 addressed William & Mary's new students at Opening Convocation.

Erin Jay | August 29, 2024

Highlights

University News

$100M gift to establish William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

This historic gift is the largest ever to a university in support of coastal and marine science education, research and solutions.

Jennifer Page Wall, University Marketing | July 24, 2024

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University News

Leaders in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences: SCHEV approves new W&M school

W&M’s School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics brings together four high-performing programs.

Antonella Di Marzio | July 23, 2024

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Service & Community

Adding your chapter: Convocation 2024

Service & Community

W&M’s new students move in

A group of people hold a sign that says Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences.

University News

Science for solutions: Announcing the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

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W&M Life

‘How we got here’: Commencement 2024

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University News

2024 Charter Day

W&M Life

William & Mary’s 2023 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

Service & Community

Michelle Indelicato ’25, Debbie Ramer celebrated for service to the community

The two will be honored with the 2024 President’s Award for Service to the Community at Opening Convocation.

Claudette Brooks | August 27, 2024

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Service & Community

W&M Professional Development Days

More than 1,400 William & Mary faculty and staff members – over 70% of employees – gathered over two days last week in the university’s first-ever all-employee event devoted to the vital skills of democratic…

Keith McCluskey | August 23, 2024

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University News

A bright future: Meet William & Mary’s Class of 2028

The university's first-year undergraduate students and transfer students moved into residence halls Aug. 23.

Erin Jay | August 23, 2024

University News

Trailblazing musician, cardiologist Cleve Francis M.A. ’69 to speak at W&M’s Convocation

Celebrated cardiologist and barrier-breaking musician Dr. Cleveland "Cleve" Francis Jr. M.A. '69 will welcome William & Mary’s new students to campus on Aug. 28 as part of the university’s Opening Convocation ceremony.

Erin Jay | August 21, 2024

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University News

Realigned Student Affairs puts services closer to W&M students

‘This plan prioritizes student needs’

Staff | August 19, 2024

New species of Antarctic dragonfish highlights its threatened ecosystem

New real estate award recognizes W&M professor’s impact

W&M professor and former provost authors open access book on Greek play

Chasing dreams: Alumni couple builds careers in space exploration and the arts

Latest News

Adding your chapter: Convocation 2024

47 years after ‘stolen joy,’ Bruso finds it again with a William & Mary degree

W&M’s new students move in

‘Write your story’: Francis encourages W&M’s new students to find their calling

Highlights

$100M gift to establish William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

Leaders in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences: SCHEV approves new W&M school

Video

Adding your chapter: Convocation 2024

W&M’s new students move in

Science for solutions: Announcing the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

‘How we got here’: Commencement 2024

2024 Charter Day

William & Mary’s 2023 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

Michelle Indelicato ’25, Debbie Ramer celebrated for service to the community

W&M Professional Development Days

A bright future: Meet William & Mary’s Class of 2028

Trailblazing musician, cardiologist Cleve Francis M.A. ’69 to speak at W&M’s Convocation

Realigned Student Affairs puts services closer to W&M students

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