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Ice-age legacy may limit seagrasses’ capacity to withstand warming

Researchers looked at eelgrass communities and discovered their ancient genetic history can play a stronger role than present-day environments in determining growth form and community composition.

David Malmquist, VIMS | August 8, 2022

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Research & Scholarship

VIMS announces Scholar in Ocean Residency

Nainoa Thompson will kick-off a Scholar in Ocean Residency at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science this fall with a weeklong visit to meet with local tribal communities, researchers and students.

David Malmquist, VIMS | August 9, 2022

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Alumnus and Colonial Williamsburg CEO to speak at W&M’s Opening Convocation

Cliff Fleet '91, M.A. '93, J.D. '95, M.B.A. '95, president and CEO of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, will speak at William & Mary’s Opening Convocation ceremony on Aug. 31.

Erin Zagursky | August 5, 2022

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W&M staff member moved by ‘absolute need’ to help Ukrainian refugees

During a recent trip to Poland, Ola Pozor ’19, an undergraduate admission counselor at William & Mary, volunteered to help Ukrainian refugees displaced by the Russian invasion.

Nathan Warters | August 2, 2022

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Remembering former W&M Rector Hays T. Watkins

Former William & Mary Rector Hays T. Watkins LL.D. '82, a longtime supporter of the university and father of former Vice Rector H. Thomas Watkins III '74, died July 29, 2022.

Erin Zagursky | August 4, 2022

Research & Scholarship

W&M education professor awarded second Fulbright to study gifted student well-being in Ireland

Tracy Cross will travel to Dublin, Ireland, in spring 2023 as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar.

Julie Tucker, W&M School of Education | August 4, 2022

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Geologist Nick Balascio is conducting high-latitude research in Norway as a Fulbright Scholar

Geologist Nick Balascio is one of William & Mary's two Fulbright Scholars for 2022-23. He will conduct research in Norway and engage with iEarth, the Norwegian initiative aimed at earth-science undergraduates.

Joseph McClain | August 3, 2022

Research & Scholarship

Every oyster counts

Venture capitalist Bay McLaughlin ’06, M.Acc. ’07 teams up with W&M’s Institute for Integrative Conservation and the Alan B. Miller Center for Entrepreneurship to promote sustainable — and profitable — oyster aquaculture.

Sara Piccini, University Marketing | August 1, 2022

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W&M hosts inaugural conference on China’s global influence

Participants worked to separate fact from fiction while analyzing China’s growing global influence through plenary sessions, working groups, keynote addresses and poster presentations.

Martha Reilly, Global Research Institute | July 6, 2022

Research & Scholarship

Study predicts faster retreat of barrier islands

A study in Nature Geoscience predicts a 50% acceleration in the rate of barrier-island retreat within a century, even in the unlikely case of no further increase in the present rate of sea-level rise.

Dave Malmquist, VIMS | July 7, 2022

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W&M law experts discuss Roe v. Wade

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W&M hosts first in-person Juneteenth celebration

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2021-2022 Year in Review

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W&M’s first Black Alumni Reunion celebrates a growing community

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Research & Scholarship

Fear response: A biological inquiry

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Dimensions of conservation

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Wrenegade series celebrates William & Mary’s musical talent

Now, you can listen to selections from W&M alumni in a custom Spotify playlist anytime.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | July 29, 2022

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Service & Community

Three W&M Law School alumni represent the U.S. in France through the foreign service

After graduating from W&M Law School, each joined the U.S. foreign service and has represented American interests in a variety of countries.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | July 28, 2022

Research & Scholarship

W&M study reveals novel findings on internal structure of spider silk

New research by W&M scientists has unraveled mysteries behind one of the world’s most elusive materials: spider silk.

Adrienne Berard | July 28, 2022

Research & Scholarship

W&M student, mentor team up to capture national park science in photos

Joshua Miner '24 is learning new skills while connecting science with the community this summer at the Schoodic Institute in Acadia National Park.

Jennifer L. Williams | July 27, 2022

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New $1M scholarship endowment at VIMS honors Carroll W. Owens, Jr. ’62

Funds distributed from this endowment will provide scholarship, internship and living expense stipend support for Master of Arts graduate students at W&M’s School of Marine Science.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | July 26, 2022

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Research & Scholarship

W&M researchers earn grant to improve Indigenous food sovereignty in Virginia

A research grant awarded by The Thomas F. and Kate Miller Jeffress Memorial Trust will empower Indigenous communities in Virginia to make independent decisions about food production on their lands.

Martha Reilly, Global Research Institute | July 25, 2022

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Ice-age legacy may limit seagrasses’ capacity to withstand warming

VIMS announces Scholar in Ocean Residency

Alumnus and Colonial Williamsburg CEO to speak at W&M’s Opening Convocation

W&M staff member moved by ‘absolute need’ to help Ukrainian refugees

Latest News

Remembering former W&M Rector Hays T. Watkins

W&M education professor awarded second Fulbright to study gifted student well-being in Ireland

Geologist Nick Balascio is conducting high-latitude research in Norway as a Fulbright Scholar

Every oyster counts

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W&M hosts inaugural conference on China’s global influence

Study predicts faster retreat of barrier islands

Video

W&M law experts discuss Roe v. Wade

W&M hosts first in-person Juneteenth celebration

2021-2022 Year in Review

W&M’s first Black Alumni Reunion celebrates a growing community

Fear response: A biological inquiry

Dimensions of conservation

Wrenegade series celebrates William & Mary’s musical talent

Three W&M Law School alumni represent the U.S. in France through the foreign service

W&M study reveals novel findings on internal structure of spider silk

W&M student, mentor team up to capture national park science in photos

New $1M scholarship endowment at VIMS honors Carroll W. Owens, Jr. ’62

W&M researchers earn grant to improve Indigenous food sovereignty in Virginia

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William & Mary Law Dean A. Benjamin Spencer receives Virginia State Bar Leadership in Education Award

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W&M student-athletes earn CAA commissioner's academic honor roll

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