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Largest-ever Lemon Symposium explores the roots of Black life and history

William & Mary hosted the largest Lemon Project Spring Symposium ever on campus March 24-25, with more than 300 people registered to attend the event in person and another 469 registered to attend online.

Erin Jay | March 30, 2023

Poojitha Tanjore

Excellence

Poojitha Tanjore ’23 awarded prestigious Payne Fellowship

Tanjore, a student in W&M’s St Andrews Joint Degree Programme, accomplishes her dream of becoming a diplomat much sooner than expected.

Nathan Warters | March 29, 2023

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Belonging

Vessel lighting W&M’s Hearth memorial from within to be dedicated

The handcrafted vessel at William & Mary's Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved was installed March 18 and will be dedicated at a public ceremony on April 1 at 5:30 p.m.

Jennifer L. Williams | March 20, 2023

Portrait of French & Francophone studies senior lecturer Angela Leruth.

Excellence

W&M honors Angela Leruth with Aceto Award

Angela Leruth, senior lecturer of French & Francophone studies, is awarded for her commitment to excellence in service to the campus community.

Nathan Warters | March 23, 2023

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University News

Travel writer, influencer Jessica Nabongo to give W&M’s McSwain-Walker Lecture

Jessica Nabongo is a writer, photographer, entrepreneur, travel expert, influencer and public speaker.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center for International Studies | March 27, 2023

Tyler James Williams

W&M Life

Acclaimed actor Tyler James Williams to present W&M’s 2023 Atwater Lecture

The event is sponsored by Alma Mater Productions with generous support from the Janet and Peter Atwater Lecture Endowment.

Staff | March 24, 2023

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Service & Community

Nighttime teamwork improves odds for amphibians

Brett Amy Thelen ’99 and New Hampshire volunteers assist amphibians on their dangerous seasonal journey.

Laura Grove ’22 | March 22, 2023

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University News

Comedian and alumnus Patton Oswalt ’91 to return to W&M as the 2023 Commencement speaker

Award-winning comedian, writer and actor Patton Oswalt ’91 will speak at William & Mary’s Commencement ceremony on May 19.

Erin Jay | March 21, 2023

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Belonging

100 years of sisterhood

Sororities at W&M are celebrating 100 years of providing fellowship, leadership and belonging for women.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | March 16, 2023

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Belonging

The Brafferton at 300: Rediscovering a complex past

W&M brings to light new information about the history of the Brafferton Indian School and commemorates its 300th anniversary.

Sara Piccini | March 8, 2023

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Research & Scholarship

Faculty on topic: Russia-Ukraine War

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Research & Scholarship

U.S. sea-level report cards: 2022 once again trends toward acceleration

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W&M Life

Highlights from the 2023 Charter Day ceremony

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W&M Life

Highlights from the 2022 Yule Log ceremony

Drew Stelljes stands at a podium on stage near a large screen showing several people

Service & Community

Democracy and the media: Presidential conversation

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W&M Life

Can you feel it? W&M Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2022

Stuart Weitzman

University News

Shoe designer Weitzman to share entrepreneurship insights at W&M

Celebrated shoe designer and entrepreneur Stuart Weitzman will visit William & Mary this week to share his story and advice with students.

Erin Jay | March 20, 2023

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Service & Community

Bringing science to life

Self-proclaimed paleo fanatic Timshel Purdum ’93 inspires passion and curiosity as education director at the Science Museum of Virginia.

Julia DeKorte ’23, University Marketing | March 17, 2023

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Research & Scholarship

Faculty on topic: Russia-Ukraine War

W&M's Jeffrey Kaplow and Samantha Custer discuss the war in Ukraine, one year after the Russian invasion began.

Staff | March 15, 2023

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Excellence

Sweet dreams are made of cheese

Richard Walsh '10 changed paths to build a career in artisan cheese.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | March 10, 2023

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University News

Alumni couple invests in ‘transformational’ William & Mary Athletics Complex

Raelene Canuel Wagoner ’87 and Doug Wagoner ’87 see support for athletics as a key component of the university’s commitment to excellence.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | March 9, 2023

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W&M School of Education

School of Education hosts regional Teacher Pipeline Summit

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Virginia peregrine population continues to climb

W&M Athletics

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