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Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16, P ’27 , former head coach of the United States Women’s National Team, is experiencing the tournament from a different perspective this year as FIFA’s chief football officer.

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Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16, P ’27 , former head coach of the United States Women’s National Team, is experiencing the tournament from a different perspective this year as FIFA’s chief football officer.

Brendan Doyle ’20 and Jennifer Page Wall | July 17, 2026

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Trio of undergrads win prestigious Gilman Scholarships

Three William & Mary students have won competitive, merit-based scholarships to study abroad.

Susan Corbett | July 16, 2026

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William & Mary’s Tatia Granger named president of Averett University

Tatia Granger, clinical associate professor of organizational behavior at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business, has been named the 17th president of Averett University.

Averett University staff | July 16, 2026

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William & Mary’s VIMS & Batten School unveil new, unified brand identity

The refreshed brand strengthens institutional connections and reflects the university’s brand hierarchy while preserving the legacy of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

John Wallace, W&M's VIMS & Batten School | July 9, 2026

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Bridging divides: Alumnus helps legislators find common ground, reach policy solutions

Jack Thomas ’22, M.P.P. ’23 is the director of congressional engagement and public policy at the National Institute for Civil Discourse in Washington, D.C.

Isabella Dunn ’28 | July 13, 2026

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Five notable Revolutionary War sites at William & Mary

With the semiquincentennial just around the corner, W&M News joined faculty affiliate Robyn Schroeder on her tour of campus during the revolutionary era, taking attendees back to the 18th-century.

William Oster | July 1, 2026

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Michael Davis to lead undergraduate admission at W&M

Michael Davis, an enrollment leader with nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, has been selected as William & Mary’s next associate vice provost and dean of admissions.

Erin Jay | June 30, 2026

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When revolution – and war – came to William & Mary

When the 13 colonies declared independence 250 years ago this summer, there were only nine colleges and universities in America, including William & Mary.

Susan Corbett | June 30, 2026

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Forbes names W&M a ‘New Ivy’ for second time

For the second consecutive year, Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies” for the university’s excellence in career readiness.

Erin Jay | April 13, 2026

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William & Mary earns highest honor as a ‘Military Friendly’ institution

The university has been reaffirmed as a Gold-Level Military Friendly School by MilitaryFriendly.com, the highest honor a university can receive.

William Oster | April 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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Uncovering layers of history

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William & Mary dancers to celebrate America’s 250th as part of live television performance

Leah Glenn Dance Theatre will perform as part of the two-hour live broadcast, “America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together.”

Susan Corbett | June 29, 2026

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‘Revolution Untold’ widens the story of nation’s founding

Students dug through Williamsburg’s founding-era records, shaping findings into documentary-style scripts and putting the overlooked back into the light.

William Oster | June 26, 2026

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W&M’s AidData leads global effort to solve agricultural challenges using geospatial analysis

A recent gathering of 120 international policymakers, researchers and nonprofit leaders in Rome celebrated "how far the field has come in just a few short years."

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | June 23, 2026

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What Jefferson really meant by the ‘Pursuit of Happiness’

Few phrases are more closely associated with the Declaration of Independence than Thomas Jefferson’s assertion that all people possess an unalienable right to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Susan Corbett | June 22, 2026

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Novel study defines ‘vertical marine heatwaves’ in Chesapeake Bay

A new study out of William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS is redefining how we visualize and track marine heatwaves in estuarine systems.

Patrick McGettigan, W&M's Batten School & VIMS | June 17, 2026

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W&M alumni historians reflect on the 250th anniversary of the United States

William & Mary alumni discuss the university’s role as the Alma Mater of the Nation in this momentous year.

Annie Powell, University Marketing | June 16, 2026

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Trio of undergrads win prestigious Gilman Scholarships

William & Mary’s Tatia Granger named president of Averett University

William & Mary’s VIMS & Batten School unveil new, unified brand identity

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Bridging divides: Alumnus helps legislators find common ground, reach policy solutions

Five notable Revolutionary War sites at William & Mary

Michael Davis to lead undergraduate admission at W&M

When revolution – and war – came to William & Mary

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Forbes names W&M a ‘New Ivy’ for second time

William & Mary earns highest honor as a ‘Military Friendly’ institution

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Celebrate: 2026 Commencement recap

2026 Day for Admitted Students

Charter Day 2026: Ken Burns

Charter Day 2026: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger

Celebrate together: Homecoming 2025

Uncovering layers of history

William & Mary dancers to celebrate America’s 250th as part of live television performance

‘Revolution Untold’ widens the story of nation’s founding

W&M’s AidData leads global effort to solve agricultural challenges using geospatial analysis

What Jefferson really meant by the ‘Pursuit of Happiness’

Novel study defines ‘vertical marine heatwaves’ in Chesapeake Bay

W&M alumni historians reflect on the 250th anniversary of the United States

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