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W&M ranked No. 1 among public universities for making an impact

William & Mary has been named the nation’s top public university for students seeking to make a difference in the world, according to The Princeton Review’s newly released 2027 Best Value Colleges rankings.

Susan Corbett | October 2, 2026

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Mars symposium sheds light on life on the red planet

“The Exploration of Mars & the Search for Life: Viking to Humans” symposium was held in the Sadler Center on Sept. 18 and focused on the findings of the Viking Project.

William Oster | October 2, 2026

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William & Mary launches new bioengineering degrees

William & Mary is launching new Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in bioengineering in fall 2027 through the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics.

Randy Ready, CDSP | October 1, 2026

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Moving research from ideas to impact

GRI welcomes the inaugural cohort of Impact Fellows to campus.

Mary Trimble, GRI | October 1, 2026

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Eating more pulses linked to lower prevalence of cardiometabolic disease

Eating seeds from the legume family, like chickpeas and dry peas, could lead to a lower chance of heart disease, stroke or diabetes, according to new research from two William & Mary students.

William Oster | October 1, 2026

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From campus composting to statewide impact: W&M student wins Virginia design competition

Harriet Ramasamy ’27, co-lead of William & Mary Dining Services’ Sustainability Internship Program, won the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s Student Design Competition.

Susan Corbett | September 30, 2026

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In memoriam: Honoring James E. Ukrop ’60, L.H.D. ’99, P ’85, G ’25

Civic visionary, regional champion and tireless William & Mary advocate.

University Advancement staff | September 26, 2026

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W&M rises across rankings tied to student experience, outcomes

The university has been recognized for teaching, careers and civic leadership.

Amber Kennedy | September 22, 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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Be curious and be confident

Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D ’16, P ’27 and Todd Howard ’93 shared their wisdom with students as McGlothlin Fellows.

Brendan Doyle ’20 and Frazier Johnson, University Marketing | September 25, 2026

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W&M School of Education recognized for preparing future teachers in the science of reading

W&M elementary education programs achieve top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality.

Kimberly Richards-Thomas, W&M School of Education | September 25, 2026

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KPMG commits $1.5M to support the future of accounting at William & Mary

A longstanding relationship between KPMG and William & Mary is entering a new chapter with a $1.5 million commitment from KPMG partners and employees to the Raymond A. Mason School of Business.

Kristine Hojnicki, Raymond A. Mason School of Business | September 24, 2026

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TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows

After recovering more than 600,000 pounds of lost fishing traps in just two years, the Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program is announcing 11 new coastal clean up projects in seven states.

John Wallace, W&M's VIMS & Batten School | September 23, 2026

This is a photo of students Richie de Luna '28 and Aidan Hasling '27 who won top awards for the scientific research they did over the summer of 2026.

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Students earn top honors in microelectronics research

Two William & Mary students earned Gold Awards from the Virginia Microelectronics Consortium’s Summer Scholarships program.

Ava Shafer '28, CDSP | September 21, 2026

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W&M Libraries receives NEH grant to preserve American Revolution-era materials

William & Mary Libraries is one of five institutions awarded the grant as part of a consortium.

Tami Back, William & Mary Libraries | September 17, 2026

W&M ranked No. 1 among public universities for making an impact

Mars symposium sheds light on life on the red planet

William & Mary launches new bioengineering degrees

Moving research from ideas to impact

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Eating more pulses linked to lower prevalence of cardiometabolic disease

From campus composting to statewide impact: W&M student wins Virginia design competition

In memoriam: Honoring James E. Ukrop ’60, L.H.D. ’99, P ’85, G ’25

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W&M rises across rankings tied to student experience, outcomes

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

Be curious and be confident

W&M School of Education recognized for preparing future teachers in the science of reading

KPMG commits $1.5M to support the future of accounting at William & Mary

TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows

Students earn top honors in microelectronics research

W&M Libraries receives NEH grant to preserve American Revolution-era materials

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