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

A $100-million gift from Jane Batten HON ’17, L.H.D. ’19 will establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

By Staff
Published July 29, 2024
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The largest-ever gift for a school of coastal and marine sciences, this will position William & Mary and VIMS as the premier destination for developing solutions to threats to oceans and coastlines.


Tags: Academics, Marine Science, Research, Science & Technology Research, STEM, Water
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