The body language of trees holds valuable clues to their overall health.
Research & Scholarship
Research & Scholarship
The forgotten daughter: Eliza Monroe Hay’s story revealed in her last letters
The letters inspired a dedicated researcher to uncover the truth about Eliza and to bring her remains back to Virginia for proper recognition.
University News
Board of Visitors adopts campus blueprint for next 100 years
The Board of Visitors unanimously approved the Campus Comprehensive Plan, ensuring stewardship of university physical spaces for future generations.
W&M Life
Jane Batten HON ’17, L.H.D. ’19 to be 2025 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Visionary philanthropist to lead parade as part of Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, Oct. 16-19.
Research & Scholarship
New dissemination grants promote student research visibility, impact
Beginning this year, the Charles Center will offer grants to support students in expanding the visibility of their work, enabling them to share their discoveries with the world.
W&M Life
Legendary Ilê Aiyê inspires in immersive arts masterclass
Bright percussive beats poured from the Glenn Close Theatre stage Sept. 3 as the legendary Afro-Brazilian street band Ilê Aiyê held the first of several Charles Center-sponsored Arts Masterclasses hosted by William & Mary’s Office…
University News
Expanding William & Mary’s national reach
A gift from W&M Foundation leader Darpan Kapadia ’95 launches a bold enrollment initiative to elevate W&M’s presence and attract top students from across the country.
Research & Scholarship
Study highlights the benefits of biodiversity for commercial fisheries
Combining 17 years of Chesapeake Bay population assessments with economic analyses, researchers show the importance of diversifying catches across species.
Excellence
Leading with values that endure
W&M makes gains in excellence and preeminence.
University News
A home without hazing: National award recognizes W&M’s leadership in hazing prevention
Two William & Mary administrators have been recognized with a national award for their efforts to sensitize students to the dangers of hazing and to train them to spot and stop it.
Research & Scholarship
A fundamental approach to the carbon dioxide problem
Professor William McNamara is drawing inspiration from nature to tap the potential of CO2 as a fuel.
Research & Scholarship
Wartime transformations: ‘For 2026’ conference to highlight new narratives of the Revolutionary War ahead of 250th anniversary
William & Mary, the Omohundro Institute and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collaborate for the fourth conference in a five-year series.
University News
New minor in artificial intelligence available for all W&M undergraduates
William & Mary has officially launched a new minor in Artificial Intelligence (AI), giving students the tools to apply AI in their respective fields.
Excellence
The building blocks of success
Inaugural applied learning course strengthens William & Mary’s standing as a national leader in career readiness.
University News
W&M’s Batten School & VIMS launch Blue Horizons Visiting Fellows Program
John F. Kerry to serve as inaugural fellow.
Excellence
National preeminence and enduring values
10 questions with William & Mary's Rankings Task Force
Excellence
Baseball diplomacy project launches trivia game bridging U.S.-Japanese history
The trivia game is nearly three years in the making and plays a vital role in the U.S.-Japan Baseball Diplomacy Project, which studies the relationship between the two nations.
Service & Community
Ancient traditions, new tools
William & Mary faculty co-design solutions with Indigenous communities to rebuild their foodways and reconnect with their roots.
Research & Scholarship
Internship showcase highlights impactful summer experiences
Over 150 undergraduates shared their experiences at the third annual Fall Internship & Applied Learning Showcase.
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W&M Life
Welcome home: W&M’s 2025 Convocation ceremony
William & Mary welcomed new students during the 2025 Opening Convocation ceremony.
Research & Scholarship
Seagrass swap could reshape Chesapeake Bay food web
A new study shows that an ongoing transition from eelgrass to widgeon grass as the dominant seagrass species in the Chesapeake Bay could have ecological impacts across food webs, fisheries and ecosystem functions.
University News
NASA leader Anne Roemer to helm human resources at William & Mary
Anne Roemer — a human resources professional with more than 20 years of experience at NASA — has been named William & Mary’s next chief human resources officer.
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Research & Scholarship
The Nepal Water Initiative
The Nepal Water Initiative seeks to assess environmental threats to Nepal’s water resources under a changing climate and to empower conservation champions in Nepal to address these threats.
Research & Scholarship
Margaret Hu releases leading casebook on AI and law
"AI Law and Policy" is a casebook exploring legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence.