Sue Hanna Gerdelman '76, P ’07, P ’13 has been selected as this year's Prentis Award recipient.
University News
University News
Acclaimed political scientist Francis Fukuyama to speak at Commencement
Political scientist, international relations expert and author Francis Fukuyama will speak at William & Mary’s 2026 Commencement ceremony as the university continues its celebration of the Year of Civic Leadership.
Research & Scholarship
‘United we stand’: Lemon Project prepares for 16th annual spring symposium
Award-winning novelist Daniel Black returns to William & Mary in March to once again serve as the keynote speaker for the Lemon Project Spring Symposium.
Excellence
Braun Financial Literacy Program earns grand prize in national Zipcar competition
The student-run Braun Financial Literacy Program at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business won grand first prize in Zipcar’s Students with Drive Competition.
Service & Community
Burns, Spanberger help launch W&M’s Year of Civic Leadership
Ken Burns and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger spoke at William & Mary's 2026 Charter Day ceremony.
University News
Governor, award-winning filmmaker to speak at Charter Day
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will speak at the Charter Day ceremony.
University News
Forbes names William & Mary a leader for launching careers
The university is featured in Forbes' new list of the “15 Top Colleges For Launching Your Career."
University News
Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98 to serve third term as W&M’s chancellor
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98 will serve a third term as William & Mary’s chancellor from 2026 to 2033.
University News
W&M adopts peer group based on strategic direction
William & Mary’s Board of Visitors today adopted a set of peer institutions, which serves as a reference point for benchmarking and strategic goal-setting activities.
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.
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.
W&M Life
Conflict as a catalyst for growth: W&M’s 2025 Professional Development Days
William & Mary’s second annual Professional Development Days focused on navigating conflict.
University News
Energy sector leader Darpan Kapadia ’95 to speak at Opening Convocation
Darpan Kapadia ’95 will welcome new William & Mary students this month at Opening Convocation.
University News
Governor appoints alumni business leaders to W&M Board of Visitors
Gov. Glenn Youngkin D.P.S. '22 has appointed three William & Mary alumni to the university's Board of Visitors.
University News
Alumnus to lead health and wellness efforts at William & Mary
Dr. Christopher Renjilian ’05 has been selected as William & Mary’s associate vice president for health & wellness.
University News
W&M Board of Visitors elects vice rector, secretary
The William & Mary Board of Visitors has unanimously elected Ardine Williams as vice rector and Kendrick F. Ashton Jr. '98 as secretary, effective July 1, 2025.
Service & Community
Roll out the green & gold carpet: W&M welcomes admitted students
Around 1,300 newly admitted undergraduate students will gather on campus Saturday for the annual Day for Admitted Students.
University News
William & Mary counted among ‘New Ivies’ for academic excellence
Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies.”
University News
Leading conservation scientist to speak at William & Mary’s 2025 Commencement
Conservation International CEO to receive an honorary doctorate as W&M celebrates Year of the Environment.
Excellence
William & Mary classified as one of the nation’s top research institutions
University receives R1 research activity classification from Carnegie.
University News
W&M’s Year of the Environment embraces science for solutions
Building on momentum from its strategic plan and two historic gifts, William & Mary launched the Year of the Environment Feb. 7.
University News
Pedestrian bridge to connect students to heart of campus
Project is part of a plan to revitalize living, learning spaces at W&M
Service & Community
‘Write your story’: Francis encourages W&M’s new students to find their calling
Dr. Cleveland “Cleve” Francis Jr. M.A. ’69 addressed William & Mary's new students at Opening Convocation.
University News
A bright future: Meet William & Mary’s Class of 2028
The university's first-year undergraduate students and transfer students moved into residence halls Aug. 23.
University News
Trailblazing musician, cardiologist Cleve Francis M.A. ’69 to speak at W&M’s Convocation
Celebrated cardiologist and barrier-breaking musician Dr. Cleveland "Cleve" Francis Jr. M.A. '69 will welcome William & Mary’s new students to campus on Aug. 28 as part of the university’s Opening Convocation ceremony.
University News
Flood of press coverage follows transformational gift announcement
William & Mary’s reputation as the premier global institution for coastal and marine sciences is reaching new shores.
Service & Community
Community engagement efforts at W&M undergo a transformation
Collaborative, creative changes reflect the university's commitment to student learning and community-driven change.
University News
W&M’s Jeremy P. Martin named president of Florida Southern
W&M alumnus and vice president to lead Florida’s oldest private college.
Belonging
A celebration of community: W&M’s 2024 Juneteenth event slated for June 18
The university will host its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration on June 18 from 10 to 1 p.m., with the program set to begin at 11 a.m.
W&M Life
‘Hark upon the gale’: Resilience of Class of 2024 celebrated
William & Mary hosted its 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 17 in Zable Stadium.