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Erin Jay

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Dr. Christopher Renjilian
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.
May 22, 2025
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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.
April 29, 2025
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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.
April 9, 2025
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University News

William & Mary counted among ‘New Ivies’ for academic excellence

Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies.”
April 8, 2025
M. Sanjayan
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.
March 19, 2025
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Excellence

William & Mary classified as one of the nation’s top research institutions

University receives R1 research activity classification from Carnegie.
February 13, 2025
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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.
February 10, 2025
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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
January 21, 2025
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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.
August 29, 2024
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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.
August 23, 2024
Cleve Francis
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.
August 21, 2024
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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.
July 30, 2024
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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.
June 26, 2024
Jeremy Martin
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.
June 7, 2024
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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.
May 31, 2024
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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.
May 20, 2024
Vassiliki Panoussi
Excellence

W&M classical studies professor receives highly selective Rome Prize

Only 2.9% of applicants were chosen for the honor, which supports research in the arts and humanities.
April 25, 2024
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Excellence

W&M professor receives Guggenheim Fellowship in Dance Studies

Emily Wilcox, associate professor of Chinese studies at William & Mary, has been selected to receive the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in Dance Studies.
April 16, 2024
Jon Meacham
University News

Pulitzer-winning historian named W&M’s Hunter B. Andrews Fellow

Jon Meacham will give a public talk as part of his visit to campus.
April 11, 2024
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University News

W&M prepares warm welcome for admitted students

Applications to W&M are up more than 25% since 2020.
April 10, 2024
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Belonging

14th annual Lemon Project symposium to focus on healing in the Black community 

The William & Mary Lemon Project will host its 14th annual spring symposium at the university’s School of Education March 22-23. 
March 11, 2024
Omiyemi Green
Research & Scholarship

Tack Lecture to explore history of African American theatre, Black theater at W&M

The spring 2024 Tack Faculty Lecture, “A History of African American Theatre & Black Theater at William & Mary,” is scheduled for March 6.
February 19, 2024
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University News

Power of history, arts celebrated at W&M’s Charter Day

Lonnie Bunch, secretary of Smithsonian Institution, reflected on the power and purpose of history as the keynote speaker for William & Mary’s 2024 Charter Day
February 12, 2024
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University News

William & Mary breaks another Early Decision application record

For the third consecutive year, William & Mary received a record number of Early Decision applications for its next first-year class.
February 7, 2024
Lonnie G. Bunch III Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
University News

Smithsonian’s visionary leader to highlight W&M Charter Day

Ceremony to highlight W&M’s Year of the Arts celebration; Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III and former W&M Rector Jeffrey B. Trammell '73 to receive honorary degrees.
January 12, 2024
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University News

W&M sees another significant increase in Early Decision applications

Numbers indicate that W&M is the top choice for many prospective students.
December 20, 2023
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Belonging

William & Mary partners with Virginia high schools to expand access

Partnership empowers counselors to nominate high-achieving, limited-income students for William & Mary Scholars Program
December 4, 2023
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University News

Creating career pathways: W&M to transform work-study positions into internships

Part of the Vision 2026 strategic plan, the program will expand access to applied learning opportunities for first-generation, limited-income students
November 14, 2023
Barb Ramsey
Service & Community

Barbara ‘Barb’ Ramsey ’75 – a ‘tireless advocate’ for W&M, Williamsburg – honored with 2023 Prentis Award

Ramsey will receive the honor during a private reception on Nov. 10 at the Wren Building.
November 2, 2023
Thomas Ruppert
University News

Legal expert and thought leader on sea-level rise adaptation selected to lead Virginia Coastal Resilience Collaborative

Part of W&M’s Vision 2026 strategic plan, the collaborative launched this month.
September 22, 2023

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