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
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.
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.
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.
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.
University News
W&M prepares warm welcome for admitted students
Applications to W&M are up more than 25% since 2020.
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.
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.
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