Only 2.9% of applicants were chosen for the honor, which supports research in the arts and humanities.
Excellence
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Service & Community
Q&A: Educating and empowering student voters
Marley Fishburn ’24, M.P.P. ’25 discusses the importance of voting and the work that she and others are doing to encourage it.
Service & Community
Committed to service: W&M professor, student honored for community engagement
Allisyn Lam ’25 and Clinical Associate Professor of Law Stacy Kern-Scheerer received the 2023 President’s Award for Service at the university's 2023 Opening Convocation ceremony.
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W&M Life
Feels like home: W&M’s impressive, accomplished new undergrads move in
William & Mary is welcoming about 175 new transfer students this fall along with about 1,630 students in the Class of 2027
University News
Carolyn ‘Biddy’ Martin ’73, L.H.D. ’12 to welcome new students at Opening Convocation
W&M’s academic year kicks off with address from noted education leader and alumna.
Belonging
Festivities, fellowship and freedom: W&M prepares to celebrate Juneteenth
The event includes a program featuring poetry, music and a performance by the Elegba Folklore Society.
University News
Carlane Pittman-Hampton Ph.D. ’03 named W&M chief of staff
Carlane Pittman-Hampton Ph.D. ’03, a higher education leader with more than two decades of experience advancing a variety of initiatives at William & Mary, has been selected as President Katherine A. Rowe’s chief of staff.
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W&M Life
Patton Oswalt ’91 exhorts extraordinary W&M Class of 2023 to wander easy, embrace life
Patton Oswalt '91, a comedian, author and actor, addressed the graduates during W&M’s 2023 Commencement ceremony Friday night in Zable Stadium.
University News
Reciprocal inspiration: Student Commencement speaker to celebrate community among classmates
Computer science major Abdimalik “Abdi” Hassan ’23 has been selected as the 2023 student Commencement speaker.
Excellence
W&M tops national ranking for internships 3 years in a row
For the third consecutive year, the Princeton Review has named William & Mary the best public institution for internships, highlighting the university’s commitment to preparing students for successful careers.
Excellence
W&M careers lead Wall Street Journal rankings
William & Mary graduates who pursue careers in finance, management consulting and law are among the highest earners in the industry when compared to graduates from the university’s peer institutions, according to the Wall Street…
University News
Following a highly selective admission process, W&M prepares to welcome admitted students to campus
During the Day for Admitted Students on April 15, admitted members of the Class of 2027 and their families can experience a broad selection of what William & Mary has to offer.
University News
Statewide leaders convene at W&M for governor’s summit on mental health
William & Mary worked with Virginia’s secretaries of health and education to host a mental health summit March 29 convened by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Belonging
Largest-ever Lemon Symposium explores the roots of Black life and history
William & Mary hosted the largest Lemon Project Spring Symposium ever on campus March 24-25, with more than 300 people registered to attend the event in person and another 469 registered to attend online.
University News
Comedian and alumnus Patton Oswalt ’91 to return to W&M as the 2023 Commencement speaker
Award-winning comedian, writer and actor Patton Oswalt ’91 will speak at William & Mary’s Commencement ceremony on May 19.
University News
Shoe designer Weitzman to share entrepreneurship insights at W&M
Celebrated shoe designer and entrepreneur Stuart Weitzman will visit William & Mary this week to share his story and advice with students.
University News
W&M extends test-optional admission process indefinitely
Pilot shows increased flexibility attracts more talented and successful students