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Research & Scholarship

W&M election law directors receive MIT grant to improve voter registration systems

James Alcorn and Rebecca Green have been awarded a national research grant from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab to study voter registration and list maintenance systems across the United States.

April 16, 2026

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Excellence

Forbes names W&M a ‘New Ivy’ for second time

For the second consecutive year, Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies” for the university’s excellence in career readiness.

April 13, 2026

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W&M Life

William & Mary welcomes admitted Class of 2030 to campus

W&M sets a new Early Decision record as part of an outstanding overall applicant pool.

April 8, 2026

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Excellence

From education to outcomes, graduate rankings highlight W&M excellence

University’s counselor education, constitutional and criminal law programs among the top 20 in the nation.

April 7, 2026

University News

Sue Hanna Gerdelman to receive Prentis Award for bold civic leadership

Sue Hanna Gerdelman '76, P ’07, P ’13 has been selected as this year's Prentis Award recipient.

March 18, 2026

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.

March 17, 2026

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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.

March 6, 2026

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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.

March 4, 2026

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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.

February 10, 2026

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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.

January 15, 2026

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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."

December 9, 2025

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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.

November 21, 2025

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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.

November 21, 2025

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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.

September 23, 2025

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.

September 3, 2025

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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.

August 19, 2025

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.

August 19, 2025

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.

June 20, 2025

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

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

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