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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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.

September 18, 2023

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.

August 31, 2023

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W&M Life

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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

August 25, 2023

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.

August 11, 2023

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.

June 12, 2023

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.

May 23, 2023

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W&M Life

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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.

May 22, 2023

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.

May 15, 2023

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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.

April 27, 2023

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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…

April 25, 2023