A new Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting (CEEF) has been established at William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS.
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Additional gifts of $6M take William & Mary Athletics Complex to next level
$6 million in gifts will further modernize Kaplan Arena and strengthen the broader W&M Athletics Complex.
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W&M research teams wow General Assembly, spark dialogue
Six William & Mary undergraduates represented the university at the second annual Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia (NURVa) showcase at the State Capitol in Richmond.
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AI for social impact: From models to meaningful action for large cyber-physical systems
A new wave of AI aims to help humans make decisions in unpredictable situations in real-world applications where digital and physical systems intersect.
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The long game: Lowe’s 4 years of loyalty at William & Mary
Chase Lowe '26 arrived at William & Mary with a simple vision: excel in the classroom, impact the basketball court and immerse himself in a community that values both.
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China’s $24B in port financing encircles the globe, reaching 90 countries
New AidData report and dataset provide the clearest picture yet of Beijing’s race for maritime dominance.
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Three W&M students to bring scientific expertise to policymaking in the commonwealth
Three graduate students have been selected as 2026 Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science (COVES) Policy Fellows.
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Blockbuster exhibition highlights visionary women of abstract expressionism
“Abstract Expressionists: The Women,” on view through April 26, features nearly 50 works by 32 women artists.
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W&M Women’s Swimming wins CAA Championship
The women’s team accumulated 1,647 points, smashing the previous highwater mark of 1,409.
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Geology majors rock their research in diverse landscapes
Supported by Charles Center summer research grants, students in the geology department are conducting theses on geologic phenomena spanning diverse settings and landscapes.
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Redesigning learning for an AI-enabled future
The Raymond A. Mason School of Business recently hosted the second annual Teaching and Research with Generative AI Sprint.
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New research uncovers how microbes shape ecosystem resilience
Geoffrey Zahn, assistant professor in applied science at William & Mary, studied one of the most unique “forests” in the world.
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W&M students place in top tier of international trading challenge
Out of 616 teams participating in the CME Group University Trading Challenge — an online futures trading competition that uses real-world market data and simulated funds — the W&M team ranked No. 36.
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Oysters play unexpected role in protecting blue crabs from disease
These natural filters are removing more than algae and excess nutrients.
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William & Mary announces 2026 Alumni Medallion recipients
The 2026 Alumni Medallions will be bestowed at a ceremony during Charter Day Weekend on Feb. 7, 2026.
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Strengthening civility
In polarized times, William & Mary cultivates civic leaders who can bridge deep differences.
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W&M Law School team captures national trial advocacy championship
The W&M Law School National Trial Team earned first place at the National Championships Labor and Employment Law Trial Advocacy Competition.
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How college presidents succeed
Join Katherine A. Rowe, Robert M. Gates, W. Taylor Reveley III and W. Taylor Reveley IV for a lively discussion on leadership.
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W&M football alumnus Joe Brady ’13 named Buffalo Bills head coach
Joe Brady '13 was named head coach of the Buffalo Bills.
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Students explore finance careers in 24th annual Wall Street Program
Three-day excursion to New York City includes site visits to some of the industry’s top firms.
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ISC4 opening marks new home for School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
William & Mary’s first new school in more than 50 years takes a major step forward with the opening of Integrated Science Center 4 for the spring 2026 semester.
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Can Virginia stop the blue catfish?
New research shows the Chesapeake Bay’s top invader is hard to control.
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Two leading experiments reveal combined insights into why matter exists
Two separate experiments — the NOvA collaboration at Fermilab in Illinois and the T2K experiment in Japan — may help reveal how our universe formed.
University News
AidData receives $1M for project on rebuilding global data systems
A new grant from the Hewlett Foundation will fund an AidData-led project to reimagine the data systems key to development progress.
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W&M awarded $1M DOE grant to advance AI-assisted detector design, optimization
William & Mary has received a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to lead the next phase of AID2E.
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Driscoll elected to Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Terry Driscoll, whose visionary leadership transformed William & Mary Athletics over more than two decades, has been elected to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
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Program explores Japan’s Kansai region through interdisciplinary lens
The faculty-led study abroad program offers an opportunity to explore Japan’s Kansai region through engagement with cultural texts, classroom discussions and immersive site visits.
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Election Law Program launches online tool to help navigate state election laws
The tool is designed to help judges, lawyers, members of the media, elections officials and the public efficiently navigate complex state election statutes.
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2025 Chesapeake Bay dead zone near long-term average
The annual Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone Report Card shows unusually persistent hypoxia in July.
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Lanouette leads collaborative research bridging science education, urban ecosystems
Assistant Professor Kathryn Lanouette is leading a research project to better characterize what outdoor environmental education can look like in urban spaces.