The 2024 Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone Report Card suggests hypoxia in the Chesapeake Bay was somewhat larger than the long-term average from 1985-2023 but slightly shorter in duration.
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Research & Scholarship
1693 Scholars Program celebrates 20 years of community, curiosity
The 1693 Scholars Program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, honoring two decades of dedicated faculty mentoring, research support and programming.
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William & Mary remains No. 1 public university for study abroad
W&M also earns the Open Doors 75 Seal of Excellence.
Research & Scholarship
Current models may overestimate future bay dead zones
A study has demonstrated surprising variability in the results of different modeling methodologies for predicting future dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay.
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W&M chemistry students win awards at national conference
The William & Mary chapter of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers won six awards at the 51st annual NOBCChE National Conference.
Research & Scholarship
W&M School of Education awarded $3M to tackle youth mental health crisis
The Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Office of Safe & Supportive Schools.
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Catron exhibition celebrates student research, artistic development
Ten undergraduates received the opportunity to explore their artistic interests through the grants.
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Arts masterclasses connect campus with world-class performers
The Charles Center is sponsoring a new Arts Masterclass series in partnership with the Office of the Arts at William & Mary.
Research & Scholarship
Translating Judeo-Arabic love poems
W&M Libraries recently launched a new digital project that translates and makes available a collection of Judeo-Arabic poems.
Service & Community
Toward ‘a more perfect union’
With the population in the United States sharply divided on political issues, trust in our society’s institutions declining and disinformation spreading like wildfire, William & Mary has renewed its commitment to practicing and promoting the…
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Public dedication of Williamsburg Bray School on Nov. 1 — 250 years after the school closed
On Nov. 1, Colonial Williamsburg will formally dedicate a restored Williamsburg Bray School in a ceremony 250 years after the school closed.
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Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2024 brings 4,000 back to campus
More than 4,000 members of the William & Mary community gathered Oct. 17-20 on campus for this year’s Homecoming & Reunion Weekend.
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A poor year for juvenile striped bass in Virginia waters in 2024
The 2024 value is significantly lower than the historic average of 7.77 fish per seine haul and marks the second consecutive year of below-average recruitment in Virginia tributaries.
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Academic showdown: Who will stay afloat in the Raft Debate?
After four years, the Raft Debate returns, pitting four W&M faculty members against each other in a comedic competition.
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City Research Scholars share surprises, life lessons from internships
Scholars reflect on their 10 full-time weeks of intern and research activities during the summer.
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The comeback continues for Virginia’s bay scallops
The results of this year's survey show their population may be approaching sustainable levels.
Service & Community
Homecoming dedication to honor 100 years of Monroe Hall
A dedication ceremony to celebrate the reopening of Monroe Hall will take place Oct. 19.
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W&M’s Global Research Institute announces Accelerate Initiative to raise $10M
Gifts of $3 million jump-start effort to expand GRI’s reach, increase opportunities for students.
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Fall Tack Lecture brings the salt marsh to Sadler Center
The fall 2024 Tack Faculty Lecture, “Space Fish, Zombie Shrimp and Other Saltmarsh Tales,” is scheduled for Nov. 14.
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Williamsburg commemorates 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s return
Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary will celebrate with a series of special events.
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Marine Life Day breaks records, inspires hundreds at Eastern Shore Lab
VIMS and Batten School researchers, students and volunteers introduced a record number of Marine Life Day attendees to a broad spectrum of marine science experiences.
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Students meet with alumni CEOs at McGlothlin Leadership Forum
Mark T. Smucker ’92 and Kendrick F. Ashton Jr. ’98 share career insights with W&M MBA and J.D. students.
University News
Lafayette’s William & Mary honorary degree arrives on loan from France
The original document will be on display in Swem Library’s Special Collections Research Center until Nov. 15, along with other rare items related to Lafayette.
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W&M professor publishes children’s book to teach AI fundamentals
The book aims to introduce middle schoolers to the mathematical fundamentals of artificial intelligence and machine learning in a fun and engaging way.
University News
Oscar winner Cord Jefferson ’04 to be 2024 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Jefferson will lead the parade, share insights in the Presidential Conversation and more.
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Picturing mathematics anew: Murals illuminate new learning pathways
As W&M continues celebrating the Year of the Arts, the School of Education has unveiled its third annual mural, which highlights the power of integrating art with mathematics instruction.
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Two Beales Scholars from Southside Virginia join William & Mary Class of 2028
Blair Dickens ’28 and Jaden Grant ’28 have been chosen to receive Beales Family Scholarships.
Research & Scholarship
Fall symposium to spotlight range, depth of W&M undergraduate research
The event will highlight the collective intellectual passion behind W&M’s vibrant undergraduate research community.
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W&M study offers hope for the resilience of the American lobster fishery
According to a study by researchers at William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences, the American lobster may be more resilient to the effects of climate change than expected.
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New real estate award recognizes W&M professor’s impact
The Michael J. Seiler Behavioral Research Commendation is set to become one of the American Real Estate Society's highest honors.