Joanmarie Del Vecchio, assistant professor of geology, will share insights from studying changing permafrost landscapes at the Faculty Research Forum.
Research & Scholarship
Excellence
From Williamsburg to Manhattan: W&M marks anniversaries of two finance career programs
Through the Annual William & Mary Wall Street Program and From DoG Street to Wall Street, connections with alumni strengthen the student pipeline to leading industry firms.
Service & Community
Art imitates life: W&M professor connects dance to conservation in Kenya
Drawing from impactful lessons in Nairobi, a dance professor is examining conservation challenges through the arts.
W&M Life
Annie Brown ’10 to share her path from liberal arts to AI in Class of 1975 Speaker Series
Annie Brown '10 is the founder and CEO of Reliabl, a responsible technology initiative developing inclusive AI and data tools designed to improve online experiences for marginalized communities.
Research & Scholarship
Life on the move in a changing Chesapeake Bay
Who are the newest arrivals in the Chesapeake Bay? Which species are leaving? And what do environmental changes mean for the future of our iconic estuary?
Excellence
W&M Men’s Cross Country captures conference-leading 29th crown
The conference crown marked the program's first since 2021 and the 22nd this century.
Research & Scholarship
Researchers find plastic fibers can worsen viral disease in fish
Interdisciplinary study reveals how the shape and timing of microplastic exposure can influence disease severity in rainbow trout.
W&M Life
&hacksXII turns imagination into innovation
This year's hackathon brought together students, alumni and faculty to explore how computing and artificial intelligence can transform imaginative ideas into innovative solutions.
Research & Scholarship
From A to Z, Paul Manna brings civics down to street level
In a weekly radio series with WHRO, Professor Paul Manna invites listeners to take a few letters for a test drive.
Research & Scholarship
The Beacon Effect: Rethinking what it means to make an impression
In his new paper, Professor David Long introduces a framework he calls humanistic impression management.
W&M Life
Student curators bring community connections to life at Hart Gallery
The gallery contains pieces that highlight the inherent interconnectedness of community members.
University News
W&M dedicates Gates Hall, reflecting commitment to civic leadership
Named in honor of Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98, the revitalized building is envisioned as a hub for research and teaching with global impact.
Research & Scholarship
How William & Mary is helping build Virginia’s fusion energy future
The symposium welcomed more than 100 attendees and featured expert talks, research presentations and a panel on Virginia’s role in fusion energy.
Excellence
W&M’s Williamson reaches pinnacle of his profession – the World Series
Ben Williamson '23 is in his second Major League Baseball season and on the cusp of playing in the World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays.
W&M Life
Celebrating 100 years of Homecoming
A century ago, William & Mary’s alumni office led the charge in the campaign “to provide a Home Coming Day for former students in the fall.”
W&M Life
Faculty champions return for Raft Debate All-Stars
Four William & Mary faculty members will take the stage Oct. 27 for a special edition of the Raft Debate.
University News
W&M Libraries receives trove of American Revolution-era materials
A lifelong interest in American Revolutionary history culminated in the donation of an extensive collection of letters and artifacts to William & Mary Libraries.
Excellence
W&M film studies alumnus wins Student Academy Award
Arjun Fischer '20 took home a bronze award in the documentary category at the Student Academy Awards.
Research & Scholarship
Rainfall reshapes river ecosystems and food webs, study finds
Rain has an outsized impact on the ecology of rivers, according to a new study led by William & Mary’s VIMS & Batten School.
Research & Scholarship
The summer of submarines: Building the AUKUS generation from Williamsburg to Adelaide
William & Mary’s work as an AUKUS Center of Excellence gained momentum this summer.
Research & Scholarship
W&M researcher leads study on students’ literacy outcomes under Virginia Literacy Act
Elizabeth Talbott has been awarded a research grant to conduct a longitudinal study of the Virginia Literacy Act.
Excellence
At the intersection of art and service
Tiffany Reed Silverman ’95 teaches the importance of the arts in a military environment as The Citadel’s first fine arts director.
Excellence
W&M School of Education receives national leadership recognition for educator preparation
The William & Mary School of Education received the 2026 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Research & Scholarship
Data science professor awarded grant to support partnership with Internet Archive, preserve digital history
Alexander Nwala will develop AI models that automatically identify, archive and catalog web resources referenced in U.S. television news in a publicly accessible database.
Research & Scholarship
Operations research program prepares students to solve real-world challenges
The core of the program consists of courses in operations research, mathematical modeling for random processes, probability and optimization.
University News
William & Mary launches new bioengineering degree
William & Mary is launching a new degree in bioengineering in fall 2027 through the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics.
Research & Scholarship
Moving research from ideas to impact
GRI welcomes the inaugural cohort of Impact Fellows to campus.
Research & Scholarship
Final ‘For 2026’ conference closes 5-year series as nation marks 250 years
The fifth and final conference in the series William & Mary, the Omohundro Institute and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation launched in 2022 — among the nation’s first semiquincentennial convenings — comes to Williamsburg Oct. 23-24.
University News
In memoriam: Honoring James E. Ukrop ’60, L.H.D. ’99, P ’85, G ’25
Civic visionary, regional champion and tireless William & Mary advocate.
Excellence
Be curious and be confident
Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D ’16, P ’27 and Todd Howard ’93 shared their wisdom with students as McGlothlin Fellows.