Arjun Fischer '20 took home a bronze award in the documentary category at the Student Academy Awards.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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William & Mary launches new bioengineering degree
William & Mary is launching new Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in bioengineering in fall 2027 through the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics.
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Moving research from ideas to impact
GRI welcomes the inaugural cohort of Impact Fellows to campus.
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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.
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In memoriam: Honoring James E. Ukrop ’60, L.H.D. ’99, P ’85, G ’25
Civic visionary, regional champion and tireless William & Mary advocate.
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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.
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W&M School of Education recognized for preparing future teachers in the science of reading
W&M elementary education programs achieve top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality.
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KPMG commits $1.5M to support the future of accounting at William & Mary
A longstanding relationship between KPMG and William & Mary is entering a new chapter with a $1.5 million commitment from KPMG partners and employees to the Raymond A. Mason School of Business.
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TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows
After recovering more than 600,000 pounds of lost fishing traps in just two years, the Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program is announcing 11 new coastal clean up projects in seven states.
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Students earn top honors in microelectronics research
Two William & Mary students earned Gold Awards from the Virginia Microelectronics Consortium’s Summer Scholarships program.
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W&M Libraries receives NEH grant to preserve American Revolution-era materials
William & Mary Libraries is one of five institutions awarded the grant as part of a consortium.
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William ‘Bill’ Schermerhorn ’82 to be 2026 Homecoming grand marshal
He will lead the parade and be honored on the field during the football game.
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Summer housing fund fuels student research
The Charles Center for Undergraduate Research provides opportunities that make summer research possible for William & Mary students across disciplines.
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From classroom to cyber range: W&M students take on critical infrastructure threats
Seven William & Mary students gained hands-on cybersecurity experience this summer during Cyber Fortress 26, a two-week exercise hosted by the Virginia Army National Guard in Virginia Beach.
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William & Mary sustains its excellence in career outcomes for Class of 2025
The Class of 2025 Next Destination Survey results showcase W&M’s commitment to student outcomes and career readiness.
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Tomlin and Brady take center stage as NFL season begins
All eyes are on W&M alumni Mike Tomlin ’95, L.H.D. ’08 and Joe Brady ’13 as they take on new roles in broadcasting and coaching, respectively.
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Chesapeake Bay underwater grasses increase 7%, buoyed by gains in salty waters
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most important indicators of ecosystem health, increased by 7% to an estimated 89,395 acres in 2025.
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New contemplative studies major explores mind, body and consciousness
Faculty collaborated to create the new major, available beginning this fall.
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Digging into the past: Faculty and student researchers investigate Greek site
The Naxos Quarry Project is an international archaeological project focused on the ancient marble quarries of the Greek island of Naxos, which is famous for its white marble used in architecture and sculpture.
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W&M rouses college football world with monumental comeback
William & Mary completed one of the most incredible comebacks in school history on Friday night, scoring 13 straight points in the final 53 seconds to post a 35-32 road victory against No. 7 Villanova.
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W&M professor awarded NEH grant to manage Yorktown archaeological collections
The grant supports rehabilitation of collections from 17 sites around Yorktown, including the Yorktown battlefields, the site of the last major battle of the American Revolution.
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Celebrating 20 years of Here for the Girls
Two William & Mary alumnae who connected through a shared diagnosis have helped more than 2,000 women build community.
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A new class and new possibilities at W&M
On Aug. 20, 1,704 first-year students and 220 transfer students moved into residence halls, beginning their journey as part of the unique W&M community.