Guest Contributors – Page 10

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Service & Community

Troops to Teachers Virginia Center: opening doors for veterans in education

The Troops to Teachers program provides a wealth of resources for veterans seeking fulfilling second careers in education, opening doors for service members and improving outcomes for students.

Kimberly Richards-Thomas, W&M School of Education | November 10, 2023

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University News

New scholarship honors Adrienne Vaughan ’00

Alumna’s widower and friends establish fund to provide need-based support for students from the Portsmouth, Virginia, region

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | November 9, 2023

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Research & Scholarship

New self-designed internships inspire tomorrow’s journalists

The Charles Center continues to collaborate across campus to expand its journalism offerings to meet surging student demand.

Emma Henry, Charles Center | November 9, 2023

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Research & Scholarship

Belt and Road bounces back as Beijing seeks to future-proof its flagship global infrastructure initiative

New AidData flagship report and dataset show China is refocusing time and money on troubled projects, distressed borrowers and sources of public backlash in effort to de-risk its portfolio and out-maneuver G7 competitors.

Alex Wooley, AidData | November 6, 2023

Research & Scholarship

W&M’s Election Law Program receives grant to contextualize election statutes

The grant will support one of the program’s signature projects, a state election law “eBenchbook” that contextualizes election statutes in all 50 states.

David F. Morrill, W&M Law School | October 31, 2023

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Service & Community

More than 4,000 returned to campus for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023

More than 4,000 members of the W&M community returned to campus for the festivities.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | October 27, 2023

W&M Life

Brummett rises to the challenge as college athlete handling Type 1 diabetes

Sheridan Brummett '26 doesn't let Type 1 diabetes hold her back from playing soccer.

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics | October 24, 2023

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Research & Scholarship

Nepal Water Initiative flourishes with multidisciplinary collaboration across W&M

True multidisciplinary collaboration is at the heart of what is now known as the Nepal Water Initiative.

Rebecca Latourell, VIMS | October 23, 2023

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University News

Lighting the way for out-of-state students

$2.5M scholarship and applied learning gift will open doors for Pell Grant-eligible students from outside Virginia

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | October 20, 2023

Service & Community

First Indigenous Peoples Feast celebrates food sovereignty

William & Mary faculty member brings together Indigenous chefs to spark conversations about community, identity and the role of food in advancing Indigenous sovereignty.

Danny Devlin, Strategic Cultural Partnerships | October 18, 2023

Joyce VanTassel-Baska and Tracy L. Cross

Research & Scholarship

The Center for Gifted Education celebrates 35 years

Since its inception, the center has been meeting the needs of students and teachers through curriculum, research, professional development and programs for children.

School of Education staff | October 12, 2023

Research & Scholarship

For City Research Scholars, community is the classroom

In summer 2023, the Charles Center launched a new initiative, the City Research Scholars Internship, offering mentored-research opportunities with five local nonprofits and the City of Williamsburg.

Emma Henry | October 10, 2023

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Service & Community

‘Unity’ ceramic unveiled

Artwork by Michelle Erickson ’82 commemorates the university’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | October 3, 2023

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University News

Michael Dick named director of new Office of Military & Veteran Affairs at William & Mary Law School

The mission of OMVA is to provide dedicated, focused and holistic support to students at William & Mary Law School who are veterans, active duty or reserve forces personnel.

David F. Morrill, W&M Law School | October 2, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Smart cars and privacy concerns: Navigating the data highway with W&M’s Rajiv Kohli

As vehicles gather and transmit vast amounts of data, it raises important questions about individual privacy, security and the need for regulatory oversight.

Elizabeth Eldredge, Raymond A. Mason School of Business | September 28, 2023

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Research & Scholarship

W&M’s Christopher Gareis leads data-driven effort to address learning loss in Virginia

Bridging the Gap is designed in response to the profound learning challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kimberly Richards-Thomas, W&M School of Education | September 27, 2023

Service & Community

His sister the perfect bone marrow match, Webb Kosich ’26 ‘feeling like myself again’

Julia Kosich donated bone marrow to her brother Webb Kosich '26, who had developed a blood disorder.

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics | September 25, 2023

Glenn Close. Photo by Nikos Kokkalias and Kathimerini newspaper

University News

Glenn Close ’74, D.A. ’89, H.F. ’19 to be honored at Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023

Award-winning actor Glenn Close ’74, D.A. ’89, H.F. ’19 is returning to her alma mater for a series of special events during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, Oct. 19-22.

Claire De Lisle | September 21, 2023

University News

Meghan D. Palombo M.B.A. ’23 named associate vice president for annual giving & philanthropic engagement

The associate vice president for annual giving and philanthropic engagement is responsible for the innovative strategic design, development and implementation of all aspects of the university’s Annual Giving Program.

Claire De Lisle | September 21, 2023

Excellence

‘Twice the Citizen’: W&M Law School dean promoted to major in Army Reserve JAG Corps

His dual roles perfectly reflect a motto of the Reserves — “Twice the Citizen” — captured in the two-headed eagle that adorns the official shoulder sleeve insignia of the U.S. Army Reserve Command.

David F. Morrill, W&M Law School | September 11, 2023

W&M Life

Fuel your mind: a W&M Dining introduction

Focusing on excellence, W&M Dining builds a community-focused dining experience.

Eden Harris, W&M Auxiliaries | August 29, 2023

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W&M Life

‘Unity’ ceramic commemorates the university’s response to the pandemic

Michelle Erickson ’82 is creating an artwork grounded in William & Mary’s history.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | August 23, 2023

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Research & Scholarship

25th annual School-University Resource Network conference connects theory to practice

With multiple keynotes, concurrent presentations by leaders in education and opportunities for interactive learning, the School-University Resource Network aims to create a national quality conference offered at a regional level.

Kimberly Richards-Thomas, School of Education | August 10, 2023