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Research & Scholarship

Did Michelangelo paint himself onto the Sistine Chapel?

Adriano Marinazzo, curator of special projects at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, recently made headlines across the art world for a new theory about Michelangelo and his famous work "The Creation of Adam."
Julie Tucker, Muscarelle Museum of Art  |  
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Service & Community

‘Friendraising’ for the 50th Reunion

How four members of the Class of ’73 — aka the 'Facebook Divas’ — used social media to promote and celebrate their reunion .
Susannah Perry ’24  |  
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W&M Life

Great Britain’s royalty is at home at William & Mary

William & Mary has retained ties to its royal heritage since namesakes King William III and Queen Mary II granted the royal charter establishing the university on Feb. 8, 1693.
Cortney Will  |  
B.J. Minor '13
Belonging

Stepping into a champion’s shoes

B.J. Minor ’13 talks about portraying a young Mike Tyson in Hulu’s "Mike" and discovering their own authenticity.
Susannah Perry ’24  |  
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Research & Scholarship

Reves Center announces 2023 faculty fellows

The Reves Center for International Studies has awarded the 2023 Reves and Drapers’ Faculty Fellowships to five William & Mary professors.
Kate Hoving, W&M Reves Center  |  
A graphic saying One Tribe One Day, celebrating 10 years of tradition and generosity, 4.18.23
University News

William & Mary broke records on One Tribe One Day

W&M saw a nearly seven-fold increase in donors on its day for giving back and paying it forward since its inception.
Leslie McCullough, University Marketing  |  
Crab pots on a dock
Research & Scholarship

VIMS to lead national program for managing derelict fishing gear

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recommended William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science as home base for a new national program focused on protecting U.S. coastal waters from derelict fishing gear.
David Malmquist, VIMS  |  
A graphic saying One Tribe One Day, celebrating 10 years of tradition and generosity, 4.18.23
University News

Celebrating 10 years of One Tribe One Day 

W&M has been a national leader in giving days among all public and private higher education institutions since the beginning.
Leslie McCullough, University Marketing  |  
Mary Uhrig Phillips ’85 and Kevin Phillips ’84
Service & Community

‘It’s about community’

A new $1-million commitment from Mary Uhrig Phillips ’85 and Kevin Phillips ’84 includes 10-to-1 match on One Tribe One Day, support for scholarships and more
Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  
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Service & Community

Bringing science to life

Self-proclaimed paleo fanatic Timshel Purdum ’93 inspires passion and curiosity as education director at the Science Museum of Virginia.
Julia DeKorte ’23, University Marketing  |  
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Belonging

100 years of sisterhood

Sororities at W&M are celebrating 100 years of providing fellowship, leadership and belonging for women.
Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  
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Excellence

Sweet dreams are made of cheese

Richard Walsh '10 changed paths to build a career in artisan cheese.
Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  
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Excellence

Point of view

Omar Kamara ’15 crafts a filmmaking career with stories of his West African family.
Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  
Monica Tremblay and Rajiv Kohli
Research & Scholarship

Data is the new protein

New W&M research study analyzes the importance of digital resiliency in Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response.
Kristine Hojnicki, Raymond A. Mason School of Business  |  
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Belonging

Black Student-Athlete Alliance begins at W&M

On Feb. 1, as Black History Month began, the first meeting of William & Mary's Black Student-Athlete Alliance was held. 
Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics  |  
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Excellence

Heart & soul

For cardiologist and Nashville recording artist Cleveland “Cleve” Francis Jr. M.A. ’69, William & Mary marked a turning point.
Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |