Two students have been awarded the selective Harriett Pittard Beales Scholarship and Walter R. Beales III Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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New applied AI major prepares students to lead in an AI-powered world
To prepare students for a future transformed by AI, William & Mary is launching a new major in Applied AI.
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W&M’s We the Teachers brings educators from all 50 states for civics training
Led by W&M’s Strategic Cultural Partnerships team in collaboration with the National Council for History Education, the congress brought in 100 educators for an immersive week of professional learning in American history and civic education…
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W&M to participate in Entente Cordiale Day Challenge on AI, power and ethics
William & Mary will join George Washington University, the University of Virginia, Lafayette College, Columbia University and the University of Alabama as partner universities in the 2026-2027 challenge.
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Where AI meets ethics: New interdisciplinary minor blends computer science and philosophy
William & Mary is expanding opportunities for students to understand not only how AI works, but how it should be used.
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A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heatwaves, new study finds
A first-of-its-kind study shows ecosystems experience far more cumulative heat than standard measurements capture.
W&M Life
Learning French through food
This past semester, students from William & Mary’s French House, one of eight residential language programs on campus, learned that first-hand through a Chef in Residence series, which offered students a chance to explore French…
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Wise words
Bob Wise ’86 forged his path from William & Mary’s computer lab to Nvidia, the world’s leading artificial intelligence computing company.
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Protecting America’s water infrastructure starts with predicting cyberattacks
William & Mary researchers received a $170,000 award through the university's Applied Research & Innovation Initiative to develop a new approach for predicting, understanding and preparing for cyberattacks on water infrastructure.
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Rolling the dice
From tech giant to board game startup to her own company, Catherine Fisher Carr ’91 made bold career moves.
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William & Mary receives DOE Genesis Mission award to advance AI-powered particle physics
William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics has been selected for a Phase I award through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission.
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W&M’s VIMS & Batten School partner with NOAA to expand access to shallow water mapping data
New program turns marine debris removal and other local vessel activity into valuable bathymetric data collection.
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Inside the World Cup
Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16, P ’27 , former head coach of the United States Women’s National Team, is experiencing the tournament from a different perspective this year as FIFA’s chief football officer.
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William & Mary’s Tatia Granger named president of Averett University
Tatia Granger, clinical associate professor of organizational behavior at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business, has been named the 17th president of Averett University.
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Bridging divides: Alumnus helps legislators find common ground, reach policy solutions
Jack Thomas ’22, M.P.P. ’23 is the director of congressional engagement and public policy at the National Institute for Civil Discourse in Washington, D.C.
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William & Mary’s VIMS & Batten School unveil new, unified brand identity
The refreshed brand strengthens institutional connections and reflects the university’s brand hierarchy while preserving the legacy of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
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W&M’s AidData leads global effort to solve agricultural challenges using geospatial analysis
A recent gathering of 120 international policymakers, researchers and nonprofit leaders in Rome celebrated "how far the field has come in just a few short years."
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Novel study defines ‘vertical marine heatwaves’ in Chesapeake Bay
A new study out of William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS is redefining how we visualize and track marine heatwaves in estuarine systems.
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W&M alumni historians reflect on the 250th anniversary of the United States
William & Mary alumni discuss the university’s role as the Alma Mater of the Nation in this momentous year.
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‘Roanoke Roundup’ pushes students out of comfort zone, into world of Appalachian freshwater fish
For 56 years, the Roanoke Roundup has immersed scientists and students in the tributaries of Southwest Virginia.
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Holmes named W&M Libraries Faculty Scholar
Marcus Holmes has been named the next William & Mary Libraries Faculty Scholar.
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A stunning addition to W&M’s Music Arts Center
The latest addition to the Historic Keyboard Room within William & Mary's Music Arts Center is is a nearly 150-year-old Lindeman Cycloid piano, a gift from Crissy Hawthorne.
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Local artists lead W&M Juneteenth celebration
This year’s Juneteenth celebration at William & Mary will take place on June 18.
W&M Life
William & Mary wins in D.C.
William & Mary Weekend brought 1,000+ alumni and friends to Washington, D.C., to connect, discover and celebrate.
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Chesapeake Bay blue crabs rebound; scientists urge continued caution
The annual Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey shows improved juvenile recruitment, but adult female abundance remains low.
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A global ambassador for W&M Esports
Jordan Whitaker M.P.P. ’14, director of Esports at William & Mary, might have to add “ambassador-at-large” to his job description.
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Reves Center announces 2026 faculty fellows
The Reves Center for International Studies has announced the 2026 Reves and Drapers’ Faculty Fellowships.
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Scientists forecast milder Chesapeake Bay dead zone in 2026
Below-average nutrient runoff is predicted to result in better conditions for Chesapeake Bay life.
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Building pathways to legal careers: Inside W&M’s Legal Scholars program
Through mentorship, financial support and a lasting alumni network, the Legal Scholars program at William & Mary is reshaping access to the legal profession.
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Harnessing ‘microbiome matchmaking’ for coastal seagrass resilience
Geoffrey Zahn, an assistant professor of applied science at William & Mary, is pioneering new methods to ensure coastal defenses survive.