Guest Contributors – Page 6

University News

Arts rising: W&M welcomes new executive director of the arts

Eric Despard, an experienced strategic leader in the arts and humanities, will report to the dean of Arts & Sciences and collaborate closely with faculty across campus to develop an integrated and forward-looking vision for…

Abbie Schaefer, Arts & Sciences | February 2, 2024

University News

Longtime runner Rick Platt ’72 donates $2.3M in support of W&M Athletics

Gift will transform locker rooms for the track & field and cross country programs.

W&M Athletics staff | January 31, 2024

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University News

TutorZone offers free tutoring services this academic year

TutorZone served a record-breaking number of students through support of the Parents Fund.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | January 30, 2024

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Excellence

Winter 2024 William & Mary alumni book roundup

Looking for an engaging read? Check out these new titles from W&M alumni.

Mary Beth Bauermann ’24 | January 26, 2024

Research & Scholarship

Major new source of carbon loss discovered along Virginia’s eroding barrier islands

Coastal landscapes facing the combined threats of sea-level rise and erosion are at risk of a diminished, fleeting blue carbon stock.

Rebecca Latourell, Virginia Institute of Marine Science | January 25, 2024

University News

All In for the win

William & Mary exceeds campaign goal for Athletics, strengthening support for athletes, coaches and staff.

Jennifer P. Wall, University Marketing | January 25, 2024

Excellence

A personal playbook for life

Being an ‘outsider’ helped actor Stephanie Szostak ’94 find herself.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | January 24, 2024

Research & Scholarship

Expanding WMSURE program creates thriving scholarly community

It's a time of dramatic expansion for WMSURE, with 62 William & Mary Scholars Award recipients invited into the program this year — the largest group yet.

Emma Henry, Charles Center | January 8, 2024

University News

All In campaign for W&M Athletics nears finish line

New $1M gift benefits the W&M Athletics Complex, brings campaign total to $53M

Jennifer Page Wall and Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | December 20, 2023

Research & Scholarship

W&M Professor Lawrence Leemis publishes open access textbook

The textbook, "Statistical Modeling: Regression, Survival Analysis, and Time Series Analysis," will be used by students studying statistics, data science, operations research, economics and industrial engineering.

Tami Back, W&M Libraries | December 19, 2023

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University News

William & Mary Law School breaks new ground with Online Master of Legal Studies program

William & Mary Law School, a pioneer in legal education, is making waves once again with the launch of its innovative Online Master of Legal Studies program.

W&M Law School staff | December 18, 2023

Service & Community

Enhancing student wellness: W&M Student Assembly funds energy pods for Swem Library

To prioritize student well-being and foster a culture of rest and reflection on campus, the William & Mary Student Assembly has funded the purchase of two state-of-the-art Metronap Pods.

Guest Contributors | December 15, 2023

Excellence

Two William & Mary alumni selected as Schwarzman Scholars

Nitya Labh ’22 and Alton Coston ’23 have been awarded one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | December 15, 2023

University News

Home field advantage

Three longtime W&M supporters team up to transform Dillard Field for campuswide use, with gifts bringing the All In campaign total to more than $52 million.

Sara Piccini | December 14, 2023

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Research & Scholarship

Surging interest in community-centered research triples Sharpe Scholars program

A passion for community-centered research among incoming William & Mary students helped triple this year’s enrollment in the Sharpe Community Scholars program.

Emma Henry, Charles Center | December 12, 2023

Excellence

Jen Mackesy ’91 celebrates National Women’s Soccer League title

Co-owned by Jennifer Tepper Mackesy '91, NJ/NY Gotham FC won the 2023 National Women's Soccer League Championship.

W&M Athletics | December 11, 2023

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Research & Scholarship

‘The Uninvited Host’: telling the story of the true cost of tourism in Goa

The project explores a Goa that most tourists don’t see or even wonder about, but that is rich and complex and resilient.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center for International Studiees | December 11, 2023

Chancellor Professor of Hispanic Studies Silvia Tandeciarz

Research & Scholarship

Argentine election: Q&A with William & Mary’s Silvia Tandeciarz

Chancellor Professor of Hispanic Studies Silvia Tandeciarz shares her initial thoughts on Argentina's new president, Javier Milei.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center for International Studies | December 7, 2023

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Research & Scholarship

The 2023 Chesapeake Bay dead zone is the smallest on record

The combination of pollution reduction practices and below-average rainfall result in a historically small dead zone.

VIMS staff, from CBP press release | December 6, 2023

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University News

$3M in new gifts accelerates momentum for W&M Athletics’ All In campaign

Support from alumni brings total raised to more than $50 million as the clock ticks down.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | December 5, 2023

Excellence

Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16 to be inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

The William & Mary alumna and former U.S. Women's National Team head soccer coach will be inducted into the hall of fame.

W&M Athletics staff | November 28, 2023

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University News

Celebrating success: William & Mary’s first Reading Specialist Certificate cohort completes program

The Reading Specialist Certificate, developed by Literacy Leadership Program Coordinator Denise Johnson, addresses a statewide shortage of reading specialists.

School of Education staff | November 27, 2023

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Service & Community

Bridging the political divide: W&M hosts groundbreaking ‘Citizen Lawyers in Action’ event with bipartisan legislators

The inaugural “Citizen Lawyers in Action” event, a collaborative effort between William & Mary Law School’s Institute of Bill of Rights Law and the Virginia Law Foundation, promises a unique insight into bipartisan cooperation on…

W&M Law School staff | November 14, 2023

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University News

William & Mary is #1 in study abroad among public universities

William & Mary is first among public universities in the nation in study-abroad participation according to the Open Doors 2023 Report on International Educational Exchange.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center for International Studies | November 14, 2023

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Research & Scholarship

Fiddler crabs are moving north as waters warm, and salt marsh grasses are suffering for it

Virginia Institute of Marine Science researchers found that, thanks to climate change, the relationship between crabs and plants is not always positive.

VIMS staff | November 14, 2023

Service & Community

‘Veterans Expressions’: an artistic tribute to service and healing

"Veterans Expressions: An Exhibition of Art from W&M's Veteran-to-Executive Transition Program" is currently on display in the Hart Gallery at the Sadler Center through Dec. 8.

Elizabeth Eldredge, Raymond A. Mason School of Business | November 10, 2023

Research & Scholarship

W&M Professor Margaret Hu serves as expert witness on AI before U.S. Senate committee

The hearing addressed “The Philosophy of AI: Learning from History, Shaping Our Future.”

David Morrill, W&M Law School | November 10, 2023

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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