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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
W&M Life
Fuel your mind: a W&M Dining introduction
Focusing on excellence, W&M Dining builds a community-focused dining experience.
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.
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.
Excellence
W&M grad student selected as 2023 Tillman Scholar
Evan Turner, a student in the Online Military and Veterans Counseling program at William & Mary, has been named a 2023 Tillman Scholar.
Service & Community
‘Go where I am needed’
Maj. Shannon Beydler Hillery '12 pivoted at W&M to become a Marine Corps judge advocate.
Service & Community
Stepping up: Men’s lacrosse alumni honor former coach Bill Devine J.D. ’86 with tribute
A group of lacrosse alumni gathered in the Shenandoah Valley to pay tribute to Devine and the impact he had on their lives.
University News
William & Mary’s $70M year impacts entire community
The university holds the title as the No. 1 public for internships and alumni giving.
Research & Scholarship
Encouraging news for underwater grasses in Chesapeake Bay, despite ‘mystery’ losses around Gunpowder and Middle rivers
Underwater bay grasses are a vital part of the bay’s ecosystem.
Service & Community
Traveling the way
Harris family establishes a study abroad scholarship to encourage William & Mary students to explore Spain’s Camino de Santiago.
Excellence
Two Southside Virginia students awarded Beales Scholarships at William & Mary
Recipients are chosen based on academic performance, extracurricular community activities and service, outstanding character and other personal achievements.
Excellence
Holding court
Former W&M athlete Tiara "T" Cruse '06 plays a role in "record-breaking growth" of women's basketball as an NCAA and WNBA referee.
W&M Life
W&M welcomes 2023 Mandela Washington Fellows: a juxtaposition of leadership, education and inspiration
William & Mary welcomed 25 of Africa’s brightest, emerging civic leaders embarking on a six-week Leadership Program of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.
Excellence
Data Feast 2023: Business analytics students get moving during fourth annual case competition
Three years after a global pandemic disrupted supply chains and caused production bottlenecks, the freight and logistics industry is looking to data analytics to identify opportunities to reshape operations.
Service & Community
Cheers to a tradition of giving
Prioritizing inclusivity and community, the Class of 2023 led an innovative and successful Senior Class Gift campaign.
Excellence
A time for wine
Three W&M alumni partner with friends to open Valley Road Vineyards.
Research & Scholarship
AidData lab receives $1.7M to advance agriculture and mining research
Two grants from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation will strengthen partnerships with African organizations and expand data on Chinese financing.
Service & Community
W&M wins big on the West Coast
W&M Weekend in San Francisco gathered the W&M community on the West Coast.
Belonging
Change maker
Philip Woodward ’01, J.D. ’04 is dedicated to making society work better for people with disabilities.
Excellence
Deep impact
Bart Shepherd ’92 is saving the world's coral reefs by showing them off.
Excellence
Values in Action Award winners recognized at Commencement
This spring’s honorees include Stephen Trefethen, lecturer in mathematics, and five student organizations.
Service & Community
Tribe lineman Charles Grant doesn’t think twice about a selfless act
Charles Grant '25 became the third William & Mary football player to donate bone marrow in the last decade.
Excellence
W&M’s Elizabeth Burgin wins awards for outstanding work in play therapy and with military and veterans populations
Elizabeth Burgin was awarded the Association for Play Therapy Research Award after her groundbreaking finding that play therapy treats trauma from the largest play therapy study in existence today.
Belonging
New LGBTQ archive to be featured at W&M Washington Center
The archive includes materials from the tenure of former W&M Rector Jeff Trammell ‘73, who served as the first openly gay board chair of a major public university, and the Mattachine Society of Washington, D.C.