Kate Carline '26 is the first William & Mary student to win a Churchill Scholarship. She will enroll at Cambridge University this fall.
Excellence
Research & Scholarship
Digitizing the history of Williamsburg’s Triangle Block
The Quo Vadis Wright Family Papers recount the history of the Triangle Block, a Black residential and business district just a few streets from today’s Colonial Williamsburg.
Belonging
The first Alphas
In 2025, William & Mary marked the 50th anniversary of historically Black fraternities and sororities at the university.
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W&M Life
Charter Day 2026: Ken Burns
At William & Mary’s 2026 Charter Day, acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns reflects on the power of authentic history, shared memory and the responsibility we all carry to shape the future.
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W&M Life
Charter Day 2026: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger
At William & Mary’s 2026 Charter Day, Governor Abigail Spanberger reflected on Virginia’s history, civic leadership and the power of engaged citizens.
Excellence
W&M announces 2026 Charter Day award winners
Two students and two faculty members will be recognized at the Charter Day ceremony on Feb. 6 and a special reception on Jan. 30.
Research & Scholarship
Keeping birds away from oysters could help farmers balance productivity and ecology
Researchers turn a practical problem into an opportunity for innovation.
Research & Scholarship
Books published by William & Mary faculty in 2025
A look at books published by W&M faculty in 2025.
University News
W&M professor brings ‘K-shaped’ clarity back to market discussion
Peter Atwater popularized the idea of a “K-shaped Economy,” which is being referenced to explain the current state of the economy.
Excellence
William & Mary to be the US academic home of submarine production
William & Mary will soon host one of just three centers in the world to support submarine production through the Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) security alliance.
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W&M Life
Celebrate together: Homecoming 2025
William & Mary's community gathered Oct. 16-19 for the annual Homecoming & Reunion Weekend.
University News
Journalist, author David Sanger selected as W&M’s Hunter B. Andrews Fellow
Award-winning journalist and author David E. Sanger will visit William & Mary in November as the university’s 2025 Hunter B. Andrews Fellow.
Research & Scholarship
The summer of cyber: W&M students gain real-world experience in cybersecurity
William & Mary students had a number of opportunities this summer to make contributions to the nation's cyber capabilities.
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Research & Scholarship
Uncovering layers of history
As part of the team uncovering the foundations of the historic Williamsburg Bray School, Heather Little M.A. ’23 and Madeline Dorton ’24 are unearthing the history of the campus where they studied history and archaeology…
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William & Mary launches dynamic research incubator following R1 university designation
GRI’s next chapter transforms applied research development to accelerate faculty collaboration and student training.
University News
William & Mary receives $2.8M to train 300 teachers for the nation’s 250th anniversary
Three-year grant will launch a national program in history, civics and democracy.
Belonging
Celebrating William & Mary Women
W&M Women’s Weekend builds connections, showcases expertise.
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Leading with values that endure
W&M makes gains in excellence and preeminence.
Excellence
National preeminence and enduring values
10 questions with William & Mary's Rankings Task Force
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W&M Life
Welcome home: W&M’s 2025 Convocation ceremony
William & Mary welcomed new students during the 2025 Opening Convocation ceremony.
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Research & Scholarship
The Nepal Water Initiative
The Nepal Water Initiative seeks to assess environmental threats to Nepal’s water resources under a changing climate and to empower conservation champions in Nepal to address these threats.
University News
Unpacking the future: Class of 2029, transfer students arrive on campus
William & Mary is welcoming nearly 1,900 new undergraduates to campus this fall, including both first-year and transfer students.
University News
W&M to preserve President’s House for future generations
The board will explore possibilities of transforming the university’s historic President's House into space that remains central to the life of the university.
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Service & Community
Democracy in action: Self-determination in William & Mary’s residence halls
The William & Mary Democracy Initiative recently explored the history of self-determination at the university in the latest episode of its podcast.
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W&M Life
Commencement 2025
Experience the unforgettable moments from William & Mary's 2025 Commencement ceremony.
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Celebrating excellence: W&M’s 2025 Commencement awards
A number of people in the William & Mary community were honored during the 2025 Commencement ceremony.
W&M Life
‘Write your story’: Sanjayan encourages W&M grads to embrace next chapter
Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan spoke to graduates during the Commencement ceremony held May 16 in Zable Stadium.
University News
Sean Galloway selected as new chief financial officer
Sean D. Galloway is William & Mary's new chief financial officer bringing more than two decades in public, private and high education experience to the role.
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University News
‘Surfing the AI Wave’: A William & Mary Tack Faculty Lecture
Join Douglas C. Schmidt B.A. ’84, M.A. ’86, the inaugural dean of William & Mary’s new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, as he delivers the next Tack Faculty Lecture.
Service & Community
15th annual Lemon Project Spring Symposium to feature novelist Daniel Black
The March 21-22 event will feature members of the William & Mary and Williamsburg communities as well as attendees from around the country.