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.
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‘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.
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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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‘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.
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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.
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Democracy in action: W&M on the ‘Road to Richmond’
William & Mary students traveled to Virginia's capital on Feb. 13 for the annual Road to Richmond event.
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Happy Charter Day 2025
During the Charter Day ceremony on Feb. 7, William & Mary launched the Year of the Environment.
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Green Fee funding awarded to nine projects
William & Mary recently awarded funding to nine projects that will help advance sustainability efforts on the university’s campus.
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Celebrating excellence: W&M’s 2025 Charter Day awards
Two students and two faculty members will be recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community.
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William & Mary launches Year of the Environment at Charter Day
Health sector visionary and former Rector Todd A. Stottlemyer '85, P '16, P '21 to be honored.
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William & Mary launches new degrees in critical health careers
The Department of Kinesiology’s new degrees in human health & physiology and public health will equip students to become leaders in vital fields.
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W&M to remember Martin Luther King Jr. with multiple events
William & Mary will honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a number of events, including a fireside chat with world-renowned King historian Clayborne Carson.
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Books published by William & Mary faculty in 2024
A look at books published by W&M faculty in 2024.
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Yule Log celebration 2024
The William & Mary community gathered Dec. 14 for the 90th annual Yule Log ceremony.
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‘Peace, joy, gratitude’: Photos from W&M’s Yule Log ceremony
The W&M community gathered Dec. 14 for the 90th annual Yule Log ceremony.
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Board approves making data science a department
As a leader in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences, William & Mary has focused on data as one the core initiatives of its Vision 2026 strategic plan.
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Raft Debate returns
On Oct. 28, William & Mary held its first Raft Debate since 2019.
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2024 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
The William & Mary community gathered Oct. 17-20 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend.
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Renowned computer scientist, alumnus to lead W&M’s new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
New school to speed the evolution of liberal arts and sciences through data fluency.
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Preserving the nation’s most historic university buildings
The W&M Board of Visitors Committee on Administration Buildings and Grounds received an update on the Wren Preservation Project.
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W&M’s long view prepares graduates for lives of meaning and success
William & Mary has been a transformational leader in higher education for more than 300 years, innovating with excellence in teaching, research and career preparation.
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W&M extends contract for Athletics Director Brian Mann
"University leader" elevates W&M Athletics while focusing on student success.
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Adding your chapter: Convocation 2024
Following tradition, the William & Mary community welcomed the university’s newest students to campus and kicked off the 2024-2025 academic year with the Opening Convocation ceremony in the Wren Yard.
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W&M’s new students move in
Toting boxes, blankets, mirrors and more, William & Mary’s Class of 2028 and new transfer students made themselves at home on campus on Aug. 23 as they moved into residence halls with the help of…
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Virginia’s Revolutionary histories take center stage at ‘For 2026’ conference
The Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture, in partnership with William & Mary and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, is pleased to announce the third conference in its highly successful five-year "For 2026" series.
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Realigned Student Affairs puts services closer to W&M students
‘This plan prioritizes student needs’
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Science for solutions: Announcing the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences
A $100-million gift from Jane Batten HON ’17, L.H.D. ’19 will establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
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Leaders reflect on global impact of Batten gift
University and community leaders react to the $100 million gift to establish William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences.
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Experienced, engaged leaders join W&M Board of Visitors
New appointments to university’s governing board announced.