Hundreds of members of the William & Mary community gathered at the Wren Building on Dec. 16, 2023, for the university's annual Yule Log ceremony.
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Service & Community
Excellence
W&M salutes students, employees for values in action
This fall’s faculty and staff award recipients are Charlie Foster, director of the Office of Student Veteran Engagement, and Michael Gaynes, teaching professor of art.
University News
W&M remembers 22nd Chancellor Henry Kissinger
Kissinger served as the university’s chancellor from 2000 to 2005.
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William & Mary’s 2023 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
There was much to celebrate during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023, Oct. 19-22.
University News
New partnership to provide foundations for 21st century democracy
Joint venture with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation supports university's Vision 2026 Democracy Initiative through engaged dialogue and leadership development.
W&M Life
Williamsburg to host second conference in ‘For 2026’ series to reflect on freedom in America’s history
"Contested Freedoms” will delve into the exploration of how freedom was defined and experienced in the long era of revolution.
University News
The quintessential ‘Public Ivy’
W&M focuses on providing the best personal educational experience.
W&M Life
Summer 2023 William & Mary alumni book roundup
A look at some of the most recent books published by alumni of William & Mary
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Highlights from the 2023 Opening Convocation ceremony
On Aug. 30, William & Mary celebrated the 2023 Opening Convocation ceremony, an annual tradition held on the first day of undergraduate classes to mark the beginning of the academic year and to welcome new…
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W&M’s Year of the Arts kicks off a whirlwind of performances, exhibits and talks
The opening of the new Fine and Performing Arts Complex and major events during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Oct. 19-22 will be among the fall’s highlights as the year kicks off.
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W&M’s new students move into residence halls
William & Mary is welcoming about 175 new transfer students this fall along with about 1,630 students in the Class of 2027. They began moving into residence halls on Aug. 24, 2023.
University News
W&M’s Historic Campus preservation project moves forward
A multi-year project to ensure William & Mary’s historic Wren Building and President’s House are preserved for the next 100 years will begin phase one in the coming weeks.
University News
William & Mary begins construction on new housing and dining facilities
Phase one of the $700-plus million comprehensive housing and dining facilities project began in July.
University News
W&M’s Jackie Ferree named senior vice president at George Mason University
Interim COO advanced projects that will benefit W&M for years to come.
University News
Two alumni appointed to William & Mary Board of Visitors
Courtney M. Malveaux J.D. ’02 and State Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr. J.D. '73 (R-3rd), both alumni of William & Mary Law School, have been appointed to the university’s Board of Visitors.
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Alumna paints murals in Sadler Center
Zara Fina Stasi ’12, muralist and founder of Good for the Bees, recently returned to William & Mary to paint two new murals in the Sadler Center.
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William & Mary’s 2022-2023 year in review
Take a look back at some of the highlights from William & Mary's 2022-23 academic year.
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Highlights from William & Mary’s 2023 Commencement ceremony
Check out these highlights of William & Mary's 2023 Commencement ceremony featuring Abdimalik “Abdi” Hassan ’23 and Patton Oswalt '91, D.A. '93.
Belonging
William & Mary partners with White House on strategy to counter antisemitism
University joins the most ambitious and comprehensive U.S. government-led effort to fight antisemitism in American history.
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Excellence
Commencement awards celebrate W&M’s bright lights
Honorees from numerous parts of the campus community were recognized at Commencement May 19 as annual awards were presented to graduates, staff and faculty members.
University News
New food service program at W&M to be built on excellence
Aramark to bring a best-in-class dining program to students, faculty and staff.
University News
Photos from W&M’s dedication of the vessel for Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved
University News
W&M partners with NATO for 2023 Youth Summit
Organized by NATO and William & Mary, the event will provide young participants with the opportunity to explore how NATO addresses challenges that the young generation sees as critical to their security.
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William & Mary’s 2023 Day for Admitted Students
William & Mary welcomed admitted students to campus on April 15, 2023, to experience a broad selection of what the university has to offer.
University News
W&M tuition plan focuses on advancing excellence
Board of Visitors sets tuition for 2023-24 academic year.
Excellence
Media flock to cover newest findings by AidData and external partners
William & Mary’s AidData is in the spotlight again, as a report detailing China’s bailout loans catches the attention of media outlets worldwide.
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Acclaimed actor Tyler James Williams to present W&M’s 2023 Atwater Lecture
The event is sponsored by Alma Mater Productions with generous support from the Janet and Peter Atwater Lecture Endowment.
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Research & Scholarship
Faculty on topic: Russia-Ukraine War
W&M's Jeffrey Kaplow and Samantha Custer discuss the war in Ukraine, one year after the Russian invasion began.
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W&M Life
Highlights from the 2023 Charter Day ceremony
William & Mary’s 2023 Charter Day ceremony at Kaplan Arena provided a meaningful platform to tell a more inclusive story of the university’s past while celebrating the path forward.
Belonging
Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett to speak at W&M for Women’s History Month
The event is co-sponsored by Community Values & Restorative Practices, the Center for Student Diversity and Alma Mater Productions.