Through 50 vignettes, David L. Holmes describes slices of life at William & Mary over five decades.
W&M Life
W&M Life
Spring arts lineup at W&M features something for everyone
A full slate of exhibitions, performances and writing talks open to the university and local communities is planned for spring at William & Mary.
University News
William & Mary honors pathbreaking history and leaders at Charter Day
In addition to honoring the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and one of the commonwealth’s leading philanthropists, W&M will be recognizing the start of the 300th anniversary of the Brafferton Indian School.
University News
Bray-Digges House, original home of the 18th-century Williamsburg Bray School, moves from W&M to Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area
The historic structure will become a new and significant component of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s public history programming.
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W&M Life
Highlights from the 2022 Yule Log ceremony
William & Mary’s annual Yule Log ceremony brings the campus community together to celebrate the holidays and reflect on the year.
Service & Community
W&M’s 2022 Yule Log ceremony in photos
On Dec. 17, the William & Mary community gathered at the Wren Building to celebrate the university's annual Yule Log ceremony.
Belonging
W&M community gathers to share light and hope
Students, faculty and staff shared light of candles and strength from one another.
University News
Inaugural Gates Forum convened national leaders at William & Mary
Leading figures in U.S. national security and foreign policy convened last week at William & Mary to kickoff the inaugural Gates Forum.
University News
AnnaMaria DeSalva ’90 appointed to Board of Visitors
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the appointment of AnnaMaria DeSalva, global chairman and CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies, to William & Mary's Board of Visitors Dec. 9.
Excellence
W&M recognizes students, staff personifying Values in Action
This fall’s faculty and staff award recipients are Sherri Donson, manager of Law Café at W&M Law School, and Blanca Tyler ’09, administrative and language house coordinator for modern languages & literatures.
Research & Scholarship
Books published by William & Mary faculty in 2022
A look at books published by W&M faculty in 2022.
University News
William & Mary maintains its leadership in study abroad among public universities
William & Mary continues to rank fourth among public universities in the nation in study-abroad programs.
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University News
William & Mary updates campus on first phase of long-term housing, dining project
William & Mary’s interim chief operating officer offered the university community the first look today at the early phases of work to implement the Housing & Dining Comprehensive Facilities Plan.
University News
William & Mary Board of Visitors adopts graduate tuition rates for 2023-24
The William & Mary Board of Visitors approved tuition rates for the university’s general graduate programs, W&M Law School and the Raymond A. Mason School of Business.
Excellence
Following 5-year tuition freeze, W&M Board discusses the path forward
Board of Visitors discusses importance of ensuring the university’s resources match its expectations of quality.
University News
CW CEO Cliff Fleet recognized with 2022 W&M Prentis Award
The annual award recognizes extraordinary service to the community, university.
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Service & Community
Democracy and the media: Presidential conversation
What role does the media play in democracy in the U.S. and around the globe? What is the greatest threat to democracy today? Those were just two of the questions explored during this presidential conversation,…
Research & Scholarship
Juvenile striped bass abundance remains steady in Virginia waters
Preliminary results from an ongoing long-term survey suggest another average year class of young-of-year striped bass was produced in Virginia tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay in 2022.
University News
W&M Law School launches corporate compliance certificate program
William & Mary Law School will offer a new Corporate Compliance Certificate Program this spring for mid- to high-level career professionals.
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W&M Life
Can you feel it? W&M Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2022
William & Mary celebrated Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Oct. 6-9 with a variety of events that were designed for alumni and the W&M community to celebrate the many ways they make the university their own.
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W&M’s 2022 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend in photos
William & Mary celebrated Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Oct. 6-9 with a variety of events that were designed for alumni and the university community to celebrate the many ways they make the university their own.
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Sadler Center & Campus Living Center dedication ceremony
The William & Mary community gathered Sept. 23 to officially open the newly expanded Sadler Center and the newly established Campus Living Center, completing a vision conceived decades ago as a centerpiece of activity in…
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W&M plans ‘a Homecoming for all’ Oct. 6-9
All-alumni band N’est Pas — featuring Chip Esten ’87, star of “Nashville” and “Outer Banks” — will kick off William & Mary’s 2022 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, scheduled for Oct. 6-9.
University News
W&M commits to cover full tuition and fees for all in-state Pell Grant recipients
Beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year, W&M to meet full tuition and fees need for all in-state, undergraduate Pell Grant recipients.
University News
W&M explores creation of a computing and data science school
William & Mary is exploring the possibility of establishing a new academic unit in computing and data science, Provost Peggy Agouris told members of the Board of Visitors on Thursday.
University News
Williamsburg partners to host ‘For 2026’ conference series in recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence
William & Mary, the Omohundro Institute and Colonial Williamsburg will present a series of five conferences beginning this fall commemorating America's semiquincentennial.
Service & Community
W&M Democracy Initiative co-chairs Cooper, Ambler track growing civic engagement
Co-chairs update the community on where the university's Democracy Initiative stands and how to get involved in its upcoming plans.
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University News
On queen’s passing, university remembers her visits to campus
A look back on Queen Elizabeth II's visits to William & Mary in video and photographs.
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W&M Life
Light up the night: Convocation 2022
Following tradition, the W&M community welcomed the university’s newest students to campus and kicked off the 2022-2023 academic year with the Opening Convocation ceremony in the Wren Yard.
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Welcome home! Highlights from move-in weekend
Members of the W&M community greet the university's newest students as they move into their residence hall prior to the start of the fall 2022 semester.