Tanjore, a student in W&M’s St Andrews Joint Degree Programme, accomplishes her dream of becoming a diplomat much sooner than expected.
Excellence
Excellence
W&M honors Angela Leruth with Aceto Award
Angela Leruth, senior lecturer of French & Francophone studies, is awarded for her commitment to excellence in service to the campus community.
Research & Scholarship
Q&A: Making sense of Russia’s suspension of nuclear arms agreement
Jeff Kaplow, assistant professor of government at W&M and the director of NukeLab at the Global Research Institute, discusses the implications of Vladimir Putin’s decision to suspend Russia’s involvement in the New START nuclear arms…
Service & Community
One year after Russian invasion, W&M community keeps Ukraine’s fight for democracy top of mind
From fundraisers to lecture series and other acts of remembrance, the faculty, staff and students at the university work to maintain awareness of the war in Ukraine.
Research & Scholarship
Q&A: Prosecuting Russian war crimes in Ukraine
William & Mary Assistant Professor of Government and human rights advocate Kelebogile Zvobgo provides insight into how these offenses will be prosecuted.
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‘Just emerging’: Zvobgo honored with United Nations Association human rights leader award
William & Mary Assistant Professor of Government and human rights advocate Kelebogile Zvobgo was recently presented with the United Nations Association National Capital Area Emerging Human Rights Leader Award.
Research & Scholarship
Q&A: A high-altitude balloon and its impact on US-China relations
Dennis Alcides Velazco Smith, senior lecturer of government and co-director of W&M’s Project on International Peace and Security (PIPS), joins W&M News to discuss the impact of China’s suspected intelligence gathering via balloon.
University News
W&M honors history while celebrating present and future connections at Charter Day 2023
University launches 300th anniversary commemoration of Brafferton Indian School while recognizing distinguished tribal leaders during ceremony in Kaplan Arena.
University News
Q&A: Setting goals with continuous improvement in mind
New Assistant Provost for Institutional Accreditation & Effectiveness Matthew J. Smith leads institutional effectiveness and change efforts at William & Mary, ensuring compliance with accreditation and state council oversight requirements.
Research & Scholarship
Q&A: Exploring the origins of contemporary Chinese dance
William & Mary professor Emily Wilcox, an expert in Chinese dance, discusses her research and talks about curating an exhibit on the topic at the Williamsburg Regional Library.
W&M Life
Yule Log kicks off Wren return for William & Mary alumnus
Charles Fulcher ’99, the Wren Building’s new director of operations and events, is helping facilitate one of his favorite William & Mary traditions – the Yule Log celebration.
Belonging
Student finds community and more through W&M’s FGLI organization
Early in his time at W&M, Orley Estrada ’23 discovered the First-Generation, Low-Income (FGLI) student organization and credits the relationships formed there for helping him thrive in college.
Belonging
W&M student celebrates her own FGLI story and encourages others to do the same
Hannah Dow ’23 developed connections with other students through William & Mary’s First-Generation, Low-Income (FGLI) student organization, and she has helped implement policy changes as FGLI’s advocacy chair.
Research & Scholarship
Humble and proud: Research hits home with W&M student veterans
During a faculty-led research trip, shared experiences helped William & Mary student veterans connect with soldiers in the Republic of Georgia.
Research & Scholarship
Settle: Talking politics isn’t as easy as pie
Engaging in political conversation at the dinner table has long been considered a risky proposition. But there’s a time and place for healthy discourse.
Research & Scholarship
Losh: Digital strategy ‘a tricky dance’ for politicians
William & Mary Professor Elizabeth Losh, author of the new book “Selfie Democracy,” examines the unintended consequences of politicians’ digital strategies.
Service & Community
W&M ROTC alumnus ready for next step in ‘inspirational’ journey
Philip Andoh ’22, a Gold Bar Recruiter at William & Mary, credits the university for setting him on a ‘path of long-term self-development.’
Excellence
Foster recognized for being an advocate and resource for student veterans
Office of Student Veteran Engagement Director Charlie Foster has been selected for the 2022 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education list.
University News
David A. Yalof named W&M’s vice provost for academic affairs
New position as chief advisor to Provost Peggy Agouris brings Yalof back to the Commonwealth of Virginia, which was central to his studies.
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W&M Life
Sadler Center expansion to add to ‘amazing student experience’
The expanded Sadler Center, with 53,000 square feet of new space, completes a vision conceived decades ago of a centerpiece of activity in the heart of William & Mary’s campus.
Service & Community
W&M staff member moved by ‘absolute need’ to help Ukrainian refugees
During a recent trip to Poland, Ola Pozor ’19, an undergraduate admission counselor at William & Mary, volunteered to help Ukrainian refugees displaced by the Russian invasion.
Research & Scholarship
Atwater: ‘Relentless’ price increases make burden heavy for consumers
Is the U.S. headed for a recession? When will we get relief at the gas pump? W&M adjunct professor Peter Atwater ’83, a decision-making expert, talks about these topics and more.
Research & Scholarship
The Declaration of Independence as breaking news: How word of America’s founding reached the Atlantic world
William & Mary doctoral candidate Emily Sneff M.A. ’19 tells the story of how news of American independence spread in the weeks after July 4, 1776.
Research & Scholarship
‘Position of privilege’: Trip abroad widens perspective on immigration issues
W&M’s Embedded Spain and Gibraltar Program gives students, some of whom are first-generation children of Latin American immigrants raised in the U.S., an up-close view of immigration issues in Europe.
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W&M Life
Like a good picture, Jamie Holt’s time at W&M is worth a thousand words
The graduating senior piled up photographs and memories from four years well spent at W&M.
Research & Scholarship
By all memes: Discourse Analysis explores the good and bad of the social media expressions
The faculty-led research team of undergraduate students is currently working on a project that uncovers how the disabled community is using memes to refute objectifying messages and negative ideologies being spread on social media.
Excellence
W&M student selected for James C. Gaither Fellowship
Nitya Labh ’22 was among 12 students to receive the James C. Gaither Fellowship
Service & Community
W&M to host teach-in on climate solutions and justice
Event will be held Wednesday, March 30, at the Integrated Science Center and is open to all students.
University News
Silver named 2022 Andrews Fellow
Nate Silver, founder of award-winning website FiveThirtyEight.com, will visit campus April 4-5.
Research & Scholarship
Exorbitant pump prices may soon see a downturn
W&M adjunct professor Peter Atwater ’83, a decision-making expert, talks about gas prices, other recent economic trends and what we should expect in the future.