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Research & Scholarship

Two W&M students selected for distinguished Goldwater Scholarship

Kate Carline '26 and Alisha Khodabocus '26 joined 439 other undergraduate students nationwide in receiving the scholarships.
May 14, 2025
University News

Lisa Keegan named W&M’s inaugural vice provost for enrollment strategy

Reporting directly to Provost Peggy Agouris, the main focus of the position is expanding student access, optimizing financial aid and leveraging data analytics to attract and retain the university’s exceptional student population.
April 29, 2025
Excellence

‘I believe in service’: Shannon White embodies the Shirley Aceto Award

White will be honored with the Shirley Aceto Award, presented annually by the university to a member of instructional or professional faculty “who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to excellence in service to the campus community.”
April 23, 2025
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Service & Community

Meadow restoration breathes life back into hidden campus treasure

Over the past year, Madeline Oubre has worked closely with William & Mary Facilities Management to completely restore Melissa's Meadow, named for an alumna and located near the McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center.
April 22, 2025
Research & Scholarship

Students present gun policy solutions in innovative course

Undergraduate students presented their findings during a “Gun Policy Summit” in their class, voicing potential solutions to better address gun violence.
April 7, 2025
Excellence

William & Mary’s Bryan Watts awarded highest ornithology honor

The Eisenmann Medal is given to individuals who have contributed significantly to the field of ornithology through extensive research and outreach to young naturalists.
April 3, 2025
Everton, the new associate vice president for public safety, standing in from of the Wren building, wearing glasses, a suit and a striped tie.
Excellence

NCIS leader, alumnus chosen as W&M’s associate vice president of public safety

Everton, who has over 25 years of experience in law enforcement, will lead an organization that aims to create a more comprehensive approach to the evolving security needs of a modern campus.
March 31, 2025
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Excellence

Virtual Reality Lab takes students beyond the classroom

With grant funding, William & Mary is expanding its focus on virtual reality across disciplines to bring once distant realities right into the classroom.
March 10, 2025
Excellence

Campus leaders honored for putting W&M’s values into action

Prosser and Frazier have both been selected for William & Mary's Values in Action Award, given to recipients who most embody the excellence of the university community.
March 3, 2025
Research & Scholarship

Code change provides further opportunities for economics majors

The code change would switch the economics program from a social science CIP code to a STEM CIP code, providing students with more opportunities post-graduation.
March 3, 2025
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W&M Life

Love by the books: From a late night in Swem to wedding bells

Evan De Buglio '23 and Meredith Salesses '22 started their relationship at William & Mary, with the happy couple now engaged.
February 14, 2025
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W&M Life

Swem Library’s love letters collection showcases romance throughout history

On Feb. 13, the library will be holding an open house with various letters, zines, photographs and more on display in preparation for Valentine’s Day.
February 12, 2025
Research & Scholarship

W&M professor conducts one of the largest university-led fasting studies

The study, which began back in May and will last until 2027, focuses on how a fast can impact the mind and body.
January 10, 2025
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Research & Scholarship

LiDAR project maps world’s largest earthen enclosure

A dedicated team of W&M researchers has been collecting data on Nigerian monument Sungbo's Eredo for the past five years. Now, analysis begins.
December 5, 2024
Excellence

New Navy ROTC program expands student opportunities

With the new partnership, students will have more access to scholarships and programs within the United States military.
November 11, 2024
Research & Scholarship

Bray School dedication prompts celebration, reflection

Hundreds gathered on the lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg for the school’s historic formal dedication.
November 8, 2024
Research & Scholarship

Election 2024: W&M professors provide insights

With the election a week away, four professors lent their expertise on the state of the race and which issues are top of mind to voters.
October 29, 2024
Research & Scholarship

‘A common language’: W&M professors pitch baseball diplomacy in Japanese Little League outing

The Baseball Diplomacy Project sent a little league team from Williamsburg to Japan to practice diplomacy firsthand.
October 29, 2024
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Research & Scholarship

Associate professor awarded prestigious fellowship in historical studies

Fabrício Prado will spend the 2024-2025 academic year expanding his research on U.S and South American commercial linkages during the Age of Atlantic Revolutions.
October 9, 2024

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