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Mosaic Weekend builds community, belonging

Mosaic Weekend brought together the William & Mary Alumni Association’s identity groups as well as friends and allies to celebrate the varied backgrounds, experiences and identities that make up our vibrant community.

Catherine Tyson, University Marketing | July 8, 2025

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‘A homecoming deferred’: W&M Bray School Lab hosts Descendants Week 2025

The William & Mary Bray School Lab hosted its fourth annual Descendants Week, bringing together members of the descendant community for a week of reflection, sharing, research and reconnection.

Danny Devlin, Strategic Cultural Partnerships | June 16, 2025

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William & Mary invites everyone to get on the dance floor this Juneteenth

Music and dance will be the centerpiece at William & Mary’s fifth annual Juneteenth celebration.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center | May 28, 2025

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New partnership recognizes W&M first-generation initiatives

The collaboration with FirstGen Forward will aid in the development of initiatives that celebrate and support W&M first-generation students as they pursue their academic, professional and personal goals.

Laura Grove | January 8, 2025

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Two Beales Scholars from Southside Virginia join William & Mary Class of 2028

Blair Dickens ’28 and Jaden Grant ’28 have been chosen to receive Beales Family Scholarships.

Jacob A. Miller ’18, University Marketing | September 18, 2024

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47 years after ‘stolen joy,’ Bruso finds it again with a William & Mary degree

More than four decades after a W&M coach initially contacted him about enrolling, Carl “Skip” Bruso '24 earned a degree from the university.

Jim Ducibella | August 30, 2024

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A celebration of community: W&M’s 2024 Juneteenth event slated for June 18

The university will host its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration on June 18 from 10 to 1 p.m., with the program set to begin at 11 a.m.

Erin Jay | May 31, 2024

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14th annual Lemon Project symposium to focus on healing in the Black community

The William & Mary Lemon Project will host its 14th annual spring symposium at the university’s School of Education March 22-23.

Erin Jay | March 11, 2024

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W&M students combine arts and sciences to help defy gender stereotypes in STEM

Two creative projects by Lily Szalay ’24 and Shivi Royal ’27 center contributions by women to the advancement of mathematics and physics.

Antonella Di Marzio | March 4, 2024

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W&M Bray School Lab featured on TODAY Show

The William & Mary Bray School Lab and the Williamsburg Bray School Initiative were featured on the TODAY Show as part of Black History Month.

Suzanne Clavet | February 1, 2024

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Broadening the path to William & Mary

Now in its fourth year, the Spring Pathway option offers waitlisted students a guaranteed route to admission in January.

Antonella Di Marzio | January 18, 2024

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A quest for family ties: ‘This is the story of America’

William & Mary Chief Facilities Officer Sam Hayes has passionately tracked his genealogy for almost 47 years, tracing his roots back several generations to his enslaved ancestors.

Nathan Warters | December 14, 2023

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William & Mary partners with Virginia high schools to expand access

Partnership empowers counselors to nominate high-achieving, limited-income students for William & Mary Scholars Program

Erin Jay | December 4, 2023

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Labor leader Cesar Chavez’s life to be celebrated in photo exhibition, events at W&M

William & Mary’s Center for Student Diversity will celebrate the university’s Latinx Heritage Month Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.

Jennifer L. Williams | September 12, 2023

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Change maker

Philip Woodward ’01, J.D. ’04 is dedicated to making society work better for people with disabilities.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | June 14, 2023

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Festivities, fellowship and freedom: W&M prepares to celebrate Juneteenth

The event includes a program featuring poetry, music and a performance by the Elegba Folklore Society.

Erin Jay | June 12, 2023

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New LGBTQ archive to be featured at W&M Washington Center

The archive includes materials from the tenure of former W&M Rector Jeff Trammell ‘73, who served as the first openly gay board chair of a major public university, and the Mattachine Society of Washington, D.C.

Tami Back, W&M Libraries | June 1, 2023

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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.

Staff | May 25, 2023

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Stepping into a champion’s shoes

B.J. Minor ’13 talks about portraying a young Mike Tyson in Hulu’s "Mike" and discovering their own authenticity.

Susannah Perry ’24 | May 2, 2023

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W&M ensembles to debut works commissioned for Brafferton 300th commemoration

Composer Dawn Avery, who is of Mohawk descent, wrote pieces for the Wind Ensemble and Gallery Players.

Jennifer L. Williams | April 20, 2023

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Largest-ever Lemon Symposium explores the roots of Black life and history

William & Mary hosted the largest Lemon Project Spring Symposium ever on campus March 24-25, with more than 300 people registered to attend the event in person and another 469 registered to attend online.

Erin Jay | March 30, 2023

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Vessel lighting W&M’s Hearth memorial from within to be dedicated

The handcrafted vessel at William & Mary's Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved was installed March 18.

Jennifer L. Williams | March 20, 2023

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100 years of sisterhood

Sororities at W&M are celebrating 100 years of providing fellowship, leadership and belonging for women.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | March 16, 2023

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The Brafferton at 300: Rediscovering a complex past

W&M brings to light new information about the history of the Brafferton Indian School and commemorates its 300th anniversary.

Sara Piccini | March 8, 2023

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Four diversity-related projects made possible through IDEA grants

Four diversity-related projects at William & Mary were recently made possible recently through IDEA grants.

Erin Jay | February 24, 2023

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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.

Staff | February 23, 2023

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Black Student-Athlete Alliance begins at W&M

On Feb. 1, as Black History Month began, the first meeting of William & Mary's Black Student-Athlete Alliance was held.

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics | February 22, 2023

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W&M athletes, coaches find inspiration from MLK’s message

W&M athletes reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics | January 17, 2023

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W&M community gathers to share light and hope

Students, faculty and staff shared light of candles and strength from one another.

Staff | December 16, 2022

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W&M welcomes Kathleen T. Jabs as special assistant for military and veteran affairs

The university also hosted a variety of events in support of military and veterans throughout the fall.

Jacob A. Miller, University Marketing | December 9, 2022