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Elisabeth and Emmaline stand in front of a NATO Youth Summit sign. Each person is wearing a NATO landyard, with Elisabeth holding hers for the camera.

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Nielsen ’27 represents William & Mary at NATO Youth Summit

Students and security professionals from across the world participated in the summit on various panels discussing the current state of national security and the pressing challenges facing the profession today.

William Oster | May 29, 2025

Caroline Herath and Brier Anderson are winners of the spring 2025 Values in Action Awards

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Anderson and Herath win Values in Action Awards for their embodiment of W&M’s ideals

Brier Anderson, an instructional designer with W&M's Studio for Teaching & Learning Innovation and Caroline Herath, director of business careers in the Office of Career Development, are the winner's of this spring's Values in Actions…

Susan Corbett | May 29, 2025

Doug Schmidt leans on a railing while standing on a bridge.

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Q&A: Everything you need to know about W&M’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics

William & Mary’s first new school in 50 years launches this summer.

Susan Corbett | May 22, 2025

Two people in academic regalia pose for a photo together while one holds a plaque.

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Celebrating excellence: W&M’s 2025 Commencement awards

A number of people in the William & Mary community were honored during the 2025 Commencement ceremony.

Staff | May 20, 2025

A group of people wearing academic regalia pose for a photo together outside of the W&M Alumni House.

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The ‘crown jewels’ of William & Mary

Faculty members and football coach receive 2025 Plumeri Awards.

Annie Powell, University Marketing | May 19, 2025

Shannon White, recipient of the Shirley Aceto Award, stands in front of the Wren Building for a photo. She wears a patterned scarf and a blue top.

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‘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.”

William Oster | April 23, 2025

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W&M’s James Dwyer named a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow

William & Mary Law Professor James Dwyer has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship as part of the foundation’s 100th class of fellows.

David F. Morrill, W&M Law School | April 17, 2025

Jelly Jolly smiles for a photo while standing next to a golf cart

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Roll with IT: Jolly wins the Duke Award

Jeff Jolly, who has worked in information technology at William & Mary for 24 years, is this year's winner of the Duke Award for exceptional service.

Susan Corbett | April 15, 2025

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New music for an old instrument: W&M professor wins award

William & Mary Music Professor Sophia Serghi’s composition “Dragonflies” headlines a new album that just won a gold medal from the Global Music Awards.

Susan Corbett | April 3, 2025

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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.

William Oster | 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.

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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.

William Oster | March 31, 2025

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W&M’s newest dean to lay out his vision for artificial intelligence

Doug Schmidt, the inaugural dean of W&M's new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, will deliver the spring Tack Faculty Lecture on the subject of artificial intelligence.

Susan Corbett | March 26, 2025

Basketball players embrace one another on a court

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William & Mary women’s basketball relishes victory lap in first NCAA Tournament

Team reflects on storybook season-ending run that included a conference championship and first win in Big Dance.

Nathan Warters | March 24, 2025

William & Mary players celebrate a bucket

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Bracket busters: W&M’s women’s basketball continues to make history

Tribe wins first NCAA Tournament game in program annals Thursday night in 69-63 triumph over High Point.

Nathan Warters | March 21, 2025

William & Mary women's basketball team celebrates.

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No-quit mentality fuels William & Mary’s historic run to NCAA Tournament

The women’s basketball team rallies together to punch its first ticket to the Big Dance.

Nathan Warters | March 19, 2025

Three people pose in front of a building with a Columbia Pictures sign.

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An action-packed journey

Dr. Jeffrey Wilson ’88 draws on his military and medical background to craft novels about covert ops and dangerous missions.

Jackson Maynard '25, University Marketing | March 18, 2025

Basketball players pose for a photo together with a trophy and CAA championship signs.

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William & Mary women’s basketball team secures first NCAA Tournament bid with CAA title win

William & Mary women's basketball is headed to the Big Dance.

W&M Athletics staff | March 16, 2025

A person wearing a virtual reality headset labeled "STLI" and holding two controllers navigates a virtual world.

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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.

William Oster | March 10, 2025

Two women pose of a photo for the Values in Action award. Sheray Processer, on the left, smiles while wearing a white button up shirt and a black blazer. Rolanda Frazier, right, smiles while wearing a white chef's coat and a purple apron reading "William & Mary Dining Services."

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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.

William Oster | March 3, 2025

Delia Folk stands in front of a desk with a large piece of artwork behind it.

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Fashioning a business

Delia Folk ’14 co-founded The Style That Binds Us to empower women through personal style.

Annie Powell, University Marketing | February 13, 2025

Two people wearing safety goggles stand next to an illuminated whiteboard.

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William & Mary classified as one of the nation’s top research institutions

University receives R1 research activity classification from Carnegie.

Erin Jay | February 13, 2025

A composite photo showing the three alumni medallion recipients.

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W&M celebrates 2025 Alumni Medallion recipients

The highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association, the Alumni Medallion recognizes outstanding alumni.

Jacob A. Miller, University Marketing | February 4, 2025

A composite photo showing four people who won Charter Day Awards at W&M in 2025.

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Celebrating excellence: W&M’s 2025 Charter Day awards

Two students and two faculty members will be recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community.

Staff | January 30, 2025

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W&M’s Lockwood elected president of world’s largest paleontological organization

Two W&M geology faculty and one alumna now serve as presidents of three of the field’s wide-reaching international societies.

Laura Grove | January 15, 2025

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On her soapbox

Lori Palen ’01 turns data into action through clear communication.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | January 14, 2025

Bourbon is visible in two glasses with W&M etched on them.

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A perfect pairing

Michael Crowder ’88 blends his love of chemistry and bourbon in the lab.

Catherine Tyson ’20, W&M Alumni Magazine | December 12, 2024

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The art of translating

Roberto “Bob” Van Eyken ’74 is bringing his grandfather’s novels to English-speaking audiences for the first time.

Mary Beth Bauermann ’24, University Marketing | December 5, 2024

Kidwell and an undergraduate student wear safety goggles as they use advanced chemistry equipment.

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W&M chemistry professor wins 2024 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

The honor recognizes his outstanding work in atmospheric chemistry and dedication to student research.

Laura Grove | November 21, 2024

A group of William & Mary students pose for a photo under a ceremonial waka during a study-abroad trip.

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William & Mary remains No. 1 public university for study abroad

W&M also earns the Open Doors 75 Seal of Excellence.

Reves Center staff | November 18, 2024

Talia Kriegel '26 discusses how she and classmates curated an exhibition of Jacob Lawrence prints about the life of Haitian revolutionary Toussaint L'Ouverture.

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An artful experience

W&M students deliver a high-profile exhibit of silkscreen prints about the life of Haitian Revolutionary Toussaint L'Ouverture created by acclaimed artist Jacob Lawrence.

Susan Corbett | November 14, 2024