The Virginia Scientists & Educators Alliance is administered as a partnership between the Office of Outreach & Engagement at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS and Virginia Sea Grant.
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In W&M’s Year of Civic Leadership, Saylor Barnes ’26 shows how it’s done
Saylor Barnes '26 made herself invaluable to William & Mary’s Civic and Community Engagement office, leading voter engagement efforts during her undergraduate years.
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The combined power of cutting-edge research and authentic connection
2026 Plumeri Awards celebrate the achievements of W&M faculty and staff.
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W&M Athletics shines in NCAA Academic Progress Rate
William & Mary Athletics registered strong numbers in the latest Academic Progress Rate released by the NCAA.
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W&M students, alumnus earn prestigious national, international scholarships
The awardees will soon be traveling to places like New York City, China and South Korea either to continue their education, immerse themselves in a new culture or broaden their understanding of their discipline.
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The maestro comes to class
As part of a capstone class in theatre, the cast and crew of "Godspell" were treated to a master class led by Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz.
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Professor Allison Orr Larsen named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
The fellowship supports bold scholarship on pressing issues facing American democracy.
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Burritos in Bengaluru
How one student’s study-abroad experience inspired a multimillion-dollar business.
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W&M faculty join innovative artificial intelligence network
Two W&M faculty members have been selected for the first-of-its-kind cohort that will use expertise from across the country to drive and disseminate institutional transformation with artificial intelligence.
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Forbes names W&M a ‘New Ivy’ for second time
For the second consecutive year, Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies” for the university’s excellence in career readiness.
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Reves Center announces 2026 International Student Achievement Awards
The Reves Center for International Studies at William & Mary has announced the 2026 International Student Achievement Award recipients.
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From education to outcomes, graduate rankings highlight W&M excellence
University’s counselor education, constitutional and criminal law programs among the top 20 in the nation.
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Four W&M students win prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Only twice in more than 30 years has W&M previously had four applicants selected.
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William & Mary earns highest honor as a ‘Military Friendly’ institution
The university has been reaffirmed as a Gold-Level Military Friendly School by MilitaryFriendly.com, the highest honor a university can receive.
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Poshyvanyk named Association for Computing Machinery Fellow
One of computing’s highest honors recognizes his outstanding achievement and service to the field.
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W&M Ethics Club wins national championship, a first for the university
The William & Mary Ethics Club beat 36 undergraduate teams from across the country to take first in a competition of dimensional analysis and nuance.
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New Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting advances coastal resilience efforts
A new Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting (CEEF) has been established at William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS.
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Braun Financial Literacy Program earns grand prize in national Zipcar competition
The student-run Braun Financial Literacy Program at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business won grand first prize in Zipcar’s Students with Drive Competition.
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W&M Women’s Swimming wins CAA Championship
The women’s team accumulated 1,647 points, smashing the previous highwater mark of 1,409.
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Carline ’26 delivers W&M’s first Churchill Scholarship
Kate Carline '26 is the first William & Mary student to win a Churchill Scholarship. She will enroll at Cambridge University this fall.
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Math Professor Chi-Kwong Li honored with internationally prestigious awards
Two of the field’s highest honors recognize his widespread contributions to linear algebra.
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W&M students place in top tier of international trading challenge
Out of 616 teams participating in the CME Group University Trading Challenge — an online futures trading competition that uses real-world market data and simulated funds — the W&M team ranked No. 36.
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William & Mary announces 2026 Alumni Medallion recipients
The 2026 Alumni Medallions will be bestowed at a ceremony during Charter Day Weekend on Feb. 7, 2026.
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W&M Law School team captures national trial advocacy championship
The W&M Law School National Trial Team earned first place at the National Championships Labor and Employment Law Trial Advocacy Competition.
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W&M announces 2026 Charter Day award winners
Two students and two faculty members will be recognized at the Charter Day ceremony on Feb. 6 and a special reception on Jan. 30.
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Students bring ‘Liquid Commonwealth’ to life at the Muscarelle
A new exhibit at the Muscarelle Museum of Art owes its existence to the students in The Curatorial Project, an undergraduate course required for William & Mary students with a concentration in art history.
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Driscoll elected to Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Terry Driscoll, whose visionary leadership transformed William & Mary Athletics over more than two decades, has been elected to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
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‘We hacked it’: William & Mary students helped restore Virginia’s peregrine falcon population
Their work is still making an impact today, and the university’s new students and faculty are carrying it forward.