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Caligiuri and Cascone win spring 2026 Values in Action awards

The Values in Action awards recognize staff and faculty at William & Mary who exemplify the qualities the university holds in highest regard: belonging, curiosity, excellence, flourishing, integrity, respect and service.

Susan Corbett | May 14, 2026

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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.

Susan Corbett | May 13, 2026

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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.

Annie Powell, University Marketing | May 12, 2026

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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.

W&M Athletics staff | May 7, 2026

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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.

William Oster | May 6, 2026

This is a photo of the cast of Godspell with the man who wrote its music, composer Stephen Schwartz

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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.

Susan Corbett | May 5, 2026

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Professor Allison Orr Larsen named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow

The fellowship supports bold scholarship on pressing issues facing American democracy.

W&M Law School staff | May 5, 2026

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Burritos in Bengaluru

How one student’s study-abroad experience inspired a multimillion-dollar business.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center for International Studies | April 30, 2026

School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics Chair Daniel Miller Runfola and Raymond A Mason School of Business Clinical Professor Dawn Edmiston aim to use the network’s knowledge to advance William & Mary as a top school for careers in AI.

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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.

William Oster | April 17, 2026

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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.

Erin Jay | April 13, 2026

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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.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center | April 10, 2026

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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.

Erin Jay | April 7, 2026

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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.

Susan Corbett | April 6, 2026

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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.

William Oster | April 2, 2026

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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.

Eva Kalajian | March 24, 2026

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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.

William Oster | March 20, 2026

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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.

John Wallace, W&M's Batten School & VIMS | March 17, 2026

Miller Hall houses William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business.

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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.

Raymond A. Mason School of Business staff | March 4, 2026

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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.

W&M Athletics staff | March 2, 2026

This is a photo of Kate Carline '26, who is the first William & Mary student to win a Churchill Scholarship. She will enroll at Cambridge University this fall.

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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.

Staff | February 23, 2026

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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.

Catherine Tyson | February 12, 2026

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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.

Nina Argel '28, College of Arts & Sciences | February 9, 2026

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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.

Jacob A. Miller and Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | February 6, 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.

David F. Morrill, W&M Law School | February 3, 2026

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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.

Staff | January 28, 2026

Three art history students enrolled in The Curatorial Project class talk about one of the paintings chosen for their exhibit at The Muscarelle Museum of Art

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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.

Susan Corbett | December 16, 2025

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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.

W&M Athletics staff | December 10, 2025