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Excellence

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Excellence

Sweet dreams are made of cheese

Richard Walsh '10 changed paths to build a career in artisan cheese.
Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  March 10, 2023
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Excellence

Point of view

Omar Kamara ’15 crafts a filmmaking career with stories of his West African family.
Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  March 9, 2023
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Excellence

VIMS researchers dominate national aquaculture grant competition

Of the 37 institutes or agencies that submitted successful proposals in the latest award cycle, VIMS was the only one to garner more than two winning proposals.
David Malmquist, VIMS  |  March 1, 2023
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Excellence

‘Just emerging’: Zvobgo honored with United Nations Association human rights leader award

William & Mary Assistant Professor of Government and human rights advocate Kelebogile Zvobgo was recently presented with the United Nations Association National Capital Area Emerging Human Rights Leader Award.
Nathan Warters  |  February 20, 2023
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Excellence

Heart & soul

For cardiologist and Nashville recording artist Cleveland “Cleve” Francis Jr. M.A. ’69, William & Mary marked a turning point.
Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  February 14, 2023
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Excellence

W&M will recognize award recipients at Charter Day

The award winners will be celebrated during the university's 330th "birthday" commemoration on Feb. 10.
Jennifer L. Williams  |  February 2, 2023
Christopher Monahan
Excellence, Service & Community

P5: Charting the course for the next era of particle physics

The Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel is tasked with drawing up a plan for particle physics research for the next decade or so. William & Mary's Christopher Monahan is a member of the group.
Joseph McClain  |  December 15, 2022
Clare Heinbaugh
Excellence

W&M senior awarded Marshall Scholarship

Clare Heinbaugh '23 will begin her graduate studies in the United Kingdom next year, which is also the 70th anniversary of the prestigious scholarship program.
Erin Zagursky  |  December 12, 2022
Blanca Tyler and Sherri Donson
Excellence

W&M recognizes students, staff personifying Values in Action

This fall’s faculty and staff award recipients are Sherri Donson, manager of Law Café at W&M Law School, and Blanca Tyler ’09, administrative and language house coordinator for modern languages & literatures.
Staff  |  December 9, 2022
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Excellence

W&M Football advances to FCS quarterfinals

Rested Tribe dominates Gardner-Webb 54-14 in FCS playoffs.
Dave Johnson, Athletics  |  December 3, 2022
Zoha Siddiqui
Excellence

Zoha Siddiqui ’23 receives prestigious Mitchell Scholarship to study in Ireland

Siddiqui is the first William & Mary student to ever be selected for the prestigious scholarship, which sends American leaders to Ireland for a year of graduate study.
Erin Zagursky  |  November 30, 2022
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CAA Champion W&M heads into second round of FCS playoffs

Victory against Richmond gives Tribe its first 10-win regular season in program history.
Dave Johnson, Athletics  |  November 19, 2022
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Excellence

Following 5-year tuition freeze, W&M Board discusses the path forward

Board of Visitors discusses importance of ensuring the university’s resources match its expectations of quality.
Staff  |  November 18, 2022
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Excellence

William & Mary Athletics remains among the nation’s elite in graduation rates

For the 17th time in the last 18 years, the Tribe has the top Federal Graduation Rate (FGR) among all Division I public institutions.
W&M Athletics  |  November 18, 2022
Stephanie Coleman Linnartz M.B.A. ’97
Excellence

Extending hospitality

Stephanie Coleman Linnartz M.B.A. ’97 thinks creatively about what Marriott International can be.
Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  November 3, 2022
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Excellence, Research & Scholarship

William & Mary’s iGEM team returns from Paris bearing Gold

The competition was fierce, from the cream of the international research-university crop, and William & Mary brought home significant honors.
Joseph McClain  |  November 1, 2022
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Excellence

Al Albert elected to United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame

Former head men's soccer coach and W&M alumnus Al Albert '69, M.Ed. '71, was among four individuals elected as the newest members of the United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame.
W&M Athletics staff  |  October 25, 2022
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Excellence

Riding the startup wave

Brenton Woo '99 has developed a one-of-a-kind surfboard — now he's working to get it out into the world.
Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  October 24, 2022
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Excellence

Foster recognized for being an advocate and resource for student veterans

Office of Student Veteran Engagement Director Charlie Foster has been selected for the 2022 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education list.
Nathan Warters  |  October 12, 2022
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Excellence

Kord Basnight ’85, M.Ed. ’23 and Haley Padgett M.Ed. ’23 selected as 2022 Tillman Scholars

Two students in William & Mary’s Online M.Ed. in Counseling program have been selected by the Tillman Foundation as 2022 Tillman Scholars.
Julie Tucker, W&M School of Education  |  August 15, 2022
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Excellence

Two students from South Central Virginia receive Beales Scholarships at W&M

Named in honor of Walter R. Beales III ’66 and the late Harriett Pittard Beales ’34, both merit-based scholarships provide tuition assistance to first-year students from South Central Virginia.
University Marketing staff  |  July 7, 2022
Kathleen Powell
Excellence

W&M chief career officer forges connections between the university and the working world

Kathleen I. Powell discusses William & Mary's emphasis on assisting students and alumni in all phases of their careers.
Jennifer L. Williams  |  June 30, 2022
Stephen S. Tang '82
Excellence

Renaissance man

Stephen S. Tang '82 is a science and technology leader rooted in the liberal arts.
Jacob A. Miller, University Marketing  |  June 24, 2022
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Excellence

Inside baseball

Baseball is reinventing itself, and William & Mary alumni — from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, from owner to director of player development — are helping lead that process.
Noah Robertson '19, W&M Alumni Magazine  |  June 16, 2022
Christopher Monahan
Excellence

DOE funding will advance Monahan’s probe of the interior structure of the proton

Protons and neutrons make up 95 percent of all visible matter. The interior of each proton and neutron is a wild land of particles and antiparticles popping in and out of existence. William & Mary…
Joseph McClain  |  June 13, 2022
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Making noise

Joe Laresca ’15, founder of a powerhouse NYC creative company, adds Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list to his achievements.
Julia DeKorte ’23, University Marketing  |  June 7, 2022
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Excellence

W&M honors students, staff who demonstrate Values in Action

Isaiah Johnson, an officer with the William & Mary Police Department, and Christian Olver, a member of the Dining Services/Sodexo staff, are recognized along with five student organizations.
Staff  |  June 2, 2022
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Excellence

Three W&M undergrads awarded Boren Scholarships

Collin Absher ’24, Sam Rofman ’23 and Mira Wroblewski ’23 will receive funding to study abroad in the coming year.
Staff  |  May 26, 2022
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Excellence

W&M honors faculty, staff and students with Commencement awards

Honorees from various segments of campus were recognized at Commencement May 20 and 21 as annual awards were presented to graduates, staff and faculty members.
Staff  |  May 23, 2022
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Excellence

30 W&M educators receive Plumeri Awards recognizing excellence

Recipients of the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Plumeri Awards were honored on May 13 at a ceremony in the Hunter Hall Ballroom of William & Mary’s Alumni House.
Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  May 17, 2022

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