The Class of 2025 Next Destination Survey results showcase W&M’s commitment to student outcomes and career readiness.
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Professional Development Days emphasize the power of connection
The university's third annual Professional Development Days drew approximately 1,100 faculty and staff to a program focused on helping employees strengthen the relationships that support both professional success and personal well-being.
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W&M’s We the Teachers brings educators from all 50 states for civics training
Led by W&M’s Strategic Cultural Partnerships team in collaboration with the National Council for History Education, the congress brought in 100 educators for an immersive week of professional learning in American history and civic education…
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W&M to participate in Entente Cordiale Day Challenge on AI, power and ethics
William & Mary will join George Washington University, the University of Virginia, Lafayette College, Columbia University and the University of Alabama as partner universities in the 2026-2027 challenge.
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Wise words
Bob Wise ’86 forged his path from William & Mary’s computer lab to Nvidia, the world’s leading artificial intelligence computing company.
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Rolling the dice
From tech giant to board game startup to her own company, Catherine Fisher Carr ’91 made bold career moves.
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William & Mary’s Tatia Granger named president of Averett University
Tatia Granger, clinical associate professor of organizational behavior at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business, has been named the 17th president of Averett University.
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Trio of undergrads win prestigious Gilman Scholarships
Three William & Mary students have won competitive, merit-based scholarships to study abroad.
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Launch of lilyPD beta provides custom development tools for national educators
Over the course of the grant, the team behind lilyPD will develop a minimum of 15 courses over three years, the equivalent of 75 hours of professional learning, focused on history, civics and democracy.
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VA SEA recognized as a premier science education program
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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Outstanding members of W&M community honored at Commencement
Graduates and members of the William & Mary community were recognized at the 2026 commencement with awards for their dedication to the university and its values.
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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.
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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.