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W&M chemistry students win awards at national conference

The William & Mary chapter of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers won six awards at the 51st annual NOBCChE National Conference.
Emma Halman, Arts & Sciences  |  November 14, 2024
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New Navy ROTC program expands student opportunities

With the new partnership, students will have more access to scholarships and programs within the United States military.
William Oster  |  November 11, 2024
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William & Mary to honor Colonial Williamsburg’s Ron Hurst M.A. ’89 with Prentis Award

The Prentis Award is presented annually to a person who demonstrates exemplary civic service to the university and the Williamsburg community.
Susan Corbett  |  October 21, 2024
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W&M’s Jozef Dudek named fellow of the American Physical Society

The prestigious award recognizes his contributions to nuclear and particle physics.
Laura Grove  |  October 11, 2024
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Students meet with alumni CEOs at McGlothlin Leadership Forum

Mark T. Smucker ’92 and Kendrick F. Ashton Jr. ’98 share career insights with W&M MBA and J.D. students.
Jacob A. Miller, University Marketing  |  October 4, 2024
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W&M’s long view prepares graduates for lives of meaning and success

William & Mary has been a transformational leader in higher education for more than 300 years, innovating with excellence in teaching, research and career preparation. 
Staff  |  September 24, 2024
Michael Seiler
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New real estate award recognizes W&M professor’s impact

The Michael J. Seiler Behavioral Research Commendation is set to become one of the American Real Estate Society's highest honors.
Elizabeth Eldredge, Raymond A. Mason School of Business  |  September 6, 2024
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Chasing dreams: Alumni couple builds careers in space exploration and the arts

Dan Polis ’93 and Crystal Anderson Polis ’93 say that William & Mary was instrumental in setting them on their chosen path.
Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  September 3, 2024
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William & Mary wins Gold 2024 Circle of Excellence Award for externship program

The award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education celebrates outstanding achievements in educational advancement.
Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  July 25, 2024
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Three W&M players selected in first 10 rounds of MLB Draft

For the first time in program history, three William & Mary players were selected in the first 10 rounds of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics  |  July 19, 2024
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Saving for life’s biggest moments

Meet the William & Mary alumnae behind Virginia529.
Catherine Tyson ’20  |  July 11, 2024
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Empowering women in finance: Insights from the 8th annual Women’s Stock Pitch

William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business recently hosted the eighth annual Women's Stock Pitch in Miller Hall, transcending borders and celebrating women in finance.
Hannah Sawyer '27 and Raymond A. Mason School of Business staff  |  June 3, 2024
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Dedicated and devoted: Three named honorary alumni for exemplary service to W&M

During this year’s Commencement Weekend, three champions of William & Mary were officially inducted as honorary alumni in recognition of their outstanding service, support, advocacy and commitment on behalf of the university.
Catherine Tyson, W&M Alumni Magazine  |  May 23, 2024
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Values in Action staff and student awardees honored at Commencement 2024

Spring 2024 awardees include section leader Amy Alyson Teller and clinical faculty member Debbie Ramer, plus five student organizations.
Staff  |  May 23, 2024
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Transformative impact of 2024 Plumeri Awards celebrated

Ten leading faculty are recognized with excellence awards.
Jacob A. Miller  |  May 22, 2024
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W&M Commencement awards celebrate individual excellence

Honorees demonstrated outstanding scholarship, service, leadership, teaching and character.
Staff  |  May 21, 2024
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W&M’s success preparing students for careers draws national praise

University receives Congressional funding to expand internship program; W&M president honored by national organization for university-wide effort.
Lydia Urban and Erin Jay  |  May 13, 2024
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The advocate: Kristen Popham ’20 is a law student dedicated to advancing human rights

For her efforts to further gender equality around the world, Popham was awarded the prestigious Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship by the New York State Bar Association on April 6.
Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  May 1, 2024
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Osborne, Payne receive W&M’s 2024 Duke Award for exemplary accomplishments

Darrell Payne and Dorothy "Dot" Osborne are the 2024 Duke Award recipients.
Jim Ducibella  |  April 30, 2024
Vassiliki Panoussi
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W&M classical studies professor receives highly selective Rome Prize

Only 2.9% of applicants were chosen for the honor, which supports research in the arts and humanities.
Erin Jay  |  April 25, 2024
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W&M’s Annabel Richter ’24 receives selective Gaither Fellowship

In the last five years, five William & Mary students have been selected for James C. Gaither Junior Fellowships at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Antonella Di Marzio  |  April 23, 2024
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AAAS honors W&M biologists Allison and Swaddle as lifetime fellows

Professors Lizabeth Allison and John Swaddle have been recognized for excellence in research and student education.
Antonella Di Marzio  |  April 18, 2024
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W&M professor receives Guggenheim Fellowship in Dance Studies

Emily Wilcox, associate professor of Chinese studies at William & Mary, has been selected to receive the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in Dance Studies.
Erin Jay  |  April 16, 2024
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Truth and ‘Fiction’

Oscar winner Cord Jefferson ’04 shares career advice during the Ampersand International Arts Festival.
Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  April 10, 2024
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Rankings highlight Vision 2026’s Careers Initiative

W&M continues its values-based approach as rankings, job outcome listings are on the rise.
Staff  |  April 9, 2024
Christie S. Warren
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W&M’s Christie S. Warren receives Fulbright Scholar Award for research in Sweden

Professor Christie S. Warren of William & Mary Law School has been awarded the Fulbright-Lund Distinguished Chair in Public International Law for the 2024-2025 academic year.
David F. Morrill, W&M Law School  |  April 1, 2024
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Peel Hawthorne epitomizes Aceto Award attributes

The Aceto Award is awarded to a member of the instructional or professional faculty “who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to excellence in service to the campus community.”
Jim Ducibella  |  March 29, 2024
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It’s just rocket science

William & Mary alumnus Russell “Buzz” Wincheski joins the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame.
Mary Beth Bauermann ’24  |  March 14, 2024
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Power plays: W&M alumnae tap varsity sports experience to build winning careers

William & Mary alumnae athletes turned business and nonprofit executives share their stories.
Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  March 12, 2024
Ted Decker
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Home & hearth matter

Ted Decker '85 leads The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer.
Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  February 23, 2024

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