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Excellence

W&M tops national ranking for internships 3 years in a row

For the third consecutive year, the Princeton Review has named William & Mary the best public institution for internships, highlighting the university’s commitment to preparing students for successful careers.

Erin Jay | April 27, 2023

Grayson Hoy '23 on the W&M campus on a bright spring day

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‘Through work and support’: W&M chemistry senior becomes NSF GRFP Fellow

Grayson Hoy ’23 secures a competitive graduate fellowship that boasts 42 Nobel laureates among its alumni.

Antonella Di Marzio | April 26, 2023

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W&M careers lead Wall Street Journal rankings

William & Mary graduates who pursue careers in finance, management consulting and law are among the highest earners in the industry when compared to graduates from the university’s peer institutions, according to the Wall Street…

Erin Jay | April 25, 2023

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Katrine Westgaard ’23 receives elite Gaither Fellowship

She is the fourth William & Mary student in the last three years to be selected to the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Nathan Warters | April 12, 2023

Assistant professors Adwait Nadkarni and Oscar Chaparro from the computer science department.

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Two NSF CAREER awards in 2023 recognize W&M leadership in computer science

Led by assistant professors Adwait Nadkarni and Oscar Chaparro, two award-winning projects will generate improvements in smart devices and software systems.

Antonella Di Marzio | April 7, 2023

Justin Berg '24 and Robby Gourdie '24, the two William & Mary Goldwater Scholars for 2023.

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Leading scientists of the future: Two W&M juniors selected for elite Goldwater Scholars program

One of the most competitive undergraduate scholarships in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering keeps rewarding William & Mary talent.

Antonella Di Marzio | April 6, 2023

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Public integrity award an ‘honor of a lifetime’ for William & Mary public policy lecturer

Alan Kennedy J.D. ’09, M.A. ’09 recently received the Public Integrity Award from the American Society for Public Administration, the largest organization that represents policy professionals.

Nathan Warters | April 5, 2023

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Media flock to cover newest findings by AidData and external partners

William & Mary’s AidData is in the spotlight again, as a report detailing China’s bailout loans catches the attention of media outlets worldwide.

Staff | April 3, 2023

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Poojitha Tanjore ’23 awarded prestigious Payne Fellowship

Tanjore, a student in W&M’s St Andrews Joint Degree Programme, accomplishes her dream of becoming a diplomat much sooner than expected.

Nathan Warters | March 29, 2023

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W&M honors Angela Leruth with Aceto Award

Angela Leruth, senior lecturer of French & Francophone studies, is awarded for her commitment to excellence in service to the campus community.

Nathan Warters | March 23, 2023

Various cheeses and crackers are arranged on a table

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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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Point of view

Omar Kamara ’15 crafts a filmmaking career with stories of his West African family.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | March 9, 2023

Two people smile at the camera while working on something

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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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‘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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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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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

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

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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 Jay | December 12, 2022

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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

Tribe Football teammates celebrate on the field after a play.

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W&M Football advances to FCS quarterfinals

Rested Tribe dominates Gardner-Webb 54-14 in FCS playoffs.

Dave Johnson, Athletics | December 3, 2022

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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 Jay | November 30, 2022

Graphic celebrating W&M Football's NCAA FCS Playoff placement

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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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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

Graphic reading William & Mary 88 percent federal graduation rate number one national ranking among division one public universities

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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

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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

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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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