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Tennis, anyone? Alumni-created app takes the hassle out of scheduling sports activities

If you can schedule rides using an app, why not tennis games? That was the thinking behind creation of a platform launched in 2017 by Paul Stratta ’85 and his then-teenage daughter, Manuka, with assistance…

Tina Eshleman, University Advancement | March 3, 2022

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Meet the 2022 Alumni Medallion Award recipients

Meet this year’s recipients, who represent outstanding commitment, dedication and assistance to William & Mary; exemplary accomplishments in their professional lives; and leadership in civic engagement in their communities.

Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21, W&M Alumni Magazine | February 14, 2022

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Strong W&M connections on the Bengals’ Super Bowl-bound coaching staff

The Bengals have had a meteoric rise over the past two seasons, and three W&M football alums have been a part of it. Mark Duffner '75 is a senior defensive assistant, Robert Livingston '10 is…

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics | February 11, 2022

Photo of anti-government protester in Ukraine

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The other side of the lens

Award-winning photojournalist Brendan Hoffman ’02 documents ordinary lives caught up in extraordinary circumstances

Sara Piccini, W&M Alumni Magazine | February 10, 2022

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William & Mary to honor award winners at Charter Day

Four 2022 Charter Day Award winners will be celebrated during the Feb. 11 Charter Day ceremony at Kaplan Arena.

Nathan Warters | February 8, 2022

Lucy Greenman stands at the Jeopardy! podium

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W&M student to appear on Jeopardy! National College Championship

When Lucy Greenman ’22 left the William & Mary campus shortly before Thanksgiving to compete in the Jeopardy! National College Championship, she didn’t even tell her roommate.

Adrienne Berard | February 3, 2022

Margaret Saha in Bruton High science class

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Saha named AAAS Fellow for contributions to science education

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has recognized Margaret Saha’s longstanding contributions to the encouragement of science and STEM outreach by selecting her for membership in the 2021 class of AAAS Fellows.

Joseph McClain | January 26, 2022

Joseph Zhang, research professor in the Center for Coastal Resources Management at VIMS, examines a simulation of water motion on a computer.

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EPA selects VIMS model as bellwether for Bay health

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has chosen a computer model developed by researchers at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science as its next-generation tool for managing Chesapeake Bay restoration in an era of…

David Malmquist, VIMS | January 18, 2022

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W&M student’s work featured in some of poetry’s top publications

Alexander Lazarus Wolff ’23 has more than 17 poems published or scheduled for publication in literary magazines, including multiple selections on The Best American Poetry website.

Nathan Warters | January 13, 2022

Portrait photograph of Saskia Mordijck in front of a whiteboard

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NSF CAREER award will allow Saskia Mordijck to study plasma at the LAPD

Plasma is the fourth state of matter, occupying a spot beyond solids, liquids and gases — and Saskia Mordijck says plasma needs more attention.

Joseph McClain | January 12, 2022

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Jamel Donnor named in 2022 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings by Education Week

Jamel K. Donnor, an associate professor in the School of Education with faculty affiliations in American Studies, Asian & Pacific Islander American (APIA) Studies and the William & Mary Law School’s Center for Racial &…

Staff | January 6, 2022

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Science and security: W&M alum George Miller awarded John S. Foster Medal

George Miller ’67, M.S. ’69, Ph.D. ’72 was honored with the John S. Foster Medal for his contributions to national security.

Katherine Vermilyea '22 for University Advancement | January 5, 2022