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A child wearing a life jacket smiles while standing on a beach where others walk and stand.

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More than 2,000 educated, inspired at Marine Science Day

The 23rd annual Marine Science Day, the marquee open house event at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS, drew more than 2,000 attendees on Saturday, May 31 with public access to academic buildings and…

Ethan Smith, W&M's Batten School & VIMS | June 6, 2025

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All smiles: Clem and Knight join ranks of W&M alumni

Happy tears were shed at a ceremony during Commencement Weekend as Kathleen Clem and Linda A. Knight were named William & Mary’s newest honorary alumni.

Catherine Tyson, University Marketing | May 23, 2025

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Literacy leadership empowers middle school students

Rachael Von Elmendorf used tools and strategies she learned from W&M's Literacy Leadership program to help her students make measurable progress and build confidence in their reading.

Kelli Claiborne M.Ed. '25, Ed.S. '27, School of Education | May 15, 2025

A group of people in academic regalia pose for a photo in front of the Wren Building.

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The best days ever

Traditions Weekend gathers alumni and friends to share memories old and new.

Catherine Tyson ’20, University Marketing | May 6, 2025

An aerial shot of Melissa's Meadow, with multiple people standing on patches of dirt, with a tent and various trucks and cars in the parking lot.

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Meadow restoration breathes life back into hidden campus treasure

Over the past year, Madeline Oubre has worked closely with William & Mary Facilities Management to completely restore Melissa's Meadow, named for an alumna and located near the McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center.

William Oster | April 22, 2025

Eight people wearing "Ask Me About W&M" shirts jump in the air.

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Roll out the green & gold carpet: W&M welcomes admitted students

Around 1,300 newly admitted undergraduate students will gather on campus Saturday for the annual Day for Admitted Students.

Erin Jay | April 9, 2025

A group of people hold William & Mary banners and signs that say, "I gave."

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One Tribe One Day celebrates the power of community and philanthropy at W&M

Over the past 11 years, One Tribe One Day (OTOD) has grown into a tradition that highlights the strength and unity of the W&M community while undeniably impacting the university’s future.

Jeremy Norman, University Marketing | March 26, 2025

Assistant Professor of data science Alexander Nwala leads a project to provide online access to local news sources around the US and the world

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A vital link to local news

William & Mary professor Alexander Nwala and his students have built a website the public can use to find news sources of local information all over the United States and the world.

Susan Corbett | March 20, 2025

Jonathan "JD" Due stands in front of a bookcase.

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Hoover Institution selects W&M’s Due as Veteran Fellow

Jonathan ''JD'' Due was selected as a Hoover Institute distinguished member for its 2024-2025 class of Veteran Fellows.

Elizabeth Eldredge, Raymond A. Mason School of Business | March 13, 2025

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15th annual Lemon Project Spring Symposium to feature novelist Daniel Black

The March 21-22 event will feature members of the William & Mary and Williamsburg communities as well as attendees from around the country.

Staff | March 6, 2025

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Active Citizens Conference strengthens students’ civic identity across Virginia

William & Mary hosted 75 students from across the region at the annual Active Citizens Conference featuring student-led workshops on developing civic identity.

Elizabeth Miller, Civic & Community Engagement | March 4, 2025

People wearing academic regalia stand on a stage.

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Happy Charter Day 2025

During the Charter Day ceremony on Feb. 7, William & Mary launched the Year of the Environment.

Staff | February 24, 2025

Three people stand near several large rocks and a forklift.

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Green Fee funding awarded to nine projects

William & Mary recently awarded funding to nine projects that will help advance sustainability efforts on the university’s campus.

Staff | January 31, 2025

Several people hoist two large logs over their shoulders.

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‘Peace, joy, gratitude’: Photos from W&M’s Yule Log ceremony

The W&M community gathered Dec. 14 for the 90th annual Yule Log ceremony.

Staff | December 16, 2024

1st Lt. Mackenzie Corcoran ’21 wears a military uniform and stands in front of a monument.

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Tabbed and tenacious

W&M alumnae conquer the U.S. Army’s toughest school.

Thornton Ray ’13, W&M Alumni Magazine | December 10, 2024

A person stands among tree branches and other debris piled outside of a hostel.

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After the storm

William & Mary alumni seek and offer help in areas devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | December 3, 2024

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Raft Debate returns

On Oct. 28, William & Mary held its first Raft Debate since 2019.

Staff | November 7, 2024

A graphic showing a statue of justice standing in from of a building with trees.

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Toward ‘a more perfect union’

With the population in the United States sharply divided on political issues, trust in our society’s institutions declining and disinformation spreading like wildfire, William & Mary has renewed its commitment to practicing and promoting the…

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | November 4, 2024

Two couches, chairs and a table sit in front of a wall with a mural painted on it, saying "Monroe Hall, Home of the Monroe Scholars."

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Homecoming dedication to honor 100 years of Monroe Hall

A dedication ceremony to celebrate the reopening of Monroe Hall will take place Oct. 19.

Jane Valadakis, Charles Center | October 16, 2024

Children look into microscopes while an adult helps.

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Marine Life Day breaks records, inspires hundreds at Eastern Shore Lab

VIMS and Batten School researchers, students and volunteers introduced a record number of Marine Life Day attendees to a broad spectrum of marine science experiences.

Ethan Smith, Batten School and VIMS | October 4, 2024

People make their way through a large crowd.

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Adding your chapter: Convocation 2024

Following tradition, the William & Mary community welcomed the university’s newest students to campus and kicked off the 2024-2025 academic year with the Opening Convocation ceremony in the Wren Yard.

Staff | September 6, 2024

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W&M’s new students move in

Toting boxes, blankets, mirrors and more, William & Mary’s Class of 2028 and new transfer students made themselves at home on campus on Aug. 23 as they moved into residence halls with the help of…

Staff | August 30, 2024

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‘Write your story’: Francis encourages W&M’s new students to find their calling

Dr. Cleveland “Cleve” Francis Jr. M.A. ’69 addressed William & Mary's new students at Opening Convocation.

Erin Jay | August 29, 2024

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Michelle Indelicato ’25, Debbie Ramer celebrated for service to the community

The two will be honored with the 2024 President’s Award for Service to the Community at Opening Convocation.

Claudette Brooks | August 27, 2024

Members of the faculty and staff at William & Mary gather for professional development days

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W&M Professional Development Days

More than 1,400 William & Mary faculty and staff members – over 70% of employees – gathered over two days last week in the university’s first-ever all-employee event devoted to the vital skills of democratic…

Keith McCluskey | August 23, 2024