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Each year, VASP representatives and members from across the Commonwealth visit the capital to encourage state representatives to support legislation benefiting school psychologists and their students.

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William & Mary School Psychology students at Advocacy Day

Each year, representatives of the Virginia Academy of School Psychologist visit the capital to encourage state representatives to support legislation benefiting school psychologists and their students.

Staff | April 10, 2026

A person holds up a vial in a lab while others look on.

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International maritime officers connect with science at W&M’s Batten School & VIMS

W&M's Batten School & VIMS recently hosted the U.S. Coast Guard’s International Maritime Officer’s Course.

Ethan Smith, W&M's Batten School & VIMS | April 6, 2026

This is a photo of author Richard Harwood, who will lead a conversation on civic leadership at WM in April 2026

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William & Mary asks community to reimagine the American dream

William & Mary is inviting its campus and the broader community to reflect on what American democracy means as the country turns 250 years old.

Susan Corbett | March 30, 2026

Ken Burns speaks while standing at a podium.

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Burns, Spanberger help launch W&M’s Year of Civic Leadership

Ken Burns and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger spoke at William & Mary's 2026 Charter Day ceremony.

Erin Jay | February 10, 2026

An American flag flies atop a flag pole outside of a brick building with large windows

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Election Law Program launches online tool to help navigate state election laws

The tool is designed to help judges, lawyers, members of the media, elections officials and the public efficiently navigate complex state election statutes.

W&M Law School staff | December 5, 2025

Photo of the Lake Matoaka dam with the installed ramp in the spillway

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A safer passage for wildlife

A team of William & Mary volunteers gets creative to help animals cross Jamestown Road.

Catherine Tyson | November 19, 2025

This is a photo of Howard Turner Jr. M.B.A. ’02, senior director of preconstruction and risk management at McKinstry.

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The business of building better

As senior director of preconstruction and risk management at McKinstry, Howard Turner Jr. M.B.A. ’02 spearheads projects that reduce utility consumption, cut carbon emissions and save his clients money.

Jeremy Norman, University Marketing | November 12, 2025

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William & Mary celebrates military and veteran students as semiquincentennial approaches

With more than 1,800 students across campus today connected to the military, the university is celebrating those who serve and ramping up efforts to support them.

William Oster | November 10, 2025

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Protecting the past

After an accomplished career prosecuting art crime cases, KT Newton ‘77 founded Argus Cultural Property Consultants, a private firm that assists clients in preserving and protecting priceless art and antiques.

Hannah Sawyer '27, University Marketing | November 5, 2025

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W&M’s Center for Gifted Education expands pre-collegiate summer camps

Offerings strengthen access and year-round support for Virginia students.

Katie Armstrong, W&M School of Education | October 17, 2025

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Ancient traditions, new tools

William & Mary faculty co-design solutions with Indigenous communities to rebuild their foodways and reconnect with their roots.

Catherine Tyson | September 9, 2025

This a combined photo of the two winners of the Presidents Award for Community Service -- Hannah Wolfe '26 and Associate Professor Katherine Barko-Alva

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Serving the community the William & Mary way

This year’s winners of the President’s Award for Service to the Community are Katherine Barko-Alva and Hannah Wolfe ’26.

Susan Corbett | August 25, 2025

Three people stitch a large canvas that says Virginia at the bottom.

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America’s Tapestry project underway at the Muscarelle Museum of Art

The project marks the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding through the creation of 13 original tapestries designed to tell a unified story of the nation.

Emily Tifft, Muscarelle Museum of Art | July 22, 2025

Students gather around table and a kitchen counter and look at computers.

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Audio content:
Democracy in action: Self-determination in William & Mary’s residence halls

The William & Mary Democracy Initiative recently explored the history of self-determination at the university in the latest episode of its podcast.

Staff | July 3, 2025

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Military & Veteran Affairs to host first ever military spouses symposium

The first symposium of its kind for W&M and the greater Hampton Roads area will explore the complexity of managing career ambitions and family responsibilities.

William Oster | June 12, 2025

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

Four people pose for a photo together in front of a green wall with multiple William & Mary logos on it

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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

A person points at a PowerPoint presentation at the front of a classroom.

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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