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5 ways W&M Student Affairs is advancing affordable support services

Student Affairs took a number of steps in 2023 to advance academic and health and wellness support and experiences, and make those programs more affordable than ever for the university’s students.

Danielle Desjardins | February 6, 2023

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Photos: Students take the ‘Road to Richmond’ to advocate for W&M

W&M students traveled to Richmond on Jan. 31 to talk with legislators about the university's priorities.

Staff | February 3, 2023

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Remembering a hero and W&M alumnus on 20th anniversary of Columbia tragedy

David Brown '78 was a mission specialist on the crew of Columbia.

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics | February 1, 2023

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W&M’s 2022 Yule Log ceremony in photos

On Dec. 17, the William & Mary community gathered at the Wren Building to celebrate the university's annual Yule Log ceremony.

Staff | December 19, 2022

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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 Executive Chef Claudia Saldana-Rose to compete in Global Sustainable Chef Challenge

William & Mary Executive Chef Claudia Saldana-Rose won the Love of Food Innovation Challenge.

Tiffany Peden, Sodexo Universities | December 6, 2022

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Climate conference rejuvenates W&M student to hope, take action

Dorothy Gao '24 attended the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt in November.

Jennifer L. Williams | December 2, 2022

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Remembering Henry Rosovsky ’49

Henry Rosovsky ’49 was one of a handful of the most consequential leaders in American higher education during the last half of the 20th century.

W&M President Emeritus Tim Sullivan ’66 | November 30, 2022

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Stewards of the Earth

A W&M alumni couple addresses social and environmental challenges through their Maryland farm.

Susannah Perry ’24, University Marketing | November 17, 2022

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Bridging the divide: Supporting veterans and military students and alumni at W&M

William & Mary has a long history of supporting both veterans and active-duty members of the United States’ armed forces.

Jacob A. Miller, University Marketing | November 11, 2022

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W&M Libraries partners with local Black churches to preserve important church records

W&M Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center has partnered with several black churches in Williamsburg to add their records to the library’s special collections.

Tami Back, W&M Libraries | November 7, 2022

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Consider freedom of speech

Perspectives on how to hold difficult conversations with respect.

Vivian Hamilton and Andrew D. Stelljes | November 4, 2022

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Investing in students, removing barriers

TutorZone offers free tutoring this academic year through the support of generous donors and the Parents Fund.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | November 2, 2022

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Democracy and the media: Presidential conversation

What role does the media play in democracy in the U.S. and around the globe? What is the greatest threat to democracy today? Those were just two of the questions explored during this presidential conversation,…

Staff | November 1, 2022

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A family’s W&M legacy continued, Addie Puskar overcame adversity to achieve

Addie Puskar, a graduate student and starting defender on the women's soccer team at William & Mary, is a survivor.

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics | October 18, 2022

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W&M ROTC alumnus ready for next step in ‘inspirational’ journey

Philip Andoh ’22, a Gold Bar Recruiter at William & Mary, credits the university for setting him on a ‘path of long-term self-development.’

Nathan Warters | October 13, 2022

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Recognizing a legacy of service

Former FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell ’85, D.P.S. ’02, who served as William & Mary rector, is one of two alumni inducted into the 2022 U.S. Army ROTC Hall of Fame.

Tina Eshleman | October 13, 2022

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Agents of change

Alumnae champion women’s health, rights and education in West Africa.

Julia DeKorte, University Marketing | October 4, 2022

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How many stars can you count … in a new mural at the W&M School of Education?

Williamsburg students attended a camp this past summer at William & Mary designed to bring mathematics learning to life through the creation of an art mural.

Stephanie McGuire, W&M School of Education | October 3, 2022

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W&M Democracy Initiative co-chairs Cooper, Ambler track growing civic engagement

Co-chairs update the community on where the university's Democracy Initiative stands and how to get involved in its upcoming plans.

Staff | September 15, 2022

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W&M alumnus, board member appointed as representative to the UN

S. Douglas Bunch '02, J.D. '06, has been appointed a representative of the United States to the 77th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

Erin Jay | September 6, 2022

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Ashley Huang ’24, Janise Parker to receive President’s Award for Service to the Community

The award is presented each year to one student and one faculty or staff member “who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to service and made a significant and measurable impact on our community.”

Jennifer L. Williams | August 29, 2022

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Camp EAGER expands to inspire more young people to pursue STEM

An experimental summer camp developed by researchers at the William & Mary School of Education is exploring innovative ways to encourage more students from underrepresented groups to pursue STEM careers.

Julie Tucker, W&M School of Education | August 24, 2022

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W&M staff member moved by ‘absolute need’ to help Ukrainian refugees

During a recent trip to Poland, Ola Pozor ’19, an undergraduate admission counselor at William & Mary, volunteered to help Ukrainian refugees displaced by the Russian invasion.

Nathan Warters | August 2, 2022

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Three W&M Law School alumni represent the U.S. in France through the foreign service

After graduating from W&M Law School, each joined the U.S. foreign service and has represented American interests in a variety of countries.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | July 28, 2022

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United front

Lev Kazakov M.B.A. ’22, a Russian citizen, and Brenden Volk ’20, M.B.A. ’22, whose parents are from Ukraine, stand united in their opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war machine.

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics | July 5, 2022

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W&M athletes help ’76 alumnus find a kidney

Steve Huebner '76 recently underwent a successful kidney transplant. Without his William & Mary family, he very likely would still be on the waiting list.

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics | June 22, 2022

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W&M awards Green Fee funding to 22 projects in 2021-2022 academic year

William & Mary Sustainability has announced the Green Fee awards for the 2021-2022 academic year.

W&M Sustainability staff | May 20, 2022

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For W&M law grads, crossing North America in a camper van opens new career vistas

For Paul Carlino J.D. ’98 and Rebecca Eichler J.D. ’98, what started out as a dream and a poster board collage in their kitchen turned into a life-changing, cross-continent road trip from Virginia to Panama.

by Julia DeKorte ’23, University Marketing | May 10, 2022

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VA Secretaries of Health and Education launch statewide listening tour at W&M

Virginia’s Secretary of Health and Human Resources John E. Littel and Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera launched their statewide listening tour on mental health at William & Mary’s campus Sunday.

Adrienne Berard | April 26, 2022