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This is a photo of Alyson G. Wilson who has been named the new ice provost for research at William & Mary
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Alyson G. Wilson tapped to key role overseeing research at W&M

Alyson G. Wilson has been named the vice provost for research at William & Mary.
Susan Corbett  |  May 1, 2025
University News

Lisa Keegan named W&M’s inaugural vice provost for enrollment strategy

Reporting directly to Provost Peggy Agouris, the main focus of the position is expanding student access, optimizing financial aid and leveraging data analytics to attract and retain the university’s exceptional student population.
William Oster  |  April 29, 2025
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University News

W&M Board of Visitors elects vice rector, secretary

The William & Mary Board of Visitors has unanimously elected Ardine Williams as vice rector and Kendrick F. Ashton Jr. '98 as secretary, effective July 1, 2025.
Erin Jay  |  April 29, 2025
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University News

Board approves College of Arts & Sciences  

New name for Arts & Sciences strengthens identity, enhances national visibility and affirms the liberal arts and sciences mission at the heart of the university .
Abbie Schaefer, Arts & Sciences  |  April 25, 2025
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University News

William & Mary Football to join Patriot League

Marking an exciting new chapter in the history of William & Mary Athletics, W&M football will be joining the Patriot League as an associate member, beginning with the 2026 season.
Tribe Athletics  |  April 25, 2025
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University News

$15M gift will establish Center for Excellence in Accounting at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business

Donors Rob W. Estes ’74, P ’06 and Jean Berger Estes ’75, P ’06 and their family seek to transform the image of modern accounting through enhanced student experiences, career understanding and networking opportunities.
Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  April 24, 2025
William & Mary's new chief financial officer is Sean Galloway
University News

Sean Galloway selected as new chief financial officer

Sean D. Galloway is William & Mary's new chief financial officer bringing more than two decades in public, private and high education experience to the role.
Staff  |  April 21, 2025
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University News

One Tribe One Day shatters records 

William & Mary raises over $4.4 million on its annual day of giving.
Jeremy Norman, University Marketing  |  April 11, 2025
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University News

William & Mary counted among ‘New Ivies’ for academic excellence

Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies.”
Erin Jay  |  April 8, 2025
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‘Surfing the AI Wave’: A William & Mary Tack Faculty Lecture

Join Douglas C. Schmidt B.A. ’84, M.A. ’86, the inaugural dean of William & Mary’s new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, as he delivers the next Tack Faculty Lecture.
Staff  |  April 4, 2025
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Award-winning writer Jeannette Walls to deliver annual Atwater Lecture

Susan Corbett  |  March 24, 2025
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Leading conservation scientist to speak at William & Mary’s 2025 Commencement

Conservation International CEO to receive an honorary doctorate as W&M celebrates Year of the Environment.
Erin Jay  |  March 19, 2025
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Men’s basketball tips off CAA tournament play on Sunday

William & Mary Men's Basketball garnered a double bye in the 2025 Jersey Mike's CAA Championship and will open play as the No. 4 seed on Sunday, March 9.
Guest Contributors  |  March 6, 2025
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University News

W&M’s Global Research Institute receives $900K grant

Carnegie Corporation of New York funds research that informs public policy.
Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  March 3, 2025
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University News

Michelangelo at W&M: Rare sketches make US debut at Muscarelle

“The Genesis of the Sistine” opens at William & Mary’s Muscarelle Museum of Art on March 6.
Susan Corbett  |  February 25, 2025
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University News

W&M’s Year of the Environment embraces science for solutions

Building on momentum from its strategic plan and two historic gifts, William & Mary launched the Year of the Environment Feb. 7.
Erin Jay  |  February 10, 2025
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University News

$50M historic gift fuels scholarships in coastal and marine sciences at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS

Jennifer Page Wall  |  February 6, 2025
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University News

Big, beautiful and welcoming: William & Mary’s world-class museum reopens

The Muscarelle Museum of Art at The Martha Wren Briggs Center for the Visual Arts reopens with more amenities, more art and a reinvigorated mission to be a social and educational hub.
Susan Corbett  |  February 5, 2025
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University News

W&M’s new major in coastal and marine sciences a first for Virginia

State agency approves major and clears way for public undergraduate coastal and marine sciences degree program to launch this fall
John Wallace, W&M's Batten School & VIMS  |  January 30, 2025
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University News

William & Mary launches Year of the Environment at Charter Day

Health sector visionary and former Rector Todd A. Stottlemyer '85, P '16, P '21 to be honored.
Staff  |  January 28, 2025
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University News

William & Mary launches new degrees in critical health careers 

The Department of Kinesiology’s new degrees in human health & physiology and public health will equip students to become leaders in vital fields.
Staff  |  January 27, 2025
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University News

Pedestrian bridge to connect students to heart of campus

Project is part of a plan to revitalize living, learning spaces at W&M
Erin Jay  |  January 21, 2025
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University News

Former Washington Post reporter donates papers to W&M Libraries

Former Washington Post journalist Paul Hendrickson has donated his professional papers to W&M Libraries.
Sarah Thompson, W&M Libraries  |  December 18, 2024
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University News

‘Asking the hard questions’

A W&M team is developing proposals for AI literacy within the curriculum.
Justin Estreicher, Arts & Sciences  |  December 6, 2024
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University News

William & Mary receives grant to enhance internships

A new grant will allow W&M to fine-tune the internship experience for student success.
Susan Corbett  |  December 5, 2024
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University News

Board approves making data science a department

As a leader in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences, William & Mary has focused on data as one the core initiatives of its Vision 2026 strategic plan.
Staff  |  November 22, 2024
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University News

Government major makes major government move

She will be the first currently enrolled undergraduate student to serve as a member of Williamsburg City Council.
Susan Corbett  |  November 8, 2024
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University News

W&M’s Global Research Institute announces Accelerate Initiative to raise $10M

Gifts of $3 million jump-start effort to expand GRI’s reach, increase opportunities for students.
Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  October 15, 2024
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University News

Williamsburg commemorates 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s return

Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary will celebrate with a series of special events.
Colonial Williamsburg staff  |  October 10, 2024
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University News

Q&A: Preserving the Wren

Sean Hughes and Charles Fulcher discuss the preservation project and its impacts on campus life.
Cortney Will  |  October 7, 2024

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