William & Mary has officially launched a new minor in Artificial Intelligence (AI), giving students the tools to apply AI in their respective fields.
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W&M School of Education appoints new executive director of the Center for Gifted Education
Shelagh A. Gallagher, an internationally recognized scholar, advocate and leader in gifted education, has been appointed executive director of the William & Mary Center for Gifted Education.
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W&M’s Batten School & VIMS welcome their first class of coastal & marine sciences undergraduates
Supported by extraordinary philanthropy, the major is the first undergraduate degree in coastal and marine sciences offered by a Virginia public university.
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Streamlining processes, amplifying impact: Workday ushers in a new era of efficiency
William & Mary successfully launched Workday this summer, following a year of preparation by more than 200 employees across the university.
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In memoriam: The legacy of Raymond A. ‘Chip’ Mason ’59, L.H.D. ’98
Raymond A. “Chip” Mason ’59, L.H.D. ’98, a pioneering financier who founded Legg Mason, has died. A loyal alumnus of William & Mary, the business school was named for him in 2005.
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Unpacking the future: Class of 2029, transfer students arrive on campus
William & Mary is welcoming nearly 1,900 new undergraduates to campus this fall, including both first-year and transfer students.
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Energy sector leader Darpan Kapadia ’95 to speak at Opening Convocation
Darpan Kapadia ’95 will welcome new William & Mary students this month at Opening Convocation.
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Strategic Cultural Partnerships Faculty Fellows reshape America’s founding story as 2026 approaches
Eight W&M faculty awarded SCP fellowships to enrich historical narratives and strengthen civic leadership ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary.
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W&M to preserve President’s House for future generations
The board will explore possibilities of transforming the university’s historic President's House into space that remains central to the life of the university.
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An extraordinary year for William & Mary
Record-breaking philanthropy positions William & Mary to lead.
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College of Arts & Sciences launches new name, celebrates the people of the College
New name reflects a bold vision, deep roots and the people shaping the future.
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William & Mary Libraries selects inaugural writer-in-residence
William & Mary Libraries has selected Lamar Giles, a local Virginia author, as its inaugural writer-in-residence.
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Governor appoints alumni business leaders to W&M Board of Visitors
Gov. Glenn Youngkin D.P.S. '22 has appointed three William & Mary alumni to the university's Board of Visitors.
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Digging backward through history lights the way forward
During renovations of Robert M. Gates Hall, archaeologists have uncovered a previously undocumented cellar, layered with centuries of artifacts, and the near-complete 18th-century foundation of the Williamsburg Bray School.
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Introduction to Marine Science: A growing gateway to coastal careers
With enrollment tripling in the last several years, William & Mary’s Introduction to Marine Science course taught by Professor Mark Brush is becoming one of the most popular undergraduate electives on campus. Photo by John…
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Alumnus to lead health and wellness efforts at William & Mary
Dr. Christopher Renjilian ’05 has been selected as William & Mary’s associate vice president for health & wellness.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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One Tribe One Day shatters records
William & Mary raises over $4.4 million on its annual day of giving.
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William & Mary counted among ‘New Ivies’ for academic excellence
Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies.”
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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.
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Award-winning writer Jeannette Walls to deliver annual Atwater Lecture
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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.