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This is a photograph of a panel discussion on presidential leadership which occured at PBK hall on Feb. 5, 2026 featuring W. Taylor Reveley IV, W. Taylor Reveley III, Robert M. Gates and Katherine A. Rowe

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Four university presidents reflect on leadership

W&M President Katherine A. Rowe moderated a panel discussion among W&M Chancellor Robert M. Gates, W. Taylor Reveley III HON '18, LL.D. '18, president emeritus of William & Mary; and his son, W. Taylor Reveley…

Susan Corbett | February 10, 2026

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W&M football alumnus Joe Brady ’13 named Buffalo Bills head coach

Joe Brady '13 was named head coach of the Buffalo Bills.

W&M Athletics staff | January 27, 2026

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ISC4 opening marks new home for School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics

William & Mary’s first new school in more than 50 years takes a major step forward with the opening of Integrated Science Center 4 for the spring 2026 semester.

Randy Ready, School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics | January 16, 2026

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Governor, award-winning filmmaker to speak at Charter Day

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will speak at the Charter Day ceremony.

January 15, 2026

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AidData receives $1M for project on rebuilding global data systems

A new grant from the Hewlett Foundation will fund an AidData-led project to reimagine the data systems key to development progress.

Alex Wooley, AidData | December 17, 2025

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W&M awarded $1M DOE grant to advance AI-assisted detector design, optimization

William & Mary has received a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to lead the next phase of AID2E.

Randy Ready, School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics | December 16, 2025

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William & Mary, Williamsburg agree to mutually beneficial land swap

William & Mary and the City of Williamsburg have announced a plan to swap ownership of two parcels of land.

December 11, 2025

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Forbes names William & Mary a leader for launching careers

The university is featured in Forbes' new list of the “15 Top Colleges For Launching Your Career."

December 9, 2025

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A monument to love: Swem Library debuts renovated theatre named after alumna

The new Glenna Bowman MacKenzie Theater will open in December 2025.

Tami Back, William & Mary Libraries | December 4, 2025

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Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98 to serve third term as W&M’s chancellor

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98 will serve a third term as William & Mary’s chancellor from 2026 to 2033.

November 21, 2025

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W&M adopts peer group based on strategic direction

William & Mary’s Board of Visitors today adopted a set of peer institutions, which serves as a reference point for benchmarking and strategic goal-setting activities.

November 21, 2025

William & Mary adjunct professor Peter Atwater appears on Bloomberg to talk about economy.

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W&M professor brings ‘K-shaped’ clarity back to market discussion

Peter Atwater popularized the idea of a “K-shaped Economy,” which is being referenced to explain the current state of the economy.

November 20, 2025

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Revolutionary roots, national reach: W&M launches Phi Beta Kappa’s 250th anniversary

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society returns to its birthplace to mark the onset of its 250th year and to launch a celebration of its founding.

Danny Devlin, Strategic Cultural Partnerships | November 20, 2025

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New master’s program expands W&M’s reach and advances teacher leadership

Designed for practicing educators, the program empowers teachers to deepen their expertise and strengthen their impact without having to leave the classroom.

Kelli Claiborne M.Ed. '25, Ed.S. '27, School of Education | November 6, 2025

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Journalist, author David Sanger selected as W&M’s Hunter B. Andrews Fellow

Award-winning journalist and author David E. Sanger will visit William & Mary in November as the university’s 2025 Hunter B. Andrews Fellow.

October 23, 2025

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Award-winning journalist Asma Khalid to deliver fall 2025 Atwater Lecture

Khalid will deliver Alma Mater Production’s Fall 2025 Atwater Lecture on Oct. 14 at Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium.

October 10, 2025

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William & Mary launches ChatGPT Edu pilot

By integrating artificial intelligence tools, the university is positioning itself at the forefront of higher education innovation.

Lauren Weber, Information Technology | October 1, 2025

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Energy Leader Mark Christie to direct William & Mary Law’s new Center for Energy Law & Policy

The Center for Energy Law & Policy will serve as a hub for convening policymakers, scholars and students to address critical issues shaping the future of energy regulation.

David F. Morrill, W&M Law School | October 1, 2025

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Board of Visitors adopts campus blueprint for next 100 years

The Board of Visitors unanimously approved the Campus Comprehensive Plan, ensuring stewardship of university physical spaces for future generations.

Tanti Brownley, University Operations | September 26, 2025

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Expanding William & Mary’s national reach

A gift from W&M Foundation leader Darpan Kapadia ’95 launches a bold enrollment initiative to elevate W&M’s presence and attract top students from across the country.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | September 24, 2025

Two WM administrators have won a national award for their work to prevent hazing.

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A home without hazing: National award recognizes W&M’s leadership in hazing prevention

Two William & Mary administrators have been recognized with a national award for their efforts to sensitize students to the dangers of hazing and to train them to spot and stop it.

September 22, 2025

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New minor in artificial intelligence available for all W&M undergraduates

William & Mary has officially launched a new minor in Artificial Intelligence (AI), giving students the tools to apply AI in their respective fields.

Randy Ready, School of Computing, Data Sciences and Physics | September 12, 2025

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W&M’s Batten School & VIMS launch Blue Horizons Visiting Fellows Program

John F. Kerry to serve as inaugural fellow.

Rebecca Latourell, W&M's Batten School & VIMS | September 11, 2025

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NASA leader Anne Roemer to helm human resources at William & Mary

Anne Roemer — a human resources professional with more than 20 years of experience at NASA — has been named William & Mary’s next chief human resources officer.

September 3, 2025

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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.

Kimberly Richards-Thomas, W&M School of Education | August 29, 2025

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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.

John Wallace, W&M's Batten School & VIMS | August 29, 2025

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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.

August 25, 2025

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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.

Jacob A. Miller '18, University Marketing | August 23, 2025