The board voted to make John Brownlee J.D. ’94, P ’22 vice rector and AnnaMaria DeSalva ’90 secretary.
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Inside the World Cup
Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16, P ’27 , former head coach of the United States Women’s National Team, is experiencing the tournament from a different perspective this year as FIFA’s chief football officer.
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William & Mary’s VIMS & Batten School unveil new, unified brand identity
The refreshed brand strengthens institutional connections and reflects the university’s brand hierarchy while preserving the legacy of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
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Michael Davis to lead undergraduate admission at W&M
Michael Davis, an enrollment leader with nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, has been selected as William & Mary’s next associate vice provost and dean of admissions.
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William & Mary dancers to celebrate America’s 250th as part of live television performance
Leah Glenn Dance Theatre will perform as part of the two-hour live broadcast, “America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together.”
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A stunning addition to W&M’s Music Arts Center
The latest addition to the Historic Keyboard Room within William & Mary's Music Arts Center is is a nearly 150-year-old Lindeman Cycloid piano, a gift from Crissy Hawthorne.
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Four leaders appointed to William & Mary Board of Visitors
Four business and civic leaders have been appointed to William & Mary’s Board of Visitors, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced on June 5.
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Laura Gariepy named dean of William & Mary Libraries
Laura Gariepy, a longtime library leader dedicated to supporting student and faculty success, has been selected as the next dean of university libraries at William & Mary.
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Robert M. Gates Initiative in American Statecraft launches at William & Mary
Inspired by the legacy of Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98, the Robert M. Gates Global Policy Center and William & Mary are launching a signature center for foreign policy teaching and research.
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Chelsea Smith honored with Shirley Aceto Award
The award recognizes her exceptional commitment to the university’s core values, outstanding individual service, and leadership working with students, faculty and staff.
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William & Mary marks historic One Tribe One Day with 14,221 donors
Record-breaking $5.6 million raised for 1,010 funds in one of the nation’s most successful university giving days.
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The consummate team player
For her stewardship of W&M's transition to the Workday and a litany of other meaningful contributions, Jarvis is being recognized as the 2026 recipient of the Charles and Virginia Duke Award, one of the university’s…
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W&M Board of Visitors elects rector, vice rector and secretary
Ardine Williams will serve as rector, Kendrick F. Ashton ’98 as vice rector and John Brownlee J.D. ’94, P ’22 as secretary, effective July 1, 2026.
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With a focus on affordability, careers and value, W&M board approves budget
University’s net price remains one of the lowest in Virginia; undergraduate tuition set through the 2027-2028 academic year to give families more predictability.
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A visionary investment in the future of conservation leadership
$1.2 million gift to William & Mary’s Institute for Integrative Conservation will expand opportunities for students and bring conservation leaders together.
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Civic Action Scorecard empowers students to engage in civic leadership at William & Mary
The toolkit provides more than 80 opportunities for students to participate in democracy and civic leadership, record and reflect on participation and be recognized for their efforts.
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New bookstore program will revitalize the student experience
Hybrid model to elevate William & Mary’s spirit shop and provide best-in-class course materials.
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor receives Marshall-Wythe Medallion at W&M Law School
William & Mary Law School presented the Marshall-Wythe Medallion to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
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Sue Hanna Gerdelman to receive Prentis Award for bold civic leadership
Sue Hanna Gerdelman '76, P ’07, P ’13 has been selected as this year's Prentis Award recipient.
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Additional gifts of $6M take William & Mary Athletics Complex to next level
$6 million in gifts will further modernize Kaplan Arena and strengthen the broader W&M Athletics Complex.
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Acclaimed political scientist Francis Fukuyama to speak at Commencement
Political scientist, international relations expert and author Francis Fukuyama will speak at William & Mary’s 2026 Commencement ceremony as the university continues its celebration of the Year of Civic Leadership.
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Ampersand festival’s Industry Summit blends inspiration with instruction
A creative “buffet” led by working professionals – most of them William & Mary alumni – invites participants to move from audience to practitioner.
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William & Mary earns global status as an arboretum
William & Mary’s campus — long celebrated for its sweeping green space and its cathedral-like canopy — has earned formal recognition as a Level I arboretum.
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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 and W. Taylor Reveley IV.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.