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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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Interpreting the lives of Jamestown women through 3D printing
William & Mary Libraries and Jamestown Rediscovery partnered to 3D scan and print artifacts to create an interactive learning experience about the lives of 17th-century women in Jamestown.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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William & Mary receives $2.8M to train 300 teachers for the nation’s 250th anniversary
Three-year grant will launch a national program in history, civics and democracy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.