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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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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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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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University News

Renowned computer scientist, alumnus to lead W&M’s new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics

New school to speed the evolution of liberal arts and sciences through data fluency.
Staff  |  October 3, 2024
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University News

Preserving the nation’s most historic university buildings

The W&M Board of Visitors Committee on Administration Buildings and Grounds received an update on the Wren Preservation Project.
Staff  |  September 27, 2024
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University News

Lafayette’s William & Mary honorary degree arrives on loan from France

The original document will be on display in Swem Library’s Special Collections Research Center until Nov. 15, along with other rare items related to Lafayette.
Sarah Thompson, W&M Libraries  |  September 27, 2024
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University News

Oscar winner Cord Jefferson ’04 to be 2024 Homecoming Grand Marshal

Jefferson will lead the parade, share insights in the Presidential Conversation and more.
Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  September 25, 2024
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University News

W&M extends contract for Athletics Director Brian Mann

"University leader" elevates W&M Athletics while focusing on student success.
Staff  |  September 19, 2024
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University News

A bright future: Meet William & Mary’s Class of 2028

The university's first-year undergraduate students and transfer students moved into residence halls Aug. 23.
Erin Jay  |  August 23, 2024
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Trailblazing musician, cardiologist Cleve Francis M.A. ’69 to speak at W&M’s Convocation

Celebrated cardiologist and barrier-breaking musician Dr. Cleveland "Cleve" Francis Jr. M.A. '69 will welcome William & Mary’s new students to campus on Aug. 28 as part of the university’s Opening Convocation ceremony.
Erin Jay  |  August 21, 2024
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University News

Realigned Student Affairs puts services closer to W&M students

‘This plan prioritizes student needs’
Staff  |  August 19, 2024
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University News

Flood of press coverage follows transformational gift announcement 

William & Mary’s reputation as the premier global institution for coastal and marine sciences is reaching new shores.
Erin Jay  |  July 30, 2024
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Science for solutions: Announcing the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

A $100-million gift from Jane Batten HON ’17, L.H.D. ’19 will establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
Staff  |  July 29, 2024
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University News

Leaders reflect on global impact of Batten gift

University and community leaders react to the $100 million gift to establish William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences.
Staff  |  July 24, 2024
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University News

$100M gift to establish William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

This historic gift is the largest ever to a university in support of coastal and marine science education, research and solutions.
Jennifer Page Wall, University Marketing  |  July 24, 2024
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University News

Leaders in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences: SCHEV approves new W&M school

W&M’s School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics brings together four high-performing programs.
Antonella Di Marzio  |  July 23, 2024
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University News

W&M sees record-breaking philanthropy, bucking a national trend 

More than $107 million raised for areas across the university in fiscal year 2024.
Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  July 22, 2024
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University News

Experienced, engaged leaders join W&M Board of Visitors

New appointments to university’s governing board announced.
Staff  |  June 28, 2024
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W&M’s Jeremy P. Martin named president of Florida Southern

W&M alumnus and vice president to lead Florida’s oldest private college.
Erin Jay  |  June 7, 2024
University News

Michael J. Todd named W&M’s executive VP for finance & administration

Imaginative leader, 'rising star' joins Alma Mater of the Nation in August.
Cortney Will  |  June 6, 2024
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University News

W&M Green Fee funds 13 projects to advance sustainability

The projects will advance W&M's sustainability through academic research, educational opportunities, and improved technologies and operational systems.  
Breegan O’Hearn ‘25, Office of Sustainability  |  May 29, 2024
University News

Michael Patterson selected as AVP for student engagement & leadership

Patterson has more than 20 years of experience in the field and a deep connection to W&M's values of integrity, flourishing and excellence.
Danielle Desjardins  |  May 22, 2024
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University News

William & Mary selected as institutional partner for 2024 NATO Youth Summit

William & Mary has been selected as an institutional partner for the 2024 NATO Youth Summit, taking place on May 13, 2024, in Stockholm, Sweden, and Miami, Florida.  
Kate Hoving and Lydia Urban  |  May 6, 2024
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University News

W&M pursues bachelor’s in marine science

Proposed program would be first public undergraduate marine science degree in Virginia.
Cortney Will  |  May 3, 2024
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University News

W&M Board of Visitors confirms leadership

The William & Mary Board of Visitors unanimously voted Friday to renew its current leadership.
Staff  |  April 26, 2024
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University News

W&M budget enhances student experience, career preparation

The Board of Visitors adopts a two-year tuition plan with added predictability.
Staff  |  April 26, 2024
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University News

W&M Law School enters alliance with Alliance University to foster collaboration, academic exchange

The agreement will strengthen academic collaboration and promote mutual cooperation in various fields of education, research and innovation.
David F. Morrill, W&M Law School  |  April 19, 2024

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