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William & Mary board elects leadership

William & Mary’s Board of Visitors unanimously elected Judge Charles E. Poston J.D. '74, P '02, '06 and Barbara L. Johnson J.D. '84 as rector and vice rector, respectively, of the governing body of the…

Staff | April 22, 2022

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W&M announces comprehensive facilities plan for housing and dining

William & Mary unveiled a long-term comprehensive plan Thursday to modernize and revitalize its residential and dining facilities. The 10-year project is part of a comprehensive strategy to address aging housing and dining facilities and…

Staff | April 21, 2022

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W&M celebrates One Tribe One Day with record-breaking $3.8M raised

More than 9,550 students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends collectively gave over $3.8 million to more than 730 areas across the university during William & Mary's ninth annual day of giving.

Leslie McCullough, University Marketing | April 19, 2022

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Dimensions of conservation

With the final reveal scheduled for Monday, April 19, the mural focuses on the conservation of local flora and fauna and is designed to allow viewers “to see nature and the world around them in…

Julia DeKorte ’23, University Marketing | April 15, 2022

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Pamela Eddy to focus on faculty development in new associate provost role

Professor of Education Pamela Eddy will be William & Mary’s inaugural associate provost for faculty affairs and development

Erin Jay | April 7, 2022

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One Tribe One Day is April 12

William & Mary’s ninth annual One Tribe One Day is next Tuesday, April 12.

Leslie McCullough, University Marketing | April 5, 2022

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Mellody Hobson to speak at William & Mary’s Commencement

Mellody Hobson, chair of the Starbucks board of directors and a nationally recognized voice on financial literacy, will speak at William & Mary’s 2022 Commencement ceremony.

Erin Jay | April 5, 2022

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All In campaign marks first year with $1.1M for W&M Athletics Complex

Since its inception one year ago, the All In campaign for William & Mary Athletics has elevated the university’s ability to build community, ensure equity, increase annual giving and move closer to the $55-million fundraising…

Jacob Miller, University Marketing | March 31, 2022

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W&M’s Henry Broaddus to lead Episcopal Diocese of Virginia schools

Henry Broaddus, William & Mary’s vice president for strategic initiatives and public affairs, has been named the next president of the Episcopal Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia (CSDV).

Erin Jay | March 25, 2022

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Stacey Harris named W&M dean of students

Student affairs leader with more than 20 years of experience to begin May 10.

Staff | March 24, 2022

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Silver named 2022 Andrews Fellow

Nate Silver, founder of award-winning website FiveThirtyEight.com, will visit campus April 4-5.

Nathan Warters | March 21, 2022

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W&M’s Studio for Teaching & Learning Innovation launches new professional learning platform

The Studio for Teaching & Learning Innovation (STLI) at William & Mary recently launched STLI Academy, a professional learning platform, offering on-demand courses with opportunities to earn micro-credentials for faculty, staff and university partners.

Brianna Williams ’22 and Amber Donnelly, STLI | March 10, 2022

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$1M gift from alumni couple will help W&M attract and retain world-class business faculty

Through a new $1-million gift, John H. Whitcomb M.B.A. ’85 and his wife, Yvonne, are establishing the John and Yvonne Whitcomb Business Professorship Endowment to support a faculty member who teaches in the area of…

Tina Eshleman | March 9, 2022

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President Rowe hosts conversation on Vision 2026

During Monday’s Community Conversation, President Katherine A. Rowe outlined the goals and objectives for Vision 2026 and its four cornerstones of data, water, careers and democracy.

Nathan Warters | March 9, 2022

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Vice Provost Steve Hanson to return to teaching and research

Steve Hanson, who has advanced William & Mary’s global relevance for more than a decade, will step down from his current role at the end of the academic year to return to teaching and to…

Staff | February 22, 2022

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Vision 2026: W&M outlines strategic plan during Charter Day weekend

Data, water, democracy, careers: Those will be the four areas of focus as William & Mary embarks on a new strategic direction over the next five years, President Katherine A. Rowe stated Friday during the…

Erin Jay | February 15, 2022

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W&M sets new application record for freshmen

The Office of Undergraduate Admission received 18,050 freshman applications for fall 2022, a 3.5% increase from last year and a new record for the university.

Erin Jay | February 9, 2022

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Community Conversation: Flexibility, understanding needed for spring in-person experience

Preparation and flexibility will be key to this spring’s in-person learning experience at William & Mary amid the evolving pandemic, according to the university’s latest Community Conversation.

Jennifer L. Williams | January 20, 2022

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Business School Dean Larry Pulley ’74 to retire in 2022

Lawrence B. Pulley ’74, longtime dean of William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business and an academic and administrative leader at the university for more than three decades, has announced his plans to…

Erin Jay | January 11, 2022

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Va. Governor Glenn Youngkin to speak at W&M’s Charter Day ceremony

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin will speak at William & Mary’s 2022 Charter Day ceremony, slated for Feb. 11 in Kaplan Arena.

Erin Jay | January 7, 2022

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William & Mary welcomes first Chief Data Officer

The university announced this fall that Barbara O. Forth would become William & Mary's inaugural Chief Data Officer.

Erin Fryer, W&M Information Technology | January 4, 2022

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