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‘How we got here’: Commencement 2024

Approximately 2,800 graduates participated in the Commencement festivities, witnessed by around 12,000 family members and friends. Judge John Charles Thomas, the first African American and youngest appointee to the Supreme Court of Virginia, served as…

Staff | May 28, 2024

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‘Hark upon the gale’: Resilience of Class of 2024 celebrated

William & Mary hosted its 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 17 in Zable Stadium.

Erin Jay | May 20, 2024

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Collaborative journey: W&M student Commencement speaker to discuss power of service 

Correnthia Randolph M.Ed. ’24 will be graduating with a master’s degree in clinical mental health.

Claudette Brooks | May 2, 2024

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Spring 2024 W&M alumni book roundup

A look at some of the books recently published by William & Mary alumni.

Gabriela Trauttmansdorff ’26 | March 29, 2024

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Dunder Mifflin comes to W&M: Brian Baumgartner to present 2024 Atwater Lecture

The event is sponsored by Alma Mater Productions with generous support from the Janet and Peter Atwater Lecture Endowment.

Staff | March 28, 2024

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Pathway to mentorship: Close connections drive Monroe Scholars at W&M

The James Monroe Scholars Program provides students with valuable avenues to link with fellow students and faculty members as they embark on distinctive research and scholarship opportunities.

Nathan Warters | February 27, 2024

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Year of the Arts fills spring calendar

The new semester brings with it a vast array of opportunities for people to enjoy the arts at William & Mary as the university continues its celebration of the Year of the Arts.

Jim Ducibella | February 14, 2024

A green and yellow flag hangs from a balcony and says William & Mary 2023

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Take the 2023 William & Mary News quiz

As we prepare to welcome the new year, test your William & Mary News knowledge.

Antonella Di Marzio | December 19, 2023

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William & Mary’s 2023 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

There was much to celebrate during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023, Oct. 19-22.

Staff | October 30, 2023

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Brummett rises to the challenge as college athlete handling Type 1 diabetes

Sheridan Brummett '26 doesn't let Type 1 diabetes hold her back from playing soccer.

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics | October 24, 2023

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W&M students, professor fuse disciplines with Meditation & Wellness course

William & Mary's COLL 300 Meditation & Wellness is a very popular course that draws students from all disciplines.

Jennifer L. Williams | October 5, 2023

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Williamsburg to host second conference in ‘For 2026’ series to reflect on freedom in America’s history

"Contested Freedoms” will delve into the exploration of how freedom was defined and experienced in the long era of revolution.

Staff | September 25, 2023

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Summer 2023 William & Mary alumni book roundup

A look at some of the most recent books published by alumni of William & Mary

Staff | September 8, 2023

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Highlights from the 2023 Opening Convocation ceremony

On Aug. 30, William & Mary celebrated the 2023 Opening Convocation ceremony, an annual tradition held on the first day of undergraduate classes to mark the beginning of the academic year and to welcome new…

Staff | September 7, 2023

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W&M’s Year of the Arts kicks off a whirlwind of performances, exhibits and talks

The opening of the new Fine and Performing Arts Complex and major events during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Oct. 19-22 will be among the fall’s highlights as the year kicks off.

Staff | September 6, 2023

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W&M’s new students move into residence halls

William & Mary is welcoming about 175 new transfer students this fall along with about 1,630 students in the Class of 2027. They began moving into residence halls on Aug. 24, 2023.

Staff | September 5, 2023

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Fuel your mind: a W&M Dining introduction

Focusing on excellence, W&M Dining builds a community-focused dining experience.

Eden Harris, W&M Auxiliaries | August 29, 2023

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Feels like home: W&M’s impressive, accomplished new undergrads move in

William & Mary is welcoming about 175 new transfer students this fall along with about 1,630 students in the Class of 2027

Erin Jay | August 25, 2023

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‘Unity’ ceramic commemorates the university’s response to the pandemic

Michelle Erickson ’82 is creating an artwork grounded in William & Mary’s history.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | August 23, 2023

A group photo of Mandela Fellows and attendees of the reception posing on the stairs of the Wren Building.

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W&M welcomes 2023 Mandela Washington Fellows: a juxtaposition of leadership, education and inspiration

William & Mary welcomed 25 of Africa’s brightest, emerging civic leaders embarking on a six-week Leadership Program of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center for International Studies | June 27, 2023

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Alumna paints murals in Sadler Center

Zara Fina Stasi ’12, muralist and founder of Good for the Bees, recently returned to William & Mary to paint two new murals in the Sadler Center.

Staff | June 2, 2023

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William & Mary’s 2022-2023 year in review

Take a look back at some of the highlights from William & Mary's 2022-23 academic year.

Staff | May 30, 2023

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Highlights from William & Mary’s 2023 Commencement ceremony

Check out these highlights of William & Mary's 2023 Commencement ceremony featuring Abdimalik “Abdi” Hassan ’23 and Patton Oswalt '91, D.A. '23.

Staff | May 26, 2023

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Patton Oswalt ’91 exhorts extraordinary W&M Class of 2023 to wander easy, embrace life

Patton Oswalt '91, a comedian, author and actor, addressed the graduates during W&M’s 2023 Commencement ceremony Friday night in Zable Stadium.

Erin Jay | May 22, 2023

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Great Britain’s royalty is at home at William & Mary

William & Mary has retained ties to its royal heritage since namesakes King William III and Queen Mary II granted the royal charter establishing the university on Feb. 8, 1693.

Cortney Will | May 4, 2023

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William & Mary’s 2023 Day for Admitted Students

William & Mary welcomed admitted students to campus on April 15, 2023, to experience a broad selection of what the university has to offer.

Staff | April 24, 2023

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Fairy world marries Athens in W&M Theatre’s whimsical ‘Midsummer’

In addition to those in formal leadership roles, all students involved have worked together in partnership with Director Laurie Wolf to shape the show’s direction.

Jennifer L. Williams | April 19, 2023

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W&M trumpet instructor expresses ‘life force’ with new album, concert

Victor Haskins & Skein will perform April 28 at Williamsburg Regional Library as they promote their new album, "Ikigai."

Jennifer L. Williams | March 31, 2023

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Acclaimed actor Tyler James Williams to present W&M’s 2023 Atwater Lecture

The event is sponsored by Alma Mater Productions with generous support from the Janet and Peter Atwater Lecture Endowment.

Staff | March 24, 2023

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Highlights from the 2023 Charter Day ceremony

William & Mary’s 2023 Charter Day ceremony at Kaplan Arena provided a meaningful platform to tell a more inclusive story of the university’s past while celebrating the path forward.

Staff | February 24, 2023