New name for Arts & Sciences strengthens identity, enhances national visibility and affirms the liberal arts and sciences mission at the heart of the university .
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William & Mary Football to join Patriot League
Marking an exciting new chapter in the history of William & Mary Athletics, W&M football will be joining the Patriot League as an associate member, beginning with the 2026 season.
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$15M gift will establish Center for Excellence in Accounting at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business
Donors Rob W. Estes ’74, P ’06 and Jean Berger Estes ’75, P ’06 and their family seek to transform the image of modern accounting through enhanced student experiences, career understanding and networking opportunities.
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‘I believe in service’: Shannon White embodies the Shirley Aceto Award
White will be honored with the Shirley Aceto Award, presented annually by the university to a member of instructional or professional faculty “who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to excellence in service to the campus community.”
Service & Community
Meadow restoration breathes life back into hidden campus treasure
Over the past year, Madeline Oubre has worked closely with William & Mary Facilities Management to completely restore Melissa's Meadow, named for an alumna and located near the McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center.
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Sean Galloway selected as new chief financial officer
Sean D. Galloway is William & Mary's new chief financial officer bringing more than two decades in public, private and high education experience to the role.
Research & Scholarship
William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS unveil Chesapeake Bay Hall
Chesapeake Bay Hall serves as a hub for much of the lab-based science driving the institutions’ academic, research and advisory missions.
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W&M’s James Dwyer named a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow
William & Mary Law Professor James Dwyer has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship as part of the foundation’s 100th class of fellows.
Research & Scholarship
Virginia’s experience with MSX aids Atlantic Canada’s aquaculture industry
W&M’s Batten School & VIMS recently hosted a delegation of government officials and aquaculture industry representatives from Atlantic Canada.
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Roll with IT: Jolly wins the Duke Award
Jeff Jolly, who has worked in information technology at William & Mary for 24 years, is this year's winner of the Duke Award for exceptional service.
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One Tribe One Day shatters records
William & Mary raises over $4.4 million on its annual day of giving.
Service & Community
Roll out the green & gold carpet: W&M welcomes admitted students
Around 1,300 newly admitted undergraduate students will gather on campus Saturday for the annual Day for Admitted Students.
Research & Scholarship
Life, leadership and conservation
Maasai women rangers share wisdom with William & Mary students.
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William & Mary counted among ‘New Ivies’ for academic excellence
Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies.”
Research & Scholarship
Students present gun policy solutions in innovative course
Undergraduate students presented their findings during a “Gun Policy Summit” in their class, voicing potential solutions to better address gun violence.
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‘Surfing the AI Wave’: A William & Mary Tack Faculty Lecture
Join Douglas C. Schmidt B.A. ’84, M.A. ’86, the inaugural dean of William & Mary’s new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, as he delivers the next Tack Faculty Lecture.
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New music for an old instrument: W&M professor wins award
William & Mary Music Professor Sophia Serghi’s composition “Dragonflies” headlines a new album that just won a gold medal from the Global Music Awards.
Research & Scholarship
A legacy that keeps giving
Mangum Fellows program is created through endowment honoring beloved professor.
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William & Mary’s Bryan Watts awarded highest ornithology honor
The Eisenmann Medal is given to individuals who have contributed significantly to the field of ornithology through extensive research and outreach to young naturalists.
Research & Scholarship
Arts & Sciences hosts first annual Declaration Week event
Inaugural Declaration Week fosters connection and celebration for students declaring their major.
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NCIS leader, alumnus chosen as W&M’s associate vice president of public safety
Everton, who has over 25 years of experience in law enforcement, will lead an organization that aims to create a more comprehensive approach to the evolving security needs of a modern campus.
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Remembering William & Mary’s ‘Keeper of the Flame’
Louise Lambert Kale HON ’09 passed away March 26, 2025. This 2014 story is being shared again in her memory.
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W&M’s newest dean to lay out his vision for artificial intelligence
Doug Schmidt, the inaugural dean of W&M's new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, will deliver the spring Tack Faculty Lecture on the subject of artificial intelligence.
Service & Community
One Tribe One Day celebrates the power of community and philanthropy at W&M
Over the past 11 years, One Tribe One Day (OTOD) has grown into a tradition that highlights the strength and unity of the W&M community while undeniably impacting the university’s future.
Research & Scholarship
Initiating innovation
ARII grants fund groundbreaking research into democracy, health care and sustainability.
Research & Scholarship
Asteroid alarm averted
Former NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan ’83, D.Sc. ’16, P ’10, P ’14 weighs in on the terrestrial object that had a historic chance of impacting Earth.
Research & Scholarship
The Global Scholars Program: A bold model for applied learning, careers and global impact
In an era where global challenges demand bold, interdisciplinary solutions, William & Mary's Global Scholars Program is redefining what it means to learn beyond the classroom.
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William & Mary women’s basketball relishes victory lap in first NCAA Tournament
Team reflects on storybook season-ending run that included a conference championship and first win in Big Dance.
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Award-winning writer Jeannette Walls to deliver annual Atwater Lecture
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Bracket busters: W&M’s women’s basketball continues to make history
Tribe wins first NCAA Tournament game in program annals Thursday night in 69-63 triumph over High Point.