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Robert M. Gates Initiative in American Statecraft launches at William & Mary

Inspired by the legacy of Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98, the Robert M. Gates Global Policy Center and William & Mary are launching a signature center for foreign policy teaching and research.

Mary Trimble, Global Research Institute | May 13, 2026

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In W&M’s Year of Civic Leadership, Saylor Barnes ’26 shows how it’s done

Saylor Barnes '26 made herself invaluable to William & Mary’s Civic and Community Engagement office, leading voter engagement efforts during her undergraduate years.

Susan Corbett | May 13, 2026

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The combined power of cutting-edge research and authentic connection

2026 Plumeri Awards celebrate the achievements of W&M faculty and staff.

Annie Powell, University Marketing | May 12, 2026

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A passionate arts proponent

Judith ‘Judi’ Starkey to be named an honorary W&M alumna.

Sadie Downing '26, University Marketing | May 11, 2026

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Chelsea Smith honored with Shirley Aceto Award

The award recognizes her exceptional commitment to the university’s core values, outstanding individual service, and leadership working with students, faculty and staff.

Mandeep Singh Brar Ph.D. ’28, W&M School of Education | May 11, 2026

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William & Mary marks historic One Tribe One Day with 14,221 donors

Record-breaking $5.6 million raised for 1,010 funds in one of the nation’s most successful university giving days.

Jeremy Norman, University Marketing | May 8, 2026

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W&M Athletics shines in NCAA Academic Progress Rate

William & Mary Athletics registered strong numbers in the latest Academic Progress Rate released by the NCAA.

W&M Athletics staff | May 7, 2026

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W&M students, alumnus earn prestigious national, international scholarships

The awardees will soon be traveling to places like New York City, China and South Korea either to continue their education, immerse themselves in a new culture or broaden their understanding of their discipline.

William Oster | May 6, 2026

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Research & Scholarship

W&M Racing Team, ‘Flying Fish’ win autonomous boat competition

William & Mary Racing won the 2026 Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) autonomous division.

Randy Ready, School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics | May 6, 2026

This is a photo of the cast of Godspell with the man who wrote its music, composer Stephen Schwartz

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The maestro comes to class

As part of a capstone class in theatre, the cast and crew of "Godspell" were treated to a master class led by Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz.

Susan Corbett | May 5, 2026

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Professor Allison Orr Larsen named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow

The fellowship supports bold scholarship on pressing issues facing American democracy.

W&M Law School staff | May 5, 2026

This is a photo of HR employee Debi Jarvis, this year's winner of the Duke Award

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The consummate team player

For her stewardship of W&M's transition to the Workday and a litany of other meaningful contributions, Jarvis is being recognized as the 2026 recipient of the Charles and Virginia Duke Award, one of the university’s…

Susan Corbett | April 30, 2026

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Burritos in Bengaluru

How one student’s study-abroad experience inspired a multimillion-dollar business.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center for International Studies | April 30, 2026

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University-hosted symposium demonstrates cyber leadership

The event emphasized empowering cyber-spectrum leaders by aligning critical technologies, education and operational readiness across sectors critical to U.S. national security.

William Oster | April 30, 2026

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W&M Board of Visitors elects rector, vice rector and secretary

Ardine Williams will serve as rector, Kendrick F. Ashton ’98 as vice rector and John Brownlee J.D. ’94, P ’22 as secretary, effective July 1, 2026.

William Oster | April 24, 2026

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With a focus on affordability, careers and value, W&M board approves budget

University’s net price remains one of the lowest in Virginia; undergraduate tuition set through the 2027-2028 academic year to give families more predictability.

Staff | April 24, 2026

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W&M Life

Stitching together creativity and community at W&M’s costume shop

The theatre & performance costume shop builds students’ costume-making skills while cultivating a community of theatre professionals.

Emma Halman ‘26, College of Arts & Sciences | April 24, 2026

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A first for the Tack Lecture: Business, AI and the liberal arts

Rachel Chung will present a lecture on “Wisdom & Machines: How Liberal Arts & AI Learn from Each Other.”

Elizabeth Eldredge, Raymond A. Mason School of Business | April 22, 2026

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A visionary investment in the future of conservation leadership

$1.2 million gift to William & Mary’s Institute for Integrative Conservation will expand opportunities for students and bring conservation leaders together.

Staff | April 22, 2026

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Power in unity: One Tribe One Day returns April 29

On April 29, thousands of William & Mary alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends from around the world will come together for One Tribe One Day.

Jeremy Norman, University Marketing | April 20, 2026

School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics Chair Daniel Miller Runfola and Raymond A Mason School of Business Clinical Professor Dawn Edmiston aim to use the network’s knowledge to advance William & Mary as a top school for careers in AI.

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W&M faculty join innovative artificial intelligence network

Two W&M faculty members have been selected for the first-of-its-kind cohort that will use expertise from across the country to drive and disseminate institutional transformation with artificial intelligence.

William Oster | April 17, 2026

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W&M election law directors receive MIT grant to improve voter registration systems

James Alcorn and Rebecca Green have been awarded a national research grant from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab to study voter registration and list maintenance systems across the United States.

David F. Morrill, W&M Law School | April 16, 2026

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2026 Day for Admitted Students

More than 1,300 admitted students plus their families participated in the annual Day for Admitted Students on April 11.

Staff | April 15, 2026

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Bob Wise ’86 of Nvidia to speak at W&M April 23

Wise is the inaugural speaker in the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics Class of 1975 Speaker Series.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing | April 13, 2026

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Forbes names W&M a ‘New Ivy’ for second time

For the second consecutive year, Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies” for the university’s excellence in career readiness.

Erin Jay | April 13, 2026

Each year, VASP representatives and members from across the Commonwealth visit the capital to encourage state representatives to support legislation benefiting school psychologists and their students.

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William & Mary school psychology students participate in state Advocacy Day

Each year, representatives of the Virginia Academy of School Psychologists visit the capital to encourage state representatives to support legislation benefiting school psychologists and their students.

W&M School of Education staff | April 10, 2026

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Reves Center announces 2026 International Student Achievement Awards

The Reves Center for International Studies at William & Mary has announced the 2026 International Student Achievement Award recipients.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center | April 10, 2026

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Civic Action Scorecard empowers students to engage in civic leadership at William & Mary

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.

Bailey Langhans | April 9, 2026

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