William & Mary will honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a number of events, including a fireside chat with world-renowned King historian Clayborne Carson.
W&M Life
Excellence
W&M’s Lockwood elected president of world’s largest paleontological organization
Two W&M geology faculty and one alumna now serve as presidents of three of the field’s wide-reaching international societies.
Excellence
On her soapbox
Lori Palen ’01 turns data into action through clear communication.
Research & Scholarship
W&M professor conducts one of the largest university-led fasting studies
The study, which began back in May and will last until 2027, focuses on how a fast can impact the mind and body.
Belonging
New partnership recognizes W&M first-generation initiatives
The collaboration with FirstGen Forward will aid in the development of initiatives that celebrate and support W&M first-generation students as they pursue their academic, professional and personal goals.
Research & Scholarship
Books published by William & Mary faculty in 2024
A look at books published by W&M faculty in 2024.
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W&M Life
Yule Log celebration 2024
The William & Mary community gathered Dec. 14 for the 90th annual Yule Log ceremony.
University News
Former Washington Post reporter donates papers to W&M Libraries
Former Washington Post journalist Paul Hendrickson has donated his professional papers to W&M Libraries.
Research & Scholarship
W&M designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research
The designation, awarded by the National Security Agency, recognizes the strength of W&M’s doctoral program in computer science and interdisciplinary research collaborations across data science, law and business.
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‘Peace, joy, gratitude’: Photos from W&M’s Yule Log ceremony
The W&M community gathered Dec. 14 for the 90th annual Yule Log ceremony.
Excellence
A perfect pairing
Michael Crowder ’88 blends his love of chemistry and bourbon in the lab.
Service & Community
Tabbed and tenacious
W&M alumnae conquer the U.S. Army’s toughest school.
Research & Scholarship
National TRAP Program funds large-scale cleanup of discarded fishing gear
The first round of subawards totaling $1.4 million supports 11 projects focused on removing derelict fishing gear from coastal waters in nine U.S. states and Palau.
W&M Life
Free workshops promote art for all
Art After Hours, a series of monthly workshops hosted by the Muscarelle Museum of Art, is specifically aimed at students who are not studio art majors.
Research & Scholarship
Q&A: ‘The Assault on the State’
"The Assault on the State" offers an impassioned plea to defend modern government.
University News
‘Asking the hard questions’
A W&M team is developing proposals for AI literacy within the curriculum.
University News
William & Mary receives grant to enhance internships
A new grant will allow W&M to fine-tune the internship experience for student success.
Research & Scholarship
LiDAR project maps world’s largest earthen enclosure
A dedicated team of W&M researchers has been collecting data on Nigerian monument Sungbo's Eredo for the past five years. Now, analysis begins.
Excellence
The art of translating
Roberto “Bob” Van Eyken ’74 is bringing his grandfather’s novels to English-speaking audiences for the first time.
Research & Scholarship
Purple crabs clobber blue carbon
A study led by William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS scientists has shown that purple marsh crabs can significantly disrupt carbon cycling in salt marshes along the East Coast of the United States.
Service & Community
After the storm
William & Mary alumni seek and offer help in areas devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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.
Excellence
W&M chemistry professor wins 2024 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
The honor recognizes his outstanding work in atmospheric chemistry and dedication to student research.
Research & Scholarship
2024 Chesapeake Bay dead zone near average size but shorter duration
The 2024 Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone Report Card suggests hypoxia in the Chesapeake Bay was somewhat larger than the long-term average from 1985-2023 but slightly shorter in duration.
Research & Scholarship
1693 Scholars Program celebrates 20 years of community, curiosity
The 1693 Scholars Program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, honoring two decades of dedicated faculty mentoring, research support and programming.
Research & Scholarship
Harvard Medical School honors W&M biology professor
The award recognizes Mayank Chugh’s research contributions and community-building work.
Excellence
William & Mary remains No. 1 public university for study abroad
W&M also earns the Open Doors 75 Seal of Excellence.
Excellence
An artful experience
W&M students deliver a high-profile exhibit of silkscreen prints about the life of Haitian Revolutionary Toussaint L'Ouverture created by acclaimed artist Jacob Lawrence.
Research & Scholarship
Current models may overestimate future bay dead zones
A study has demonstrated surprising variability in the results of different modeling methodologies for predicting future dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay.
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W&M chemistry students win awards at national conference
The William & Mary chapter of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers won six awards at the 51st annual NOBCChE National Conference.