“The Exploration of Mars & the Search for Life: Viking to Humans” symposium was held in the Sadler Center on Sept. 18 and focused on the findings of the Viking Project.
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Excellence
W&M ranked No. 1 among public universities for making an impact
William & Mary has been named the nation’s top public university for students seeking to make a difference in the world, according to The Princeton Review’s newly released 2027 Best Value Colleges rankings.
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William & Mary launches new bioengineering degrees
William & Mary is launching new Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in bioengineering in fall 2027 through the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics.
Research & Scholarship
Moving research from ideas to impact
GRI welcomes the inaugural cohort of Impact Fellows to campus.
Research & Scholarship
Eating more pulses linked to lower prevalence of cardiometabolic disease
Eating seeds from the legume family, like chickpeas and dry peas, could lead to a lower chance of heart disease, stroke or diabetes, according to new research from two William & Mary students.
Service & Community
From campus composting to statewide impact: W&M student wins Virginia design competition
Harriet Ramasamy ’27, co-lead of William & Mary Dining Services’ Sustainability Internship Program, won the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s Student Design Competition.
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Final ‘For 2026’ conference closes 5-year series as nation marks 250 years
The fifth and final conference in the series William & Mary, the Omohundro Institute and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation launched in 2022 — among the nation’s first semiquincentennial convenings — comes to Williamsburg Oct. 23-24.
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In memoriam: Honoring James E. Ukrop ’60, L.H.D. ’99, P ’85, G ’25
Civic visionary, regional champion and tireless William & Mary advocate.
Excellence
Be curious and be confident
Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D ’16, P ’27 and Todd Howard ’93 shared their wisdom with students as McGlothlin Fellows.
Excellence
W&M School of Education recognized for preparing future teachers in the science of reading
W&M elementary education programs achieve top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality.
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KPMG commits $1.5M to support the future of accounting at William & Mary
A longstanding relationship between KPMG and William & Mary is entering a new chapter with a $1.5 million commitment from KPMG partners and employees to the Raymond A. Mason School of Business.
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TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows
After recovering more than 600,000 pounds of lost fishing traps in just two years, the Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program is announcing 11 new coastal clean up projects in seven states.
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W&M rises across rankings tied to student experience, outcomes
The university has been recognized for teaching, careers and civic leadership.
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Students earn top honors in microelectronics research
Two William & Mary students earned Gold Awards from the Virginia Microelectronics Consortium’s Summer Scholarships program.
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W&M Libraries receives NEH grant to preserve American Revolution-era materials
William & Mary Libraries is one of five institutions awarded the grant as part of a consortium.
W&M Life
William ‘Bill’ Schermerhorn ’82 to be 2026 Homecoming grand marshal
He will lead the parade and be honored on the field during the football game.
Service & Community
Paying it forward, one soccer ball at a time
Tribe soccer player Zeta Kromah is the founder of Tribe Stars in Liberia, a series of clinics that offered underserved young people instruction in soccer, school and leadership.
Research & Scholarship
Summer housing fund fuels student research
The Charles Center for Undergraduate Research provides opportunities that make summer research possible for William & Mary students across disciplines.
Research & Scholarship
From classroom to cyber range: W&M students take on critical infrastructure threats
Seven William & Mary students gained hands-on cybersecurity experience this summer during Cyber Fortress 26, a two-week exercise hosted by the Virginia Army National Guard in Virginia Beach.
Excellence
William & Mary sustains its excellence in career outcomes for Class of 2025
The Class of 2025 Next Destination Survey results showcase W&M’s commitment to student outcomes and career readiness.
Excellence
Tomlin and Brady take center stage as NFL season begins
All eyes are on W&M alumni Mike Tomlin ’95, L.H.D. ’08 and Joe Brady ’13 as they take on new roles in broadcasting and coaching, respectively.
Research & Scholarship
Chesapeake Bay underwater grasses increase 7%, buoyed by gains in salty waters
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most important indicators of ecosystem health, increased by 7% to an estimated 89,395 acres in 2025.
W&M Life
‘The Other Mozart’ spotlights a forgotten musical genius — with help from a W&M faculty connection
The acclaimed one-woman play comes to Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on Oct. 3.
University News
Week of Civic Leadership encourages W&M community to engage in service
Featuring a live taping of "Left, Right & Center," the week includes a series of opportunities available for members of the campus community to engage in service and learning.
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New contemplative studies major explores mind, body and consciousness
Faculty collaborated to create the new major, available beginning this fall.
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Digging into the past: Faculty and student researchers investigate Greek site
The Naxos Quarry Project is an international archaeological project focused on the ancient marble quarries of the Greek island of Naxos, which is famous for its white marble used in architecture and sculpture.
Excellence
W&M rouses college football world with monumental comeback
William & Mary completed one of the most incredible comebacks in school history on Friday night, scoring 13 straight points in the final 53 seconds to post a 35-32 road victory against No. 7 Villanova.
Belonging
Campus community opens the door for Class of 2030 at Opening Convocation
William & Mary’s new students were welcomed to campus Aug. 26 during the Opening Convocation ceremony.
Research & Scholarship
W&M professor awarded NEH grant to manage Yorktown archaeological collections
The grant supports rehabilitation of collections from 17 sites around Yorktown, including the Yorktown battlefields, the site of the last major battle of the American Revolution.
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William & Mary launches Democracy Scholars, a new living-learning community
The new Democracy Scholars program welcomed its inaugural cohort of 24 first-year students this week.