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W&M Life

Charter Day 2026: Ken Burns

At William & Mary’s 2026 Charter Day, acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns reflects on the power of authentic history, shared memory and the responsibility we all carry to shape the future.
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Research & Scholarship

A quantum world

Over 100 years since the genesis of quantum physics, William & Mary scientists continue to push the boundaries of what is known.