Developed as part of an undergraduate project, the tool unveiled by William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS brings to life almost 30 years of oyster survey data.
Research & Scholarship
Research & Scholarship
William & Mary funding supports student teachers
Ten elementary education seniors received funding through the F.U.S.E. program, easing financial pressures during their required unpaid student teaching internship.
Excellence
Poshyvanyk named Association for Computing Machinery Fellow
One of computing’s highest honors recognizes his outstanding achievement and service to the field.
Research & Scholarship
A different approach to fighting antibiotic resistance
Jamming bacterial communications, instead of killing the microbes, might provide long-lasting treatment
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W&M Ethics Club wins national championship, a first for the university
The William & Mary Ethics Club beat 36 undergraduate teams from across the country to take first in a competition of dimensional analysis and nuance.
University News
Sue Hanna Gerdelman to receive Prentis Award for bold civic leadership
Sue Hanna Gerdelman '76, P ’07, P ’13 has been selected as this year's Prentis Award recipient.
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New Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting advances coastal resilience efforts
A new Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting (CEEF) has been established at William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS.
University News
Additional gifts of $6M take William & Mary Athletics Complex to next level
$6 million in gifts will further modernize Kaplan Arena and strengthen the broader W&M Athletics Complex.
University News
Acclaimed political scientist Francis Fukuyama to speak at Commencement
Political scientist, international relations expert and author Francis Fukuyama will speak at William & Mary’s 2026 Commencement ceremony as the university continues its celebration of the Year of Civic Leadership.
Research & Scholarship
Can plants count?
New research suggests they may be able to track the number of events they experience.
Research & Scholarship
W&M research teams wow General Assembly, spark dialogue
Six William & Mary undergraduates represented the university at the second annual Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia (NURVa) showcase at the State Capitol in Richmond.
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Jim Obergefell to deliver annual Atwater Lecture
Activist Jim Obergefell, whose name is permanently tied to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality, will visit William & Mary this month to deliver the annual Atwater Lecture.
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AI for social impact: From models to meaningful action for large cyber-physical systems
A new wave of AI aims to help humans make decisions in unpredictable situations in real-world applications where digital and physical systems intersect.
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As March Madness nears, faith and basketball intersect for Sallman ’27
William & Mary forward Tika Sallman ’27 balances her faith and hoops with the support of her teammates and coaches.
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Students digitize Black women’s history, one diary at a time
The Black Women’s Diaries Project is a multi‑year effort to transcribe, annotate and digitally encode the diaries of 19th‑ and early 20th‑century African American women.
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‘United we stand’: Lemon Project prepares for 16th annual spring symposium
Award-winning novelist Daniel Black returns to William & Mary in March to once again serve as the keynote speaker for the Lemon Project Spring Symposium.
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The long game: Lowe’s 4 years of loyalty at William & Mary
Chase Lowe '26 arrived at William & Mary with a simple vision: excel in the classroom, impact the basketball court and immerse himself in a community that values both.
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‘Building Bridges:’ Graduate Research Symposium reaches across disciplines
Scholars gather to share knowledge, celebrate innovation.
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Students, community members debate social media’s role in democracy
Students and faculty joined community members to make their cases on social media in an event aimed at finding common ground on the topic.
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China’s $24B in port financing encircles the globe, reaching 90 countries
New AidData report and dataset provide the clearest picture yet of Beijing’s race for maritime dominance.
Research & Scholarship
William & Mary students study feline feces in South Africa
Lion poop may work as a non-invasive measure of inflammation and stress.
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Braun Financial Literacy Program earns grand prize in national Zipcar competition
The student-run Braun Financial Literacy Program at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business won grand first prize in Zipcar’s Students with Drive Competition.
Belonging
Butler, Carrion chosen as fall 2025 Values in Action Award recipients
Selected from nominees across campus, Butler and Carrion embody the university's values of belonging, excellence, flourishing, integrity, respect and service.
Research & Scholarship
Three W&M students to bring scientific expertise to policymaking in the commonwealth
Three graduate students have been selected as 2026 Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science (COVES) Policy Fellows.
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Blockbuster exhibition highlights visionary women of abstract expressionism
“Abstract Expressionists: The Women,” on view through April 26, features nearly 50 works by 32 women artists.
University News
Ampersand festival’s Industry Summit blends inspiration with instruction
A creative “buffet” led by working professionals – most of them William & Mary alumni – invites participants to move from audience to practitioner.
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W&M Women’s Swimming wins CAA Championship
The women’s team accumulated 1,647 points, smashing the previous highwater mark of 1,409.
University News
William & Mary earns global status as an arboretum
William & Mary’s campus — long celebrated for its sweeping green space and its cathedral-like canopy — has earned formal recognition as a Level I arboretum.
Research & Scholarship
Geology majors rock their research in diverse landscapes
Supported by Charles Center summer research grants, students in the geology department are conducting theses on geologic phenomena spanning diverse settings and landscapes.
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Undergrads expand the chemical toolbox for cancer drugs
Novel chemistry could lead to more efficacious therapies at cheaper cost