On Aug. 20, 1,704 first-year students and 220 transfer students moved into residence halls, beginning their journey as part of the unique W&M community.
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Professional Development Days emphasize the power of connection
The university's third annual Professional Development Days drew approximately 1,100 faculty and staff to a program focused on helping employees strengthen the relationships that support both professional success and personal well-being.
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Two Beales Scholars from Southside Virginia join Class of ’30
Two students have been awarded the selective Harriett Pittard Beales Scholarship and Walter R. Beales III Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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New applied AI major prepares students to lead in an AI-powered world
To prepare students for a future transformed by AI, William & Mary is launching a new major in Applied AI.
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Former W&M rector, WMF chair, FCC chair to welcome Class of 2030 at Convocation
Michael K. Powell '85, D.P.S. '02 will welcome William & Mary students this month at Opening Convocation on Aug. 26.
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Symphony under the stars — and by the lake
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will return to Williamsburg this September for a free outdoor performance as part of its annual "Symphony Under the Stars" series, bringing an evening of orchestral favorites to William & Mary's…
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W&M’s We the Teachers brings educators from all 50 states for civics training
Led by W&M’s Strategic Cultural Partnerships team in collaboration with the National Council for History Education, the congress brought in 100 educators for an immersive week of professional learning in American history and civic education…
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Muscarelle exhibition marks 25 years since 9/11 through its architecture
Spread across four galleries, the 9/11 exhibition at the Muscarelle Museum traces the history of the World Trade Center from its origins in the 1960s through the site's reconstruction in the decades following the attacks.
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W&M to participate in Entente Cordiale Day Challenge on AI, power and ethics
William & Mary will join George Washington University, the University of Virginia, Lafayette College, Columbia University and the University of Alabama as partner universities in the 2026-2027 challenge.
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Where AI meets ethics: New interdisciplinary minor blends computer science and philosophy
William & Mary is expanding opportunities for students to understand not only how AI works, but how it should be used.
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A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heatwaves, new study finds
A first-of-its-kind study shows ecosystems experience far more cumulative heat than standard measurements capture.
W&M Life
Learning French through food
This past semester, students from William & Mary’s French House, one of eight residential language programs on campus, learned that first-hand through a Chef in Residence series, which offered students a chance to explore French…
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Wise words
Bob Wise ’86 forged his path from William & Mary’s computer lab to Nvidia, the world’s leading artificial intelligence computing company.
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W&M Board of Visitors elects vice rector, secretary
The board voted to make John Brownlee J.D. ’94, P ’22 vice rector and AnnaMaria DeSalva ’90 secretary.
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Protecting America’s water infrastructure starts with predicting cyberattacks
William & Mary researchers received a $170,000 award through the university's Applied Research & Innovation Initiative to develop a new approach for predicting, understanding and preparing for cyberattacks on water infrastructure.
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Rolling the dice
From tech giant to board game startup to her own company, Catherine Fisher Carr ’91 made bold career moves.
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William & Mary receives DOE Genesis Mission award to advance AI-powered particle physics
William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics has been selected for a Phase I award through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission.
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Fulbright Scholarship recipients bring their W&M knowledge across the globe
Nine William & Mary alumni join the over 200 Fulbright student awardees for the university.
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Widespread participation fuels $123.4M year of giving at William & Mary
Contributions of every size totaled more than $123.4 million in fiscal year 2026 (FY26), making it one of the most consequential fundraising years in W&M's history.
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W&M’s VIMS & Batten School partner with NOAA to expand access to shallow water mapping data
New program turns marine debris removal and other local vessel activity into valuable bathymetric data collection.
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Reanimating the Grateful Dead: Renowned tribute band to play at W&M
Dark Star Orchestra will perform one (four-hour) show at The Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka in September.
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Inside the World Cup
Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16, P ’27 , former head coach of the United States Women’s National Team, is experiencing the tournament from a different perspective this year as FIFA’s chief football officer.
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William & Mary’s Tatia Granger named president of Averett University
Tatia Granger, clinical associate professor of organizational behavior at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business, has been named the 17th president of Averett University.
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Trio of undergrads win prestigious Gilman Scholarships
Three William & Mary students have won competitive, merit-based scholarships to study abroad.
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Bridging divides: Alumnus helps legislators find common ground, reach policy solutions
Jack Thomas ’22, M.P.P. ’23 is the director of congressional engagement and public policy at the National Institute for Civil Discourse in Washington, D.C.
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William & Mary’s VIMS & Batten School unveil new, unified brand identity
The refreshed brand strengthens institutional connections and reflects the university’s brand hierarchy while preserving the legacy of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
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Five notable Revolutionary War sites at William & Mary
With the semiquincentennial just around the corner, W&M News joined faculty affiliate Robyn Schroeder on her tour of campus during the revolutionary era, taking attendees back to the 18th-century.
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Michael Davis to lead undergraduate admission at W&M
Michael Davis, an enrollment leader with nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, has been selected as William & Mary’s next associate vice provost and dean of admissions.
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When revolution – and war – came to William & Mary
When the 13 colonies declared independence 250 years ago this summer, there were only nine colleges and universities in America, including William & Mary.
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William & Mary dancers to celebrate America’s 250th as part of live television performance
Leah Glenn Dance Theatre will perform as part of the two-hour live broadcast, “America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together.”