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Research & Scholarship

U.S. sea-level report cards: 2022 once again trends toward acceleration

W&M's Virginia institute of Marine Science just released its annual Sea-Level Report Cards, which provide coastal communities around the U.S. with local projections of sea-level rise to 2050.

David Malmquist, VIMS  |  March 7, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Data is the new protein

New W&M research study analyzes the importance of digital resiliency in Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response.

Kristine Hojnicki, Raymond A. Mason School of Business  |  March 6, 2023

University News

W&M extends test-optional admission process indefinitely

Pilot shows increased flexibility attracts more talented and successful students

Erin Jay  |  March 1, 2023

Excellence

VIMS researchers dominate national aquaculture grant competition

Of the 37 institutes or agencies that submitted successful proposals in the latest award cycle, VIMS was the only one to garner more than two winning proposals.

David Malmquist, VIMS  |  March 1, 2023

Research & Scholarship

W&M researcher tracks ancient Greek comic poet’s influence on modern sitcoms

Mitchell Brown, assistant professor of classical studies, is researching Menander for an upcoming monograph.

Jennifer L. Williams  |  February 28, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Q&A: Making sense of Russia’s suspension of nuclear arms agreement

Jeff Kaplow, assistant professor of government at W&M and the director of NukeLab at the Global Research Institute, discusses the implications of Vladimir Putin’s decision to suspend Russia’s involvement in the New START nuclear arms…

Nathan Warters  |  February 27, 2023

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W&M Life

Highlights from the 2023 Charter Day ceremony

William & Mary’s 2023 Charter Day ceremony at Kaplan Arena provided a meaningful platform to tell a more inclusive story of the university’s past while celebrating the path forward.

Staff  |  February 24, 2023

Belonging

Four diversity-related projects made possible through IDEA grants

Four diversity-related projects at William & Mary were recently made possible recently through IDEA grants.

Erin Jay  |  February 24, 2023

Service & Community

One year after Russian invasion, W&M community keeps Ukraine’s fight for democracy top of mind

From fundraisers to lecture series and other acts of remembrance, the faculty, staff and students at the university work to maintain awareness of the war in Ukraine.

Nathan Warters  |  February 23, 2023

Belonging

Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett to speak at W&M for Women’s History Month

The event is co-sponsored by Community Values & Restorative Practices, the Center for Student Diversity and Alma Mater Productions.

Staff  |  February 23, 2023

Belonging

Black Student-Athlete Alliance begins at W&M

On Feb. 1, as Black History Month began, the first meeting of William & Mary's Black Student-Athlete Alliance was held. 

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics  |  February 22, 2023

Service & Community

W&M conversation series to focus on democracy in daily life

This spring's discussion will take place March 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sadler Center and participants are asked to register in advance.

Jennifer L. Williams  |  February 21, 2023

University News

W&M launches Vision 2026 Faculty Innovators initiative

Faculty members whose projects are selected will engage in check-ins to advance their projects across five stages.

Erin Jay  |  February 20, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Q&A: Prosecuting Russian war crimes in Ukraine

William & Mary Assistant Professor of Government and human rights advocate Kelebogile Zvobgo provides insight into how these offenses will be prosecuted.

Nathan Warters  |  February 20, 2023

Excellence

‘Just emerging’: Zvobgo honored with United Nations Association human rights leader award

William & Mary Assistant Professor of Government and human rights advocate Kelebogile Zvobgo was recently presented with the United Nations Association National Capital Area Emerging Human Rights Leader Award.

Nathan Warters  |  February 20, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Q&A: A high-altitude balloon and its impact on US-China relations

Dennis Alcides Velazco Smith, senior lecturer of government and co-director of W&M’s Project on International Peace and Security (PIPS), joins W&M News to discuss the impact of China’s suspected intelligence gathering via balloon.

Nathan Warters  |  February 17, 2023

University News

$2M gift will bring new turf to W&M’s Busch Field

The donation will benefit the field hockey team along with campus and community groups.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  February 16, 2023

Excellence

Heart & soul

For cardiologist and Nashville recording artist Cleveland “Cleve” Francis Jr. M.A. ’69, William & Mary marked a turning point.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  February 14, 2023

University News

Relocation, preservation of the Williamsburg Bray School celebrated

William & Mary joins community partners to uncover and share the history of the school and its free and enslaved Black students.

Erin Jay  |  February 14, 2023

University News

W&M honors history while celebrating present and future connections at Charter Day 2023

University launches 300th anniversary commemoration of Brafferton Indian School while recognizing distinguished tribal leaders during ceremony in Kaplan Arena.

Nathan Warters  |  February 13, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Q&A: W&M’s Bray School Lab works to uncover school’s history and its students’ stories

Maureen Elgersman Lee, director of the Bray School Lab and Mellon Engagement Coordinator for African American Heritage, discusses the lab and its work.

Staff  |  February 9, 2023

W&M Life

W&M siblings, family alpaca farm featured on National Geographic Wild

The Phillips family is featured on the first season of “Going Fur Gold” that started airing in January.

Jennifer L. Williams  |  February 9, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Clues in W&M’s charter may reveal its founding as a university 330 years ago

Research by a W&M law professor and students may prove that W&M was always intended to be a university.

Kristine Hojnicki  |  February 8, 2023

Service & Community

W&M announces 2023 Alumni Medallion Awards

Meet this year’s recipients of the William & Mary Alumni Medallion.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  February 8, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Student project paves way for African American Heritage Trail

Through an innovative partnership between the City of Williamsburg and William & Mary, Williamsburg’s future may hold a far more inclusive and complete retelling of the past than what is currently represented.

Ted Maris-Wolf, Charles Center  |  February 7, 2023

University News

Funding for W&M internships and applied learning increases tenfold with new leadership gift

The two-year commitment by W&M Foundation trustee Darpan Kapadia ’95 to the Career Center Student Internship Fund is the largest gift in the university’s history that directly supports internships.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  February 7, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Light at the end of the tunnel

Based on research, the nearly mile-long tunnel is now being used as an educational tool through public tours, a field guide, videos and more that help explain the geological history of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Bill Walker  |  February 6, 2023

Service & Community

5 ways W&M Student Affairs is advancing affordable support services

Student Affairs took a number of steps in 2023 to advance academic and health and wellness support and experiences, and make those programs more affordable than ever for the university’s students. 

Danielle Desjardins  |  February 6, 2023

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Service & Community

Photos: Students take the ‘Road to Richmond’ to advocate for W&M

W&M students traveled to Richmond on Jan. 31 to talk with legislators about the university's priorities.

Staff  |  February 3, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Data revolution

W&M fuses liberal arts-style critical thinking with digital fluency.

Noah Robertson, W&M Alumni Magazine  |  February 3, 2023