David Brown '78 was a mission specialist on the crew of Columbia.
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University News
W&M receives record total of Early Decision applications
Early Decision applications to William & Mary increased 18%, the second consecutive record-breaking year for this phase of the admission process.
University News
Q&A: Setting goals with continuous improvement in mind
New Assistant Provost for Institutional Accreditation & Effectiveness Matthew J. Smith leads institutional effectiveness and change efforts at William & Mary, ensuring compliance with accreditation and state council oversight requirements.
Research & Scholarship
National Science Foundation funds William & Mary research into ‘the atmosphere’s detergent’
A CAREER award from the NSF will allow Nathan Kidwell and his lab to investigate the chemistry of hydroxyl radicals.
Research & Scholarship
Q&A: Exploring the origins of contemporary Chinese dance
William & Mary professor Emily Wilcox, an expert in Chinese dance, discusses her research and talks about curating an exhibit on the topic at the Williamsburg Regional Library.
W&M Life
Spring arts lineup at W&M features something for everyone
A full slate of exhibitions, performances and writing talks open to the university and local communities is planned for spring at William & Mary.
Research & Scholarship
W&M launches 5-year applied research pilot with $1M gift
The Applied Research & Innovation Initiative will advance Vision 2026 goals, promote multidisciplinary collaborations and increase experiential learning opportunities.
Research & Scholarship
Trio of theorists join $11.24 million nuclear physics collaboration group
Department of Energy funding will allow physics department to add a new faculty member and a graduate student.
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Art & science: W&M designer shares, teaches visualization skills
Adriano Marinazzo, curator of special projects at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, was named the inaugural designer in residence and adjunct lecturer in the Department of Applied Science.
Research & Scholarship
Virus plus microplastics equal double whammy for fish health
Increase in disease severity has implications for fish farms, marine life, human health
University News
William & Mary police chief announces retirement following nearly a decade of service to campus
WMPD Police Chief and AVP for Public Safety Deb Cheesebro will retire at the end of the academic year. Deputy Chief Butler will serve in an interim capacity until a search is completed.
University News
William & Mary honors pathbreaking history and leaders at Charter Day
In addition to honoring the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and one of the commonwealth’s leading philanthropists, W&M will be recognizing the start of the 300th anniversary of the Brafferton Indian School.
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Bray-Digges House, original home of the 18th-century Williamsburg Bray School, moves from W&M to Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area
The historic structure will become a new and significant component of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s public history programming.
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W&M athletes, coaches find inspiration from MLK’s message
W&M athletes reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Research & Scholarship
Britescope: A new laryngoscope, enhanced by artificial intelligence, with the potential to save lives
Failed emergency intubation leads to a large number of deaths in the U.S. A better laryngoscope can reduce that number. Ran Yang and her team are working on one.
Research & Scholarship
W&M student researches the masses’ influence in 11th century Baghdad
Scouring sources online in the original Arabic, Henry Stratakis-Allen '23 looked for references to the people and clues to their everyday activities and concerns.
Research & Scholarship
VIMS research helps clarify role of water clarity in Chesapeake Bay management
Research at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science led by Jessie Turner Ph.D. ’21 reveals that the “clarity” of a water parcel depends on the method used to measure it, and that different…
Research & Scholarship
From then to now: How an alumni gift engages veterans in research using data science tools
Tommy Jones’ gift funds experiential learning opportunities for student veterans like he once was.
Research & Scholarship
W&M professor co-authors book on work and the American dream
Black and white Americans are both face increasing economic insecurity, but view it differently.
Research & Scholarship
Mollusks — dead and alive — can help predict future shellfish extinction
Rising ocean temperatures are likely to result in extinction of some species of mollusks. But which will we lose first?
Research & Scholarship
Gang Zhou named fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
He becomes the third current member of William & Mary's Department of Computer Science to hold the distinction.
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W&M Life
Highlights from the 2022 Yule Log ceremony
William & Mary’s annual Yule Log ceremony brings the campus community together to celebrate the holidays and reflect on the year.
University News
W&M sees significant increase in Early Decision I applications
The Office of Undergraduate Admission sent out notifications to Early Decision I applicants on Dec. 9 after seeing a significant increase in interest in the program with 25% more applications received this year.
Service & Community
W&M’s 2022 Yule Log ceremony in photos
On Dec. 17, the William & Mary community gathered at the Wren Building to celebrate the university's annual Yule Log ceremony.
Belonging
W&M community gathers to share light and hope
Students, faculty and staff shared light of candles and strength from one another.
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P5: Charting the course for the next era of particle physics
The Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel is tasked with drawing up a plan for particle physics research for the next decade or so. William & Mary's Christopher Monahan is a member of the group.
University News
Inaugural Gates Forum convened national leaders at William & Mary
Leading figures in U.S. national security and foreign policy convened last week at William & Mary to kickoff the inaugural Gates Forum.
University News
An artful groundbreaking
The William & Mary community celebrated the formal groundbreaking of The Martha Wren Briggs Center for the Visual Arts, which will house the expanded Muscarelle Museum of Art on the Williamsburg campus.
W&M Life
Yule Log kicks off Wren return for William & Mary alumnus
Charles Fulcher ’99, the Wren Building’s new director of operations and events, is helping facilitate one of his favorite William & Mary traditions – the Yule Log celebration.
Excellence
W&M senior awarded Marshall Scholarship
Clare Heinbaugh '23 will begin her graduate studies in the United Kingdom next year, which is also the 70th anniversary of the prestigious scholarship program.