Two creative projects by Lily Szalay ’24 and Shivi Royal ’27 center contributions by women to the advancement of mathematics and physics.
Belonging
University News
W&M Athletics to dedicate Jill Ellis Field, establish 1987 Women’s Soccer Team Training Center
A completely new turf field named Jill Ellis Field will be installed in the new 1987 Women’s Soccer Team Training Center, which will include a new scoreboard and lights, making night practices and games possible.
Research & Scholarship
Our planet is getting hotter. An ancient tuber may help feed the world.
William & Mary scientists are documenting the sustainability of taro, a cultivated crop among the most ancient in Oceania and the Pacific Islands.
Service & Community
Seven projects awarded IDEA Grants to advance diversity & inclusion initiatives at W&M
The Office of Diversity & Inclusion selected seven projects to receive grants to support the William & Mary community in strengthening its diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Research & Scholarship
Who is (not) voting and why? A personality perspective
Xiaowen Xu, an assistant professor of psychological sciences at William & Mary, focuses on personality differences to understand political ideology and its expressions.
W&M Life
Pathway to mentorship: Close connections drive Monroe Scholars at W&M
The James Monroe Scholars Program provides students with valuable avenues to link with fellow students and faculty members as they embark on distinctive research and scholarship opportunities.
Service & Community
Photos: Students represent W&M on the ‘Road to Richmond’
The program brings students to Richmond to meet with government officials and learn about the legislative process.
Excellence
Home & hearth matter
Ted Decker '85 leads The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer.
Research & Scholarship
Navigating a future studying stars: W&M student co-authors prestigious astrophysics study
The research sheds light on the behavior of young stars and its possible effects on planet formation.
Research & Scholarship
Q&A: W&M professor publishes highly-acclaimed biography
Class of 1962 Professor of History Chitralekha Zutshi recently published "Sheikh Abdullah: The Caged Lion of Kashmir."
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Service & Community
Photos: Commemorating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
William & Mary hosted a series of events in February to commemorate King, including a march across campus.
Service & Community
W&M presents 2024 alumni service awards
The Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni and Young Alumni Service Awards recognize alumni who are constantly working to engage and support alumni, connecting them to each other and the university.
University News
Events at W&M to mark 2-year anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Two events on William & Mary's campus this week will focus on the devastation wrought during the two-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Research & Scholarship
Catron exhibition to feature student voices, creations
Seven William & Mary undergraduate artists selected as 2023-2024 Catron Scholars will be featured in a special Andrews Gallery exhibition Feb. 19-23.
Research & Scholarship
Tack Lecture to explore history of African American theatre, Black theater at W&M
The spring 2024 Tack Faculty Lecture, “A History of African American Theatre & Black Theater at William & Mary,” is scheduled for March 6.
Research & Scholarship
‘Scholarly Perspectives’ fosters informed conversations on the Middle East
Scholars from William & Mary and across the globe will engage the campus community as part of a new lecture series devoted to the Middle East.
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University News
2024 Charter Day
The annual Charter Day tradition celebrates the university’s founding 331 years ago and offers an opportunity for the community to reflect on William & Mary’s past while keeping an eye toward its future, guided by…
University News
William & Mary extends enrollment confirmation deadline for Class of 2028
Student support, additional flexibility are the focus as delay in availability of FAFSA applicant data prompts university to shift deadline to May 15
Service & Community
Meet W&M’s 2024 Alumni Medallion recipients
The 2024 Alumni Medallions were bestowed at a ceremony during Charter Day Weekend.
Service & Community
‘Aprendiendo Juntos’: A love letter to immigrant families
The Aprendiendo Juntos (or learning together) Project is a community-based initiative involving partnerships with Grove Christian Outreach Center, two local high schools and William & Mary undergraduate student volunteers.
Research & Scholarship
A collection five decades in the making
W&M Professor Emeritus Terry Meyers donates collection on poet A.C. Swinburne to W&M Libraries.
W&M Life
Year of the Arts fills spring calendar
The new semester brings with it a vast array of opportunities for people to enjoy the arts at William & Mary as the university continues its celebration of the Year of the Arts.
University News
Power of history, arts celebrated at W&M’s Charter Day
Lonnie Bunch, secretary of Smithsonian Institution, reflected on the power and purpose of history as the keynote speaker for William & Mary’s 2024 Charter Day
Research & Scholarship
Chemistry & emotion: A match made in the brain
W&M first-year seminar course explores neurochemical origins of mood and behavior.
University News
William & Mary breaks another Early Decision application record
For the third consecutive year, William & Mary received a record number of Early Decision applications for its next first-year class.
Research & Scholarship
Your personal data is political: W&M computer scientists find gaps in the privacy practices of campaign websites
The first large-scale analysis of its kind analyzed 2,060 House, Senate and presidential campaigns from the 2020 United States election cycle.
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Just keep showing up
Kirsten Schimke Jones ’93 reflects on her journey from W&M volleyball star to helping families of young athletes create a supportive environment.
Service & Community
Local partnership provides youth mentoring
W&M Associate Professor Janise Parker’s latest project is a partnership with the Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads, specifically designed for students participating in its “Service Through STEM” Clubs.
University News
Arts rising: W&M welcomes new executive director of the arts
Eric Despard, an experienced strategic leader in the arts and humanities, will report to the dean of Arts & Sciences and collaborate closely with faculty across campus to develop an integrated and forward-looking vision for…
Research & Scholarship
From Small Hall to the universe: W&M physicists help shape long-range visions for future research
Associate Professor Jozef Dudek and Assistant Professor Christopher Monahan are among the leading scientists who developed national priorities for nuclear and particle physics.