Research & Scholarship

Virginia’s Revolutionary histories take center stage at ‘For 2026’ conference

The Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture, in partnership with William & Mary and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, is pleased to announce the third conference in its highly successful five-year "For 2026" series.

Staff  |  August 28, 2024

Service & Community

Michelle Indelicato ’25, Debbie Ramer celebrated for service to the community 

The two will be honored with the 2024 President’s Award for Service to the Community at Opening Convocation.

Claudette Brooks  |  August 27, 2024

Service & Community

W&M Professional Development Days

More than 1,400 William & Mary faculty and staff members – over 70% of employees – gathered over two days last week in the university’s first-ever all-employee event devoted to the vital skills of democratic…

Keith McCluskey  |  August 23, 2024

University News

A bright future: Meet William & Mary’s Class of 2028

The university's first-year undergraduate students and transfer students moved into residence halls Aug. 23.

Erin Jay  |  August 23, 2024

University News

Trailblazing musician, cardiologist Cleve Francis M.A. ’69 to speak at W&M’s Convocation

Celebrated cardiologist and barrier-breaking musician Dr. Cleveland "Cleve" Francis Jr. M.A. '69 will welcome William & Mary’s new students to campus on Aug. 28 as part of the university’s Opening Convocation ceremony.

Erin Jay  |  August 21, 2024

University News

Realigned Student Affairs puts services closer to W&M students

‘This plan prioritizes student needs’

Staff  |  August 19, 2024

W&M Life

W&M’s Excel program hits the ground running in year one

With student-athletes learning how to lead and prepare for life beyond college, the Excel program quickly began making a difference.

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics  |  August 12, 2024

Research & Scholarship

The science and beauty of the VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory undergrad field course

The two-week course is designed to expose them to field-based, coastal marine research.

John Wallace, Batten School and VIMS  |  August 9, 2024

Research & Scholarship

Experts encouraged by continued expansion of Chesapeake Bay grasses

High salinity regions showed record expansion of eelgrass.

John Wallace, Batten School and VIMS  |  August 5, 2024

Research & Scholarship

The art of asking questions: Does AI in the classroom facilitate deep learning in students?

W&M researchers conducted a semester-long study to evaluate the effectiveness of an AI assistant in a computer programming course.

Laura Grove  |  August 1, 2024

University News

Flood of press coverage follows transformational gift announcement 

William & Mary’s reputation as the premier global institution for coastal and marine sciences is reaching new shores.

Erin Jay  |  July 30, 2024

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Science for solutions: Announcing the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

A $100-million gift from Jane Batten HON ’17, L.H.D. ’19 will establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

Staff  |  July 29, 2024

Excellence

William & Mary wins Gold 2024 Circle of Excellence Award for externship program

The award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education celebrates outstanding achievements in educational advancement.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  July 25, 2024

University News

Leaders reflect on global impact of Batten gift

University and community leaders react to the $100 million gift to establish William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences.

Staff  |  July 24, 2024

University News

$100M gift to establish William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

This historic gift is the largest ever to a university in support of coastal and marine science education, research and solutions.

Jennifer Page Wall, University Marketing  |  July 24, 2024

University News

Leaders in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences: SCHEV approves new W&M school

W&M’s School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics brings together four high-performing programs.

Antonella Di Marzio  |  July 23, 2024

University News

W&M sees record-breaking philanthropy, bucking a national trend 

More than $107 million raised for areas across the university in fiscal year 2024.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  July 22, 2024

Excellence

Three W&M players selected in first 10 rounds of MLB Draft

For the first time in program history, three William & Mary players were selected in the first 10 rounds of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.

Dave Johnson, W&M Athletics  |  July 19, 2024

Research & Scholarship

BLAST off: W&M launches passion for STEM in Virginia high school students

Ninth and tenth grade students sampled a variety of hands-on STEM activities during their four-day stay.

Laura Grove  |  July 18, 2024

Service & Community

Opening doors in the defense industry

Alexandra Trent ’18 is forging a civilian career in national security.

Catherine Tyson ’20  |  July 17, 2024

Research & Scholarship

Kelly Shinners ’25 presents customized ChatGPT — ‘CHUCKGPT’ — to secretary of the Air Force

William & Mary student Kelly Shinners ’25 is using an internship with the Air University Innovation Accelerator to make a real-world impact on the nation’s security and operational readiness.

Lydia Urban, Whole of Government Center of Excellence  |  July 12, 2024

Excellence

Saving for life’s biggest moments

Meet the William & Mary alumnae behind Virginia529.

Catherine Tyson ’20  |  July 11, 2024

Research & Scholarship

W&M School of Education awarded $1.2M to advance recruitment, retention of STEM teachers

The award ensures support for the Noyce Scholars Program for the next five years.

Kimberly Richards-Thomas, School of Education  |  July 9, 2024

Research & Scholarship

Sparrows as sentinels: Health study illustrates the interconnectedness of humans and wildlife

W&M’s John Swaddle co-authored a recently published paper that accurately predicted lead levels in children by way of a wildlife sentinel species.

Laura Grove  |  July 3, 2024

Research & Scholarship

Mix it up: VIMS-led study aims to expand plankton research

Led by W&M scientists, new focus on understudied 'mixoplankton' helps to better understand aquatic ecosystems.

John Wallace, VIMS  |  July 2, 2024

Research & Scholarship

Summer research deepens interests, sharpens purpose

For the more than 270 undergraduates who received 2024 Charles Center summer research grants, May through August is a period of profound discovery, personal mentorship, and meaningful connection.

Ted Maris-Wolf, Charles Center  |  July 1, 2024

University News

Experienced, engaged leaders join W&M Board of Visitors

New appointments to university’s governing board announced.

Staff  |  June 28, 2024

Research & Scholarship

‘Fundamental but weird’: Through NOvA collaboration, W&M adds to the understanding of elusive neutrinos 

The latest results from the international collaboration move science toward larger discoveries about the “ghost” particles of the universe.

Antonella Di Marzio  |  June 28, 2024

Service & Community

Community engagement efforts at W&M undergo a transformation

Collaborative, creative changes reflect the university's commitment to student learning and community-driven change.

Erin Jay  |  June 26, 2024

Research & Scholarship

‘Custodians, not owners’: Blakey co-chairs commission aiming for a new ethos in anthropology

In its final report, the American Anthropological Association’s Commission for the Ethical Treatment of Human Remains recently outlined principles and recommendations for the field.

Antonella Di Marzio  |  June 26, 2024