Research & Scholarship

How far can Belt and Road Initiative take China? AidData authors examine one possible geopolitical gain – naval ports

AidData researchers use massive cache of data from the lab’s broader China development finance project to shed light on potential for the country to establish multiple permanent overseas military bases for its maritime forces.

Nathan Warters  |  August 16, 2023

University News

Carolyn ‘Biddy’ Martin ’73, L.H.D. ’12 to welcome new students at Opening Convocation

W&M’s academic year kicks off with address from noted education leader and alumna.

Erin Jay  |  August 11, 2023

Research & Scholarship

25th annual School-University Resource Network conference connects theory to practice

With multiple keynotes, concurrent presentations by leaders in education and opportunities for interactive learning, the School-University Resource Network aims to create a national quality conference offered at a regional level.

Kimberly Richards-Thomas, School of Education  |  August 10, 2023

Excellence

W&M grad student selected as 2023 Tillman Scholar

Evan Turner, a student in the Online Military and Veterans Counseling program at William & Mary, has been named a 2023 Tillman Scholar.

Kimberly Richards-Thomas, W&M School of Education  |  August 8, 2023

University News

W&M’s Historic Campus preservation project moves forward

A multi-year project to ensure William & Mary’s historic Wren Building and President’s House are preserved for the next 100 years will begin phase one in the coming weeks.

Staff  |  August 8, 2023

Service & Community

‘Go where I am needed’

Maj. Shannon Beydler Hillery '12 pivoted at W&M to become a Marine Corps judge advocate.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  August 3, 2023

University News

William & Mary begins construction on new housing and dining facilities

Phase one of the $700-plus million comprehensive housing and dining facilities project began in July.

Staff  |  August 2, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Is seeing believing? W&M professor collaborates on study examining social media’s impact on American democracy

How do Facebook and Instagram feeds impact political beliefs? William & Mary Government and Data Science Professor Jaime Settle helped answer that question as part of research collaboration with Meta.

Nathan Warters  |  July 28, 2023

Service & Community

Stepping up: Men’s lacrosse alumni honor former coach Bill Devine J.D. ’86 with tribute

A group of lacrosse alumni gathered in the Shenandoah Valley to pay tribute to Devine and the impact he had on their lives.

Jacob A. Miller, University Marketing  |  July 25, 2023

University News

William & Mary’s $70M year impacts entire community

The university holds the title as the No. 1 public for internships and alumni giving.

Jennifer Page Wall, University Marketing  |  July 24, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Welcome to the Anthropocene? Q&A with geologist Nick Balascio 

Associate Professor Nick Balascio discusses a proposed new geological epoch while revealing a connection between its official marker Crawford Lake and Lake Matoaka.

Antonella Di Marzio  |  July 19, 2023

University News

W&M’s Jackie Ferree named senior vice president at George Mason University

Interim COO advanced projects that will benefit W&M for years to come.

Staff  |  July 13, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Encouraging news for underwater grasses in Chesapeake Bay, despite ‘mystery’ losses around Gunpowder and Middle rivers

Underwater bay grasses are a vital part of the bay’s ecosystem.

VIMS Staff & Jake Solyst, Chesapeake Bay Program  |  July 12, 2023

Service & Community

Traveling the way

Harris family establishes a study abroad scholarship to encourage William & Mary students to explore Spain’s Camino de Santiago.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  July 10, 2023

Excellence

Two Southside Virginia students awarded Beales Scholarships at William & Mary

Recipients are chosen based on academic performance, extracurricular community activities and service, outstanding character and other personal achievements.

Jacob A. Miller, University Marketing  |  July 7, 2023

Excellence

Holding court

Former W&M athlete Tiara "T" Cruse '06 plays a role in "record-breaking growth" of women's basketball as an NCAA and WNBA referee.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  July 5, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Where should the welcome mat be rolled out for Airbnb?

The research comes at a pivotal time as localities across the country grapple with the relatively new short-term rentals phenomenon and determine whether to allow or restrict leasing programs like Airbnb.

Jennifer L. Williams  |  June 29, 2023

University News

Two alumni appointed to William & Mary Board of Visitors

Courtney M. Malveaux J.D. ’02 and State Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr. J.D. '73 (R-3rd), both alumni of William & Mary Law School, have been appointed to the university’s Board of Visitors.

Staff  |  June 28, 2023

University News

Alana R. Davis named W&M’s associate provost and university registrar

Davis returns to her alma mater to support the primary educational mission of William & Mary and help advance institutional objectives.

Nathan Warters  |  June 28, 2023

W&M Life

W&M welcomes 2023 Mandela Washington Fellows: a juxtaposition of leadership, education and inspiration

William & Mary welcomed 25 of Africa’s brightest, emerging civic leaders embarking on a six-week Leadership Program of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.

Kate Hoving, Reves Center for International Studies  |  June 27, 2023

Excellence

Data Feast 2023: Business analytics students get moving during fourth annual case competition 

Three years after a global pandemic disrupted supply chains and caused production bottlenecks, the freight and logistics industry is looking to data analytics to identify opportunities to reshape operations.

Kristine Hojnicki, Raymond A. Mason School of Business  |  June 23, 2023

Service & Community

Cheers to a tradition of giving

Prioritizing inclusivity and community, the Class of 2023 led an innovative and successful Senior Class Gift campaign.

Mary Beth Bauermann ’24  |  June 23, 2023

Excellence

A time for wine

Three W&M alumni partner with friends to open Valley Road Vineyards.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  June 22, 2023

Research & Scholarship

Doctoral candidate at W&M scores big with women’s golf research

Katie Boyce M.A. ’19 wasn’t big into golf, but then her dissertation changed her world.

Nathan Warters  |  June 21, 2023

Service & Community

W&M’s Community-Engaged Faculty Accelerator bridges disciplines, communities

The first five participants in the program built relationships for ongoing mentoring and project development over 10 weeks this spring.

Jennifer L. Williams  |  June 16, 2023

Research & Scholarship

AidData lab receives $1.7M to advance agriculture and mining research

Two grants from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation will strengthen partnerships with African organizations and expand data on Chinese financing.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  June 15, 2023

Service & Community

W&M wins big on the West Coast

W&M Weekend in San Francisco gathered the W&M community on the West Coast.

Claire De Lisle, University Marketing  |  June 15, 2023

Belonging

Change maker

Philip Woodward ’01, J.D. ’04 is dedicated to making society work better for people with disabilities.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  June 14, 2023

Excellence

Deep impact

Bart Shepherd ’92 is saving the world's coral reefs by showing them off.

Ben Kennedy, W&M Alumni Magazine  |  June 13, 2023

Belonging

Festivities, fellowship and freedom: W&M prepares to celebrate Juneteenth

The event includes a program featuring poetry, music and a performance by the Elegba Folklore Society.

Erin Jay  |  June 12, 2023