Research & Scholarship

By all memes: Discourse Analysis explores the good and bad of the social media expressions

The faculty-led research team of undergraduate students is currently working on a project that uncovers how the disabled community is using memes to refute objectifying messages and negative ideologies being spread on social media.

Nathan Warters  |  April 18, 2022

Belonging

W&M professor’s book reframes stories of people who have identified as Israelites

Andrew Tobolowsky, assistant professor of religious studies at William & Mary, built on his expertise in the biblical 12 tribes tradition of Israelite history with his new book.

Jennifer L. Williams  |  April 15, 2022

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University News

Dimensions of conservation

With the final reveal scheduled for Monday, April 19, the mural focuses on the conservation of local flora and fauna and is designed to allow viewers “to see nature and the world around them in…

Julia DeKorte ’23, University Marketing  |  April 15, 2022

Excellence

W&M undergrad Alton Coston selected as 2022 Truman Scholar

Alton Coston, III ’23 has been awarded the prestigious Truman Scholarship by the Harry S. Truman Foundation

Adrienne Berard  |  April 14, 2022

Belonging

W&M’s Asian Centennial to culminate with special events

William & Mary’s Asian Centennial celebrates the 100th anniversary of the admission of the university’s first student from Asia, Pu-Kao Chen (Class of 1923), as well as all students of Asian, Pacific Islander and Middle…

Erin Jay  |  April 14, 2022

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W&M Life

Newly Admitted Students Weekend 2022

Check out a recap of the 2022 Day for Admitted Students.

University Marketing  |  April 13, 2022

Research & Scholarship

A new, fine-grained map shows radon-gas risk zones in Williamsburg

Researchers in William & Mary's Department of Geology have been working since 1989 on mapping the presence of dangerous radon gas in and around Williamsburg,

Joseph McClain  |  April 12, 2022

Research & Scholarship

Charles Center announces first undergraduate Research Incubator program awards

The Roy R. Charles Center at William & Mary has announced its first slate of awards under the Faculty-Mentored Research Incubator program.

Joseph McClain  |  April 12, 2022

Excellence

W&M professor wins prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship

David Dominique, assistant professor of music at William & Mary, has been awarded the 2022 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in Music Composition.

Jennifer L. Williams  |  April 8, 2022

Service & Community

W&M alumni assist people in war-torn Ukraine, tell their stories

Several William & Mary alumni assist in making a difference in war-torn Ukraine.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing  |  April 8, 2022

Service & Community

Student’s idea shines light on the many ‘Faces of the Chesapeake’

Andrew Corso, a doctoral candidate at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science, recently conceived a new social media idea, "Faces of the Chesapeake".

David Malmquist, VIMS  |  April 8, 2022

Excellence

W&M student selected for James C. Gaither Fellowship

Nitya Labh ’22 was among 12 students to receive the James C. Gaither Fellowship

Nathan Warters  |  April 7, 2022

University News

Pamela Eddy to focus on faculty development in new associate provost role

Professor of Education Pamela Eddy will be William & Mary’s inaugural associate provost for faculty affairs and development

Erin Jay  |  April 7, 2022

W&M Life

W&M’s Day for Admitted Students returns in person

William & Mary’s Day for Admitted Students weekend returns primarily in person April 8-10, offering newly admitted undergraduate students the chance to experience the university and meet potential future classmates

Erin Jay  |  April 6, 2022

Research & Scholarship

W&M Libraries support undergraduate research with new offerings

William & Mary Libraries is supporting and celebrating student research during Undergraduate Research Month by hosting an inaugural student writers retreat and presenting its annual research awards in April.

Jordan Williams, W&M Libraries  |  April 6, 2022

Research & Scholarship

Art history students get hands-on curatorial experience at W&M’s Muscarelle Museum of Art

Students curating a museum exhibition at William & Mary get the full experience.

Jennifer L. Williams  |  April 6, 2022

University News

One Tribe One Day is April 12

William & Mary’s ninth annual One Tribe One Day is next Tuesday, April 12.

Leslie McCullough, University Marketing  |  April 5, 2022

University News

Mellody Hobson to speak at William & Mary’s Commencement

Mellody Hobson, chair of the Starbucks board of directors and a nationally recognized voice on financial literacy, will speak at William & Mary’s 2022 Commencement ceremony.

Erin Jay  |  April 5, 2022

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Research & Scholarship

Project REACH: Students examine effects of chemotherapy on the heart

Project REACH, a collaborative venture between W&M and VCU, enables students to conduct medical-based research.

David Williard  |  April 4, 2022

Research & Scholarship

Expert panel reflects on Afghanistan’s future at William & Mary Law School event

W&M Law School recently hosted a symposium on “The Future of Afghanistan.”

W&M Law School staff  |  April 1, 2022

Research & Scholarship

W&M sociology professor discusses context around fleeing Ukrainians

As the Russian war against Ukraine entered its second month and U.S. President Joe Biden announced the U.S. will accept up to 100,000 displaced Ukrainian people, W&M News asked Professor of Sociology Jennifer Bickham Mendez…

Staff  |  April 1, 2022

Belonging

Students share, explore personal identities in W&M Modern Hinduism course

Frank discussion with classmates helps William & Mary students understand course material in a different way in the religious studies class Modern Hinduism.

Jennifer L. Williams  |  March 31, 2022

University News

All In campaign marks first year with $1.1M for W&M Athletics Complex

Since its inception one year ago, the All In campaign for William & Mary Athletics has elevated the university’s ability to build community, ensure equity, increase annual giving and move closer to the $55-million fundraising…

Jacob Miller, University Marketing  |  March 31, 2022

Excellence

W&M receives state award for environmental excellence

William & Mary has received a Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award for its waste reduction work, according to an announcement made March 29 at the 32nd Annual Environment Virginia Symposium at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington,…

Jennifer L. Williams  |  March 30, 2022

W&M Life

Coming soon: Ampersand International Arts Festival

This expanded version of the festival will feature more films than ever before, in addition to music, theater, dance and an industry summit.

Liz Sykes, University Marketing  |  March 29, 2022

Excellence

William & Mary’s grad and professional programs counted among nation’s best

University’s MBA programs, Law School make significant strides in U.S. News rankings.

Erin Jay  |  March 29, 2022

Service & Community

W&M to host teach-in on climate solutions and justice

Event will be held Wednesday, March 30, at the Integrated Science Center and is open to all students.

Nathan Warters  |  March 28, 2022

Belonging

Pulitzer Prize Winner Viet Thanh Nguyen to deliver W&M lecture, receive Hatsuye Yamasaki Prize

The Reves Center for International Studies, in cooperation with the Asian Centennial Committee, has announced that Viet Thanh Nguyen will deliver the 2022 McSwain-Walker Lecture: “Refugees, Language, and the Meaning of ‘America.’"

Kate Hoving, Reves Center  |  March 28, 2022

Research & Scholarship

William & Mary’s Undergraduate Research Month returns this April with exciting lineup

William & Mary’s second annual Undergraduate Research Month will start April 1 – and this time it will be primarily on campus and in person.

Adrienne Berard  |  March 28, 2022

Research & Scholarship

McNamara to spotlight solar fuels, renewable energy in Spring Tack Faculty Lecture

The development of clean and sustainable energy is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity today, says William McNamara, Wilson & Martha Claiborne Stephens Associate Professor of Chemistry at William & Mary.

Adrienne Berard  |  March 25, 2022