William & Mary’s AidData is in the spotlight again, as a report detailing China’s bailout loans catches the attention of media outlets worldwide.
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Research & Scholarship
VIMS study: Sea-level rise is double-edged sword for carbon storage
A recent study from researchers at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science uses a newly developed computer model to better understand the modes and longevity of coastal carbon storage.
W&M Life
W&M trumpet instructor expresses ‘life force’ with new album, concert
Victor Haskins & Skein will perform April 28 at Williamsburg Regional Library as they promote their new album, "Ikigai."
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Largest-ever Lemon Symposium explores the roots of Black life and history
William & Mary hosted the largest Lemon Project Spring Symposium ever on campus March 24-25, with more than 300 people registered to attend the event in person and another 469 registered to attend online.
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Poojitha Tanjore ’23 awarded prestigious Payne Fellowship
Tanjore, a student in W&M’s St Andrews Joint Degree Programme, accomplishes her dream of becoming a diplomat much sooner than expected.
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Travel writer, influencer Jessica Nabongo to give W&M’s McSwain-Walker Lecture
Jessica Nabongo is a writer, photographer, entrepreneur, travel expert, influencer and public speaker.
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Acclaimed actor Tyler James Williams to present W&M’s 2023 Atwater Lecture
The event is sponsored by Alma Mater Productions with generous support from the Janet and Peter Atwater Lecture Endowment.
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W&M honors Angela Leruth with Aceto Award
Angela Leruth, senior lecturer of French & Francophone studies, is awarded for her commitment to excellence in service to the campus community.
Service & Community
Nighttime teamwork improves odds for amphibians
Brett Amy Thelen ’99 and New Hampshire volunteers assist amphibians on their dangerous seasonal journey.
University News
Comedian and alumnus Patton Oswalt ’91 to return to W&M as the 2023 Commencement speaker
Award-winning comedian, writer and actor Patton Oswalt ’91 will speak at William & Mary’s Commencement ceremony on May 19.
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Shoe designer Weitzman to share entrepreneurship insights at W&M
Celebrated shoe designer and entrepreneur Stuart Weitzman will visit William & Mary this week to share his story and advice with students.
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Vessel lighting W&M’s Hearth memorial from within to be dedicated
The handcrafted vessel at William & Mary's Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved was installed March 18.
Service & Community
Bringing science to life
Self-proclaimed paleo fanatic Timshel Purdum ’93 inspires passion and curiosity as education director at the Science Museum of Virginia.
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100 years of sisterhood
Sororities at W&M are celebrating 100 years of providing fellowship, leadership and belonging for women.
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Video content: Faculty on topic: Russia-Ukraine War
W&M's Jeffrey Kaplow and Samantha Custer discuss the war in Ukraine, one year after the Russian invasion began.
Research & Scholarship
What’s in an &? Revamped Graduate & Honors Research Symposium to highlight ‘intellectual cross-pollination’
On March 30 and 31, the new format of the symposium will bring together graduate and undergraduate researchers after the pandemic hiatus.
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Sweet dreams are made of cheese
Richard Walsh '10 changed paths to build a career in artisan cheese.
University News
Alumni couple invests in ‘transformational’ William & Mary Athletics Complex
Raelene Canuel Wagoner ’87 and Doug Wagoner ’87 see support for athletics as a key component of the university’s commitment to excellence.
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Point of view
Omar Kamara ’15 crafts a filmmaking career with stories of his West African family.
Belonging
The Brafferton at 300: Rediscovering a complex past
W&M brings to light new information about the history of the Brafferton Indian School and commemorates its 300th anniversary.
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Video content: U.S. sea-level report cards: 2022 once again trends toward acceleration
W&M's Virginia institute of Marine Science just released its annual Sea-Level Report Cards, which provide coastal communities around the U.S. with local projections of sea-level rise to 2050.
Research & Scholarship
Data is the new protein
New W&M research study analyzes the importance of digital resiliency in Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response.
University News
W&M extends test-optional admission process indefinitely
Pilot shows increased flexibility attracts more talented and successful students
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VIMS researchers dominate national aquaculture grant competition
Of the 37 institutes or agencies that submitted successful proposals in the latest award cycle, VIMS was the only one to garner more than two winning proposals.
Research & Scholarship
W&M researcher tracks ancient Greek comic poet’s influence on modern sitcoms
Mitchell Brown, assistant professor of classical studies, is researching Menander for an upcoming monograph.
Research & Scholarship
Q&A: Making sense of Russia’s suspension of nuclear arms agreement
Jeff Kaplow, assistant professor of government at W&M and the director of NukeLab at the Global Research Institute, discusses the implications of Vladimir Putin’s decision to suspend Russia’s involvement in the New START nuclear arms…
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Video content: Highlights from the 2023 Charter Day ceremony
William & Mary’s 2023 Charter Day ceremony at Kaplan Arena provided a meaningful platform to tell a more inclusive story of the university’s past while celebrating the path forward.
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Four diversity-related projects made possible through IDEA grants
Four diversity-related projects at William & Mary were recently made possible recently through IDEA grants.
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One year after Russian invasion, W&M community keeps Ukraine’s fight for democracy top of mind
From fundraisers to lecture series and other acts of remembrance, the faculty, staff and students at the university work to maintain awareness of the war in Ukraine.
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Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett to speak at W&M for Women’s History Month
The event is co-sponsored by Community Values & Restorative Practices, the Center for Student Diversity and Alma Mater Productions.