International study shows college students who experienced family dysfunction as children sometimes turn to alcohol to cope with the long-term impacts.
Research & Scholarship
Service & Community
W&M’s Center for Gifted Education expands pre-collegiate summer camps
Offerings strengthen access and year-round support for Virginia students.
W&M Life
Raft Debate 2025: Who will keep their spot on the raft?
The beloved W&M tradition returns Oct. 28 starting at 6 p.m. in the Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium.
Research & Scholarship
An average year for juvenile striped bass in Virginia waters in 2025
Preliminary results from an ongoing long-term survey suggest that an average year class of young-of-year striped bass was produced in the Virginia tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay in 2025.
W&M Life
Helping students fulfill their civic duty
As part of its commitment to democracy, W&M is dedicated to helping students, faculty and staff participate in elections.
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Research & Scholarship
Uncovering layers of history
As part of the team uncovering the foundations of the historic Williamsburg Bray School, Heather Little M.A. ’23 and Madeline Dorton ’24 are unearthing the history of the campus where they studied history and archaeology…
Research & Scholarship
Harnessing the sun to help the night
Graduate student Bryce Donaghue M.S. ’26 studies solar farms as potential habitats for bats.
Excellence
McGlothlin Leadership Forum connects students with alumni business leaders
The annual McGlothlin Leadership Forum featured Dan Draper ’91 and AnnaMaria DeSalva ’90 who met with students at the Mason School of Business.
Research & Scholarship
New shellfish aquaculture specialization highlights industry-ready graduate students
For some graduate students at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS, a new sub-concentration in shellfish aquaculture may be the shining pearl in their degree.
Excellence
William & Mary launches dynamic research incubator following R1 university designation
GRI’s next chapter transforms applied research development to accelerate faculty collaboration and student training.
Excellence
Ibes leads Sharpe Scholars outdoors, into communities
Now in its third year, ENSP 100 takes on the idea and practice of learning outside the classroom.
University News
Award-winning journalist Asma Khalid to deliver fall 2025 Atwater Lecture
Khalid will deliver Alma Mater Production’s Fall 2025 Atwater Lecture on Oct. 14 at Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium.
Research & Scholarship
‘Here Comes the Sun’: Tack Faculty Lecture to explore the science of building a star on Earth
Physics Professor Saskia Mordijck will present the fall 2025 Tack Faculty Lecture, “Here Comes the Sun: Building a Star on Earth.”
Research & Scholarship
Bay scallops surge on the Eastern Shore
Once locally extinct, the Virginia bay scallop population is increasing exponentially due to restoration work by W&M’s Batten School & VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory.
Excellence
Highland celebrates 50 years of W&M stewardship, aims to expand its scholarly impact
In honor of the anniversary, Highland is conducting a lecture series highlighting its recent high-impact projects and the many perspectives that have shaped them.
W&M Life
Holladay named inaugural Sharp Writer-in-Residence
Hilary Holladay M.A. '87 is the Charles Center’s inaugural Sharp Writer-in-Residence.
Excellence
Library of Congress collects photographic work of W&M professor
Twenty photographs created by William & Mary Professor Eliot Dudik have been acquired by the Library of Congress for its permanent collection.
Research & Scholarship
Blackwater photos suggest new symbiosis between fish and anemones
Captured through breathtaking blackwater photography, the images show rarely seen encounters.
University News
William & Mary receives $2.8M to train 300 teachers for the nation’s 250th anniversary
Three-year grant will launch a national program in history, civics and democracy.
Research & Scholarship
Warming oceans may pose a serious threat to American lobsters
A new study published in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series reveals American lobster embryos can handle ocean acidification surprisingly well, but increased temperatures may pose distinct challenges for the species.
Belonging
Celebrating William & Mary Women
W&M Women’s Weekend builds connections, showcases expertise.
University News
William & Mary launches ChatGPT Edu pilot
By integrating artificial intelligence tools, the university is positioning itself at the forefront of higher education innovation.
University News
Energy Leader Mark Christie to direct William & Mary Law’s new Center for Energy Law & Policy
The Center for Energy Law & Policy will serve as a hub for convening policymakers, scholars and students to address critical issues shaping the future of energy regulation.
Research & Scholarship
Learning nature’s language
The body language of trees holds valuable clues to their overall health.
Research & Scholarship
The forgotten daughter: Eliza Monroe Hay’s story revealed in her last letters
The letters inspired a dedicated researcher to uncover the truth about Eliza and to bring her remains back to Virginia for proper recognition.
University News
Board of Visitors adopts campus blueprint for next 100 years
The Board of Visitors unanimously approved the Campus Comprehensive Plan, ensuring stewardship of university physical spaces for future generations.
W&M Life
Jane Batten HON ’17, L.H.D. ’19 to be 2025 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Visionary philanthropist to lead parade as part of Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, Oct. 16-19.
Research & Scholarship
New dissemination grants promote student research visibility, impact
Beginning this year, the Charles Center will offer grants to support students in expanding the visibility of their work, enabling them to share their discoveries with the world.
W&M Life
Legendary Ilê Aiyê inspires in immersive arts masterclass
Bright percussive beats poured from the Glenn Close Theatre stage Sept. 3 as the legendary Afro-Brazilian street band Ilê Aiyê held the first of several Charles Center-sponsored Arts Masterclasses hosted by William & Mary’s Office…
University News
Expanding William & Mary’s national reach
A gift from W&M Foundation leader Darpan Kapadia ’95 launches a bold enrollment initiative to elevate W&M’s presence and attract top students from across the country.