A recent study has shown that oyster management practices in the Rappahannock River benefit both the health of the oyster reefs as well as the fishery.
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Michelangelo at W&M: Rare sketches make US debut at Muscarelle
“The Genesis of the Sistine” opens at William & Mary’s Muscarelle Museum of Art on March 6.
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Democracy in action: W&M on the ‘Road to Richmond’
William & Mary students traveled to Virginia's capital on Feb. 13 for the annual Road to Richmond event.
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Happy Charter Day 2025
During the Charter Day ceremony on Feb. 7, William & Mary launched the Year of the Environment.
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It’s time for new perspectives on algae
Researchers at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS are researching the critical role played by various algae in maintaining the health of not only their own habitats but of coastal communities worldwide.
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Love by the books: From a late night in Swem to wedding bells
Evan De Buglio '23 and Meredith Salesses '22 started their relationship at William & Mary, with the happy couple now engaged.
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Arts & Sciences and Reves Center launch spring series on arts & democracy
Guatemalan photographer and activist Daniel Hernández-Salazar will serve as keynote.
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Fashioning a business
Delia Folk ’14 co-founded The Style That Binds Us to empower women through personal style.
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William & Mary classified as one of the nation’s top research institutions
University receives R1 research activity classification from Carnegie.
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Madagascar water sensor project supports community-led conservation efforts worldwide
The interdisciplinary collaboration between W&M’s IIC, Malagasy communities and Conservation International increases the affordability and accessibility of monitoring water quality.
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Swem Library’s love letters collection showcases romance throughout history
On Feb. 13, the library will be holding an open house with various letters, zines, photographs and more on display in preparation for Valentine’s Day.
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Theatre and marine science collaborate to bring environmental issues center stage
The play tells the story of inhabitants of a barrier island dealing with the immediate aftermath of a hurricane.
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W&M’s Year of the Environment embraces science for solutions
Building on momentum from its strategic plan and two historic gifts, William & Mary launched the Year of the Environment Feb. 7.
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A winning lab
Chemistry professor receives new lab equipment that expands research capacity and student training.
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$50M historic gift fuels scholarships in coastal and marine sciences at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS
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Big, beautiful and welcoming: William & Mary’s world-class museum reopens
The Muscarelle Museum of Art at The Martha Wren Briggs Center for the Visual Arts reopens with more amenities, more art and a reinvigorated mission to be a social and educational hub.
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Fighting fire with fire
Students learn the importance of prescribed burning in land management internship.
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W&M celebrates 2025 Alumni Medallion recipients
The highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association, the Alumni Medallion recognizes outstanding alumni.
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Green Fee funding awarded to nine projects
William & Mary recently awarded funding to nine projects that will help advance sustainability efforts on the university’s campus.
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W&M’s new major in coastal and marine sciences a first for Virginia
State agency approves major and clears way for public undergraduate coastal and marine sciences degree program to launch this fall
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Celebrating excellence: W&M’s 2025 Charter Day awards
Two students and two faculty members will be recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community.
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It takes a Global Village
W&M's eight Language Houses will exist under one roof beginning fall 2025 when the new Pine Hall opens.
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William & Mary launches Year of the Environment at Charter Day
Health sector visionary and former Rector Todd A. Stottlemyer '85, P '16, P '21 to be honored.
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William & Mary launches new degrees in critical health careers
The Department of Kinesiology’s new degrees in human health & physiology and public health will equip students to become leaders in vital fields.
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A spring bouquet of art and music
This annotated list of events guides students, faculty and the public to happenings in art, dance, film, literature, music and theatre during William & Mary's spring 2025 semester.
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Pedestrian bridge to connect students to heart of campus
Project is part of a plan to revitalize living, learning spaces at W&M
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W&M to remember Martin Luther King Jr. with multiple events
William & Mary will honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a number of events, including a fireside chat with world-renowned King historian Clayborne Carson.
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W&M’s Lockwood elected president of world’s largest paleontological organization
Two W&M geology faculty and one alumna now serve as presidents of three of the field’s wide-reaching international societies.
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On her soapbox
Lori Palen ’01 turns data into action through clear communication.
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W&M professor conducts one of the largest university-led fasting studies
The study, which began back in May and will last until 2027, focuses on how a fast can impact the mind and body.