William & Mary’s reputation as the premier global institution for coastal and marine sciences is reaching new shores.
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Science for solutions: Announcing the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences
A $100-million gift from Jane Batten HON ’17, L.H.D. ’19 will establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
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William & Mary wins Gold 2024 Circle of Excellence Award for externship program
The award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education celebrates outstanding achievements in educational advancement.
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Leaders reflect on global impact of Batten gift
University and community leaders react to the $100 million gift to establish William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences.
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$100M gift to establish William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences
This historic gift is the largest ever to a university in support of coastal and marine science education, research and solutions.
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Leaders in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences: SCHEV approves new W&M school
W&M’s School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics brings together four high-performing programs.
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W&M sees record-breaking philanthropy, bucking a national trend
More than $107 million raised for areas across the university in fiscal year 2024.
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Three W&M players selected in first 10 rounds of MLB Draft
For the first time in program history, three William & Mary players were selected in the first 10 rounds of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
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BLAST off: W&M launches passion for STEM in Virginia high school students
Ninth and tenth grade students sampled a variety of hands-on STEM activities during their four-day stay.
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Opening doors in the defense industry
Alexandra Trent ’18 is forging a civilian career in national security.
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Kelly Shinners ’25 presents customized ChatGPT — ‘CHUCKGPT’ — to secretary of the Air Force
William & Mary student Kelly Shinners ’25 is using an internship with the Air University Innovation Accelerator to make a real-world impact on the nation’s security and operational readiness.
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Saving for life’s biggest moments
Meet the William & Mary alumnae behind Virginia529.
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W&M School of Education awarded $1.2M to advance recruitment, retention of STEM teachers
The award ensures support for the Noyce Scholars Program for the next five years.
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Sparrows as sentinels: Health study illustrates the interconnectedness of humans and wildlife
W&M’s John Swaddle co-authored a recently published paper that accurately predicted lead levels in children by way of a wildlife sentinel species.
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Mix it up: VIMS-led study aims to expand plankton research
Led by W&M scientists, new focus on understudied 'mixoplankton' helps to better understand aquatic ecosystems.
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Summer research deepens interests, sharpens purpose
For the more than 270 undergraduates who received 2024 Charles Center summer research grants, May through August is a period of profound discovery, personal mentorship, and meaningful connection.
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Experienced, engaged leaders join W&M Board of Visitors
New appointments to university’s governing board announced.
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‘Fundamental but weird’: Through NOvA collaboration, W&M adds to the understanding of elusive neutrinos
The latest results from the international collaboration move science toward larger discoveries about the “ghost” particles of the universe.
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Community engagement efforts at W&M undergo a transformation
Collaborative, creative changes reflect the university's commitment to student learning and community-driven change.
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‘Custodians, not owners’: Blakey co-chairs commission aiming for a new ethos in anthropology
In its final report, the American Anthropological Association’s Commission for the Ethical Treatment of Human Remains recently outlined principles and recommendations for the field.
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The sun in the jar: A W&M summer school helps lead the way toward AI-powered nuclear fusion
Funded by a Department of Energy grant, the inaugural edition of the AI4Fusion summer school benefitted from the synergy between nuclear physicists and data scientists.
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Sustainable solutions: W&M alumni find opportunities and challenges in the growing field of renewable energy
William & Mary alumni are pursuing solutions on a much larger scale.
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Energized for the future
Estes Express Lines advances sustainability initiatives while coping with technology "growing pains."
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Humans drive climate change by altering freshwater decomposition
Humans are increasing the rate at which organic matter decomposes in freshwater ecosystems around the world, speeding up natural processes that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and threaten biodiversity.
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Study indicates positive outcomes for new approach to Medicare/Medicaid dual enrollment
A team of researchers from William & Mary, Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services studied the potential benefits of integrating care for dually enrolled Medicare and Medicaid members.
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What are classics for? William & Mary professor retells Shelley novel
Author Addie Tsai on the role of literature, the significance of new genres, and the importance of centering more diverse voices.
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W&M’s Jeremy P. Martin named president of Florida Southern
W&M alumnus and vice president to lead Florida’s oldest private college.
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Michael J. Todd named W&M’s executive VP for finance & administration
Imaginative leader, 'rising star' joins Alma Mater of the Nation in August.
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Reves Center announces 2024 Faculty Fellows
This year's projects range across disciplines and regions, from biology to public policy, and from the Republic of Georgia to Japan.
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13 recent graduates and alumni join W&M’s celebrated list of Fulbright recipients
The 2024-2025 awardees will receive funding to teach English, study or conduct research in locations throughout the world.