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William & Mary selects Brian Earl to lead men’s basketball
Cornell University head coach Brian Earl will take the reins of men's basketball at William & Mary.
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New grant takes undergraduate researchers on the road
More than 20 William & Mary students have received Research in Motion travel grants since the Charles Center launched the program last fall to expand the impact and reach of undergraduate research.
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Ecology detectives: Student researchers use discarded DNA to investigate aquatic mysteries
Portable eDNA sampling systems allow W&M students to collect and analyze high-quality molecular data for ecological research.
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$30M gift to honor former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates
Alumna’s investment will establish Robert M. Gates Hall, transforming William & Mary’s academic landscape and supporting collaborative research with global impact.
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Barrier-breaking justice and accomplished poet to address W&M’s Class of 2024
Judge John Charles Thomas, the first African American and youngest appointee to the Supreme Court of Virginia, will speak at the university’s May 17 Commencement ceremony amid the Year of the Arts.
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Transforming W&M’s living and learning spaces: Construction projects move forward
Several construction efforts currently underway across campus will revitalize the university’s living and learning facilities to meet future strategic needs.
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It’s just rocket science
William & Mary alumnus Russell “Buzz” Wincheski joins the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame.
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The art and science of coffee
James Kroll '12 finds an appreciative customer base for Column 15 on campus and beyond.
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Symposium to highlight graduate & honors research connections
More than 155 graduate and undergraduate honors students from William & Mary and several regional universities will present their groundbreaking research at the second annual Graduate & Honors Research Symposium in Sadler Center March 20-22.
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Power plays: W&M alumnae tap varsity sports experience to build winning careers
William & Mary alumnae athletes turned business and nonprofit executives share their stories.
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14th annual Lemon Project symposium to focus on healing in the Black community
The William & Mary Lemon Project will host its 14th annual spring symposium at the university’s School of Education March 22-23.
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W&M experiential courses bring biology to life and transform the student experience
Two intensive biology field courses build student self-efficacy and passion for science.
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W&M, industry partnership leverages AI to support patients with chronic conditions
Combining generative AI and reinforcement learning, data scientist Haipeng Chen will help develop a next-generation digital nurse.
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Honors Fellowships program at W&M sees overwhelming demand
The program provides up to $4,000 to rising seniors to conduct 10 full-time weeks of research.
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W&M students combine arts and sciences to help defy gender stereotypes in STEM
Two creative projects by Lily Szalay ’24 and Shivi Royal ’27 center contributions by women to the advancement of mathematics and physics.
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W&M Athletics to dedicate Jill Ellis Field, establish 1987 Women’s Soccer Team Training Center
A completely new turf field named Jill Ellis Field will be installed in the new 1987 Women’s Soccer Team Training Center, which will include a new scoreboard and lights, making night practices and games possible.
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Our planet is getting hotter. An ancient tuber may help feed the world.
William & Mary scientists are documenting the sustainability of taro, a cultivated crop among the most ancient in Oceania and the Pacific Islands.
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Seven projects awarded IDEA Grants to advance diversity & inclusion initiatives at W&M
The Office of Diversity & Inclusion selected seven projects to receive grants to support the William & Mary community in strengthening its diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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Who is (not) voting and why? A personality perspective
Xiaowen Xu, an assistant professor of psychological sciences at William & Mary, focuses on personality differences to understand political ideology and its expressions.
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Pathway to mentorship: Close connections drive Monroe Scholars at W&M
The James Monroe Scholars Program provides students with valuable avenues to link with fellow students and faculty members as they embark on distinctive research and scholarship opportunities.
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Photos: Students represent W&M on the ‘Road to Richmond’
The program brings students to Richmond to meet with government officials and learn about the legislative process.
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Home & hearth matter
Ted Decker '85 leads The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer.
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Navigating a future studying stars: W&M student co-authors prestigious astrophysics study
The research sheds light on the behavior of young stars and its possible effects on planet formation.
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Q&A: W&M professor publishes highly-acclaimed biography
Class of 1962 Professor of History Chitralekha Zutshi recently published "Sheikh Abdullah: The Caged Lion of Kashmir."
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Photos: Commemorating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
William & Mary hosted a series of events in February to commemorate King, including a march across campus.
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W&M presents 2024 alumni service awards
The Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni and Young Alumni Service Awards recognize alumni who are constantly working to engage and support alumni, connecting them to each other and the university.
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Events at W&M to mark 2-year anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Two events on William & Mary's campus this week will focus on the devastation wrought during the two-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Catron exhibition to feature student voices, creations
Seven William & Mary undergraduate artists selected as 2023-2024 Catron Scholars will be featured in a special Andrews Gallery exhibition Feb. 19-23.
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Tack Lecture to explore history of African American theatre, Black theater at W&M
The spring 2024 Tack Faculty Lecture, “A History of African American Theatre & Black Theater at William & Mary,” is scheduled for March 6.