W&M researcher leads study on students’ literacy outcomes under Virginia Literacy Act
Elizabeth Talbott has been awarded a research grant to conduct a longitudinal study of the Virginia Literacy Act.
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At the intersection of art and service
Tiffany Reed Silverman ’95 teaches the importance of the arts in a military environment as The Citadel’s first fine arts director.
W&M School of Education receives national leadership recognition for educator preparation
The William & Mary School of Education received the 2026 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Data science professor awarded grant to support partnership with Internet Archive, preserve digital history
Alexander Nwala will develop AI models that automatically identify, archive and catalog web resources referenced in U.S. television news in a publicly accessible database.
Operations research program prepares students to solve real-world challenges
The core of the program consists of courses in operations research, mathematical modeling for random processes, probability and optimization.
Mars symposium sheds light on life on the red planet
“The Exploration of Mars & the Search for Life: Viking to Humans” symposium was held in the Sadler Center on Sept. 18 and focused on the findings of the Viking Project.
W&M ranked No. 1 among public universities for making an impact
William & Mary has been named the nation’s top public university for students seeking to make a difference in the world, according to The Princeton Review’s newly released 2027 Best Value Colleges rankings.
William & Mary launches new bioengineering degree
William & Mary is launching new Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in bioengineering in fall 2027 through the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics.
Moving research from ideas to impact
GRI welcomes the inaugural cohort of Impact Fellows to campus.
Eating more pulses linked to lower prevalence of cardiometabolic disease
Eating seeds from the legume family, like chickpeas and dry peas, could lead to a lower chance of heart disease, stroke or diabetes, according to new research from two William & Mary students.
From campus composting to statewide impact: W&M student wins Virginia design competition
Harriet Ramasamy ’27, co-lead of William & Mary Dining Services’ Sustainability Internship Program, won the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s Student Design Competition.
Final ‘For 2026’ conference closes 5-year series as nation marks 250 years
The fifth and final conference in the series William & Mary, the Omohundro Institute and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation launched in 2022 — among the nation’s first semiquincentennial convenings — comes to Williamsburg Oct. 23-24.
In memoriam: Honoring James E. Ukrop ’60, L.H.D. ’99, P ’85, G ’25
Civic visionary, regional champion and tireless William & Mary advocate.
Be curious and be confident
Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D ’16, P ’27 and Todd Howard ’93 shared their wisdom with students as McGlothlin Fellows.
W&M School of Education recognized for preparing future teachers in the science of reading
W&M elementary education programs achieve top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality.
KPMG commits $1.5M to support the future of accounting at William & Mary
A longstanding relationship between KPMG and William & Mary is entering a new chapter with a $1.5 million commitment from KPMG partners and employees to the Raymond A. Mason School of Business.
TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows
After recovering more than 600,000 pounds of lost fishing traps in just two years, the Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program is announcing 11 new coastal clean up projects in seven states.
W&M rises across rankings tied to student experience, outcomes
The university has been recognized for teaching, careers and civic leadership.
Students earn top honors in microelectronics research
Two William & Mary students earned Gold Awards from the Virginia Microelectronics Consortium’s Summer Scholarships program.
W&M Libraries receives NEH grant to preserve American Revolution-era materials
William & Mary Libraries is one of five institutions awarded the grant as part of a consortium.
William ‘Bill’ Schermerhorn ’82 to be 2026 Homecoming grand marshal
He will lead the parade and be honored on the field during the football game.
Paying it forward, one soccer ball at a time
Tribe soccer player Zeta Kromah is the founder of Tribe Stars in Liberia, a series of clinics that offered underserved young people instruction in soccer, school and leadership.
Summer housing fund fuels student research
The Charles Center for Undergraduate Research provides opportunities that make summer research possible for William & Mary students across disciplines.
From classroom to cyber range: W&M students take on critical infrastructure threats
Seven William & Mary students gained hands-on cybersecurity experience this summer during Cyber Fortress 26, a two-week exercise hosted by the Virginia Army National Guard in Virginia Beach.
William & Mary sustains its excellence in career outcomes for Class of 2025
The Class of 2025 Next Destination Survey results showcase W&M’s commitment to student outcomes and career readiness.
Tomlin and Brady take center stage as NFL season begins
All eyes are on W&M alumni Mike Tomlin ’95, L.H.D. ’08 and Joe Brady ’13 as they take on new roles in broadcasting and coaching, respectively.
Chesapeake Bay underwater grasses increase 7%, buoyed by gains in salty waters
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most important indicators of ecosystem health, increased by 7% to an estimated 89,395 acres in 2025.
‘The Other Mozart’ spotlights a forgotten musical genius — with help from a W&M faculty connection
The acclaimed one-woman play comes to Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on Oct. 3.
Week of Civic Leadership encourages W&M community to engage in service
Featuring a live taping of “Left, Right & Center,” the week includes a series of opportunities available for members of the campus community to engage in service and learning.
New contemplative studies major explores mind, body and consciousness
Faculty collaborated to create the new major, available beginning this fall.
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