The Prentis Award is presented annually to a person who demonstrates exemplary civic service to the university and the Williamsburg community.
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Q&A: Preserving the Wren
Sean Hughes and Charles Fulcher discuss the preservation project and its impacts on campus life.
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Preserving the nation’s most historic university buildings
The W&M Board of Visitors Committee on Administration Buildings and Grounds received an update on the Wren Preservation Project.
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W&M Professional Development Days
More than 1,400 William & Mary faculty and staff members – over 70% of employees – gathered over two days last week in the university’s first-ever all-employee event devoted to the vital skills of democratic…
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Realigned Student Affairs puts services closer to W&M students
‘This plan prioritizes student needs’
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Flood of press coverage follows transformational gift announcement
William & Mary’s reputation as the premier global institution for coastal and marine sciences is reaching new shores.
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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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Experienced, engaged leaders join W&M Board of Visitors
New appointments to university’s governing board announced.
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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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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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W&M Green Fee funds 13 projects to advance sustainability
The projects will advance W&M's sustainability through academic research, educational opportunities, and improved technologies and operational systems.
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Values in Action staff and student awardees honored at Commencement 2024
Spring 2024 awardees include section leader Amy Alyson Teller and clinical faculty member Debbie Ramer, plus five student organizations.
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Michael Patterson selected as AVP for student engagement & leadership
Patterson has more than 20 years of experience in the field and a deep connection to W&M's values of integrity, flourishing and excellence.
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‘Dr. Mommy’: Award-winning military spouse completes her educational journey at Commencement
Project & Business Manager for Military & Veteran Affairs Lindsay Blount Ed.D. ’24 joins fellow graduates at this weekend’s Commencement festivities.
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Osborne, Payne receive W&M’s 2024 Duke Award for exemplary accomplishments
Darrell Payne and Dorothy "Dot" Osborne are the 2024 Duke Award recipients.
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W&M Board of Visitors confirms leadership
The William & Mary Board of Visitors unanimously voted Friday to renew its current leadership.
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W&M budget enhances student experience, career preparation
The Board of Visitors adopts a two-year tuition plan with added predictability.
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A return for Willie Anne Wright ’45
William & Mary's Muscarelle Museum of Art acquires works by renowned pinhole photographer and painter whose talent was encouraged as a student.
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W&M prepares warm welcome for admitted students
Applications to W&M are up more than 25% since 2020.
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Rankings highlight Vision 2026’s Careers Initiative
W&M continues its values-based approach as rankings, job outcome listings are on the rise.
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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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$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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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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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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William & Mary extends enrollment confirmation deadline for Class of 2028
Student support, additional flexibility are the focus as delay in availability of FAFSA applicant data prompts university to shift deadline to May 15
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William & Mary breaks another Early Decision application record
For the third consecutive year, William & Mary received a record number of Early Decision applications for its next first-year class.
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Arts rising: W&M welcomes new executive director of the arts
Eric Despard, an experienced strategic leader in the arts and humanities, will report to the dean of Arts & Sciences and collaborate closely with faculty across campus to develop an integrated and forward-looking vision for…
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