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.
Excellence
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.
Service & Community
‘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.
Excellence
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.
Excellence
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.
Service & Community
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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TutorZone offers free tutoring services this academic year
TutorZone served a record-breaking number of students through support of the Parents Fund.
University News
All In for the win
William & Mary exceeds campaign goal for Athletics, strengthening support for athletes, coaches and staff.
Research & Scholarship
Expanding WMSURE program creates thriving scholarly community
It's a time of dramatic expansion for WMSURE, with 62 William & Mary Scholars Award recipients invited into the program this year — the largest group yet.
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All In campaign for W&M Athletics nears finish line
New $1M gift benefits the W&M Athletics Complex, brings campaign total to $53M
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W&M sees another significant increase in Early Decision applications
Numbers indicate that W&M is the top choice for many prospective students.
W&M Life
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As we prepare to welcome the new year, test your William & Mary News knowledge.
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William & Mary Law School breaks new ground with Online Master of Legal Studies program
William & Mary Law School, a pioneer in legal education, is making waves once again with the launch of its innovative Online Master of Legal Studies program.
Service & Community
Enhancing student wellness: W&M Student Assembly funds energy pods for Swem Library
To prioritize student well-being and foster a culture of rest and reflection on campus, the William & Mary Student Assembly has funded the purchase of two state-of-the-art Metronap Pods.
Belonging
A quest for family ties: ‘This is the story of America’
William & Mary Chief Facilities Officer Sam Hayes has passionately tracked his genealogy for almost 47 years, tracing his roots back several generations to his enslaved ancestors.
Belonging
William & Mary partners with Virginia high schools to expand access
Partnership empowers counselors to nominate high-achieving, limited-income students for William & Mary Scholars Program
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W&M remembers 22nd Chancellor Henry Kissinger
Kissinger served as the university’s chancellor from 2000 to 2005.
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Celebrating success: William & Mary’s first Reading Specialist Certificate cohort completes program
The Reading Specialist Certificate, developed by Literacy Leadership Program Coordinator Denise Johnson, addresses a statewide shortage of reading specialists.
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