The 1693 Scholars Program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, honoring two decades of dedicated faculty mentoring, research support and programming.
Research & Scholarship
Service & Community
Toward ‘a more perfect union’
With the population in the United States sharply divided on political issues, trust in our society’s institutions declining and disinformation spreading like wildfire, William & Mary has renewed its commitment to practicing and promoting the…
Research & Scholarship
Bray School Lab makes great strides in fulfilling mission
In the three years since the founding of the Bray School Lab, researchers have made significant progress toward learning more about the enslaved and free students who attended it.
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W&M Life
2024 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
The William & Mary community gathered Oct. 17-20 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend.
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Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2024 brings 4,000 back to campus
More than 4,000 members of the William & Mary community gathered Oct. 17-20 on campus for this year’s Homecoming & Reunion Weekend.
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Coming home to where his worldview took shape
Oscar winner Cord Jefferson '04 talks about where his values — and writing career — began to take shape: William & Mary.
Excellence
William & Mary to honor Colonial Williamsburg’s Ron Hurst M.A. ’89 with Prentis Award
The Prentis Award is presented annually to a person who demonstrates exemplary civic service to the university and the Williamsburg community.
University News
Williamsburg commemorates 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s return
Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary will celebrate with a series of special events.
Excellence
Students meet with alumni CEOs at McGlothlin Leadership Forum
Mark T. Smucker ’92 and Kendrick F. Ashton Jr. ’98 share career insights with W&M MBA and J.D. students.
University News
Renowned computer scientist, alumnus to lead W&M’s new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
New school to speed the evolution of liberal arts and sciences through data fluency.
University News
Lafayette’s William & Mary honorary degree arrives on loan from France
The original document will be on display in Swem Library’s Special Collections Research Center until Nov. 15, along with other rare items related to Lafayette.
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Oscar winner Cord Jefferson ’04 to be 2024 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Jefferson will lead the parade, share insights in the Presidential Conversation and more.
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Service & Community
Adding your chapter: Convocation 2024
Following tradition, the William & Mary community welcomed the university’s newest students to campus and kicked off the 2024-2025 academic year with the Opening Convocation ceremony in the Wren Yard.
Excellence
Chasing dreams: Alumni couple builds careers in space exploration and the arts
Dan Polis ’93 and Crystal Anderson Polis ’93 say that William & Mary was instrumental in setting them on their chosen path.
Belonging
47 years after ‘stolen joy,’ Bruso finds it again with a William & Mary degree
More than four decades after a W&M coach initially contacted him about enrolling, Carl “Skip” Bruso '24 earned a degree from the university.
University News
Trailblazing musician, cardiologist Cleve Francis M.A. ’69 to speak at W&M’s Convocation
Celebrated cardiologist and barrier-breaking musician Dr. Cleveland "Cleve" Francis Jr. M.A. '69 will welcome William & Mary’s new students to campus on Aug. 28 as part of the university’s Opening Convocation ceremony.
University News
W&M sees record-breaking philanthropy, bucking a national trend
More than $107 million raised for areas across the university in fiscal year 2024.
Service & Community
Opening doors in the defense industry
Alexandra Trent ’18 is forging a civilian career in national security.
Excellence
Saving for life’s biggest moments
Meet the William & Mary alumnae behind Virginia529.
University News
Experienced, engaged leaders join W&M Board of Visitors
New appointments to university’s governing board announced.
Service & Community
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.
Service & Community
Energized for the future
Estes Express Lines advances sustainability initiatives while coping with technology "growing pains."
Excellence
Empowering women in finance: Insights from the 8th annual Women’s Stock Pitch
William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business recently hosted the eighth annual Women's Stock Pitch in Miller Hall, transcending borders and celebrating women in finance.
Excellence
Dedicated and devoted: Three named honorary alumni for exemplary service to W&M
During this year’s Commencement Weekend, three champions of William & Mary were officially inducted as honorary alumni in recognition of their outstanding service, support, advocacy and commitment on behalf of the university.
W&M Life
‘Hark upon the gale’: Resilience of Class of 2024 celebrated
William & Mary hosted its 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 17 in Zable Stadium.
Excellence
The advocate: Kristen Popham ’20 is a law student dedicated to advancing human rights
For her efforts to further gender equality around the world, Popham was awarded the prestigious Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship by the New York State Bar Association on April 6.
University News
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.
Excellence
Truth and ‘Fiction’
Oscar winner Cord Jefferson ’04 shares career advice during the Ampersand International Arts Festival.
University News
Tradition and generosity abound
More than $3.7M raised for over 880 designations across campus on One Tribe One Day.
W&M Life
Spring 2024 W&M alumni book roundup
A look at some of the books recently published by William & Mary alumni.
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