Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary will celebrate with a series of special events.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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W&M sees record-breaking philanthropy, bucking a national trend
More than $107 million raised for areas across the university in fiscal year 2024.
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Opening doors in the defense industry
Alexandra Trent ’18 is forging a civilian career in national security.
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Saving for life’s biggest moments
Meet the William & Mary alumnae behind Virginia529.
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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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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.
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Energized for the future
Estes Express Lines advances sustainability initiatives while coping with technology "growing pains."
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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.
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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.
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‘Hark upon the gale’: Resilience of Class of 2024 celebrated
William & Mary hosted its 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 17 in Zable Stadium.
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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.
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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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Truth and ‘Fiction’
Oscar winner Cord Jefferson ’04 shares career advice during the Ampersand International Arts Festival.
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Tradition and generosity abound
More than $3.7M raised for over 880 designations across campus on One Tribe One Day.
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Spring 2024 W&M alumni book roundup
A look at some of the books recently published by William & Mary alumni.
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Building communities where veterans flourish through the arts
Brian Jenkins ’16 tells how W&M prepared him to address social isolation and well-being challenges among veterans.
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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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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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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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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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Home & hearth matter
Ted Decker '85 leads The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer.
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