Contributions of every size totaled more than $123.4 million in fiscal year 2026 (FY26), making it one of the most consequential fundraising years in W&M's history.
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Reanimating the Grateful Dead: Renowned tribute band to play at W&M
Dark Star Orchestra will perform one (four-hour) show at The Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka in September.
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Inside the World Cup
Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16, P ’27 , former head coach of the United States Women’s National Team, is experiencing the tournament from a different perspective this year as FIFA’s chief football officer.
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Bridging divides: Alumnus helps legislators find common ground, reach policy solutions
Jack Thomas ’22, M.P.P. ’23 is the director of congressional engagement and public policy at the National Institute for Civil Discourse in Washington, D.C.
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William & Mary dancers to celebrate America’s 250th as part of live television performance
Leah Glenn Dance Theatre will perform as part of the two-hour live broadcast, “America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together.”
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W&M alumni historians reflect on the 250th anniversary of the United States
William & Mary alumni discuss the university’s role as the Alma Mater of the Nation in this momentous year.
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A stunning addition to W&M’s Music Arts Center
The latest addition to the Historic Keyboard Room within William & Mary's Music Arts Center is is a nearly 150-year-old Lindeman Cycloid piano, a gift from Crissy Hawthorne.
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Four leaders appointed to William & Mary Board of Visitors
Four business and civic leaders have been appointed to William & Mary’s Board of Visitors, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced on June 5.
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William & Mary wins in D.C.
William & Mary Weekend brought 1,000+ alumni and friends to Washington, D.C., to connect, discover and celebrate.
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Building pathways to legal careers: Inside W&M’s Legal Scholars program
Through mentorship, financial support and a lasting alumni network, the Legal Scholars program at William & Mary is reshaping access to the legal profession.
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A tradition of generosity
At Traditions Weekend, the 50th Reunion Class celebrated the largest class gift ever.
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William & Mary celebrates Class of 2026 on the national stage
Francis Fukuyama encourages Class of 2026 to embrace their roles as civic leaders.
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A passionate arts proponent
Judith ‘Judi’ Starkey to be named an honorary W&M alumna.
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William & Mary marks historic One Tribe One Day with 14,221 donors
Record-breaking $5.6 million raised for 1,010 funds in one of the nation’s most successful university giving days.
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W&M students, alumnus earn prestigious national, international scholarships
The awardees will soon be traveling to places like New York City, China and South Korea either to continue their education, immerse themselves in a new culture or broaden their understanding of their discipline.
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Burritos in Bengaluru
How one student’s study-abroad experience inspired a multimillion-dollar business.
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Stitching together creativity and community at W&M’s costume shop
The theatre & performance costume shop builds students’ costume-making skills while cultivating a community of theatre professionals.
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Power in unity: One Tribe One Day returns April 29
On April 29, thousands of William & Mary alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends from around the world will come together for One Tribe One Day.
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Bob Wise ’86 of Nvidia to speak at W&M April 23
Wise is the inaugural speaker in the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics Class of 1975 Speaker Series.
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Sue Hanna Gerdelman to receive Prentis Award for bold civic leadership
Sue Hanna Gerdelman '76, P ’07, P ’13 has been selected as this year's Prentis Award recipient.
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The first Alphas
In 2025, William & Mary marked the 50th anniversary of historically Black fraternities and sororities at the university.
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William & Mary announces 2026 Alumni Medallion recipients
The 2026 Alumni Medallions will be bestowed at a ceremony during Charter Day Weekend on Feb. 7, 2026.
Research & Scholarship
What can yeast and fruit flies tell us about cancer?
William & Mary students and professors use these simple organisms to investigate one of the most complex diseases.
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Strengthening civility
In polarized times, William & Mary cultivates civic leaders who can bridge deep differences.
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W&M football alumnus Joe Brady ’13 named Buffalo Bills head coach
Joe Brady '13 was named head coach of the Buffalo Bills.
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Students explore finance careers in 24th annual Wall Street Program
Three-day excursion to New York City includes site visits to some of the industry’s top firms.
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Governor, award-winning filmmaker to speak at Charter Day
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will speak at the Charter Day ceremony.
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Forbes names William & Mary a leader for launching careers
The university is featured in Forbes' new list of the “15 Top Colleges For Launching Your Career."
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The Methuselah worm
The nation’s oldest university is home to the world’s oldest ribbon worm.
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‘We hacked it’: William & Mary students helped restore Virginia’s peregrine falcon population
Their work is still making an impact today, and the university’s new students and faculty are carrying it forward.
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