William & Mary's new students were welcomed to campus Aug. 27 during the Opening Convocation ceremony.
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In memoriam: The legacy of Raymond A. ‘Chip’ Mason ’59, L.H.D. ’98
Raymond A. “Chip” Mason ’59, L.H.D. ’98, a pioneering financier who founded Legg Mason, has died. A loyal alumnus of William & Mary, the business school was named for him in 2005.
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Brick by brick: W&M community to build model of its Historic Campus
William & Mary has launched a yearlong project to build a Lego model of its Historic Campus with the help of students, faculty, alumni and the Williamsburg community.
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Energy sector leader Darpan Kapadia ’95 to speak at Opening Convocation
Darpan Kapadia ’95 will welcome new William & Mary students this month at Opening Convocation.
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Embracing the ampersand
Connie Warren Desaulniers ’75, P ’92 doesn’t just believe in the power of reinvention — she lives it.
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History in hindsight
Crowd-sourced database project coordinated by Eric Schmalz ’10 reveals what Americans knew about the Holocaust at the time.
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Rising from the ashes
The W&M community is living with, learning from and preventing devastating wildfires.
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An extraordinary year for William & Mary
Record-breaking philanthropy positions William & Mary to lead.
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Gallery content: Mosaic Weekend builds community, belonging
Mosaic Weekend brought together the William & Mary Alumni Association’s identity groups as well as friends and allies to celebrate the varied backgrounds, experiences and identities that make up our vibrant community.
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Major league mentor
Former William & Mary hoops star and pro baseball player became a role model for others who face challenges.
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Writers-in-residence launch new journalism courses
The Charles Center is collaborating with campus partners to bring three writers-in-residence to campus in 2025-26 to teach a variety of journalism courses that will further inspire students to hone their writing skills, learn the…
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Entrepreneurial approaches to conservation: Lessons from Maasai Women in Kenya
W&M students work with Kenyan conservation groups and Maasai women to sustain the economy and protect the environment.
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Video content: Commencement 2025
Experience the unforgettable moments from William & Mary's 2025 Commencement ceremony.
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All smiles: Clem and Knight join ranks of W&M alumni
Happy tears were shed at a ceremony during Commencement Weekend as Kathleen Clem and Linda A. Knight were named William & Mary’s newest honorary alumni.
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Alumnus to lead health and wellness efforts at William & Mary
Dr. Christopher Renjilian ’05 has been selected as William & Mary’s associate vice president for health & wellness.
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The ‘crown jewels’ of William & Mary
Faculty members and football coach receive 2025 Plumeri Awards.
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The best days ever
Traditions Weekend gathers alumni and friends to share memories old and new.
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A W&M degree, a half-century in the making
People often take a gap year before finishing their college degree, but Lynn Trott '25 took a gap half-century.
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W&M Board of Visitors elects vice rector, secretary
The William & Mary Board of Visitors has unanimously elected Ardine Williams as vice rector and Kendrick F. Ashton Jr. '98 as secretary, effective July 1, 2025.
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$15M gift will establish Center for Excellence in Accounting at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business
Donors Rob W. Estes ’74, P ’06 and Jean Berger Estes ’75, P ’06 and their family seek to transform the image of modern accounting through enhanced student experiences, career understanding and networking opportunities.
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Meadow restoration breathes life back into hidden campus treasure
Over the past year, Madeline Oubre has worked closely with William & Mary Facilities Management to completely restore Melissa's Meadow, named for an alumna and located near the McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center.
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Roll with IT: Jolly wins the Duke Award
Jeff Jolly, who has worked in information technology at William & Mary for 24 years, is this year's winner of the Duke Award for exceptional service.
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One Tribe One Day shatters records
William & Mary raises over $4.4 million on its annual day of giving.
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Video content: ‘Surfing the AI Wave’: A William & Mary Tack Faculty Lecture
Join Douglas C. Schmidt B.A. ’84, M.A. ’86, the inaugural dean of William & Mary’s new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, as he delivers the next Tack Faculty Lecture.
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A legacy that keeps giving
Mangum Fellows program is created through endowment honoring beloved professor.
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NCIS leader, alumnus chosen as W&M’s associate vice president of public safety
Everton, who has over 25 years of experience in law enforcement, will lead an organization that aims to create a more comprehensive approach to the evolving security needs of a modern campus.
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One Tribe One Day celebrates the power of community and philanthropy at W&M
Over the past 11 years, One Tribe One Day (OTOD) has grown into a tradition that highlights the strength and unity of the W&M community while undeniably impacting the university’s future.
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Asteroid alarm averted
Former NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan ’83, D.Sc. ’16, P ’10, P ’14 weighs in on the terrestrial object that had a historic chance of impacting Earth.
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An action-packed journey
Dr. Jeffrey Wilson ’88 draws on his military and medical background to craft novels about covert ops and dangerous missions.
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Love by the books: From a late night in Swem to wedding bells
Evan De Buglio '23 and Meredith Salesses '22 started their relationship at William & Mary, with the happy couple now engaged.
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