W&M’s academic year kicks off with address from noted education leader and alumna.
University News
Research & Scholarship
25th annual School-University Resource Network conference connects theory to practice
With multiple keynotes, concurrent presentations by leaders in education and opportunities for interactive learning, the School-University Resource Network aims to create a national quality conference offered at a regional level.
Service & Community
‘Go where I am needed’
Maj. Shannon Beydler Hillery '12 pivoted at W&M to become a Marine Corps judge advocate.
University News
William & Mary’s $70M year impacts entire community
The university holds the title as the No. 1 public for internships and alumni giving.
Service & Community
Traveling the way
Harris family establishes a study abroad scholarship to encourage William & Mary students to explore Spain’s Camino de Santiago.
Excellence
Two Southside Virginia students awarded Beales Scholarships at William & Mary
Recipients are chosen based on academic performance, extracurricular community activities and service, outstanding character and other personal achievements.
Excellence
Holding court
Former W&M athlete Tiara "T" Cruse '06 plays a role in "record-breaking growth" of women's basketball as an NCAA and WNBA referee.
University News
Two alumni appointed to William & Mary Board of Visitors
Courtney M. Malveaux J.D. ’02 and State Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr. J.D. '73 (R-3rd), both alumni of William & Mary Law School, have been appointed to the university’s Board of Visitors.
Excellence
A time for wine
Three W&M alumni partner with friends to open Valley Road Vineyards.
Service & Community
W&M wins big on the West Coast
W&M Weekend in San Francisco gathered the W&M community on the West Coast.
Belonging
Change maker
Philip Woodward ’01, J.D. ’04 is dedicated to making society work better for people with disabilities.
Excellence
Deep impact
Bart Shepherd ’92 is saving the world's coral reefs by showing them off.
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Service & Community
W&M co-hosts NATO Youth Summit on themes of freedom, security as keys to the future of democracy
Monday’s 2023 NATO Youth Summit was co-hosted by William & Mary and NATO in Brussels and Washington, D.C.
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W&M Life
Alumna paints murals in Sadler Center
Zara Fina Stasi ’12, muralist and founder of Good for the Bees, recently returned to William & Mary to paint two new murals in the Sadler Center.
Belonging
New LGBTQ archive to be featured at W&M Washington Center
The archive includes materials from the tenure of former W&M Rector Jeff Trammell ‘73, who served as the first openly gay board chair of a major public university, and the Mattachine Society of Washington, D.C.
Service & Community
It takes a choir
Alumni establish an endowment in honor of former Director of Choirs James Armstrong.
Service & Community
Serving at home and away
Capt. Eric Evans ’09 founded Friendly Forces to help fellow reservists and National Guard members find work with companies that have supportive military leave policies.
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W&M Life
Patton Oswalt ’91 exhorts extraordinary W&M Class of 2023 to wander easy, embrace life
Patton Oswalt '91, a comedian, author and actor, addressed the graduates during W&M’s 2023 Commencement ceremony Friday night in Zable Stadium.
Service & Community
‘Friendraising’ for the 50th Reunion
How four members of the Class of ’73 — aka the 'Facebook Divas’ — used social media to promote and celebrate their reunion .
Excellence
Tribe experience set foundation of Jill Ellis’ hall of fame coaching career
Jill Ellis '88, L.H.D. '16 is among six inductees to the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Excellence
From the Tribe to the Lions, Colby Sorsdal ’22 living ‘a dream come true’
A consensus All-American offensive lineman at William & Mary, Colby Sorsdal surprised many analysts as a fifth-round pick (No. 152 overall) by the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Belonging
Stepping into a champion’s shoes
B.J. Minor ’13 talks about portraying a young Mike Tyson in Hulu’s "Mike" and discovering their own authenticity.
University News
William & Mary broke records on One Tribe One Day
W&M saw a nearly seven-fold increase in donors on its day for
giving back and paying it forward since its inception.
University News
Celebrating 10 years of One Tribe One Day
W&M has been a national leader in giving days among all public and private higher education institutions since the beginning.
Service & Community
‘It’s about community’
A new $1-million commitment from Mary Uhrig Phillips ’85 and Kevin Phillips ’84 includes 10-to-1 match on One Tribe One Day, support for scholarships and more
Service & Community
Nighttime teamwork improves odds for amphibians
Brett Amy Thelen ’99 and New Hampshire volunteers assist amphibians on their dangerous seasonal journey.
University News
Comedian and alumnus Patton Oswalt ’91 to return to W&M as the 2023 Commencement speaker
Award-winning comedian, writer and actor Patton Oswalt ’91 will speak at William & Mary’s Commencement ceremony on May 19.
Service & Community
Bringing science to life
Self-proclaimed paleo fanatic Timshel Purdum ’93 inspires passion and curiosity as education director at the Science Museum of Virginia.
Belonging
100 years of sisterhood
Sororities at W&M are celebrating 100 years of providing fellowship, leadership and belonging for women.
Excellence
Sweet dreams are made of cheese
Richard Walsh '10 changed paths to build a career in artisan cheese.
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