On Oct. 28, William & Mary held its first Raft Debate since 2019.
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Translating Judeo-Arabic love poems
W&M Libraries recently launched a new digital project that translates and makes available a collection of Judeo-Arabic poems.
Research & Scholarship
CCB’s latest osprey study continues decades of work on behalf of the species
The W&M study indicates food scarcity as a likely driver of brood failure in high salinity areas of the Chesapeake Bay.
W&M Life
Academic showdown: Who will stay afloat in the Raft Debate?
After four years, the Raft Debate returns, pitting four W&M faculty members against each other in a comedic competition.
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City Research Scholars share surprises, life lessons from internships
Scholars reflect on their 10 full-time weeks of intern and research activities during the summer.
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Not so spooky: Bats are beneficial – and they’re in trouble
A W&M visiting professor and undergraduate researchers are actively aiding bat conservation efforts.
W&M Life
Fall into arts at William & Mary
The Year of the Arts at William & Mary continues with a fall semester featuring a broad palette of offerings from animation instruction to classical music to satirical theatre.
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W&M professor and former provost authors open access book on Greek play
The play follows Admetus who is granted the postponement of his death by Apollo.
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.
Service & Community
Michelle Indelicato ’25, Debbie Ramer celebrated for service to the community
The two will be honored with the 2024 President’s Award for Service to the Community at Opening Convocation.
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Leaders in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences: SCHEV approves new W&M school
W&M’s School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics brings together four high-performing programs.
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Summer research deepens interests, sharpens purpose
For the more than 270 undergraduates who received 2024 Charles Center summer research grants, May through August is a period of profound discovery, personal mentorship, and meaningful connection.
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‘Fundamental but weird’: Through NOvA collaboration, W&M adds to the understanding of elusive neutrinos
The latest results from the international collaboration move science toward larger discoveries about the “ghost” particles of the universe.
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‘Custodians, not owners’: Blakey co-chairs commission aiming for a new ethos in anthropology
In its final report, the American Anthropological Association’s Commission for the Ethical Treatment of Human Remains recently outlined principles and recommendations for the field.
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The sun in the jar: A W&M summer school helps lead the way toward AI-powered nuclear fusion
Funded by a Department of Energy grant, the inaugural edition of the AI4Fusion summer school benefitted from the synergy between nuclear physicists and data scientists.
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Study indicates positive outcomes for new approach to Medicare/Medicaid dual enrollment
A team of researchers from William & Mary, Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services studied the potential benefits of integrating care for dually enrolled Medicare and Medicaid members.
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What are classics for? William & Mary professor retells Shelley novel
Author Addie Tsai on the role of literature, the significance of new genres, and the importance of centering more diverse voices.
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Reves Center announces 2024 Faculty Fellows
This year's projects range across disciplines and regions, from biology to public policy, and from the Republic of Georgia to Japan.
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Catron Scholars ready for summer research, artistic development
This summer, 10 undergraduates will scatter across the globe to develop their research and artistic acumen thanks to the Louis E. Catron Grant for Artistic Development.
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W&M Green Fee funds 13 projects to advance sustainability
The projects will advance W&M's sustainability through academic research, educational opportunities, and improved technologies and operational systems.
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Transformative impact of 2024 Plumeri Awards celebrated
Ten leading faculty are recognized with excellence awards.
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Reducing distrust in social media is not straightforward, computer scientists warn
A study led by William & Mary computer scientists investigates users’ trust and distrust in social media platforms in relation to their anti-misinformation strategies.
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At W&M, engineering-minded physics meets neuroscience to innovate memory care
Undergraduate student team develops MindBot, a semi-autonomous countertop greenhouse expressly designed for those living with dementia.
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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.
Excellence
W&M classical studies professor receives highly selective Rome Prize
Only 2.9% of applicants were chosen for the honor, which supports research in the arts and humanities.
Excellence
W&M’s Annabel Richter ’24 receives selective Gaither Fellowship
In the last five years, five William & Mary students have been selected for James C. Gaither Junior Fellowships at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Excellence
AAAS honors W&M biologists Allison and Swaddle as lifetime fellows
Professors Lizabeth Allison and John Swaddle have been recognized for excellence in research and student education.
Excellence
W&M professor receives Guggenheim Fellowship in Dance Studies
Emily Wilcox, associate professor of Chinese studies at William & Mary, has been selected to receive the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in Dance Studies.
Research & Scholarship
Sharp Journalism Seminar fellows investigate local, global issues
The seminar serves as William & Mary’s incubator for investigative reporting.
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STEMming from history: W&M lab uncovers global stories and fosters career skills
The Global Americas Lab at William & Mary brings together history and data fluency while documenting the making of the modern world.
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