Katie Boyce M.A. ’19 wasn’t big into golf, but then her dissertation changed her world.
Research & Scholarship
Research & Scholarship
Did Michelangelo paint himself onto the Sistine Chapel?
Adriano Marinazzo, curator of special projects at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, recently made headlines across the art world for a new theory about Michelangelo and his famous work "The Creation of Adam."
Belonging
Largest-ever Lemon Symposium explores the roots of Black life and history
William & Mary hosted the largest Lemon Project Spring Symposium ever on campus March 24-25, with more than 300 people registered to attend the event in person and another 469 registered to attend online.
Research & Scholarship
What’s in an &? Revamped Graduate & Honors Research Symposium to highlight ‘intellectual cross-pollination’
On March 30 and 31, the new format of the symposium will bring together graduate and undergraduate researchers after the pandemic hiatus.
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The Brafferton at 300: Rediscovering a complex past
W&M brings to light new information about the history of the Brafferton Indian School and commemorates its 300th anniversary.
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W&M researcher tracks ancient Greek comic poet’s influence on modern sitcoms
Mitchell Brown, assistant professor of classical studies, is researching Menander for an upcoming monograph.
Research & Scholarship
Q&A: Exploring the origins of contemporary Chinese dance
William & Mary professor Emily Wilcox, an expert in Chinese dance, discusses her research and talks about curating an exhibit on the topic at the Williamsburg Regional Library.
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LGBT Victorians: W&M professor’s book provides new view of gender, sexuality in 19th century
Simon Joyce's teaching for the past eight years and copious delving into numerous archives resulted in “LGBT Victorians: Sexuality and Gender in 19th Century Archives."
Research & Scholarship
Losh: Digital strategy ‘a tricky dance’ for politicians
William & Mary Professor Elizabeth Losh, author of the new book “Selfie Democracy,” examines the unintended consequences of politicians’ digital strategies.
Belonging
Raven Pierce ’23 inspires with ‘We Ain’t Painting Flowers’
Her poster for the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium focused on the power of spirituality and expressive arts to help Black college women navigate oppressive experiences.
University News
Williamsburg partners to host ‘For 2026’ conference series in recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence
William & Mary, the Omohundro Institute and Colonial Williamsburg will present a series of five conferences beginning this fall commemorating America's semiquincentennial.
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Expert on Founding Era discusses the meaning of July 4
Catherine Kelly recently became executive director of the Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture and professor of history in the Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History at William & Mary.
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