Award-winning actor Glenn Close ’74, D.A. ’89, H.F. ’19 is returning to her alma mater for a series of special events during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, Oct. 19-22.
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Labor leader Cesar Chavez’s life to be celebrated in photo exhibition, events at W&M
William & Mary’s Center for Student Diversity will celebrate the university’s Latinx Heritage Month Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
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W&M’s Year of the Arts kicks off a whirlwind of performances, exhibits and talks
The opening of the new Fine and Performing Arts Complex and major events during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Oct. 19-22 will be among the fall’s highlights as the year kicks off.
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Little Rock Nine-inspired dance piece to open W&M’s PBK Memorial Hall
Professor's research into the Little Rock Nine, and particularly Carlotta Walls LaNier, inspired choreography for a dance piece that grew into the multi-media performance "Nine."
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Curtain goes up on William & Mary’s spectacular, new performing arts facilities
Renovated and expanded Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall and the new Music Building, will serve both the campus and regional communities, coming to life in the university’s Arts Quarter.
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‘Unity’ ceramic commemorates the university’s response to the pandemic
Michelle Erickson ’82 is creating an artwork grounded in William & Mary’s history.
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Carolyn ‘Biddy’ Martin ’73, L.H.D. ’12 to welcome new students at Opening Convocation
W&M’s academic year kicks off with address from noted education leader and alumna.
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W&M wins big on the West Coast
W&M Weekend in San Francisco gathered the W&M community on the West Coast.
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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.
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It takes a choir
Alumni establish an endowment in honor of former Director of Choirs James Armstrong.
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Photos from W&M’s dedication of the vessel for Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved
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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."
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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.
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W&M ensembles to debut works commissioned for Brafferton 300th commemoration
Composer Dawn Avery, who is of Mohawk descent, wrote pieces for the Wind Ensemble and Gallery Players.
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Fairy world marries Athens in W&M Theatre’s whimsical ‘Midsummer’
In addition to those in formal leadership roles, all students involved have worked together in partnership with Director Laurie Wolf to shape the show’s direction.
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W&M trumpet instructor expresses ‘life force’ with new album, concert
Victor Haskins & Skein will perform April 28 at Williamsburg Regional Library as they promote their new album, "Ikigai."
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Acclaimed actor Tyler James Williams to present W&M’s 2023 Atwater Lecture
The event is sponsored by Alma Mater Productions with generous support from the Janet and Peter Atwater Lecture Endowment.
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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.
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Vessel lighting W&M’s Hearth memorial from within to be dedicated
The handcrafted vessel at William & Mary's Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved was installed March 18.
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Point of view
Omar Kamara ’15 crafts a filmmaking career with stories of his West African family.
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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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Spring arts lineup at W&M features something for everyone
A full slate of exhibitions, performances and writing talks open to the university and local communities is planned for spring at William & Mary.
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Art & science: W&M designer shares, teaches visualization skills
Adriano Marinazzo, curator of special projects at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, was named the inaugural designer in residence and adjunct lecturer in the Department of Applied Science.
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An artful groundbreaking
The William & Mary community celebrated the formal groundbreaking of The Martha Wren Briggs Center for the Visual Arts, which will house the expanded Muscarelle Museum of Art on the Williamsburg campus.
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Numerous steps go into diligently cataloging, packing Muscarelle Museum of Art collection
The Muscarelle will temporarily close in early 2023 for expansion and renovation.
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‘Bright Star’ production allows W&M musician to branch out
Chip Dangerio '24 started playing the drums and guitar in middle school, but not in the genre of the typical Broadway show tune.
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W&M performing arts buildings on schedule to open in 2023
Upon their completion, the dance department will join theatre in the newly renovated Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, and music will move into its own new building.
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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.
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‘Love Me Do’: W&M professor, students analyze Beatles’ enduring music
Today’s 60th anniversary of the release of the first Beatles single in the United Kingdom is as good a time as any to peek into Tom Payne’s classroom.
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Professor brings Caribbean art history to W&M curriculum
Elizabeth Morán has added to the Latin American art history that was already being taught at William & Mary.
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