Former William & Mary hoops star and pro baseball player became a role model for others who face challenges.
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The ‘crown jewels’ of William & Mary
Faculty members and football coach receive 2025 Plumeri Awards.
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William & Mary Football to join Patriot League
Marking an exciting new chapter in the history of William & Mary Athletics, W&M football will be joining the Patriot League as an associate member, beginning with the 2026 season.
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William & Mary women’s basketball relishes victory lap in first NCAA Tournament
Team reflects on storybook season-ending run that included a conference championship and first win in Big Dance.
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Bracket busters: W&M’s women’s basketball continues to make history
Tribe wins first NCAA Tournament game in program annals Thursday night in 69-63 triumph over High Point.
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No-quit mentality fuels William & Mary’s historic run to NCAA Tournament
The women’s basketball team rallies together to punch its first ticket to the Big Dance.
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William & Mary women’s basketball team secures first NCAA Tournament bid with CAA title win
William & Mary women's basketball is headed to the Big Dance.
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Men’s basketball tips off CAA tournament play on Sunday
William & Mary Men's Basketball garnered a double bye in the 2025 Jersey Mike's CAA Championship and will open play as the No. 4 seed on Sunday, March 9.
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W&M extends contract for Athletics Director Brian Mann
"University leader" elevates W&M Athletics while focusing on student success.
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W&M’s Excel program hits the ground running in year one
With student-athletes learning how to lead and prepare for life beyond college, the Excel program quickly began making a difference.
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W&M sees record-breaking philanthropy, bucking a national trend
More than $107 million raised for areas across the university in fiscal year 2024.
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Three W&M players selected in first 10 rounds of MLB Draft
For the first time in program history, three William & Mary players were selected in the first 10 rounds of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
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Transformative impact of 2024 Plumeri Awards celebrated
Ten leading faculty are recognized with excellence awards.
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Peel Hawthorne epitomizes Aceto Award attributes
The Aceto Award is awarded to a member of the instructional or professional faculty “who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to excellence in service to the campus community.”
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William & Mary selects Brian Earl to lead men’s basketball
Cornell University head coach Brian Earl will take the reins of men's basketball at William & Mary.
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W&M Athletics to dedicate Jill Ellis Field, establish 1987 Women’s Soccer Team Training Center
A completely new turf field named Jill Ellis Field will be installed in the new 1987 Women’s Soccer Team Training Center, which will include a new scoreboard and lights, making night practices and games possible.
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Seven projects awarded IDEA Grants to advance diversity & inclusion initiatives at W&M
The Office of Diversity & Inclusion selected seven projects to receive grants to support the William & Mary community in strengthening its diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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W&M presents 2024 alumni service awards
The Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni and Young Alumni Service Awards recognize alumni who are constantly working to engage and support alumni, connecting them to each other and the university.
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Just keep showing up
Kirsten Schimke Jones ’93 reflects on her journey from W&M volleyball star to helping families of young athletes create a supportive environment.
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Longtime runner Rick Platt ’72 donates $2.3M in support of W&M Athletics
Gift will transform locker rooms for the track & field and cross country programs.
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All In for the win
William & Mary exceeds campaign goal for Athletics, strengthening support for athletes, coaches and staff.
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All In campaign for W&M Athletics nears finish line
New $1M gift benefits the W&M Athletics Complex, brings campaign total to $53M
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Home field advantage
Three longtime W&M supporters team up to transform Dillard Field for campuswide use, with gifts bringing the All In campaign total to more than $52 million.
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Jen Mackesy ’91 celebrates National Women’s Soccer League title
Co-owned by Jennifer Tepper Mackesy '91, NJ/NY Gotham FC won the 2023 National Women's Soccer League Championship.
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$3M in new gifts accelerates momentum for W&M Athletics’ All In campaign
Support from alumni brings total raised to more than $50 million as the clock ticks down.
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Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16 to be inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
The William & Mary alumna and former U.S. Women's National Team head soccer coach will be inducted into the hall of fame.
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Barbara ‘Barb’ Ramsey ’75 – a ‘tireless advocate’ for W&M, Williamsburg – honored with 2023 Prentis Award
Ramsey will receive the honor during a private reception on Nov. 10 at the Wren Building.
W&M Life
Brummett rises to the challenge as college athlete handling Type 1 diabetes
Sheridan Brummett '26 doesn't let Type 1 diabetes hold her back from playing soccer.
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His sister the perfect bone marrow match, Webb Kosich ’26 ‘feeling like myself again’
Julia Kosich donated bone marrow to her brother Webb Kosich '26, who had developed a blood disorder.
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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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