Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies.”
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The Global Scholars Program: A bold model for applied learning, careers and global impact
In an era where global challenges demand bold, interdisciplinary solutions, William & Mary's Global Scholars Program is redefining what it means to learn beyond the classroom.
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Fighting fire with fire
Students learn the importance of prescribed burning in land management internship.
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William & Mary launches new degrees in critical health careers
The Department of Kinesiology’s new degrees in human health & physiology and public health will equip students to become leaders in vital fields.
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William & Mary receives grant to enhance internships
A new grant will allow W&M to fine-tune the internship experience for student success.
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New Navy ROTC program expands student opportunities
With the new partnership, students will have more access to scholarships and programs within the United States military.
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W&M’s long view prepares graduates for lives of meaning and success
William & Mary has been a transformational leader in higher education for more than 300 years, innovating with excellence in teaching, research and career preparation.
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William & Mary wins Gold 2024 Circle of Excellence Award for externship program
The award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education celebrates outstanding achievements in educational advancement.
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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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Opening doors in the defense industry
Alexandra Trent ’18 is forging a civilian career in national security.
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Kelly Shinners ’25 presents customized ChatGPT — ‘CHUCKGPT’ — to secretary of the Air Force
William & Mary student Kelly Shinners ’25 is using an internship with the Air University Innovation Accelerator to make a real-world impact on the nation’s security and operational readiness.
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Saving for life’s biggest moments
Meet the William & Mary alumnae behind Virginia529.
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Sustainable solutions: W&M alumni find opportunities and challenges in the growing field of renewable energy
William & Mary alumni are pursuing solutions on a much larger scale.
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W&M’s success preparing students for careers draws national praise
University receives Congressional funding to expand internship program; W&M president honored by national organization for university-wide effort.
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Rankings highlight Vision 2026’s Careers Initiative
W&M continues its values-based approach as rankings, job outcome listings are on the rise.
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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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It’s just rocket science
William & Mary alumnus Russell “Buzz” Wincheski joins the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame.
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The art and science of coffee
James Kroll '12 finds an appreciative customer base for Column 15 on campus and beyond.
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Power plays: W&M alumnae tap varsity sports experience to build winning careers
William & Mary alumnae athletes turned business and nonprofit executives share their stories.
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Our planet is getting hotter. An ancient tuber may help feed the world.
William & Mary scientists are documenting the sustainability of taro, a cultivated crop among the most ancient in Oceania and the Pacific Islands.
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Home & hearth matter
Ted Decker '85 leads The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer.
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Your personal data is political: W&M computer scientists find gaps in the privacy practices of campaign websites
The first large-scale analysis of its kind analyzed 2,060 House, Senate and presidential campaigns from the 2020 United States election cycle.
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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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From Small Hall to the universe: W&M physicists help shape long-range visions for future research
Associate Professor Jozef Dudek and Assistant Professor Christopher Monahan are among the leading scientists who developed national priorities for nuclear and particle physics.
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Winter 2024 William & Mary alumni book roundup
Looking for an engaging read? Check out these new titles from W&M alumni.
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A personal playbook for life
Being an ‘outsider’ helped actor Stephanie Szostak ’94 find herself.
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No more cod on Cape Cod? W&M undergraduate co-PI models water-warming trends, influences industry partners
Through his work on cod spawning locations, Garrett Bellin ’25 has become the go-to GIS expert for several partners in the fisheries industry.
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At W&M’s Institute for Integrative Conservation, student research helps tackle biodiversity challenges
IIC students collaborate with external partners in research projects designed to address conservation issues.
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William & Mary is #1 in study abroad among public universities
William & Mary is first among public universities in the nation in study-abroad participation according to the Open Doors 2023 Report on International Educational Exchange.
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Creating career pathways: W&M to transform work-study positions into internships
Part of the Vision 2026 strategic plan, the program will expand access to applied learning opportunities for first-generation, limited-income students
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