Few phrases are more closely associated with the Declaration of Independence than Thomas Jefferson’s assertion that all people possess an unalienable right to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
William & Mary alumni discuss the university’s role as the Alma Mater of the Nation in this momentous year.
Just in time for America’s 250th birthday, the nation’s founding story comes together in “America’s Tapestry,” on view June 19-Sept. 6 at the Muscarelle Museum of Art at William & Mary
Marcus Holmes has been named the next William & Mary Libraries Faculty Scholar.
This year’s Juneteenth celebration at William & Mary will take place on June 18.
William & Mary Weekend brought 1,000+ alumni and friends to Washington, D.C., to connect, discover and celebrate.
The symposium will recognize the legacy of military spouses and foster strong community ties through workshops and collaboration.
Inspired by the legacy of Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98, the Robert M. Gates Global Policy Center and William & Mary are launching a signature center for foreign policy teaching and research.
Saylor Barnes '26 made herself invaluable to William & Mary’s Civic and Community Engagement office, leading voter engagement efforts during her undergraduate years.
The fellowship supports bold scholarship on pressing issues facing American democracy.
James Alcorn and Rebecca Green have been awarded a national research grant from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab to study voter registration and list maintenance systems across the United States.
The toolkit provides more than 80 opportunities for students to participate in democracy and civic leadership, record and reflect on participation and be recognized for their efforts.
Educator delegates from across the nation to convene in Historic Triangle for Congress of Educators in July 2026.
The university has been reaffirmed as a Gold-Level Military Friendly School by MilitaryFriendly.com, the highest honor a university can receive.
William & Mary is inviting its campus and the broader community to reflect on what American democracy means as the country turns 250 years old.
Political scientist, international relations expert and author Francis Fukuyama will speak at William & Mary’s 2026 Commencement ceremony as the university continues its celebration of the Year of Civic Leadership.
Students and faculty joined community members to make their cases on social media in an event aimed at finding common ground on the topic.
World-renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns visits for Charter Day.
W&M President Katherine A. Rowe moderated a panel discussion among W&M Chancellor Robert M. Gates, W. Taylor Reveley III and W. Taylor Reveley IV.
Ken Burns and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger spoke at William & Mary's 2026 Charter Day ceremony.
In polarized times, William & Mary cultivates civic leaders who can bridge deep differences.
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will speak at the Charter Day ceremony.
The tool is designed to help judges, lawyers, members of the media, elections officials and the public efficiently navigate complex state election statutes.
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society returns to its birthplace to mark the onset of its 250th year and to launch a celebration of its founding.
William & Mary will soon host one of just three centers in the world to support submarine production through the Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) security alliance.
Award-winning journalist and author David E. Sanger will visit William & Mary in November as the university’s 2025 Hunter B. Andrews Fellow.
As part of its commitment to democracy, W&M is dedicated to helping students, faculty and staff participate in elections.
As part of the team uncovering the foundations of the historic Williamsburg Bray School, Heather Little M.A. ’23 and Madeline Dorton ’24 are unearthing the history of the campus where they studied history and archaeology…
Khalid will deliver Alma Mater Production’s Fall 2025 Atwater Lecture on Oct. 14 at Sadler Center’s Commonwealth Auditorium.
Three-year grant will launch a national program in history, civics and democracy.
