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.
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On the prowl for owls
William & Mary researchers investigate how the barred owl is adapting to urbanization.
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Fair highlights vibrant campus research community
The third annual Undergraduate Research Opportunities Fair drew a record crowd to Sadler Center's Chesapeake Room Oct. 15, with more than 270 students exploring the expansive array of multidisciplinary research opportunities available on campus.
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Making medical images make sense
William & Mary Math Professor GuanNan Wang evaluates the accuracy of medical images generated by artificial intelligence.
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Coping with a painful childhood
International study shows college students who experienced family dysfunction as children sometimes turn to alcohol to cope with the long-term impacts.
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An average year for juvenile striped bass in Virginia waters in 2025
Preliminary results from an ongoing long-term survey suggest that an average year class of young-of-year striped bass was produced in the Virginia tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay in 2025.
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Uncovering layers of history
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…
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William & Mary launches dynamic research incubator following R1 university designation
GRI’s next chapter transforms applied research development to accelerate faculty collaboration and student training.
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‘Here Comes the Sun’: Tack Faculty Lecture to explore the science of building a star on Earth
Physics Professor Saskia Mordijck will present the fall 2025 Tack Faculty Lecture, “Here Comes the Sun: Building a Star on Earth.”
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Highland celebrates 50 years of W&M stewardship, aims to expand its scholarly impact
In honor of the anniversary, Highland is conducting a lecture series highlighting its recent high-impact projects and the many perspectives that have shaped them.
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Warming oceans may pose a serious threat to American lobsters
A new study published in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series reveals American lobster embryos can handle ocean acidification surprisingly well, but increased temperatures may pose distinct challenges for the species.
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The forgotten daughter: Eliza Monroe Hay’s story revealed in her last letters
The letters inspired a dedicated researcher to uncover the truth about Eliza and to bring her remains back to Virginia for proper recognition.
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New dissemination grants promote student research visibility, impact
Beginning this year, the Charles Center will offer grants to support students in expanding the visibility of their work, enabling them to share their discoveries with the world.
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Study highlights the benefits of biodiversity for commercial fisheries
Combining 17 years of Chesapeake Bay population assessments with economic analyses, researchers show the importance of diversifying catches across species.
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Wartime transformations: ‘For 2026’ conference to highlight new narratives of the Revolutionary War ahead of 250th anniversary
William & Mary, the Omohundro Institute and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collaborate for the fourth conference in a five-year series.
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Ancient traditions, new tools
William & Mary faculty co-design solutions with Indigenous communities to rebuild their foodways and reconnect with their roots.
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Internship showcase highlights impactful summer experiences
Over 150 undergraduates shared their experiences at the third annual Fall Internship & Applied Learning Showcase.
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The Nepal Water Initiative
The Nepal Water Initiative seeks to assess environmental threats to Nepal’s water resources under a changing climate and to empower conservation champions in Nepal to address these threats.
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Finding meaning in the danger zone
David Long explores how near-death experiences transform work through storytelling.
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Bay grasses see record gains in salty waters, offset by losses in central region
Results from the Chesapeake Bay 2024 Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Survey show resilience in key areas despite overall losses.
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History in hindsight
Crowd-sourced database project coordinated by Eric Schmalz ’10 reveals what Americans knew about the Holocaust at the time.
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Rising from the ashes
The W&M community is living with, learning from and preventing devastating wildfires.
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Another bumper crop of Fulbright Scholars from W&M prepares to head abroad
William & Mary's global reach has been confirmed once again as nine recent graduates and alumni received highly selective Fulbright Scholarships.
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Can a parasitic worm help rebuild blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay?
A new study published in the journal PLOS One by researchers at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS suggests parasitic worms could serve as a valuable biomarker for managing the fishery.
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Grants inspire curiosity, material culture connections
Three doctoral candidates in history received Boswell-Caracci Material Culture Study Fund grants to connect with leading experts in the world of material culture studies.
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Catron Scholars explore, expand artistic interests
As part of its mission to support undergraduate research, the Charles Center is supporting seven undergraduates in their artistic pursuits over the summer through the Louis E. Catron Scholarship for Artistic Development.
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W&M’s AidData a driving force behind report on lending practices of Chinese creditors
A new report that sheds new light on the secured lending practices of Chinese creditors in low- and middle-income countries.
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Grants set student research in motion
Thanks to the combined power of irrepressible curiosity, passionate faculty mentorship and Charles Center Research in Motion grants, W&M undergraduates are connecting with students and scholars from across the country.
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Woody interns expand museum studies partnerships
Driven by a passion for museums and a taste for adventure, this year’s cohort of 10 Woody interns is exploring museum work alongside specialists in Virginia, Delaware, Ohio, South Carolina and Washington, D.C.
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Digging backward through history lights the way forward
During renovations of Robert M. Gates Hall, archaeologists have uncovered a previously undocumented cellar, layered with centuries of artifacts, and the near-complete 18th-century foundation of the Williamsburg Bray School.
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