William & Mary’s first new school in 50 years launches this summer.
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Two W&M students selected for distinguished Goldwater Scholarship
Kate Carline '26 and Alisha Khodabocus '26 joined 439 other undergraduate students nationwide in receiving the scholarships.
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W&M Press produces publications for an accessible learning experience
William & Mary Press has published its third open access publication, which explores the Mvskoke language spoken in east-central Oklahoma by members of the Muscogee Nation.
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2024 sea level ‘report cards’ map futures of U.S. coastal communities
Featuring four new localities, the updated report cards show past and projected rates of sea level rise and acceleration for 36 U.S. coastal communities in a new, interactive dashboard.
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Alyson G. Wilson tapped to key role overseeing research at W&M
Alyson G. Wilson has been named the vice provost for research at William & Mary.
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Students share honors research that shaped their W&M experience
More than 100 senior honors students presented their thesis projects at the Charles Center’s Spring Honors Research Symposium
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Reves Center announces 2025 faculty fellows
The Reves Center for International Studies has awarded the 2025 Reves and Drapers’ Faculty Fellowships to five William & Mary professors.
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‘I believe in service’: Shannon White embodies the Shirley Aceto Award
White will be honored with the Shirley Aceto Award, presented annually by the university to a member of instructional or professional faculty “who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to excellence in service to the campus community.”
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Virginia’s experience with MSX aids Atlantic Canada’s aquaculture industry
W&M’s Batten School & VIMS recently hosted a delegation of government officials and aquaculture industry representatives from Atlantic Canada.
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Life, leadership and conservation
Maasai women rangers share wisdom with William & Mary students.
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Students present gun policy solutions in innovative course
Undergraduate students presented their findings during a “Gun Policy Summit” in their class, voicing potential solutions to better address gun violence.
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William & Mary’s Bryan Watts awarded highest ornithology honor
The Eisenmann Medal is given to individuals who have contributed significantly to the field of ornithology through extensive research and outreach to young naturalists.
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W&M’s newest dean to lay out his vision for artificial intelligence
Doug Schmidt, the inaugural dean of W&M's new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, will deliver the spring Tack Faculty Lecture on the subject of artificial intelligence.
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Initiating innovation
ARII grants fund groundbreaking research into democracy, health care and sustainability.
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Asteroid alarm averted
Former NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan ’83, D.Sc. ’16, P ’10, P ’14 weighs in on the terrestrial object that had a historic chance of impacting Earth.
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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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A vital link to local news
William & Mary professor Alexander Nwala and his students have built a website the public can use to find news sources of local information all over the United States and the world.
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W&M undergrads featured in first Capitol research showcase
Six W&M students joined researchers from across Virginia for the inaugural Undergraduate Research Showcase at the Capitol.
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Study warns of deadly future marine heat waves in East Coast estuaries
East Coast estuaries such as the Chesapeake Bay could experience marine heat wave conditions for up to a third of the year by the end of the century.
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15th annual Lemon Project Spring Symposium to feature novelist Daniel Black
The March 21-22 event will feature members of the William & Mary and Williamsburg communities as well as attendees from around the country.
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W&M’s Global Research Institute receives $900K grant
Carnegie Corporation of New York funds research that informs public policy.
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Code change provides further opportunities for economics majors
The code change would switch the economics program from a social science CIP code to a STEM CIP code, providing students with more opportunities post-graduation.
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W&M journalism students receive reporting grants to travel the world
Sharp Journalism Seminar students travel the globe in search of a scoop.
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Study highlights successes of Virginia’s oyster restoration efforts
A recent study has shown that oyster management practices in the Rappahannock River benefit both the health of the oyster reefs as well as the fishery.
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It’s time for new perspectives on algae
Researchers at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS are researching the critical role played by various algae in maintaining the health of not only their own habitats but of coastal communities worldwide.
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William & Mary classified as one of the nation’s top research institutions
University receives R1 research activity classification from Carnegie.
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Swem Library’s love letters collection showcases romance throughout history
William & Mary’s Swem Library has an extensive collection of love letters in the Special Collections Research Center.
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A winning lab
Chemistry professor receives new lab equipment that expands research capacity and student training.
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W&M’s Lockwood elected president of world’s largest paleontological organization
Two W&M geology faculty and one alumna now serve as presidents of three of the field’s wide-reaching international societies.
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W&M professor conducts one of the largest university-led fasting studies
The study, which began back in May and will last until 2027, focuses on how a fast can impact the mind and body.
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