Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies.”
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Excellence
William & Mary classified as one of the nation’s top research institutions
University receives R1 research activity classification from Carnegie.
Research & Scholarship
Books published by William & Mary faculty in 2024
A look at books published by W&M faculty in 2024.
Research & Scholarship
W&M School of Education awarded $3M to tackle youth mental health crisis
The Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Office of Safe & Supportive Schools.
W&M Life
Picturing mathematics anew: Murals illuminate new learning pathways
As W&M continues celebrating the Year of the Arts, the School of Education has unveiled its third annual mural, which highlights the power of integrating art with mathematics instruction.
Service & Community
Michelle Indelicato ’25, Debbie Ramer celebrated for service to the community
The two will be honored with the 2024 President’s Award for Service to the Community at Opening Convocation.
Research & Scholarship
W&M School of Education awarded $1.2M to advance recruitment, retention of STEM teachers
The award ensures support for the Noyce Scholars Program for the next five years.
Excellence
Transformative impact of 2024 Plumeri Awards celebrated
Ten leading faculty are recognized with excellence awards.
Service & Community
‘Dr. Mommy’: Award-winning military spouse completes her educational journey at Commencement
Project & Business Manager for Military & Veteran Affairs Lindsay Blount Ed.D. ’24 joins fellow graduates at this weekend’s Commencement festivities.
W&M Life
Collaborative journey: W&M student Commencement speaker to discuss power of service
Correnthia Randolph M.Ed. ’24 will be graduating with a master’s degree in clinical mental health.
Excellence
Osborne, Payne receive W&M’s 2024 Duke Award for exemplary accomplishments
Darrell Payne and Dorothy "Dot" Osborne are the 2024 Duke Award recipients.
Excellence
Rankings highlight Vision 2026’s Careers Initiative
W&M continues its values-based approach as rankings, job outcome listings are on the rise.
Service & Community
‘Aprendiendo Juntos’: A love letter to immigrant families
The Aprendiendo Juntos (or learning together) Project is a community-based initiative involving partnerships with Grove Christian Outreach Center, two local high schools and William & Mary undergraduate student volunteers.
Service & Community
Local partnership provides youth mentoring
W&M Associate Professor Janise Parker’s latest project is a partnership with the Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads, specifically designed for students participating in its “Service Through STEM” Clubs.
University News
Celebrating success: William & Mary’s first Reading Specialist Certificate cohort completes program
The Reading Specialist Certificate, developed by Literacy Leadership Program Coordinator Denise Johnson, addresses a statewide shortage of reading specialists.
Service & Community
Troops to Teachers Virginia Center: opening doors for veterans in education
The Troops to Teachers program provides a wealth of resources for veterans seeking fulfilling second careers in education, opening doors for service members and improving outcomes for students.
Research & Scholarship
The Center for Gifted Education celebrates 35 years
Since its inception, the center has been meeting the needs of students and teachers through curriculum, research, professional development and programs for children.
Research & Scholarship
W&M’s Christopher Gareis leads data-driven effort to address learning loss in Virginia
Bridging the Gap is designed in response to the profound learning challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research & Scholarship
25th annual School-University Resource Network conference connects theory to practice
With multiple keynotes, concurrent presentations by leaders in education and opportunities for interactive learning, the School-University Resource Network aims to create a national quality conference offered at a regional level.
Excellence
W&M grad student selected as 2023 Tillman Scholar
Evan Turner, a student in the Online Military and Veterans Counseling program at William & Mary, has been named a 2023 Tillman Scholar.
Service & Community
W&M’s Community-Engaged Faculty Accelerator bridges disciplines, communities
The first five participants in the program built relationships for ongoing mentoring and project development over 10 weeks this spring.
Excellence
W&M’s Elizabeth Burgin wins awards for outstanding work in play therapy and with military and veterans populations
Elizabeth Burgin was awarded the Association for Play Therapy Research Award after her groundbreaking finding that play therapy treats trauma from the largest play therapy study in existence today.
Excellence
W&M careers lead Wall Street Journal rankings
William & Mary graduates who pursue careers in finance, management consulting and law are among the highest earners in the industry when compared to graduates from the university’s peer institutions, according to the Wall Street…
Belonging
Four diversity-related projects made possible through IDEA grants
Four diversity-related projects at William & Mary were recently made possible recently through IDEA grants.
Research & Scholarship
Books published by William & Mary faculty in 2022
A look at books published by W&M faculty in 2022.
Service & Community
How many stars can you count … in a new mural at the W&M School of Education?
Williamsburg students attended a camp this past summer at William & Mary designed to bring mathematics learning to life through the creation of an art mural.
Research & Scholarship
Back to school: Expert shares ways to support K-12 students’ mental health
Leandra Parris' research focuses on relationships among middle and high school students within an equity-centered, trauma-informed framework.
Service & Community
Camp EAGER expands to inspire more young people to pursue STEM
An experimental summer camp developed by researchers at the William & Mary School of Education is exploring innovative ways to encourage more students from underrepresented groups to pursue STEM careers.
Excellence
Kord Basnight ’85, M.Ed. ’23 and Haley Padgett M.Ed. ’23 selected as 2022 Tillman Scholars
Two students in William & Mary’s Online M.Ed. in Counseling program have been selected by the Tillman Foundation as 2022 Tillman Scholars.
Research & Scholarship
W&M education professor awarded second Fulbright to study gifted student well-being in Ireland
Tracy Cross will travel to Dublin, Ireland, in spring 2023 as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar.
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