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W&M classical studies professor receives highly selective Rome Prize

Only 2.9% of applicants were chosen for the honor, which supports research in the arts and humanities.

Erin Jay | April 25, 2024

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W&M’s Annabel Richter ’24 receives selective Gaither Fellowship

In the last five years, five William & Mary students have been selected for James C. Gaither Junior Fellowships at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Antonella Di Marzio | April 23, 2024

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W&M undergraduate researchers take on climate change

Two William & Mary undergraduates are throwing their lab coats in the ring to identify potential solutions to the most pressing environmental concerns of our time.

Emma Henry, Charles Center | April 22, 2024

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W&M Board of Visitors confirms leadership

The William & Mary Board of Visitors unanimously voted Friday to confirm its current leadership: Charles Poston J.D. ’74 P ’02, ’06, Barbara L. Johnson J.D. ’84 and Ardine Williams were elected to new terms…

Staff | April 26, 2024

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W&M budget enhances student experience, career preparation

The Board of Visitors adopts a two-year tuition plan with added predictability.

Staff | April 26, 2024

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W&M Law School enters alliance with Alliance University to foster collaboration, academic exchange

The agreement will strengthen academic collaboration and promote mutual cooperation in various fields of education, research and innovation.

David F. Morrill, W&M Law School | April 19, 2024

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AAAS honors W&M biologists Allison and Swaddle as lifetime fellows

Professors Lizabeth Allison and John Swaddle have been recognized for excellence in research and student education.

Antonella Di Marzio | April 18, 2024

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Virus plus microplastics equal double whammy for fish health

Increase in disease severity has implications for fish farms, marine life, human health

David Malmquist, VIMS | January 24, 2023

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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.

Antonella Di Marzio | February 29, 2024

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2024 Charter Day

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William & Mary’s 2023 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

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Highlights from the 2023 Opening Convocation ceremony

People in neon yellow shirts cheer and hold signs with residence hall names on them

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W&M’s new students move into residence halls

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Alumna paints murals in Sadler Center

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William & Mary’s 2022-2023 year in review

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W&M professor receives Guggenheim Fellowship in Dance Studies

Emily Wilcox, associate professor of Chinese studies at William & Mary, has been selected to receive the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in Dance Studies.

Erin Jay | April 16, 2024