Taylor Reveley: a decade of stories

A look back: Taylor Reveley has served as the president of William & Mary since 2008. He will retire June 30, 2018. Art by Rachel Follis

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by staff | June 29, 2018

When Saturday draws to a close, so too will Taylor Reveley’s presidency at William & Mary. After a decade in the Brafferton and a total 20 years at W&M as president and dean of the William & Mary Law School, Reveley is retiring June 30. But his impact on the Alma Mater of the Nation will be seen and felt for many years to come.

W&M News recently looked back at articles that captured many of the milestones in 27^th president’s tenure, from strategic planning and the building boom of facilities to academic excellence to record fundraising to diversity and community initiatives. Enjoy these stories from the archives as the university prepares to bid Reveley a fond farewell and a marvelous – maybe even succulent – retirement. -Ed

Ten years ago, Taylor Reveley III became president at William & Mary. Almost exactly five years ago, at age 38, Taylor IV took office at Longwood. (Photo by Skip Rowland '83)

Tributes

"Taylor Reveley has built an extraordinary foundation at William & Mary that will endure for decades by building a genuine sense of community among students, faculty, staff and alumni." ~Henry C. Wolf '64, J.D. '66, former Rector More...
"If Taylor Reveley had not existed, William & Mary's destiny would have required that he be invented. The nation's oldest university required a leader in the tradition of founding president, James Blair and, providentially, W. Taylor Reveley III was there to assume that mantle of leadership." ~Jeffrey Trammell '73, former Rector More...
"Taylor has a deep respect for the free exchange of ideas, a passion for precision in thinking and communication and an extraordinary gift for connecting with undergraduates. In his language great ideas are succulent, the right words are powerful, and nothing out of the ordinary happens unless someone, a live human, seizes the opportunity and leads. He seized the opportunity and led brilliantly." ~Brig. Gen. Jim Golden (ret.), senior counselor to the president, retired vice president for strategic initiatives & public affairs More...
"The epitome of propriety, a quick wit especially when self-deprecating, an analytical mind, forthright, a true gentleman." ~Joe Muscarelle, W&M supporter and honorary alumnus More...
"He goes about his work with a kindness and quirky sense of humor that is legendary and uplifting. To our students, he is a kind of beloved mascot … And when he speaks as the voice of William & Mary he makes our alumni and greater community proud of the College and enthusiastic about its prospects." ~Michael K. Powell '85, D.P.S. '02, former Rector More...
"Taylor is the quintessential citizen lawyer. He devoted 20 years to our "Public Ivy," trading in treasure for our Tribe. When I look back at the roles he played in my own life, I see a mentor, a teacher, a colleague, a friend, a role model and a gentleman." ~Professor Patricia Roberts J.D. '92, vice dean of the Law School More...
"All who walk our hallowed grounds and herringbone bricks are the better for President Reveley's wise leadership. He will always be my president." ~Yohance Whitaker '16, former Student Assembly president More...

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