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William & Mary is a launching pad for lifelong success, known for producing leaders across every field and recognized as a top 15 college for launching your career. With exceptional academic and career resources and a supportive community, W&M stands out for attracting top talent and preparing graduates who excel on a global stage.
At William & Mary, your future isn’t just a destination — it’s a journey we support every step of the way. With access to world-class resources, hands-on experiences and a powerful alumni network, we prepare students to thrive from their first internship to their final career move. It’s no wonder Forbes named us one of the 2025 “New Ivies,” recognizing schools that attract top talent and produce graduates who are outpacing even Ivy Leaguers in the eyes of employers.
At William & Mary, excellence is everywhere you look. Meet some of our alumni who include trailblazing scientists, visionary business leaders, influential government officials and successful entrepreneurs changing the world. You will also find current students, faculty, staff and community leaders who are equally passionate, driven and committed to making an impact.
Among our distinguished alumni are household names you might recognize. In addition to four U.S. presidents, we count Emmy and Academy Award winners, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, championship-winning coaches from diverse sports and influential C-suite executives from companies like Smucker, Delta Air Lines and Home Depot.
W&M’s active alumni association keeps graduates connected to each other and the university through dozens of regional networks worldwide, over 400 alumni events annually and our award-winning alumni magazine. Read stories that highlight the many ways our graduates are engaged with the W&M community and share their talents with the world.
William & Mary is consistently ranked a top 20 public school for alumni networks. Our graduates and their organizations post jobs and internship opportunities on TribeCareers, which includes over 45,000 postings. Alumni and students also have exclusive access to One Network, where W&M community members share industry insights and find networking and mentorship opportunities. One Network has members from over 60 countries, 49 states and Washington D.C. and 68% of members are willing to help fellow alumni.
