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Homecoming weekend at William & Mary features a special Biology Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 16, with alumnus Dr. Zac Elmore presenting his research on engineered enzymes in gene therapy and transplantation. On Saturday, Oct. 18, the science departments will host a Homecoming Open House in the ISC from 10 a.m. to noon, offering refreshments, department tours, and a chance to reconnect with the Biology community.

At the 2025 spring William & Mary Biology graduation ceremony, four graduating seniors—Olivia Cunningham, Yigit Simsek, Alexa Busby, and Dazejah Mason—were surprised with the department’s highest honors recognizing their academic excellence, research achievements, and leadership.

With funding from the prestigious program, biology major Jenna Jablonski ’26 and chemistry major Sarah Foster ’27 will undertake intensive research projects, obtain invaluable laboratory training, present their findings to colleagues and gain access to a wide professional network.

Magnum Fellows program is created through endowment honoring beloved professor

Join us at the ISC Open House for a morning of reconnecting with the scientific community, exploring cutting-edge facilities, and learning about the exciting future of science at our university. Enjoy catered breakfast, lab demos, greenhouse tours, and updates from all ISC departments: Alumni, guests, faculty, staff, and students welcome!

Class of 2024 Biology Graduation

Jessica Shelton, a beloved staff member in William & Mary's Biology Department, passed away on May 9, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, creativity, and compassion that touched the lives of everyone in the community.

As scientists all over the world grapple with the impact of global climate change, biology and environmental science major Olivia Cunningham ’25 and neuroscience major Megan Fleeharty ‘24 are throwing their lab coats in the ring to identify potential solutions to the most pressing environmental concern of our time.

The Biology Department within William & Mary has been a center for osprey work for more than 50 years. Over that time, the department has supported nine graduate students who have worked with osprey including Bob Kennedy, G’71, Jerry Via, G’75, Chris Stinson, G’76, Gary Seek, G’77, Kevin Roberts, G’82, Tim Kinkaid, G’85, Peter McLean, G’86, Andy Glass, G’07 and Michael Academia, G’22.

The College Woods is one of the reasons that William & Mary’s campus is so special. Not many schools have a 900+ acre woodland attached to their campus, and none has the history and biodiversity of our beloved College Woods.

More than 80 undergraduates have applied for Charles Center Honors Fellowships for summer ’24, marking surging interest in a program that provides up to $4,000 to rising seniors to conduct ten full-time weeks of research.