Skip to main content
William & Mary faculty, staff and students from across campus and disciplines gathered for a day of learning focused on student connection and belonging. The event explored The Connection Project, an evidence-based intervention for college students designed to address the epidemic of loneliness and social disconnection.
During spring break 2026, William & Mary students embraced the pause from classes to pursue connection, service and exploration, on campus and around the world. University programs and student organizations supported the breadth of student interests by offering a wide range of spring break opportunities.
Health & Wellness at William & Mary has introduced online scheduling tools in the Student Health Center and Counseling Center, modernizing how students connect to care and offering greater flexibility when scheduling services. Walk-in appointments, phone scheduling and 24/7 virtual care remain available, so students can choose the scheduling option that works best for their needs and comfort levels.
This year, the Student Center for Inclusive Excellence (The Center) reimagined its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration as a summit that brought together students, faculty, staff and community members for a day of reflection, dialogue and action. A keynote address by Let Freedom Ring Foundation President Connie Matthews Harshaw, along with action-oriented breakout sessions, encouraged attendees to carry on Dr. King’s legacy through their own social action. This community emphasis reflects the spirit of the Year of Civic Leadership, launched as William & Mary entered its 333rd year.
Student Affairs recently presented three annual and semi-annual awards to outstanding professional and support staff. These awards honor Sophie Proctor, Harriet Kandell, and Rossie Coleman, for their dedication and service to our community.
Under the vibrant hues of fall foliage, costumed William & Mary students filled the brick paths, ready to celebrate Halloween. The festivities continued all week as students traversed campus and the wider community. With ample opportunities for celebration, students shared their favorite activities from trick-or-treating to haunted houses.
During Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, The Haven marked 10 years of supporting students impacted by gender-based violence with a brunch open to the William & Mary community. As a confidential, welcoming, and inclusive resource center, The Haven celebrated its community impact and honored their student volunteers—past and present.
This past weekend, campus was buzzing as over 5,600 parents, families and supporters brought warm, sunny weather to campus, breaking the week of overcast skies. Donning class-year buttons and plenty of green and gold, families filled the brick paths, ready to reconnect with students and experience campus life.
Panhellenic sorority recruitment at William & Mary drew the largest number of participants in decades. 506 students were fully engaged in the process, and ultimately over 410 accepted a bid to join one of the university’s 10 Panhellenic chapters.
As students returned to campus this fall, Student Affairs launched Weeks of Welcome, a six-week event series designed to help both new and returning students connect, get involved, and feel at home on campus.
Student Affairs recently recognized two outstanding staff members with its semi-annual Chambers-Reid and Freeman Awards.
William & Mary’s Success Coaching Program, managed by Academic Wellbeing, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Success Coaching Program of the Year by NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
For the 10th time since 2014, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education recognized William & Mary as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs.
William & Mary hosted 75 students from across the region at the annual Active Citizens Conference featuring student-led workshops on developing civic identity.
