Record Breaking Philanthropy Positions W&M to Lead

Groundbreaking Generosity

This past fiscal year stands as a milestone without precedent: Our William & Mary community came together to contribute more than $240 million — the greatest fundraising achievement in our 332-year history. This moment reflects far more than generosity; it reveals a university aligned in purpose, emboldened by its mission and prepared to meet the most pressing needs of our century — with the steadiness, character and resolve that have long distinguished the Alma Mater of the Nation.

A Transformative Year, Powered by Vision

This record-setting accomplishment reshaped what is possible at William & Mary. Philanthropy strengthened student opportunity, expanded national reach, fueled research momentum and elevated W&M’s leadership in fields essential to the century ahead. Investments across coastal resilience, data science, accounting, the arts, athletics and more accelerated W&M’s rise as a university of consequence and national preeminence.

Strengthening Connections

What made this year extraordinary was not only the total raised but the breadth and depth of opportunities for connection that engaged the W&M family around the world. From signature campus traditions to regional celebrations and global gatherings, from arts and culture to athletics and lifelong learning, the year’s events reflected a vibrant network of involvement. These experiences strengthened relationships, deepened pride and inspired sustained commitment to W&M’s future.

Momentum with Meaning

This year’s success is not a culmination — it’s a beginning. The momentum you’ve helped build propels us toward a future defined by deeper inquiry and broader national and global reach. It calls us to draw strength from tradition as we continue to evolve with purpose. Together, we ensure that William & Mary endures — perpetual in purpose, universal in reach and forever committed to shaping hearts and minds that serve the world.