William & Mary News

The Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition has bestowed a 2026 Programs that Work Award to the Virginia Scientists & Educators Alliance, which is administered by William & Mary’s Batten School & @VIMS_News and Virginia Sea Grant. news.wm.edu/2026/05/21/va-…

The Class of 1976 recently presented President Katherine A. Rowe with a check for more than $36 million — the largest class gift ever recorded at @williamandmary. news.wm.edu/2026/05/20/a-t…

Ghost forests have become haunting symbols of sea-level rise overtaking land along the Mid-Atlantic coast. But a new study led by William & Mary’s Batten School & @VIMS_News points to even more dramatic land losses in the region’s coastal farmlands. news.wm.edu/2026/05/19/sea…

Several members of the @williamandmary community were honored during Commencement. news.wm.edu/2026/05/19/out…

Between the @TODAYshow and Commencement, Friday was a day to remember at @williamandmary. news.wm.edu/2026/05/18/wil…

William & Mary Libraries has selected Virginia author Sadeqa Johnson as its 2026-2027 writer-in-residence. news.wm.edu/2026/05/14/wil…

Selected from nominees across campus, Liz Cascone and Stephanie Caligiuri embody the university’s most cherished values. news.wm.edu/2026/05/14/cal…

Saylor Barnes ’26, who will soon graduate from @williamandmary, was named to ALL IN’s 2026 Student Voting Honor Roll, a distinction awarded nationally to undergraduates who have worked to increase informed participation in American democracy. news.wm.edu/2026/05/13/in-…

Inspired by the legacy of Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98, the Robert M. Gates Global Policy Center and @williamandmary are launching a signature center for foreign policy teaching and research. news.wm.edu/2026/05/13/rob…

William & Mary recently celebrated the recipients of the 2026 Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence. Nine faculty members and one former athletics staff member received the awards. news.wm.edu/2026/05/12/the…

Judith “Judi” Starkey has been a dedicated supporter of @williamandmary for more than 15 years, especially through her involvement with the @muscarelle Museum of Art. On May, Starkey will be inducted as an honorary alumna. news.wm.edu/2026/05/11/a-p…

Chelsea Smith, a clinical assistant professor of higher education in @WMSOE, is this year's recipient of the Shirley Aceto Award. news.wm.edu/2026/05/11/che…

During this year's #OneTribeOneDay, @williamandmary raised $5.6 million, fueled by an unprecedented 14,221 donors supporting 1,010 funds across campus. news.wm.edu/2026/05/08/wil…

.@TribeAthletics registered strong numbers in the latest Academic Progress Rate released by the NCAA on Tuesday. news.wm.edu/2026/05/07/wm-…

TODAY (5/7): Professor Rachel Chung will present the spring 2026 Tack Faculty Lecture, “Wisdom & Machines: How Liberal Arts & AI Learn from Each Other.” news.wm.edu/2026/04/22/a-f…

William & Mary students and alumni have earned a number of prestigious scholarships and fellowships this semester. news.wm.edu/2026/05/06/wm-…

William & Mary Racing won the 2026 Promoting Electric Propulsion collegiate boat race's autonomous division. news.wm.edu/2026/05/06/wm-…

As part of a capstone class in theatre, the cast and crew of "Godspell" were treated to a master class led by Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz. news.wm.edu/2026/05/05/the…

Big news: Professor Allison Orr Larsen is a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. One of 24 scholars nationally selected from 380+ nominees. #CarnegieFellows tinyurl.com/ycyvmyep

For colleagues, the Duke Award simply makes official what they have long known: Debi Jarvis is the consummate team player. news.wm.edu/2026/04/30/the…