W&M Alumni

Douglas “Doug” Schmidt ’84, M.A. ’86, an internationally recognized computer scholar, has been named the inaugural dean of @williamandmary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. news.wm.edu/2024/10/03/ren…

Celebrated cardiologist and barrier-breaking musician Dr. Cleveland “Cleve” Francis Jr. M.A. ’69 will welcome William & Mary’s new students to campus on Aug. 28 as part of the university’s Opening Convocation ceremony. news.wm.edu/2024/08/21/tra…

A $100M gift from philanthropist Jane Batten HON ’17, L.H.D. ’19 will establish W&M and @VIMS_News as the premier destination for developing solutions to threats from global change. news.wm.edu/2024/07/24/100…

Today, the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences took a significant step forward as @SCHEVnews approved @williamandmary's School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics. news.wm.edu/2024/07/23/lea…

Three William & Mary players were selected in the first 10 rounds of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft: Nate Knowles ’25 by the Tampa Bay Rays, Travis Garnett ’25 by the Arizona Diamondbacks and Joe Delossantos ’24 by the New York Yankees. buff.ly/4bYhSTX

Meet Mary Grayson Morris J.D. ’81, M.L.T. ’82, P ’07 and Leslie Crudele J.D. ’19, two W&M alumnae leading Virginia529 in helping families plan, save and achieve their financial goals for college, retirement and beyond. buff.ly/3LmQZ0Y

William & Mary is bringing its A-game to the NBA Summer League with Nathan Knight ’20 hitting the court for the Chicago Bulls while Sean Sheldon ’16 and Daniel Dixon ’17 serve as head coaches for the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder. buff.ly/4cENKhI

Kristen Baum ’94 has dedicated her career to researching monarch butterflies and supporting pollinator conservation. As the new director of Monarch Watch, she is guiding the international program at the @UnivOfKansas focused on monarch conservation.buff.ly/3XQb2wd

For their new term starting July 1, the W&M Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomed eight members, who were elected to first or renewed terms. buff.ly/4brpqyf

Jennifer Gray Braswell '08 is revolutionizing fitness and community spaces. Don't underestimate the power of an hour devoted to the soul. magazine.wm.edu/issue/2024-spr…

What a year it's been! 💚💛

Joyce Hill Stoner ’68 is many things: an eminent art conservator, a teacher, a playwright, an author, a historian, a mentor, a friend to many. Read about her life and passions in the Spring 2024 edition of the W&M Alumni Magazine. buff.ly/4bjBwcw

From the Entrepreneurship Hub at William & Mary to the creation of Navattic, a company revolutionizing interactive product demos for software buyers and sellers, three W&M alumni have navigated this journey together. buff.ly/4erEPBl

Catch up with your classmates and see what they’ve been up to! Dive into the latest achievements and updates in the Class Notes section of the W&M Alumni Magazine. buff.ly/3KK0G9F

From launching an electric trucking company to advancing solar and wind initiatives to accelerating carbon capture efforts, W&M alumni are making a significant impact on our planet. buff.ly/3KP92fX

The spring 2024 edition of the W&M Alumni Magazine is now live! Dive into inspiring stories of W&M alumni turned entrepreneurs, discover the world of art conservation and learn how our alumni are advancing renewable energy projects. buff.ly/4bYtabs

Ten W&M educators have been recognized as the 2024 recipients of the Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence. Established in 2009 by Joseph J. Plumeri II ’66, D.P.S. ’11, these awards pay tribute to the significant impact professors had on his life.buff.ly/4az9Ikj

Today we honor and remember all of the servicemen and women, including members of the W&M community, who have lost their lives while bravely serving this country.

Be sure to catch @Jeopardy this evening, when Amar Kakirde ’18 will be back on the stage as the reigning champion. After an impressive performance on Wednesday, Kakirde came away the winner, taking home $16,600. buff.ly/4dTuXA3

During Commencement Weekend, three devoted members of the W&M community were officially inducted as honorary alumni: James R. "Jim" Golden G ’24, Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Ret.); Chet M. Thaker P ’17, P ’19 and the late Raymond Bernard Bowman Sr. buff.ly/4bs42cR