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A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heatwaves, new study finds

A first-of-its-kind study shows ecosystems experience far more cumulative heat than standard measurements capture.

Patrick McGettigan | August 4, 2026

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Learning French through food

This past semester, students from William & Mary’s French House, one of eight residential language programs on campus, learned that first-hand through a Chef in Residence series, which offered students a chance to explore French…

Nina Angel '28 | August 3, 2026

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W&M Board of Visitors elects vice rector, secretary

The board voted to make John Brownlee J.D. ’94, P ’22 vice rector and AnnaMaria DeSalva ’90 secretary.

Staff | July 30, 2026

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Bob Wise ’86 forged his path from William & Mary’s computer lab to Nvidia, the world’s leading artificial intelligence computing company.

Tina Eshleman, University Marketing | July 31, 2026

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Protecting America’s water infrastructure starts with predicting cyberattacks

William & Mary researchers received a $170,000 award through the university's Applied Research & Innovation Initiative to develop a new approach for predicting, understanding and preparing for cyberattacks on water infrastructure.

Eva Kalajian, CDSP | July 30, 2026

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Rolling the dice

From tech giant to board game startup to her own company, Catherine Fisher Carr ’91 made bold career moves.

Isabella Dunn '28, University Marketing | July 28, 2026

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William & Mary receives DOE Genesis Mission award to advance AI-powered particle physics

William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics has been selected for a Phase I award through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission.

Randy Ready, CDSP | July 27, 2026

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Fulbright Scholarship recipients bring their W&M knowledge across the globe

Nine William & Mary alumni join the over 200 Fulbright student awardees for the university.

William Oster | July 24, 2026

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Forbes names W&M a ‘New Ivy’ for second time

For the second consecutive year, Forbes has counted William & Mary among “The New Ivies” for the university’s excellence in career readiness.

Erin Jay | April 13, 2026

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William & Mary earns highest honor as a ‘Military Friendly’ institution

The university has been reaffirmed as a Gold-Level Military Friendly School by MilitaryFriendly.com, the highest honor a university can receive.

William Oster | April 2, 2026

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Celebrate: 2026 Commencement recap

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2026 Day for Admitted Students

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Charter Day 2026: Ken Burns

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Charter Day 2026: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger

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Celebrate together: Homecoming 2025

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Uncovering layers of history

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Widespread participation fuels $123.4M year of giving at William & Mary

Contributions of every size totaled more than $123.4 million in fiscal year 2026 (FY26), making it one of the most consequential fundraising years in W&M's history.

Staff | July 23, 2026

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W&M’s VIMS & Batten School partner with NOAA to expand access to shallow water mapping data

New program turns marine debris removal and other local vessel activity into valuable bathymetric data collection.

Ethan Smith, W&M's VIMS & Batten School | July 22, 2026

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Reanimating the Grateful Dead: Renowned tribute band to play at W&M

Dark Star Orchestra will perform one (four-hour) show at The Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka in September.

Susan Corbett | July 21, 2026

Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16, P ’27 , former head coach of the United States Women’s National Team, is experiencing the tournament from a different perspective this year as FIFA’s chief football officer.

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Inside the World Cup

Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16, P ’27 , former head coach of the United States Women’s National Team, is experiencing the tournament from a different perspective this year as FIFA’s chief football officer.

Brendan Doyle ’20 and Jennifer Page Wall | July 17, 2026

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William & Mary’s Tatia Granger named president of Averett University

Tatia Granger, clinical associate professor of organizational behavior at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business, has been named the 17th president of Averett University.

Averett University staff | July 16, 2026

This is a photo of Nayla Bonilla-Mendez ’28 who won a scholarship to study in Chile

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Trio of undergrads win prestigious Gilman Scholarships

Three William & Mary students have won competitive, merit-based scholarships to study abroad.

Susan Corbett | July 16, 2026

A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heatwaves, new study finds

Learning French through food

W&M Board of Visitors elects vice rector, secretary

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Protecting America’s water infrastructure starts with predicting cyberattacks

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William & Mary receives DOE Genesis Mission award to advance AI-powered particle physics

Fulbright Scholarship recipients bring their W&M knowledge across the globe

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Forbes names W&M a ‘New Ivy’ for second time

William & Mary earns highest honor as a ‘Military Friendly’ institution

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Celebrate: 2026 Commencement recap

2026 Day for Admitted Students

Charter Day 2026: Ken Burns

Charter Day 2026: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger

Celebrate together: Homecoming 2025

Uncovering layers of history

Widespread participation fuels $123.4M year of giving at William & Mary

W&M’s VIMS & Batten School partner with NOAA to expand access to shallow water mapping data

Reanimating the Grateful Dead: Renowned tribute band to play at W&M

Inside the World Cup

William & Mary’s Tatia Granger named president of Averett University

Trio of undergrads win prestigious Gilman Scholarships

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