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W&M is a top public research university, home to a vibrant and inclusive community of creative thinkers, bold leaders & compassionate global citizens.
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W&M scientists & partners revived Virginia's red-cockaded woodpecker population from just 2 breeding pairs to over 100 birds. Read more about the science that helped save the species: go.wm.edu/WBDp9k
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November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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William & Mary is reshaping how research grows. A new four-phased incubator model at the Global Research Institute will support interdisciplinary teams of students & faculty as they turn early ideas into high-impact projects.
William & Mary launches dynamic research incubator following R1 university designation
GRI’s next chapter transforms applied research development to accelerate faculty collaboration and student training.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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A weekend well spent ✅

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Homecoming!
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October 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Is fusion the future of clean energy?

At the Fall 2025 Tack Lecture, Dr. Saskia Mordijck will explore how fusion works & the breakthroughs bringing it closer to reality through hands-on demonstrations led by W&M students.

Join us on 10/22 at 7 p.m.; RSVP today: go.wm.edu/RF9d8K
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October 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Thanks to our #wmFamilies for helping make another Family Weekend so special!
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October 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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The leaves are teasing us with a sneak peek.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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A gift from Darpan Kapadia ’95 launches a bold enrollment initiative to elevate William & Mary's presence while strengthening recruitment of out-of-state students who may not be aware of all that W&M has to offer.
Expanding William & Mary’s national reach
A gift from W&M Foundation leader Darpan Kapadia ’95 launches a bold enrollment initiative to elevate W&M’s presence and attract top students from across the country.
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September 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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As one of the nation’s leading public research universities, William & Mary continues to lead with excellence and values-driven innovation geared towards long-term impact.
Leading with values that endure
W&M makes gains in excellence and preeminence.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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W&M's new AI minor goes beyond code, teaching students to thoughtfully and ethically wield this powerful technology.
New minor in artificial intelligence available for all W&M undergraduates
William & Mary has officially launched a new minor in Artificial Intelligence (AI), giving students the tools to apply AI in their respective fields.
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September 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Centuries of tradition, one unforgettable night. Thanks for helping us welcome #wm2029 & our #wmTransfers at #wmConvocation.
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August 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Moved-In ✅
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August 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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From new spaces and programs to increased national recognition, this past year at W&M showed what’s possible when tradition meets ambition.
An extraordinary year for William & Mary
Record-breaking philanthropy positions William & Mary to lead.
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July 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Another year, another standout class of Fulbrighters 🌍

Meet the William & Mary students & alumni preparing to teach, research & serve around the world.
Another bumper crop of Fulbright Scholars from W&M prepares to head abroad
William & Mary's global reach has been confirmed once again as nine recent graduates and alumni received highly selective Fulbright Scholarships.
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July 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Congratulations to Chelsea & co-owner/chairman Todd Boehly '96 - FIFA Club World Cup champions!
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Winners win. 😎
July 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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"We always knew we had the talent on the team, but we just had to put all the pieces together."

Earlier this year, W&M women’s basketball did just that: winning the CAA Championship, notching their first NCAA Tournament victory & rewriting history.
It was All Joy
William & Mary's women's basketball team savored every moment of its historic journey to the NCAA Tournament
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July 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Batten School & VIMS' annual Marine Science Day presents a special chance for the W&M community to get a first-hand look at world-class research in action.

Read more: news.wm.edu/2025/06/06/m...
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June 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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W&M in bloom. Students in motion. Spring, remembered 📸
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June 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Dean Douglas C. Schmidt ’84, M.A. ’86 discusses how W&M's new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics blends liberal arts with cutting-edge tech education.
Q&A: Everything you need to know about W&M’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
William & Mary’s first new school in 50 years launches this summer.
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May 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Two W&M undergrads, Alisha Khodabocus ’26 and Kate Carline ’26, have been awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, recognizing their exceptional research in biology and data science.
Two W&M students selected for distinguished Goldwater Scholarship
Kate Carline '26 and Alisha Khodabocus '26 joined 439 other undergraduate students nationwide in receiving the scholarships.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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That stage was built for moments like this. You belonged there & you'll always belong here.
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May 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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The kind of night you don’t forget 🕯️
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May 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Lynn Trott left college in 1968 with a 4.0 GPA and an uncertain path. After a long career in the arts, she's returned to higher education and will graduate with W&M's Class of 2025.
A W&M degree, a half-century in the making
People often take a gap year before finishing their college degree, but Lynn Trott '25 took a gap half-century.
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May 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Original research & rigorous inquiry were on full display as over 100 W&M senior honors students presented their findings at the Charles Center's Spring Honors Research Symposium.
Students share honors research that shaped their W&M experience
More than 100 senior honors students presented their thesis projects at the Charles Center’s Spring Honors Research Symposium
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May 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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The countdown to #wmGrad is on!

Main ceremony details:
🗓️ Friday, 5/16
🕕 6 pm | Zable Stadium
🚪 Gates open at 4:30 p.m. | Tickets required
👜 Clear bag policy in effect
📷 Tag your grad photos with #wmGrad

Find more info, including livestream details, at wm.edu/commencement or the W&M mobile app.
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May 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Take breaks, sleep well, and don’t forget to hydrate. You’re almost there.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM