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Seven William & Mary students gained hands-on cybersecurity experience this summer during Cyber Fortress 26, a two-week exercise hosted by the Virginia Army National Guard in Virginia Beach.

The Class of 2025 Next Destination Survey results showcase W&M’s commitment to student outcomes and career readiness.

All eyes are on W&M alumni Mike Tomlin ’95, L.H.D. ’08 and Joe Brady ’13 as they take on new roles in broadcasting and coaching, respectively.

Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most important indicators of ecosystem health, increased by 7% to an estimated 89,395 acres in 2025.

Audiences know the name Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but far fewer know the story of his sister, Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart, a gifted musician and composer whose talents rivaled those of her famous brother. Her story takes center stage when “The Other Mozart,” an acclaimed one-woman play created by Sylvia Milo, comes to Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 as part of the William & Mary P…

Featuring a live taping of "Left,Right & Center", the week includes a series of opportunities available for members of the campus community to engage in service and learning.

The following story originally appeared on the website for the William & Mary College of Arts & Sciences. – Ed. For centuries, humans have contemplated the meaning of life to better understand themselves and the world around them. The religious studies department is reshaping that ancient tradition for modern contexts by introducing a new contemplative studies major that invites students to look …

The Naxos Quarry Project is an international archaeological project focused on the ancient marble quarries of the Greek island of Naxos, which is famous for its white marble used in architecture and sculpture.

William & Mary completed one of the most incredible comebacks in school history on Friday night, scoring 13 straight points in the final 53 seconds to post a 35-32 road victory against No. 7 Villanova.

William & Mary’s new students were welcomed to campus Aug. 26 during the Opening Convocation ceremony.

The grant supports rehabilitation of collections from 17 sites around Yorktown, including the Yorktown battlefields, the site of the last major battle of the American Revolution.

The new Democracy Scholars program welcomed its inaugural cohort of 24 first-year students this week.

Two William & Mary alumnae who connected through a shared diagnosis have helped more than 2,000 women build community.

On Aug. 20, 1,704 first-year students and 220 transfer students moved into residence halls, beginning their journey as part of the unique W&M community.

The university's third annual Professional Development Days drew approximately 1,100 faculty and staff to a program focused on helping employees strengthen the relationships that support both professional success and personal well-being.

Among the impressive, bright-eyed students welcomed to the William & Mary Class of 2030 are two students who have been awarded the selective Harriett Pittard Beales Scholarship and Walter R. Beales III Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. These merit-based scholarships provide tuition assistance to first-year students from Southside Virginia and honor Harriett Pittard Beales […]

To prepare students for a future transformed by AI, William & Mary is launching a new major in Applied AI.

Michael K. Powell '85, D.P.S. '02 will welcome William & Mary students this month at Opening Convocation on Aug. 26.

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will return to Williamsburg this September for a free outdoor performance as part of its annual "Symphony Under the Stars" series, bringing an evening of orchestral favorites to William & Mary's Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka.

Led by W&M’s Strategic Cultural Partnerships team in collaboration with the National Council for History Education, the congress brought in 100 educators for an immersive week of professional learning in American history and civic education timed to the nation’s 250th anniversary.