W&M News

Celebrate the pride, joy and unforgettable moments of William & Mary's 2026 Commencement.

The Virginia Scientists & Educators Alliance is administered as a partnership between the Office of Outreach & Engagement at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS and Virginia Sea Grant.

At Traditions Weekend, the 50th Reunion Class celebrated the largest class gift ever.

Graduates and members of the William & Mary community were recognized at the 2026 commencement with awards for their dedication to the university and its values.

Ghost forests have become haunting symbols of sea level rise overtaking land along the Mid-Atlantic coast. But a new study points to even more dramatic land losses in the region’s coastal farmlands.

Francis Fukuyama encourages Class of 2026 to embrace their roles as civic leaders.

William & Mary Libraries has selected Virginia author Sadeqa Johnson as its 2026-2027 writer-in-residence.

The Values in Action awards recognize staff and faculty at William & Mary who exemplify the qualities the university holds in highest regard: belonging, curiosity, excellence, flourishing, integrity, respect and service.

Inspired by the legacy of Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98, the Robert M. Gates Global Policy Center and William & Mary are launching a signature center for foreign policy teaching and research.

Saylor Barnes '26 made herself invaluable to William & Mary’s Civic and Community Engagement office, leading voter engagement efforts during her undergraduate years.

The award recognizes her exceptional commitment to the university’s core values, outstanding individual service, and leadership working with students, faculty and staff.

Record-breaking $5.6 million raised for 1,010 funds in one of the nation’s most successful university giving days.

William & Mary Athletics registered strong numbers in the latest Academic Progress Rate released by the NCAA.

The awardees will soon be traveling to places like New York City, China and South Korea either to continue their education, immerse themselves in a new culture or broaden their understanding of their discipline.

William & Mary Racing won the 2026 Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) autonomous division.

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.

The fellowship supports bold scholarship on pressing issues facing American democracy.

For her stewardship of W&M's transition to the Workday and a litany of other meaningful contributions, Jarvis is being recognized as the 2026 recipient of the Charles and Virginia Duke Award, one of the university’s highest honors for staff.

How one student’s study-abroad experience inspired a multimillion-dollar business.