News & Announcements

Update: Notice to the community
A student in the Class of 2025 died unexpectedly.
Notice regarding Robert J. Fehrenbach
Robert J. Fehrenbach, Emeritus Professor of English, passed away in hospice care on Sept. 13, 2024.
Douglas Schmidt to lead W&M School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
Douglas C. Schmidt ’84, M.A. ’86 has agreed to join the university as the inaugural dean of William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics.
W&M Board of Visitors to Meet
The William & Mary Board of Visitors (“the Board”) will meet on the William & Mary campus in Williamsburg on September 25-27. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct regular business of the Board. On Wednesday Sept. 25, committee meetings will begin at 1:30 p.m., in the boardroom of the William & Mary […]

Noticed regarding Louis P. Messier
Louis P. Messier, Professor of Education, Emeritus, passed away on Aug. 22, 2024, in Yorktown, Virginia.
TribeAlert: Update – Wastewater Overflow
Update on a wastewater overflow incident on campus.
Welcome to W&M’s 332nd year
William & Mary President Katherine A. Rowe sent the following message to the campus community on Aug. 28, 2024.
Practicing constructive civil discourse
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs & Public Safety Ginger Ambler sent the following message to students on Aug. 27, 2024.
TribeAlert: Tornado Alerts – 8/8/24
A tornado watch was issued by the NWS for the Williamsburg area until 8 p.m. 8/8/24.
Notice to the community
Edward “Eddie” Harold Kline III, passed away on Thursday, July 18.
President Rowe announces $100M gift to establish Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences
William & Mary President Katherine A. Rowe sent the following message to the university community on July 24, 2024.
W&M’s School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics receives SCHEV approval
Provost Peggy Agouris sent the following message to the campus community on July 23, 2024.
W&M Board of Visitors to Hold Annual Retreat
The William & Mary Board of Visitors will hold a retreat July 23-25, 2024 in Gloucester Point, VA and Williamsburg VA. The purpose of the meeting is to serve as the annual planning and training retreat for members of the Board. On Tuesday July 23 at 6:30 p.m., the Board will meet for dinner to […]
Notice regarding Mark Gulesian
Mark Gulesian, professor emeritus of education, passed away on June 30, 2024.
Message on the passing of Colin G. Campbell L.H.D. ’13
Community mourns the passing of the fomer Colonial Williamsburg Foundation president and CEO.
Summer 2024 Emergency Notification System Test
The university tests its Emergency Notification System once each semester and then once over the summer.
VPSI Jeremy Martin
Vice President for Strategy & Innovation Jeremy Martin Ph.D. ’12, M.B.A. ’17 will become the 18th president of Florida Southern College in August.
Notice regarding Rodney Lee Franks
Rodney Lee Franks, manager of Client Services, Front Line in William & Mary Information Technology, passed away on June 1, 2024.
Notice regarding Tom Heacox
Tom Heacox, professor of English, Emeritus, passed away on April 4 in Williamsburg.
Sharing good news from the state budget
On Monday, the General Assembly approved and Governor Youngkin signed the Commonwealth’s 2024-2026 biennium budget.
W&M Board of Visitors Executive Committee to Meet
The Executive Committee of the William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet in Williamsburg, Va. on Friday, May 17, 2024. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. in room 302 of Blow Memorial Hall, located at 262 Richmond Rd. The primary purpose of the meeting is to receive updates on capital construction projects and […]
Notice regarding Norman Wayne Farnsworth
Norman Wayne Farnsworth, field technician in William & Mary Information Technology, passed away on May 6, 2024.
Sharing Resources & Policy Information
The following message was sent to students on April 27, 2024 from Vice President for Student Affairs GInger Ambler – Ed. Dear William & Mary Students – I have been following events as they have unfolded on campuses across the country this week. I imagine many of you have been, too. This time in our […]
W&M Board of Visitors to Meet April 24-26
The William & Mary Board of Visitors (“the Board”) will meet at Richard Bland College and in Williamsburg on April 24-26, 2024. The purpose of the meetings is to conduct regular business of the Board. On Wednesday April 24, the Board will meet from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. in room 107 of Ernst Hall […]

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