Sean McDermott's years as a William & Mary undergrad, all-conference football player and later graduate assistant coach helped him develop the skills necessary for navigating the pressure cooker of NFL coaching, he says. It’s a role he relishes, especially as it relates to the impact it has on his alma mater.McDermott credits William & Mary for sharpening traits critical to his success in coaching, such as professionalism, resiliency, a strong work ethic and a collaborative spirit. He also sees these traits in Joe Brady ’13, DJ Mangas ’12 and Christian Taylor ’07, all former W&M players and coaches he hired to join his staff in recent years.Read more in the fall edition of the W&M Alumni Magazine, available online on Oct. 14 at magazine.wm.edu. ... ... ... William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.Learn more at https://www.wm.edu Take a virtual campus tour, here: https://www.wm.edu/admission/virtualtourMusic License: MB01BY9SFOZT13J#WilliamandMary

Following tradition, the William & Mary community welcomed the university’s newest students to campus and kicked off the 2024-2025 academic year with the Opening Convocation ceremony in the Wren Yard.Cleveland "Cleve" Francis Jr. M.A. ’69, a celebrated cardiologist and accomplished musician, spoke to hundreds of new transfer, graduate and first-year students gathered. Francis encouraged W&M’s new students to find their calling.Read more about the event: https://news.wm.edu/2024/08/29/write-your-story-francis-encourages-wms-new-students-to-find-their-calling/... ... ... William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.Learn more at https://www.wm.edu Take a virtual campus tour, here: https://www.wm.edu/admission/virtualtourMusic License: MB01DGXFLPSCADO#WilliamandMary

Cleveland "Cleve" Francis Jr. M.A. '69, a celebrated cardiologist and accomplished musician, spoke to hundreds of new transfer, graduate and first-year students gathered in the Wren Yard for the 2024 Opening Convocation ceremony. The event coincides with the first day of undergraduate classes and serves as the official kickoff to the academic year.Learn more about his speech and the event: https://news.wm.edu/2024/08/29/write-your-story-francis-encourages-wms-new-students-to-find-their-calling/?utm_source=wmfacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=083024-write-your-story-francis-encourages-wms-new-students-to-find-their-calling%2F ... ... ... William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.Learn more at https://www.wm.edu Take a virtual campus tour, here: https://www.wm.edu/admission/virtualtour#WilliamandMary

Toting boxes, blankets, mirrors and more, William & Mary’s Class of 2028 and new transfer students made themselves at home on campus on Aug. 23 as they moved into residence halls with the help of family and friends.Read more about the incoming students: https://news.wm.edu/2024/08/23/a-bright-future-meet-william-marys-class-of-2028/... ... ... William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.Learn more at https://www.wm.edu Take a virtual campus tour, here: https://www.wm.edu/admission/virtualtourMusicbed License: MB010AZYBZFSQII#WilliamandMary

“By investing in bold ideas and new partnerships, the Batten School will power ‘science for solutions’ for Virginia and the world." A $100-million gift from Jane Batten HON ’17, L.H.D. ’19 will establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. The largest ever for a school of coastal and marine sciences, this will position W&M and VIMS as the premier destination for developing solutions to threats to oceans and coastlines.Learn more about the gift: https://news.wm.edu/2024/07/24/100m-gift-to-establish-william-marys-batten-school-of-coastal-marine-sciences/?utm_source=wm_linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=battenMB01OVZWHOVOV95... ... ... William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.Learn more at https://www.wm.edu Take a virtual campus tour, here: https://www.wm.edu/admission/virtualtour#WilliamandMary

The accelerating pace of global change poses grave challenges to marine systems and to billions of people who live near coastlines. Worldwide, coastal communities face existential threats: rising sea levels, increased storm intensity and flooding, loss of agricultural land and impaired water quality. At this crucial moment, William & Mary will lead the way forward.A transformational $100 million gift from philanthropist Jane Batten HON ’17, L.H.D. ’19 will catalyze the newly named Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences. Batten’s visionary gift will position W&M and its Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) as the premier destination for developing solutions to these threats — building on the university’s strong scientific reputation and unmatched expertise in coastal resilience.Learn more: https://news.wm.edu/2024/07/24/100m-gift-to-establish-william-marys-batten-school-of-coastal-marine-sciences/?utm_source=presidential_comms&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=batten... ... ... William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.Learn more at https://www.wm.edu Take a virtual campus tour, here: https://www.wm.edu/admission/virtualtour#williamandmaryMB01NVF3XARAIWB

The achievements of William & Mary's 331st year ensure that our country's first university will continue to equip creative thinkers and principled leaders for lives of meaning and distinction.Students, faculty and staff showcased their talents in our magnificent new Arts Quarter as part of the Year of the Arts. Vision 2026 milestones, including the Board of Visitors’ approval of a School for Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics and new marine science undergraduate major, weave modern tools into the timeless fabric of the liberal arts and sciences. Our community raised $57.2 million for student-athletes during our All In campaign for W&M Athletics. Gates Hall, honoring our distinguished chancellor, the Honorable Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98, puts the Alma Mater of the Nation at the forefront of international research on conservation and democracy.... ... ... William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.Learn more at https://www.wm.edu Take a virtual campus tour, here: https://www.wm.edu/admission/virtualtour#williamandmary MB01R1YMDFQK6NL

Take a glimpse at a day in the life of five college students at William & Mary. From Sadler Center lunch with friends to STEM lab research to after-hours extracurriculars, there is always something to do on or off campus. Follow along as students balance college academics and a social life on a beautiful campus. You can always find a new friend or familiar face here.... ... ... William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.Learn more at https://www.wm.edu Take a virtual campus tour, here: https://www.wm.edu/admission/virtualtour#WilliamandMary

William & Mary's annual Women’s Stock Pitch hosts stock pitch teams from top universities across the globe competing for cash prizes. The mission of the event is to create an environment that inspires undergraduate women to ignite their passions and explore their potential with careers in finance.The competition is hosted annually by the Raymond A. Mason School of Business' Boehley Center for Excellence in Finance. Learn more about the event at https://mason.wm.edu/news/2024/empowering-women-in-finance-insights-from-the-eighth-annual-womens-stock-pitch.php.Learn more about William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business at https://mason.wm.edu/.... ... ... William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.Learn more at https://www.wm.edu Take a virtual campus tour, here: https://www.wm.edu/admission/virtualtour#williamandmaryMusic License: MB010Q3PNNTCT3P

William & Mary’s Class of 2024 will forever be known for “finding a way.” A way through the COVID-19 pandemic and all of its uncertainties. A way through deep divisions and conflict within the country and around the world. A way through individual challenges and struggles, of which others may never be aware.Despite it all, they persevered to receive the most personal education of any public university in the country. At Commencement, their resilience was rewarded as they celebrated the completion of their degrees.Approximately 2,800 graduates participated in the Commencement festivities, witnessed by around 12,000 family members and friends. Judge John Charles Thomas, the first African American and youngest appointee to the Supreme Court of Virginia, served as the ceremony’s keynote speaker. Correnthia Randolph M.Ed. ’24, who was selected as this year’s student speaker, talked about the trials that she and her fellow graduates faced throughout the last few years and the support they received.Read more about the ceremony: https://news.wm.edu/2024/05/20/hark-upon-the-gale-resilience-of-class-of-2024-celebrated/Watch Judge John Charles Thomas' Commencement Speech: https://youtu.be/IfxDC_ElNG4Watch Judge John Charles Thomas Honorary Degree Video: https://youtu.be/U-38L35o998... ... ... William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.Learn more at https://www.wm.edu Take a virtual campus tour, here: https://www.wm.edu/admission/virtualtourMusicBed License: MB01RRDIQGNOBEY#WilliamandMary