Beneath William & Mary’s Robert M. Gates Hall, archaeologists this summer uncovered a remarkable find: the near-complete 18th-century foundation of the Williamsburg Bray School. The Bray School, one of the oldest known institutions in North America dedicated to the education of enslaved and free Black children, operated on the site from 1760 to 1765. Its foundations were thought to be only partially intact.Researchers also discovered a previously undocumented cellar, layered with centuries of artifacts. The discoveries provide a new portal into the site’s past, providing a more complete story of the Williamsburg Bray School, its scholars and their impact. Read the article: https://news.wm.edu/2025/06/17/digging-backwards-through-history-lights-the-way-forward/?utm_source=wmdigest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsLearn more about the William & Mary Bray School Lab: https://www.wm.edu/sites/brayschool/Learn more about William & Mary's Center for Archaeological Research: https://www.wm.edu/sites/wmcar/MB011HY7INSZIZ9 ... ... ... 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

Adriek Gill ’25 is one of the first Posse Scholars to graduate from William & Mary. Adriek's journey is a powerful testament to resilience, academic excellence and the transformative power of opportunity.As a Posse Scholar, Adriek received more than just a scholarship— he gained a community and the support to thrive in a rigorous academic environment. His success underscores the critical role scholarships play in expanding access to higher education, empowering students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their full potential.Read how more about the first Posse cohort: https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2021/posse-scholars-begin-momentous-journey-at-william-mary.php Learn more about the Posse Foundation: https://www.possefoundation.org/... ... ... 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#WilliamandMaryMB01MZMMBWPWTQO

Whether you were there in person or cheering from afar, experience the unforgettable moments from Commencement. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 — your journey is just beginning!... ... ... 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: MB01VC24ZWWTRQ0 #WilliamandMary

Momen Zahid ’25, a biology major with a minor in data science, offered this year’s student reflections at Commencement.Learn more about the 2025 Commencement: https://news.wm.edu/2025/05/19/write-your-story-sanjayan-encourages-wm-grads-to-embrace-next-chapter/... ... ... 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

Recalling the time two giant pandas waylaid his dreams, Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan gave William & Mary graduates an unconventional piece of advice: “Don’t follow your dreams; write your story.”Sanjayan spoke to more than 2,500 graduates and 12,000 friends and family who gathered at Zable Stadium for the university’s Commencement ceremony.Read more about the event: https://news.wm.edu/2025/05/19/write-your-story-sanjayan-encourages-wm-grads-to-embrace-next-chapter/... ... ... 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