Darius McCallum '27 | Pursuing Coastal & Marine Science at William & Mary

Wed, Feb 12, 2025

With a fondness for fish from the age of two, Darius McCallum '27 has been pursuing marine science since he was a child. He attended the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Estuaries Camp in seventh grade. The camp fueled his passion and exposed him to a path to pursue his career aspirations. As a scholarship recipient, Darius attends William & Mary and is hoping to major in the new coastal & marine science major at the Batten School & VIMS. His scholarship is affording him the opportunity to conduct research across campus including the Institute of Integrative Conservation and VIMS. Thanks to the $50 million scholarship gift establishing the R. Todd Stravitz Scholars Program, students like Darius can pursue their dreams of safeguarding our environment and tackling the most pressing issues of our time.Learn more about the historic gift: https://news.wm.edu/2025/02/06/50m-historic-gift-fuels-scholarships-in-coastal-and-marine-sciences/Learn more about the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS: https://www.vims.edu/academics/MB01T9FHWNJCPPS... ... ... 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

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