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Decoding Lake Matoaka’s sedimental history of the anthropocene
A team of William & Mary geologists led by Jim Kaste and Nick Balascio has mined the time-capsule sediment of Lake Matoaka to find evidence that traces the development of the Industrial Revolution and the Age of the Automobile.
How trauma impacted Whitman's prose, psyche
W&M Professor of English and American Studies Robert Scholnick's insightful research and writing on Walt Whitman has revealed the seismic change the great American poet underwent caused by the ordeals he experienced.
Boldly Pursuing Excellence: Q&A with Athletics Director Samantha K. Huge
W&M News caught up with Director of Athletics Samantha K. Huge at her two-year mark, in advance of a town hall forum on June 18 in Zable Stadium.
In 'Nature': The role of climate change in armed conflict
Exactly what size role does climate change play in civil unrest? A new study aims to find out. Philip Roessler, associate professor of government at William & Mary , is a co-author on the study, which was published today in the journal "Nature."
Grad student has a clear vision of inclusion
Michael Davis, 34, is on track to earn his Masters of Business Administration from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business despite being legally blind. He's also a marathoner who runs while pushing someone with disabilities seated in a special wheelchair.
Employees to be honored for service
The following people will be recognized June 13, 2019, for reaching milestones in their years of service to the university.
Senior cataloger has put 50 years in the books
Kathryn Blue will be honored for a half-century of service to William & Mary and Swem Library on June 13.
A seat at the table
Ruth Jones Nichols ’96 says she uses her strong sociology background, which began at W&M, to guide her work as a social change advocate.
Governor appoints ambassador, judge to W&M Board of Visitors
Former U.S. Ambassador Mari Carmen Aponte and retired Norfolk Circuit Judge Charles Poston J.D. ’74 have been appointed to William & Mary’s Board of Visitors, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced today.
W&M alumna spreads water safety awareness a year after husband's death
Ali Gaidies Joy '96 is determined to keep beach safety in the forefront of people’s minds through her Float Don’t Fight campaign, which urges people to take a floating device when heading into the ocean for leisure or if trying to rescue someone.
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