- Warming oceans may pose a serious threat to American lobstersA new study published in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series reveals American lobster embryos can handle ocean acidification surprisingly well, but increased temperatures may pose distinct challenges for the species.
- Celebrating William & Mary WomenW&M Women’s Weekend builds connections, showcases expertise.
- William & Mary launches ChatGPT Edu pilotBy integrating artificial intelligence tools, the university is positioning itself at the forefront of higher education innovation.
- Energy Leader Mark Christie to direct William & Mary Law’s new Center for Energy Law & PolicyThe Center for Energy Law & Policy will serve as a hub for convening policymakers, scholars and students to address critical issues shaping the future of energy regulation.
- Learning nature’s languageThe body language of trees holds valuable clues to their overall health.
- The forgotten daughter: Eliza Monroe Hay’s story revealed in her last lettersThe letters inspired a dedicated researcher to uncover the truth about Eliza and to bring her remains back to Virginia for proper recognition.
- Board of Visitors adopts campus blueprint for next 100 yearsThe Board of Visitors unanimously approved the Campus Comprehensive Plan, ensuring stewardship of university physical spaces for future generations.
- Jane Batten HON ’17, L.H.D. ’19 to be 2025 Homecoming Grand MarshalVisionary philanthropist to lead parade as part of Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, Oct. 16-19.
- New dissemination grants promote student research visibility, impactBeginning this year, the Charles Center will offer grants to support students in expanding the visibility of their work, enabling them to share their discoveries with the world.
- Legendary Ilê Aiyê inspires in immersive arts masterclassBright percussive beats poured from the Glenn Close Theatre stage Sept. 3 as the legendary Afro-Brazilian street band Ilê Aiyê held the first of several Charles Center-sponsored Arts Masterclasses hosted by William & Mary’s Office of the Arts this academic year.
- Expanding William & Mary’s national reachA gift from W&M Foundation leader Darpan Kapadia ’95 launches a bold enrollment initiative to elevate W&M’s presence and attract top students from across the country.
- Study highlights the benefits of biodiversity for commercial fisheriesCombining 17 years of Chesapeake Bay population assessments with economic analyses, researchers show the importance of diversifying catches across species.
- Leading with values that endureW&M makes gains in excellence and preeminence.
- A home without hazing: National award recognizes W&M’s leadership in hazing preventionTwo William & Mary administrators have been recognized with a national award for their efforts to sensitize students to the dangers of hazing and to train them to spot and stop it.
- A fundamental approach to the carbon dioxide problemProfessor William McNamara is drawing inspiration from nature to tap the potential of CO2 as a fuel.
- Wartime transformations: ‘For 2026’ conference to highlight new narratives of the Revolutionary War ahead of 250th anniversaryWilliam & Mary, the Omohundro Institute and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collaborate for the fourth conference in a five-year series.
- New minor in artificial intelligence available for all W&M undergraduatesWilliam & Mary has officially launched a new minor in Artificial Intelligence (AI), giving students the tools to apply AI in their respective fields.
- The building blocks of successInaugural applied learning course strengthens William & Mary’s standing as a national leader in career readiness.
- W&M’s Batten School & VIMS launch Blue Horizons Visiting Fellows ProgramJohn F. Kerry to serve as inaugural fellow.
- National preeminence and enduring values10 questions with William & Mary's Rankings Task Force
- Baseball diplomacy project launches trivia game bridging U.S.-Japanese historyThe trivia game is nearly three years in the making and plays a vital role in the U.S.-Japan Baseball Diplomacy Project, which studies the relationship between the two nations.
- Ancient traditions, new toolsWilliam & Mary faculty co-design solutions with Indigenous communities to rebuild their foodways and reconnect with their roots.
