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Reveley's role pivotal in national report on war powers

Taylor Reveley, interim president of the College of William and Mary, co-directed the National War Powers Commission.

A peek behind democracy's closed doors

Research led by Larry Evans, Newton Family Professor of Government, provides insight into Congressional whips and whip counts.

Staff serve it up for Meals on Wheels

Staff members at the College of William and Mary help feed 115 people through the Williamsburg Area Meals on Wheels program.

Approaching the altar of the 'god particle'

Three physicists at the College of William and Mary are hoping to cast light on a mystery of physics—the mass of particles.

The eagle trappers: Aberdeen Proving Grounds is a busy place

William and Mary researchers are equipping eagles with global positioning devices in order to understand how to keep the birds out of harm's way at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, a military testing installation.

Bolger overcomes dyslexia, earns 11 graduate degrees

Ben Bolger will join the William and Mary faculty as visiting professor of sociology. He has overcome dyslexia to earn 11 graduate degrees.

You go girl: Winnie the whimbrel flies 3,200 miles in 146 hours

Researchers from the College of William and Mary’s Center for Conservation Biology and The Nature Conservancy have observed the record-setting migration of a shorebird from feeding grounds on the Delmarva Peninsula to breeding grounds on the McKenzie River near the Alaska-Canada border.

Blount ('78) takes helm at Presbyterian seminary

Brian Blount, a 1978 graduate of William and Mary, has been inaugurated as the first black president of a seminary operated by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

VIMS team pursues street-level storm-tide predictions

Computer modelers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, work with government, academic, and industry partners to provide street-level predictions of storm-tide flooding along the Chesapeake Bay.

VIMS researcher discovers sea turtle-El Nino link

Research by Dr. Vincent Saba of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and colleagues provides the first evidence of a link between declining numbers of leatherback sea turtles and El Niño.

O'Connor urges law graduates to protect judicial independence

College of William and Mary Chancellor Sandra Day O’Connor exhorted graduates of the law school to enter their profession with pragmatism and with a strong sense of ethics.

ROTC: Sharing a Mother's Day commissioning

Senior Jennifer Purser was commissioned May 10 as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army by her mother, Brigadier General Leslie Purser.

2007-'08: The year in service at W&M

The spirit of service at the College of William and Mary continued to thrive during the 2007-2008 academic year.

Wolf library featured on magazine cover

A photo of the spacious and bright circulation area of the new Wolf Law Library at the College of William and Mary is featured on the cover of the May issue of “AALL Spectrum,” the monthly magazine of the American Association of Law Libraries.

Building a biofuel plant, building community

A biofuel plant in the Keck Lab at the College of William and Mary is converting waste into diesel while building community.

College celebrates Sam Sadler

A campuswide party celebrating the tenure of Sam Sadler at the College of William and Mary was held on April 18.

Mercury in river moves into terrestrial food chain

Songbirds feeding near the contaminated South River are showing high levels of mercury, even though they aren’t eating food from the river.

Post-Katrina conversations

Students in the "U.S. Response to Katrina" service-learning class at William and Mary reflect on observations made during a week in New Orleans.

College reflects upon another year of service

As the school year nears its end, William and Mary is looking back on its students’ service efforts and the difference they are making.

Judge Hudson describes path to public service

The Honorable Henry E. Hudson described his path to public service in the second George Wythe Society Lecture at the law school on Wednesday, April 9. 

Campus, community donate hair for a cause

With a snip here and a snip there, a few ponytails became a mountain of hair to benefit women who have lost their own.

Warner speaks about life and challenges

Visiting the College of William and Mary as the 2008 Hunter B. Andrews Fellow in American Politics, Sen. John Warner said that he has seen a lot of changes in the U.S. Senate during his five consecutive terms in office. 

Reveley meets with staff, faculty

Interim President Taylor Reveley hosted forums with staff and faculty members at the College on March 19.

Ceremony honors veterans and the fallen

The second annual "Moment to Remember" was held on March 18 to honor those who have served in the armed forces.

American Studies celebrates 25th anniversary

Interdisciplinary experiences highlighted during American Studies panel celebrating the 25th anniversary of the department.

Norfolk Dredging gift helps VIMS make history

A major gift from the Chesapeake-based Norfolk Dredging will help researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science advance their own studies of seafloor history and ecology.

Warner discusses public-private intersection

Former Governor and United States Senate hopeful Mark Warner advised Mason School of Business students on Wednesday, March 12, not to be afraid to fail. 

Gifted Ed center celebrates 20 years of impact

The Center for Gifted Education kicked off its 20th anniversary by hosting a national conference.

W&M hosts national service-learning forum

The importance of incorporating learning into civic engagement was discussed during a national forum on March 10.

Diversity at William and Mary examined, reaffirmed

The College of William and Mary’s commitment to diversity was examined and reaffirmed during a panel discussion in the University Center.

Reveley meets with students (w/video)

W. Taylor Reveley III, the College of William and Mary’s recently named interim president, shared his ideas for moving the College forward.

BOV members spend day on campus

Members of the Board of Visitors spent an entire day on campus listening to concerns related to the resignation of Gene Nichol as president.

'Scams' promises 'high jinks galore' (w/video)

With just a few days to go before opening night, the cast and crew of William and Mary Theatre’s "Scams of Scapin" worked on finishing touches. 

Audio feature: Reveley discusses the transition

Taylor Reveley, recently named the interim president of the College of William and Mary, talks about the process of transition.

Reveley steps up as interim W&M president

On Feb. 12, W. Taylor Reveley III got a surprise call informing him that he would become the interim president of the College of William and Mary.

Charter Day: Comey encouraged public service

James B. Comey encouraged the Charter Day audience to pursue lives of public service on Feb. 9 at the College of William and Mary.

Nichol praises the State of the College

Gene Nichol, president of the College of William and Mary, praised accomplishments during his 2008 State of the College address.

Evers-Williams: Look backward to go forward

Understand the deep history of America’s civil-rights movement then seize current opportunities to extend its legacy of justice and equality further today, Myrlie Evers-Williams said at the College of William and Mary.

Four get Alumni Medallion

Linda Beerbower Burke ’70, Randall S. Hawthorne ’67, J.D. ’70, M.L.T. ’71, Suzann Wilson Matthews ’71 and Patrisia Bayliss Owens ’62 have received Alumni Medallions.

Gov. Kaine praises civic engagement at the College

Gov. Kaine praised the leadership in civic engagement exhibited at William and Mary during a visit to the College on Jan. 18.  

College named No. 5 producer of Peace Corps volunteers

The College of William and Mary continues to be one of the top producers of Peace Corps volunteers in the nation, according to a ranking recently released by the organization.

Citizen-lawyer idea up for debate

On Feb. 8-9, a scholarly debate about the citizen lawyer will be held at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law.

Nichol engaged: President writes from the field

First-person account by Gene Nichol, president of the College of William and Mary, summarizing his January 2008 trip to the Dominican Republic as a SOMOS volunteer.

Front-line engagement: Reports from the DR

First-person accounts from the Dominican Republic during the William and Mary medical mission there.

Virginians express support for higher education

Virginian voters say that their higher-education institutions are a funding priority and that they contribute to the quality of life in the Commonwealth, according to a study by the Virginia Business Higher Education Council.

William and Mary spirit: It is not about logos says Kelly

As the College unveils its new logo, Jim Kelly ('51) says the spirit of the Tribe trumps any insignia.

NET forum focuses on climate change

Five climate-change experts were featured during Forecast Virginia: A Briefing on the Impact of Climate Change, an event sponsored by the National Environmental Trust (NET) at the College.

Teammate, student, friend: College remembers Gutenberg

The campus community remembered freshman Ben Gutenberg in a formal ceremony in the Wren Chapel.

College singers and dancers present international showcase

Three dozen student and community dancers tapped, twirled, and tucked at the Kimball Theatre in Colonial Williamsburg on Nov. 16 leaving audience members shouting, “Buenisimo!” 

Campus, community remember fencing coach

Fencing coach Peter “Pete” S. Conomikes was remembered in a ceremony at the University Center. Conomikes, who coached at the College for 35 years, died Nov. 10 in a car accident near Richmond.

Nichol promotes access to equal justice in Wythe Society lecture

Gene Nichol called for a re-commitment to the citizen lawyer ideal in a speech for the George Wythe Society. 

Society supports veterans, serves community

In January, Lance Zaal and others started the Veterans Society of William & Mary to help veterans as they transition into college life.

Iraqi ambassador calls for a long view

When it comes to Iraq, Americans need to manage expectations and to take the long view concerning the transition to democracy, Samir Sumaida’ie, the Iraqi ambassador to the United States, told more than 220 people in Williamsburg on Nov. 4.

Renovated amphitheater provides fresh venue

After nearly 30 years, the Williamsburg community is enjoying entertainment on the shores of Lake Matoaka again.

Colonial Revival Campus revealed

Much of the credit for William and Mary's beauty belongs to the designers of the Colonial Revival Campus, which was built in the 1920s and 1930s.

Homecoming 2007: It's a wrap

Selection of Homecoming 2007 coverage. Includes news stories, a video walk-a-round and a green-and-gold slide show.

Alumni enjoy Homecoming 2007

The weather could not stop hundreds of William and Mary alumni and their families from enjoying tailgating, reunions, children’s activities and other festivities as part of the College’s 2007 homecoming weekend.

President Nichol briefs alumni on College issues

President Gene R. Nichol briefed alumni on a number of important issues facing the College in the future during a special "conversation."

From green and gold to red, white and blue

Theirs is a love story with a different kind of epilogue: Kris and Alyssa Waldhauser got married and ended up serving in Iraq.

Omohundro Institute sponsors slave conference in Ghana

The Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture at the College sponsored a conference in Ghana recognizing the 200-year anniversary of the closing of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Miller receives Mason School's Clarke Medallion

The Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary has named Alan B. Miller (’58) as this year’s recipient of the T.C. and Elizabeth Clarke Medallion, the School’s highest honor.

In Jefferson's footsteps: Law school reinvigorates citizen-lawyer ideal

At the law school, a group of students, faculty and administrators are breathing new life into the citizen-lawyer concept that guided Wythe, Marshall and Thomas Jefferson.

Comey looks toward Justice Department

Alumnus James B. Comey talked with the W&M News about the attorney general's office, his toughest cases and his advice for students considering public service.

Homecoming to feature something for all

The Alumni Association is reviving a tradition on campus—a Homecoming reunion for all.

Family Weekend: Families welcomed to campus

More than 1,000 families of William and Mary students enjoyed a full-range of events during Family Weekend 2007.

Gates' address on the future of democracy

Text of speech presented by U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates during the World Forum on the Future of Democracy that was hosted by Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary.

Future of democracy not assured say panelists

The future of democracy in the world is not assured, according to a panel of experts featured during a public discussion at the World Forum on the Future of Democracy Conference.

VIMS to assess value of menhaden

A new three-year study to be conducted by VIMS scientists seeks input from commercial and recreational fishermen concerning social and economic value of menhaden.

Mason School of Business provides expertise for Maersk

The College of William and Mary’s Mason School of Business has partnered with Maersk Line, Limited, the world’s leading provider of maritime transportation services, to provide training in a newly developed Lean Six Sigma management system.

Freshmen start their college experience with service

About 200 William and Mary students, nearly 180 of whom were freshmen, volunteered with community agencies across the area on Tuesday as part of the first annual SHOW Day.

Freshman move-in day goes like clockwork

Move-in day for members of the Class of 2011 went off without any major hitches as nearly 1,400 freshmen took up residence at William and Mary.

Werowocomoco field work increases understanding of European-Indian contact

Field researchers concentrated their summer work at Werowocomoco on a pair of D-shaped ditches that archaeologist Martin Gallivan believes delineate the "ceremonial core" of the Powhatan village.

Murray Scholars: Nation's best choose W&M

The five Murray Scholars who are members of the William and Mary Class of 2011 bring credentials that were sought by Princeton, Yale, Pennsylvania and M.I.T.

Phoenix Project: Social entrepreneurs see change

The Phoenix Project’s success in Petersburg has positioned it as a model for higher ed/community partnerships.

Clinical Faculty: Bridging theory and practice

The School of Education partners with local schools to recruit and train master teachers as part of the Clinical Faculty Program.

Wren archeological dig continues to hit pay dirt

For the second successive year, archeologists digging in the Wren Yard have hit pay dirt—including hedge rows and pathways.

Cross case has historic ties to Wren Chapel

The walnut table that serves as the base of the case housing the Wren chapel cross has been a part of the chapel's history for nearly 80 years.

'Horizons' students visit W&M

Middle-school students with Horizons visited the College to acquaint themselves with the selection process employed by universities.

SHH: Taking service learning to another level

Now that Cosmo Fujiyama has graduated from the College, she is looking to William and Mary students to help ensure the success of Students Helping Honduras, the non-profit service organization she co-founded.

Flag power at the Muscarelle

The “Stars and Stripes: Rare and Historic American Flags” exhibition currently hanging in the College’s Muscarelle Museum of Art caused even Gene Nichol, president of the College, to stop in his tracks.

W&M scientists lead bald-eagle comeback

De-listing of the bald eagle from the endangered species list is a victory for a generation of Americans as well as for biologists at the College of William and Mary.

Tribe pair nabbed for Spanish TV spot

In what may well be a first for William and Mary, a student from the College and her professor were interviewed for a local TV news show—in Spain.

Back to New Orleans: Lessons of disaster

In June, Lauren Grainger and Meghan Dunne attended a service conference in New Orleans. For Grainger, the return after nearly 18 months revealed the work that remained to be done.

EAD 2007: Nichol cites staff’s ‘dedication’

Members of the College staff were recognized for their talents and dedication during the 2007 Employee Appreciation Day on June 6.

Seniors reflect: From queen to commencement

As they prepared for graduation on May 20, seniors reflected on the lessons they had learned at William and Mary.

Class of 2007 celebrates incredible journey

More than 1,700 degrees were awarded to graduates of William and Mary during commencement ceremonies on May 20.

College re-embraces Britain's queen

More than 6,000 people gathered around the Wren Building to participate in the visit to the College by Queen Elizabeth II of England.

Celebrating a life: Wendy Reves remembered

There were no somber words to mar the memorial ceremony for Wendy Reves (1916-2007) held in the Wren Chapel on April 28.

Reves series has students thinking globally

The America in the World speaker series sponsored by the Reves Center forced students to think globally.

1957: Recalling a visit by the queen

Two projects involving the College provide documentation of the 1957 visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Williamsburg area and to William and Mary.

Ocean's 'twilight zone' has climate-change role

A major study sheds new light on the ocean's "twilight zone"--the dim layer from 300 to 3,000 feet deep where little-known processes affect the ability of the ocean to absorb and store carbon dioxide accumulating in our atmosphere.

O'Connor, Canadian chief justice at law school

Both the commonalities and the differences between the judicial systems in the United States and Canada were discussed during a law-school panel on April 19.

Kelso ('64) unearths long-buried truths at James Fort

William Kelso, the person known for rediscovering James Fort, said it all started when he enrolled at William and Mary.

Students respond to tragedy at Virginia Tech

Students created posters and sent other messages to show their support following the murder of 33 people at Virginia Tech.

College mourns loss of life at Virginia Tech

Members of the College community joined millions of others across the state and the nation in offering prayers for and support to families and friends of the 33 students killed by gunfire on the campus of Virginia Tech on April 16.

Chancellor braves storm to tour VIMS

Sandra Day O’Connor braved a weekend storm to tour VIMS before speaking at a couple of College venues.

Dual-enrollment agreement signed with NVCC

The College signed a dual-enrollment agreement with Northern Virginia Community College, the fifth such agreement entered with two-year institutions of higher learning.

College admits diverse class for 2011

A record number of first-generation students have been admitted into the class of 2011 at the College.

Business school groundbreaking opens era

The March 30 groundbreaking ceremony for Alan B. Miller Hall is said to open a new era in the history of the business school.

Gates: A scholar and a 'scout'

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, who will be the 2007 commencement speaker, was known as a scholar and a scout while he was an undergraduate at William and Mary.

Choir, period orchestra, prepare 'The Creation'

William and Mary choirs upcoming performance of The Creation by Haydn will feature an 18th-century orchestra.

Muscarelle board launches $1 million campaign

The board of directors of the Muscarelle Museum has launched a $1 million fund-raising campaign to support special exhibitions.

Thomas Mann: 'Broken branch' is on the mend

Thomas E. Mann told a College audience that the broken congressional branch was showing signs that it can be fixed.

Rec center renovation deemed 'green'

The renovated and expanded  recreation center at the College has received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

VIMS helps guide Louisiana restoration

VIMS scientists are helping guide the restoration of Louisiana wetlands in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Record number of prizes for Omohundro

Books published by the Omohundro Institute received 10 book prizes for its 2006 titles.

Wenzhong discusses China's road to maturity

Chinese ambassador to the United States, Zhou Wenzhong, told a Reves Center audience that China would be making greater reforms as it moved out of its primary state of socialism.

Wendy Reves remembered as a visionary

Wendy Reves, a great friend and supporter of the College, died on March 13.

College hosts 10th annual scholastic bowl

The College of William and Mary hosted the 10th Annual Virginia High School League Scholastic Bowl on campus Feb. 24.

President's committee to focus on Wren Chapel

Given its short timeframe, the Committee on Religion in a Public University will focus on the use of the cross in the Wren Chapel.

Nichol: Wren Chapel must serve all

A first-person essay by Gene Nichol, president of the College, concerning recent public discussions about the use of the Wren Chapel.

General Assembly recommends $5.4 million for School of Education project

The future School of Education building at William and Mary got more good news last weekend when members of the General Assembly approved $5.4 million for the project to move forward with planning and design.

BOV moves forward on president's 'religion' committee

A 14-member committee will address questions surrounding the role of religion at a public university, President Nichol told the BOV.

Smiley leads cross-cultural look at Jamestown

Tavis Smiley led a panel of scholars in an exploration of Jamestown and black history during a forum at Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall.

Hagel’s insights inform government class

Sen. Chuck Hagel took the time to visit a William and Mary government class while he was on campus for Charter Day activities.

Hagel calls students 'greatest force for change’

The world looks to America for the type of leadership that can confront issues of “the human condition,” Sen. Chuck Hagel (R.-Neb.) said during his keynote address at Charter Day.

Alumni Medallion winners for 2007

The Alumni Medallion winners for 2007.

Campaign for William and Mary exceeds half-billion-dollar goal six months ahead of schedule

The Campaign for William and Mary has surpassed its half-billion-dollar goal—the largest fundraising effort in the history of the College—six months ahead of schedule.

Devil’s Advocate upsets Raft Debate

In an upset, the Devil’s Advocate won the ritual Raft Debate at the College. His victory calls into question the very underpinnings of the university.

Sexual-assault Web site has more than information

A new sexual-assault Web site sponsored by the offices of the president and student affairs incorporates video, audio and other devices to present an entertaining treatment of a serious topic.

'Great and public' dialogue advanced at forum

President Gene Nichol used the opening session of his State of the College forum on Feb. 6 to restate his understanding of the core values of the university and to point his ongoing “great-and-public” dialogue toward the College’s aspirations.

New business building discussed at forum

When the new Alan B. Miller Hall that is expected to be completed in 2009 opens, it will represent seven years of planning and design as well as two years of construction.

Alumni continue to serve Peace Corps

The College is ranked sixth out of the top 26 medium-size schools in terms of the number of alumni who serve through the Peace Corps.

Expanding 'we the people': MLK remembered

Elaine R. Jones, attorney with the NAACP, helped lead the community in a remembrance of Martin Luther King.

Nichol on State of the College: Five pillars unite W&M

President Gene Nichol spoke about growing research efforts, staff compensation and diversity during his State of the College address.

School of education tops Road to Richmond agenda

Ensuring state monies for construction of a school of education building and for increases in faculty salaries were primary issues advocated during the 2007 Road to Richmond effort.

Global Playground: Alumni steer young professionals toward service

Global Playground, the brainchild of two College alumni, is poised to bring its William and Mary-flavored philanthropy to bear on educational opportunities in the developing world.

Donation sends students to Antarctica

Adrian G. “Casey” Duplantier Jr. of Williamsburg and 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union of Newport News have committed $10,500 to support student research in the Palmer Antarctica Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) project.

Red-tail hawks continue as campus attraction

Although one of the three young red-tail hawks that became an attraction on campus has been put to sleep, the other two should entertain community members well into the coming semester.

Rector Powell welcomes legislators to forum

Rector Michael Powell welcomed legislators and others to the campus for a community forum sponsored by the Virginia General Assembly.

Out of Context—W&M voices in the media

Selection of media quotes by members of the William and Mary community (fall 2006 semester).

Poor Americans have inadequate legal counsel

Many states do not adequately fund public defenders who can serve the poor, a study by Paul Marcus and Mary Sue Backus finds.

Reagan to serve as chief of staff for Webb

Alumnus Paul Reagan has agreed to serve as chief of staff for the newly elected U.S. senator from Virginia.

College flag flies at MEI conference

For the second consecutive year, the William and Mary flag was flown on a table at the annual conference of the Middle East Institute (MEI) in Washington, D.C.

Global Friends help in transitions

Global Friends link international students at the College with the Williamsburg community.

Al Qaeda topic for Phares

An understanding of jihadism is among answers to troubles in the Middle East, according to Walid Phares.

Senate confirms Gates (’65) as U.S. Secretary of Defense

The United States Senate has confirmed William and Mary alumnus Robert Gates as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense. Gates, a member of the Class of 1965, was nominated last month by President George W. Bush to replace Donald Rumsfeld.

Medical mission corps: Empowering a community

The Medical Mission Corps is providing sustainable intervention in the Dominican Republic. President Nichol is scheduled to travel with the group in December.

BOV: School of Ed to get new facility

The Board of Visitors were told that the College will move forward with plans to construct a new facility for the education school.

More than equipment at rec center

Renovated facility meeting broader needs of community.

Law classroom named for Sullivan

A classroom at the law school was dedicated to Timothy J. Sullivan, former president of the College and former dean of the law school.

Latino forum builds understanding

The Voices of Our Latino Community forum drew attention to cultural obstacles.

Board passes diversity resolution

The Board of Visitors approved a resolution that outlines the College's commitment to diversity.

Fiorina talks about her 'Tough Choices'

Fiorina, the former chief executive officer of Hewlett-Packard, spoke about the challenges of changing a corporate culture.

Architectural ghosts at President's House

The “ghosts” discovered recently at the President’s House are not of a typical variety—they are architectural and more historic than spooky.

Homecoming reflects Campaign impact

The College community benefited from significant gifts that were offered during homecoming weekend 2006.

Muscarelle's Titian wows Paris

A painting from the Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College is making quite a stir in Paris this fall, due to the hard work and research skills of Aaron De Groft (’88), director of the museum.

Muscarelle offers glimpse of European masters

Italian, Dutch, Flemish and French Renaissance and Baroque paintings are featured at the Muscarelle Museum.

Law school poised to inform recount debate

Law-school program poised to deal with challenges resulting from close elections.

Anger management: The art of cartooning

Accomplished editorial cartoonist Ed Stein said it is tough to get angry six days a week at the opening of a Swem Library exhibition.

Egger sees new momentum for nonprofits

Robert Egger, who is emerging as a leader in the world of nonprofit organizations, encouraged students to help shape an infusion of momentum in that sector.

Slain Frenchmen remembered at College

Memorial service at the Sir Christopher Wren Building honors Frenchmen who died during the Siege of Yorktown in 1781.

College to continue early admission

Although other top-tier schools are abandoning the early admission process, administrators say it is working effectively at William and Mary.

Restructuring: A quiet revolution

The College has begun to experience the benefits, as well as the responsibilities, of the Higher Education Restructuring Act.

Contentious issues at philosophy conference

Whether intelligent-design theory should be taught in public schools was among the contentious topics given a hearing during the Conference on the Future of Democracy.

Religious freedom among topics for O'Connor

Religious freedom and judicial independence dominated two talks given by Chancellor Sandra Day O’Connor during a visit to campus.

Policy, business and the future of Iraq

A first-person essay written by recent graduate Banan Malkawi (’05) concerning her introduction to doing business in Iraq.

Plumeri tapped to lead homecoming parade

Joe Plumeri has been tapped to ride in the front of the 2006 homecoming parade.

Surviving academic diversity topic for Pretlow

Carol J. Pretlow, an emerging voice on national security law and terrorism at Norfolk State University, came to William and Mary to provide students with tools to help them embrace academic diversity.

Lake's alive! Matoaka survives hot summer

Cooling autumn temperatures and an influx of fresh water from tropical depression Ernesto have Lake Matoaka breathing easier again.

Olsen discusses Peace Corp service

Jody Olsen used stories to convey the opportunities available through the Peace Corps.

Family Weekend: Tribe parents stay connected

More than 1,400 Tribe parents came to the College for Family Weekend. For them, it was all about their kids.

VIMS and NOAA tackle 'ghost' pots

VIMS and NOAA recently announced plans to help remove derelict crab pots from riverbeds in the Chesapeake watershed.

Faculty/student research initiatives announced

The president announced a two-pronged initiative to facilitate and enhance research opportunities at the College.

BOV hears about new campus facilities

Members of the Board of Visitors are updated on Jamestown dormitories, the new business school building, the new education school building and other construction projects.

Supreme Court Preview tackles detainee rights

Journalists, legal scholars and lawyers discussed Hamdan v Rumsfeld as part of the 19th annual Supreme Court Preview at the College.

Alumni throw party at Egyptian Embassy

Nearly 400 alumni met at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D.C., to mingle with Gene Nichol and with each other.

Diplomacy and the loss of time

Egyptian ambassador Nabil Fahmy considers how diplomatic decisions are made in an age of information overload.

Five years later: Campus remembers 9/11

A campuswide 9/11 memorial ceremony was both sobering and uplifting for members of the William and Mary community.

Tribe students take D.C. by storm

Law Library construction is on schedule

Construction of the new library at the Law School is proceeding on schedule.

Excellence and compassion: Buck welcomes freshmen

Warren Buck (’76) was the keynote speaker for the 2006 opening convocation ceremony.

New dormitory provides upscale living

The Jamestown dormitories blend the character of the historic campus with the latest modern amenities.

Researchers uncover evidence of Wren gardens

Archaeologists help to solve an 80-year-old mystery near the Sir Christopher Wren Building.

Day for dreams: Class of 2010 takes up residence

It was hard to sense who was more excited during move-in day at the College: the freshmen, the upperclassmen or the College’s staff, who view the process as one of the most exciting events on campus.

U.S. News: College remains among the nation's best

The College of William and Mary remains among the nation’s best universities, according to the 2006 annual rankings of colleges by "U.S. News & World Report."

College of William and Mary receives NCAA ruling on athletic logo

The College of William and Mary received notice Aug. 3, 2006 that the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Executive Committee has denied the College's appeal regarding use of the institution’s athletic logo.

Petersburg rising: The Phoenix Project impacts a city

Fifteen William and Mary students worked through the pilot Phoenix Project program to partner with non-profit service agencies in Petersburg, Va.

Student evacuates Lebanon as war escalates

Michael Fares was studying at the American University of Beirut when war forced him to cut his summer session short.

50 years later: Alums repeat vows in Wren

John and Carol Marsh returned to the scene of their wedding—the Wren Chapel—after 50 years to re-create their matrimonial ceremony.

Nichol praises College's 'marvelous' staff during Employee Appreciation Day

President Gene Nichol led in honoring staff members of the College during the 2006 Employee Appreciation Day picnic.

Smith ('80, Ed.D) hosts dinner in honor of his professors

Russell Smith returned to campus 26 years after receiving his graduate degree in order to host a dinner in honor of his professors.

Dominion establishes faculty development fund

Dominion Foundation donates $250,000 to support research and professional development opportunities for faculty members at the College.

Governor recognizes Sharpe scholars for VDH work

On May 9, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine of Virginia recognized students in William and Mary’s Sharpe Community Scholars Program at a press conference for their work with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).

Capstone proposal is heart of reaccreditation process

David Aday, director of William and Mary’s reaccreditation effort, gave a presentation to a group of visiting academics representing the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Batten honored with Botetourt Award

The College recently recognized Frank Batten for his service and faithfulness by giving him the Lord Botetourt Award.

LambdaRail speeds up College’s networking capabilities

Virginia’s K-12 schools, museums and libraries will be among the first in the nation to connect to both National LambdaRail (NLR) and Internet2, which will provide better access to educational and research resources worldwide.

Magill meets her moment during College tribute

On May 13, Rector of the College Susan Magill was nearly speechless at an event she hosted as master of ceremonies.

NCAA rules 'Tribe' not offensive; objects to feathers

The College will appeal an NCAA ruling objecting to the use of feathers as part of the Tribe athletic logo.

Tutu challenges graduates to partner with God

Archbishop Desmond Tutu delivered the featured commencement speech during 2006 graduation exercises at the College.

Srour ('05) attends first day of school in Uganda

George Srour saw a dream fulfilled during the first day of classes at the Learning Centre at Meeting Point Kampala, an school he helped to build with assistance from the William and Mary community.

ACE Fellow Williams believes College can redefine greatness

Julie E. Williams has been a part of numerous conversations as she has served as an American Council on Education Fellow at William and Mary.

Michael Powell elected rector of College

Michael K. Powell, former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has been unanimously elected Rector of the College of William and Mary.

College admits more minority students for 2006

The College has accepted for admission 37 percent more students from under-represented racial minorities during the 2006  admissions season than the one in 2005.

New leaders poised to shape a new century

During the investiture of Sandra Day O'Connor as chancellor and the inauguration of Gene R. Nichol as president, nearly 4,500 people heard that the College is poised to lead the nation into its new century.

Journalist tells stories of the upcoming environmental catastrophe

Elizabeth Kolbert, author of Field Notes from a Catastrophe and the New Yorker magazine series The Climate of Man, closed out this semester's Mellon Environmental Issues Series.

Student-initiated forums consider issues of concern to community

In an effort to raise awareness on campus, students at the College recently conducted two forums on issues related to sexual assault and the judicial system for students.

Isaacson calls for humility and tolerance

More humility and greater tolerance are needed in American foreign policy, Walter Isaacson, the 2006 Hunter B. Andrews Fellow, told a crowd during a forum on the William and Mary campus.

Muscarelle exhibition to honor Cohen

Lewis Cohen, professor of art and art history at the College, began his interest in art at a young age. He copied master drawings for practice and soon started taking evening classes at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

New Center for Gifted Education program wows young students

There were plenty of “oohs” and “ahhs” among a group of first- and second-grade students during a recent science experiment in a classroom at William and Mary’s Jones Hall. As one of the new courses offered this year as part of the Center for Gifted Education’s Saturday Enrichment Program, the magnet class has been a popular hit.

Human rights tested by terrorism

Law professor Nancy Combs said human rights are severely tested in the age of terrorism during a lecture sponsored by the Williamsburg League of Women Voters.

Danish cartoon controversy provides peek into global culture war

A forum sponsored by the Muslim Students Association sheds light on the ongoing global culture wars.

Mystery brick foundation discovered during work at President's House

As part of the current renovation of the President’s House at the College of William and Mary, workers have been carefully digging trenches outside the house to install new utility lines to the building. Last week, they uncovered a mystery.

Kozol discusses 'Shame of a Nation' during Hauben lecture

The proportion of black students attending public segregated school is at its highest since the death of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., education author and advocate Jonathan Kozol told a sold-out crowd at the Kimball Theatre.

Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu will address William and Mary graduates at 2006 commencement

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for leading the nonviolent movement against apartheid in South Africa, will deliver the 2006 commencement address at the College of William and Mary on May 14, 2006. In addition, William and Mary Chancellor and retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor will deliver remarks to the Class of 2006.

Governor calls for better funding for higher education

The Commonwealth of Virginia and its elected leaders in Richmond must do more to fully fund higher education, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine told an audience at the College of William and Mary’s Charter Day ceremony.

College's intercollegiate athletic program sets standard for nation

The College’s maintains one of the premier programs of intercollegiate athletics, according to a task-force study released in February.

O'Connor discusses the Court, her life and her hopes as chancellor of the College

Interview with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor after she agreed to serve as chancellor of the College.

College plans to broaden sexual-assault education

In the wake of a rash of reports of sexual assault by William and Mary students, College officials outlined a plan to address the problem.

"Tapestries” features woven art of the modernists

The unusual exhibition “Tapestries: Picasso, Matisse, Calder and Other Great Twentieth-Century Modernists,” which opens at the Muscarelle Museum of Art on Jan. 21 and runs through March 26, brings together the vibrant and joyful colors of Calder and Arp, the bold figural architectonics of Léger and Le Corbusier, the cutouts of Matisse, and the cubism of Picasso.

Washington internship program slated to begin during the fall ’06 semester

Beginning with the fall 2006 term, the College of William and Mary will offer a new residential study and internship program in Washington, D.C., called William and Mary in Washington. Participants will take classes with a member of the William and Mary faculty in Washington, D.C., live in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood and earn credit for working in an internship.

New associate provost for enrollment comes back to his alma mater

As a student tour guide, Earl T. Granger III (’92) spent most of his undergraduate days pitching the College of William and Mary’s unique educational experience to prospective students and their families. So when Granger returns to his alma mater next month to assume his new role as associate provost for enrollment, he will be returning to familiar territory—and a favorite topic.

College caught in inaugural whirl

Despite some persistent rain, thousands of Virginians, including William and Mary faculty and students, gathered in the historic area to celebrate the inauguration of the Commonwealth’s 70th governor—the honorable Timothy M. Kaine.

2005 Yule Log Ceremony mixes revelry and reflection

The College’s traditional semester-ending Yule Log ceremony held on Dec. 10 in the Wren courtyard fostered all of the revelry and reflection that has made it a must-attend event for current students and a favorite college memory for scores of alumni.

Governor proposes $2.9 million for VIMS’ Chesapeake monitoring

Gov. Warner has proposed that VIMS receive $2.9 million to monitor Chesapeake Bay clean-up effort.

Son of Iraq’s president tells campus audience that freedom is within the grasp of Middle East nations

Today Iraqi citizens are experiencing freedom from tyranny, Qubad Talabani told students attending a lecture organized by William and Mary students Amanda Downing and Arielle Kuiper.

Students take ownership of sexual-assault issues

William and Mary students are passionate about preventing sexual assaults. The sheer number of organizations and awareness programs on campus is evidence that they have a sense of ownership of the issue that has hit home with many recently as the College community copes with reports that four students have allegedly been sexually assaulted during the past three months.

College releases study on fire-alarm and sprinkler systems

A fire safety report indicates that the College has a "well established program of campus fire safety” while recommending a three-phased upgrade of fire-suppression systems.

College names basketball gymnasium Kaplan Arena

The College’s basketball gymnasium has been named Kaplan Arena in honor of donors Jim and Jane Kaplan.

Warner approves College’s restructuring plan

Gov. Mark Warner has approved the College’s management agreement and board policies developed in support of the institution’s application for increased authority under the Higher Education Restructuring Act of 2005.

College celebrates naming of the Mason School of Business

With the help of a Colonial five and drum corps and an inspired room filled with supporters and friends, William and Mary’s School of Business ushered in a new era on Nov. 11—the Mason School of Business era.

Botetourt proof medallion given to the College

An 18th-century proof of the College’s Lord Botetourt Medal has been given to the College.

Mott’s poetry considers madness and memory

When Michael Mott returns after 20 years to read his poetry on campus, he will be delving into memory and madness.

Business school named for 'Chip' Mason

The College of William and Mary School of Business has been named the Mason School of Business to honor longtime supporter Raymond A. “Chip” Mason, President Gene R. Nichol announced today. Mason, Chairman, President and CEO of Legg Mason, Inc., graduated from William and Mary in 1959 and was instrumental in the creation of the School of Business in 1967-68.

Standing in line for Rosa Parks

Pamera Hairston (’81, J.D. ’84) shares an account of standing in line to honor Rosa Parks at the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

Hundred Acre Wood Alumni return to campus to make contributions

Thirty years after graduation, members of the Hundred Acre Wood Club have returned to work with students on service-related projects.

‘Tribe’ refers to community Nichol states in a report sent to the NCAA

Stating that the College of William and Mary’s “Tribe” nickname reflects the “ennobling sentiments of commitment, shared idealism, community and common cause,” President Gene R. Nichol released on Nov. 1 a study concluding that the College should retain the use of its current nickname and logo in its intercollegiate athletic program.

Risks in rebuilding New Orleans are topic for panel

A panel discussion of Katrina and rebuilding in New Orleans welcomed Erin Ryan, assistant professor of law, J. Timmons Roberts, professor of sociology and director of environmental science and environmental studies at the College, and Ron Rosenberg, professor of law.

Homecoming 2005
Alumni celebrate the past and the future of their alma mater

More than 7,000 alumni attended the College’s homecoming weekend, where they offered glimpses into the past of William and Mary and shared their hopes for the future of the institution.

The girls of 1945

War was the last thing on the minds of the young women of the William and Mary Class of 1945 as they began their matriculation.

Cottrell to help alumni reconnect at homecoming

Approaching her 40th homecoming, Karen Cottrell now has different responsibilities. Her enthusiasm, however, has not changed. After all, if the College is to be great—and Cottrell believes that it is great—its homecomings need to be extraordinary. This year, for the first time, Cottrell (’66, M.Ed. ’69, Ed.D. ’84) is in charge of the party.

Ground is broken for building honoring Hunter B. Andrews on VIMS campus

The late Hunter B. Andrews, a former Virginia state senator, was passionate about a great many things: his family, fiscal responsibility in government and earnest—and sometimes energetic—political debate. And always close to his heart were William and Mary and the Chesapeake Bay.

To honor the commitment of the senator and his wife, Cynthia, William and Mary has named a major new building at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in their honor.

Alumni Association honors staff and faculty members

At the William and Mary Alumni Association’s Fall Awards Banquet on Sept. 22, Teresa L. Edmundson and Diana Haywood received Staff Service awards, and Jimmye Laycock received the 2004-05 Coach of the Year Award. The association also honored five professors with Fellowship awards.

Prince El-Hassan envisions peace through dialogue

Although numerous circumstances seem to be working against peace processes in the Middle East, Prince El-Hassan bin Talal of Jordan suggested to a William and Mary audience that progress would be made once players in the region moved beyond tolerance, feigned or otherwise

Tuition scenarios tied to funding from the state

A six-year financial plan was recently approved by the College’s Board of Visitors. William and Mary has submitted the plan to the state in support of its application to gain additional financial and administrative flexibility under the Higher Education Restructuring Act of 2005.

Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to succeed Secretary Henry A. Kissinger as William and Mary Chancellor

Sandra Day O’Connor, who in July announced her intention to retire as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, has been named twenty-third Chancellor of the College by the College of William and Mary Board of Visitors. Justice O’Connor will succeed Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, former United States Secretary of State, who was appointed in 2000. The appointment is effective immediately.

Zinni says new paradigm calls for new leadership

Gen. Anthony Zinni called for a shift in thinking as America assumes its role in a changed world during a speech he delivered as the Carter Lowance Fellow.

Roberts, Rehnquist and O’Connor topics during Supreme Court Preview

Changes in the Supreme Court was a focus of conversations during the College’s 18th annual Supreme Court Preview.

Students organize Project Relief to respond to hurricane victims

William and Mary students are responding en masse to the plight of Gulf Coast residents affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Six-year College plan approved

William and Mary has now finished the challenging task of developing a six-year academic plan that can strengthen instruction and research and enhance the Commonwealth’s economy. Now, however, the College faces the more demanding task of securing funding needed to implement the plan.

Van Alstyne celebrates the living U.S. Constitution

Like the cambium rings of the giant redwood trees in northern California, amendments to the United States Constitution indicate growth in a living—and evolving—document, William and Mary law professor William W. Van Alstyne told an audience on Sept. 16.

 

Project HOPE helps state schools enroll children arriving from the Gulf region

The College's Project HOPE is helping the state's school systems respond to an influx of children, now considered homeless, who have been displaced in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Nichol launches conversation on 'great' and 'public' theme

William and Mary President Gene R. Nichol launched recently a wide-ranging conversation with the Board of Visitors, students, faculty, alumni and the public at large to determine what the institution must do in the coming years to enhance its educational program while strengthening its commitment to serve the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Van Alstyne appreciates the irony of Constitution Day law

Considered one of the top constitutional legal minds of his time, William W. Van Alstyne, Alfred Wilson and Mary I. W. Lee Professor of Law at the College’s Marshall-Wythe School of Law, has given countless lectures and presentations on his favorite subject—the world’s oldest Constitution. However, those programs were never part of a law mandated by Congress. So when Van Alstyne was first asked to present a program at the College on Constitution Day, a new Congress-approved requirement for institutions that receive federal funding, his first thought was of the irony.

William and Mary captures prestigious double-A bond rating

Standard & Poor’s, one of the nation’s premier bond rating agencies, has awarded the College of William and Mary the firm’s prestigious double-A credit rating. The superior rating will enable the college to issue bonds for capital projects at favorable interest rates, and is one of the highest ratings awarded to public institutions of higher education.

College opens classrooms to Virginia students enrolled in Gulf region

In response to the national emergency, the College of William and Mary admits semester academically-qualified Virginia students enrolled at Gulf Coast universities closed for the term by Hurricane Katrina.

During convocation
Rep. Lewis challenges class of ’09 to create a ‘beloved community’

U.S. Congressman John Lewis, one of the country’s famed civil rights leaders, called on William and Mary students to work toward a “way of peace” and a “way of love.”

College opens Gateway
Virginia students from lower- and middle-income families offered debt-free education

Gateway William and Mary will provide a combination of institutional, state and federal grants for tuition, fees, and room and board for in-state undergraduate students whose families earn $40,000 or less per year. Participants will not be asked to take out loans to complete their baccalaureate degrees.

Class of '09 chosen from record pool

The William and Mary class of 2009 arrived this fall with empirical numbers positioning it among the strongest ever enrolled at the College. Seventy-nine percent of the 1,350 incoming freshmen were in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, a total of 116 were either valedictorians or salutatorians at their high school graduation ceremonies and more than 50 percent of them had SAT scores between 1,270 and 1,430.

Nichol plans program to help lower-income students

President Gene R. Nichol plans to launch a program that will help recruit and retain lower-income students at William and Mary. The initiative comes as part of Nichol’s efforts to keep the College both “great and more public.”

Nichol presides at EAD
Staff share president's goal of making a better College

Staff members recognized during Employee Appreciation Day share their love and their hopes for the College.

Supreme Court Preview marks 18th year

The Institute of Bill of Rights Law at the College of William and Mary Law School will present its 18th annual Supreme Court Preview, September 23 and 24 at the Law School on South Henry Street.

Several of this year’s panels will feature the nation’s leading journalists, lawyers and legal scholars discussing, among other things, the “Rehnquist Court” and the confirmation process that will shape the next Supreme Court.

Campaign tops $400 million as Sullivan retires

The Campaign for William and Mary surpassed $400 million as President Sullivan retired. Sullivan had listed obtaining the figure among his goals as he prepared to leave the College.

The 1st of the 26th starts early
Shadowing President Nichol

During his first working day as president of William and Mary, Gene Nichol did a lot of listening.

College's 26th president sworn in
Gene R. Nichol calls for heart of William and Mary’s mission to be both 'great' and 'public'

At the heart of the College of William and Mary’s mission is a need to be both “great” and “public,” President Gene R. Nichol said Friday after taking the official oath of office at the Sir Christopher Wren Building.

William and Mary fund-raising campaign poised to exceed $400 million

Buoyed by more than $20 million in commitments made in honor of departing President Timothy J. Sullivan and First Lady Anne Sullivan, the College of William and Mary is poised to exceed the $400-million mark in its current fund-raising campaign. With more than two years remaining in the Campaign for William and Mary, the College has raised $397 million, nearly 80 percent of the overall goal of $500 million.

Crossroads Project celebrates accomplishments and recognizes President Sullivan's leadership

The Crossroads Project celebrated its accomplishments and the leadership of William and Mary president Timothy J. Sullivan at a June 10, 2005 meeting.

College recognizes $7.4 million gift from Sentara

The College of William and Mary's agreement to purchase Sentara Williamsburg Community Hospital represents a $7.4-million gift from Sentara Healthcare. The gift arises from the fact that the purchase price agreed to by the parties is below the market value of the property.

‘Who are you?’ Sullivan asks 2005 graduates

President Timothy J. Sullivan urged members of the College of William and Mary’s Class of 2005 to begin their post-college lives by trying to answer a not-so-simple question.

“Who are you?,” Sullivan asked rhetorically at the College’s commencement exercises on May 15. “It seems simple enough, I know, but even this question is harder to answer than you think.”

Stuck in immigration: Travel stories from the College

Following 9/11, changing immigration scrutiny have affected scholars nationwide, including some at the College.

The return of Dr. William Small
Portrait purchased by College

After more than 200 years, the most celebrated professor in William and Mary’s history has returned to the campus—in the form of a portrait that has been purchased by the College.

Davis and Crone honored with Prentis Awards

Williamsburg community leader Marguerite Bozarth Davis and local businessman and community volunteer Charles F. Crone have been named the recipients of the College of William and Mary’s 2005 Prentis Award.

Sullivan cites future challenges during final BOV address

President Timothy J. Sullivan, in his final official address to the College’s Board of Visitors, outlined four key challenges facing the university.

From student volunteer to museum director

When Aaron De Groft was an undergraduate at the College of William and Mary, he served as a volunteer at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, where he hung portraits, cut mats and constructed frames. Little did he dream that in fewer than 20 years he would once again work at the Muscarelle – but this time, he would be in charge of the museum.

Solutions Conference addresses issues of aging

Solutions Forum at College deals with issues of aging. Results will be presented to the White House Conference on Aging in October.

President Chandler’s transformation of William and Mary

Article composed of the transcript of the President’s Day Talk delivered by Carolyn Whittenburg, director of the College’s pre-collegiate program, on April 18.

Annual costs for undergraduates to rise 7.8 percent at College

In-state undergraduates attending the College of William and Mary next year will pay a total of $14,195 for tuition, fees, room and board—a 7.8-percent increase over the current year. This compares to annual cost increases for in-state undergraduate of 7.9 percent at the University of Virginia and 7.7 percent at Virginia Tech.

The Founding Fathers’ greatest gift
A Presbyterian pastor praises the first amendment

Following is an edited transcript of a speech made by Neil Stevenson, retired pastor of the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, as part of the 2005 Town and Gown Luncheon Lecture Series sponsored by the Christopher Wren Association.

Law School's Courtroom 21 breaks new ground in resolving international child abduction cases

The Courtroom 21 Project developed and tested a cutting-edge technological solution to help courts in different nations to jointly resolve many of the difficult international child abduction cases that take place every year.

New NMR magnet reaches full field

Scientists will use the 17.6 tesla magnet to explore the arrangement of matter.

Sullivan to address graduates during commencement

As one of his last official acts as President of the College of William and Mary, Timothy J. Sullivan will deliver the commencement address to approximately 2,000 graduates on Sunday, May 15.

Collision of modern life and fine art
Marcus Michels featured at Andrews Gallery

The recently concluded Emerging Artists show at the Andrews Gallery was anchored by two large oil paintings on the back wall. The artist, Marcus Michels, fresh out of grad school at Indiana, looks at human interaction with a voyeuristic anxiety

Mason gives $4 million to business school

Raymond A. “Chip” Mason, chairman, president and CEO of Legg Mason, Inc., has made a $4-million gift to support the initiatives at the School of Business at William and Mary, including efforts to expand its faculty.

Nazi rule and victimhood

Frank Shatz, a columnist for the Virginia Gazette and a friend and longtime supporter of the College, considers Nazi rule and victimhood.

“Ali’s Run” at W&M Law School raises $3,900 for campus bone marrow drive

Over two hundred William and Mary students, faculty, administrators and staff got up early on Saturday, March 19, to get a jumpstart not on a weekend of school work, but on a road race sponsored by law students to support the campus’s April 13 Bone Marrow Drive.

Adopting victimhood
Heroism cannot define European post-World War II memory

Due to the gap between World-War-II “heroism” and reality, nations of Europe during the decades following 1945 adopted “victimhood as a pillar of national identity,” University of Virginia professor Alon Confino said during a lecture on campus.

Trustee gives $2.5 million to W&M School of Business

Joseph J. Plumeri II, CEO of The Willis Group, has given $2,500,000 to the School of Business for its capital campaign.

Renaissance under way at the Muscarelle

Museum administrators celebrate the fact that private support and visitation are increasing at the museum.

College deal with Sentara approved by legislators

Sentara Healthcare and the College of William and Mary have agreed in principle for the College to purchase the Sentara Williamsburg Community Hospital.

Parting the Red Sea
Cohen on Jewish environmental consciousness

Stories involving Moses' attempt, as instructed by God, to part the Red Sea provide an interesting entry into Judaic environmental consciousness, Jeremy Cohen, professor of Jewish History at Tel Aviv University, told students in an ecology and ethics course at the College.

Record number of applications for class of 2009

The College expects to receive between 10,500 and 10,600 applications for its class of 2009. The actual number already has surpassed the record set by the class of 2007.

Truth and responsibility
Charter Day speakers urge sharing the wealth of knowledge

With knowledge comes the responsibility to share it, Librarian of Congress James H. Billington said during his keynote address at the College of William and Mary’s Charter Day ceremony.

College unveils ‘new kind’ of library—Shhh!

W&M completes a 6 year, $36.2 million expansion and renovation on Earl Gregg Swem Library. The new facility is officially rededicated Feb. 5, 2005.

‘Accidental Expat’ Kraemer (’94) urges students to live abroad

Richard Kraemer (’94), who lives in Kabul, Afghanistan, reflects in a first-person piece published in the online newsletter of the Reves Center on the benefits of living abroad.

Sentara property closer to housing School of Education

The Hospital Re-use Committee has recommended that the Sentara Williamsburg Community Hospital property on Monticello Ave be sold to William and Mary.

Higher-education relief gains momentum
Norment-Callahan bill appears to promise the most flexibility

A bill introduced into the General Assembly by Sen. Tommy Norment and Delegate Vince Callahan appears to promise the most flexibility for state institutions of higher education seeking to operate in a more efficient, business-like manner.

Librarian of Congress James H. Billington to speak at Charter Day

The 13th Librarian of Congress, James H. Billington, will speak at the College of William and Mary’s annual Charter Day Ceremony on February 5, 2005. Billington will also speak at the Swem Library rededication ceremony at 3 p.m. Billington and John T. “Til” Hazel, attorney, philanthropist, and founder and former chairman of the Virginia Business-Higher Education Council will receive honorary degrees at the ceremony. The event marks the 312th anniversary of the awarding of the Royal Charter from King William III and Queen Mary II of Great Britain establishing the college.

Codes of the Founding Fathers
Wells discusses encryption

The movie National Treasure has generated interest in the codes used by the Founding Fathers. Carmine Wells, a Jefferson scholar at the College, gives insights.

Alumna’s book explores letters between U.S. presidents and their daughters

Amy Gawalt (’92) read Thomas Jefferson’s “emotional blackmail” of his 12-year-old daughter, Martha, a primary source featured in her own father’s exhibition on the third U.S. president, and was inspired to put together her first book.

Tribe football wins national championship of an academic sort

William and Mary has one of only two football programs in the nation that can boast of a 100-percent graduation rate, according to an NCAA report. The other is Duke.

‘Balance’ between College and Community needed, Sullivan tells Crossroads group

College President Timothy J. Sullivan recently outlined his vision for improved "town and gown" relations at a meeting of the Crossroads Project.

Reiss outlines global concerns at Reves Center fund-raiser

Mitchell Reiss, director or policy planning at the U.S. Department of State and dean of international affairs at the College, outlined “global concerns” that will face the United States during the next four years.

Alumna celebrates ‘simple pleasures’ of small-town life

Mary Wakefield Buxton (’70) has been working as a columnist for Middlesex County's (Va.) Southside Sentinel. She recently published her 10th book, titled Love Stories: People and Places of Middlesex County. She wrote the following article for the W&M News.

Law School celebrates 225th anniversary; receives $1 million grant from the Clark Foundation

As William & Mary Law School prepares to commemorate the 225th anniversary of its founding this Friday, America’s first law school will also celebrate a $1 million grant from the Clark Foundation.

Law School to do legal research for Iraqi tribunal

As the world awaits the trial of Saddam Hussein sometime next year, a group of students at the William and Mary Law School could find themselves working directly with the military tribunal that will hear the case of the ousted Iraqi leader.

William and Mary in 1965
Does the past portend the future?

During a recent lecture to alumni, Professor David L. Holmes talked about a College hampered by “pitiful” underfunding and faculty paid at less-than-competitive wages. Later he drew lessons for the future.

College and Sun Microsystems create one of best-kept cluster secrets on East Coast

The College, with considerable help from Sun Microsystems, has created one of the best-kept supercomputing secrets on the East Coast.

Would-be authors get insights into publishing

Write a book. Get it published. The process sounds easy enough, but two New York-based authors described it as anything but a fairy tale during a recent seminar sponsored by Career Services.

Presidential election takes center stage at Supreme Court Preview

The Supreme Court Preview – now in its 17th year at the William and Mary Law School -- featured some of the nation’s leading lawyers and journalists. During the two-day event, sponsored by the Insitute of Bill of Rights Law, there were a number of panel discussions previewing upcoming cases before the Supreme Court, which began its session last month.

Homecoming 2004
Place changes, W&M 'spirit' endures

Over the years both the people and the campus have changed, but the “spirit” of William and Mary endures. Such was the sentiment expressed during Homecoming 2004.

Charter initiative called challenge and opportunity by BOV

The College’s Board of Visitors has lauded the Chartered Universities Initiative as one of the most critical ventures in the history of William and Mary.

Human population, development threaten environment

More than 6.3 billion people—a number increasing at a rate of 80 million per year—are stressing the environment in ways that may preclude recovery.

Jon Stewart ('84) is seriously funny for Class of 2004

Twenty years after he received his undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary, nationally known comedian Jon Stewart returned to his alma mater with some seriously funny advice for 2004 graduates.

Speakers
A collection of stories about speakers on campus taken from the William and Mary News.