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Botetourt plans a bash

July 29, 2008

Tylers dress up for Web launch

July 29, 2008

Jefferson anticipates re.web

July 28, 2008

Virginia Shakes opens 'Complete History'

By Bodde Bauer
July 17, 2008

The Virginia Shakespeare Festival opens the final production of its 30th Anniversary Season,
The Complete History of America (abridged), by Adam Long, Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor
on July 24th, directed by Artistic Director Christopher Owens. 

Holmes discusses faith of Founding Fathers on CNN

By Suzanne Seurattan
July 9, 2008

Walter G. Mason Professor of Religion David L. Holmes was featured in a July 4 CNN broadcast about Thomas Jefferson.

Whitney qualifies for U.S. Women's amateur tournament

By Staff
July 9, 2008

William and Mary sophomore Sarah Whitney (Hingham, Mass.) completed a great two-week stretch of golf yesterday by earning her first qualification to the U.S. Women’s Amateur with a 2-over 74 at the Rhode Island Country Club.

National War Powers Commission report

By Staff
July 8, 2008

Access to National War Powers Commission report (pdf).

Sheridan honored as VaSID Player of the Year

By Staff
June 25, 2008

William and Mary first baseman Mike Sheridan has been selected as the 2008 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) University Division Player of the Year.

Tribe sweeps CAA women's track and field awards

By Staff
June 25, 2008

After one of the best seasons in school history, the Colonial Athletic Association honored the William and Mary women’s track and field program with all three of its major awards for 2008.

SunTrust gift supports VIMS graduate students

By David Malmquist
June 19, 2008

The SunTrust Mid-Atlantic Foundation has made a 5-year, $100,000 grant to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, to establish an endowed fellowship for graduate students enrolled in the institute’s School of Marine Science.

Virginia Shakes opens 'Shrew' on June 25

By Bodde Bauer
June 17, 2008

The Virginia Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 30th Anniversary Season on June 25th, 2008 with Shakespeare’s "The Taming of the Shrew," directed by James Alexander Bond.

Martin ('73) named chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Madison

By Eric Pesola
June 13, 2008

Carolyn Martin, a member of the William and Mary class of 1973, has been named chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

To trap an eagle

By Joe McClain (for Ideation)
June 13, 2008

Brian Watts, director of William and Mary's Center for Conservation Biology, says eagle trapping is like fishing.

Virginia Shakes opens 30th season

By Bodde Bauer
June 9, 2008

Artistic Director Christopher Owens kicks off the 30th Anniversary Season of the Virginia Shakespeare Festival with three smash hits, a professional company recruited from all over the country and a few major changes to sound acoustics and ticket sales.

Overdevest named CAA male Scholar-Athlete of the Year

By Staff
June 4, 2008

William and Mary men’s soccer player Ryan Overdevest has been named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Six baseball players selected to All-CAA teams

By Staff
May 21, 2008

Laycock Center dedication slated for June 21

By Staff
May 16, 2008

Dedication of the Jimmye Laycock Football Center at the College of William and Mary has been scheduled for June 21.

Commencement 2008 wrap-up

By Staff
May 12, 2008

Wrap-up of stories about Commencement 2008.

Business school's faculty/staff campaign surpasses $500,000 goal

By Staff
May 2, 2008

The Mason School of Business at the College of William and Mary makes history in raising $545,000 for new building and programs.

Tribe football duo offered free-agent deals

By Staff
April 29, 2008

William and Mary senior football players Mike Potts (Middletown, Del.) and Andrew Atchison (Charlottesville, Va.) were offered NFL Free Agent contracts by the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys, respectively.

Out of Context: Faculty in the media

By Staff
April 28, 2008

Out of Context presents recent examples of William and Mary faculty members whose scholarship and research have been placed in the news media.

 

 

W&M celebrates future site of School of Education

By Brian Whitson
April 24, 2008

On April 25, 2008 the School of Education hosted a celebration at its new building site.

Choir CD to help fund summer trip

By Staff
April 24, 2008

The William and Mary Choir is selling a recording of its performance of Haydn's "The Creation" to help raise funds for its summer trip to Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

Reveley e-mail concerning capital bond package

By Staff
April 24, 2008

In an e-mail to the campus community, Interim President Taylor Reveley announced the good news that the capital bond package fully funded the School of Education building and other projects at William and Mary.

Class of 1958 to celebrate 50th reunion

By Eric Pesola
April 22, 2008

The Class of 1958 will celebrate its 50th reunion with a series of events on April 25-27.

Sadler $100,000 check goes to life skills

By Staff
April 10, 2008

During its spring meeting on Saturday, April 5, William and Mary's Parents Steering Committee honored retiring Vice President for Student Affairs Sam Sadler (left) with a check for $100,000.

City council candidate debate at Wren Building

By Staff
April 9, 2008

The six candidates running for election to Williamsburg City Council will participate in the first debate of the campaign Thursday evening in the Great Hall of the Sir Christopher Wren Building.

College to host annual spring football game

By Staff
April 9, 2008

William and Mary will welcome all friends, fans and alumni of the football program to Zable Stadium this Saturday, April 12, for a sneak preview of the 2008 squad in the annual Spring Game.

Campus, community invited to bone marrow drive

By Erin Zagursky
April 8, 2008

The 17th Annual Alan Bukzin Memorial Bone Marrow Drive at the College of William and Mary is scheduled for April 9.

Internationally acclaimed author to speak

By Staff
March 27, 2008

Internationally acclaimed author Jonathan Safran Foer will visit the College of William and Mary on March 28, nearly 80 years after his grandmother graduated from the school.

BOV letter to alumni and friends of the College

By Staff
March 24, 2008

Text of a letter sent in March to alumni and friends of the College by Rector Michael K. Powell on behalf of the Board of Visitors.

Beloved former staff member dies

By From staff reports
March 21, 2008

Harriet E. Reid, a beloved staff member who served the College of William and Mary for more than 22 years, died on March 19 at the home of her sister in Roanoke, Va. She was 81.

Video: Tribe basketball fans enjoy magical run

By Staff
March 21, 2008

Photo-based video featuring the men's basketball squad and its fans during a magical run to the final of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament.

Transcript: Reveley teleconference with alumni

By Staff
March 18, 2008

Text of teleconference featuring Interim President Taylor Reveley communicating with alumni and William and Mary parents on March 11, 2008.

Reveley update on 2008 General Assembly

By Staff
March 14, 2008

Interim President Taylor Reveley presents update on 2008 General Assembly budget.

Tribe women advance to CAA quarterfinal

By Staff
March 14, 2008

Four players scored in double figures to lead the seventh-seeded William and Mary women’s basketball team to an impressive 82-60 victory against 10th-seeded Georgia State in the opening round of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament on Thursday afternoon in Newark, Del.

Reveley conducts teleconference with alumni

By Staff
March 12, 2008

Interim President Taylor Reveley conducted a teleconference with nearly 650 alumni and parents of students.

Tribe chase for history ends in CAA final

By Staff
March 11, 2008

William and Mary’s historic run through the Colonial Athletic Association came to an end Monday night as the men’s basketball team loss 68-59 to George Mason University in the school’s first-ever tournament final.

Tribe basketball advances to first CAA final

By Staff
March 9, 2008

The William and Mary men's basketball team pulled off a stunning 56-54 upset of top-seeded Virginia Commonwealth University Sunday to advance to its first-ever final of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament.

BusinessWeek: W&M in 'elite eight'

By Staff
March 3, 2008
The College of William and Mary Undergraduate Business Program is one of the “Elite Eight” public programs in the country, according to the 2008 BusinessWeek Best Undergraduate Business Schools.

A birdhouse for the chancellor

By Joe McClain
February 18, 2008

Professor Dan Cristol and the Murray Scholars at the College of  William and Mary presented Chancellor Sandra Day O'Connor with a special birdhouse.

'Charting the Future of the US-ROK Security Partnership'

By US-ROK press release
February 18, 2008

The US-ROK strategic forum released 'The Search for a Common Strategic Vision: Chartint the Future of the US-ROK Security Partnership." The College's Mitchell Reiss co-directed the report.

Shorebird researchers to fly low over Panama again

By Joe McClain
February 18, 2008

Bryan Watts and Bart Paxton of William and Mary's Center for Conservation Biology will travel to Panama to study migrant seabirds.

Statements from Nichol and the BOV regarding the president's resignation at the College of William and Mary

By Staff
February 12, 2008

Statement from Gene Nichol announcing his resignation as president of the College of William and Mary; response by the Board of Visitors.

Jefferson awards presented on Charter Day

By Staff
February 8, 2008

Collection of Charter Day stories.

A shining star: Farewell to Holloway

By Staff
February 7, 2008

After serving the campus community and illustrating her dedication to William & Mary Dining Services for 47 years, Mary Holloway has retired.

Duke Award nominations deadline

By Staff
February 7, 2008

Nominations for the Duke Award are due by Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

Agnew named to TIAA-CREF Fellows Program

By Andrea Sardone
February 7, 2008

The TIAA-CREF Institute has selected Julie Agnew, assistant professor of economics and finance at The Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary, for its Fellows Program.

 

D.R. medical mission: The video

By Staff
January 25, 2008

The William and Mary Medical Mission Corps (currently known as the Student Organization for Medical Outreach and Sustainability) presented a video to the Board of Visitors highlighting their 2007 experience.

BPEI update: Informing politics in S.C.

By Staff
January 24, 2008

Members of the Back Porch Energy Initiative (BPEI) have spent the past few weeks working to promote clean energy use in conjunction with non-profit environmental groups targeting the presidential primaries in South Carolina.

Editors honor Greenia

By L.H. Brumfield
January 22, 2008

George Greenia was recently presented the 2007 Distinguished Editor Award by the Council of Editors of Learned Journals (CELJ).

Sam Sadler's service: A timeline

By Staff
January 15, 2008

Timeline of Sam Sadler's service and affiliation with the College of William and Mary.

Atchison to participate in East-West Shrine Game on Jan. 19

By Staff
January 9, 2008

Senior tight end Drew Atchison has accepted an offer to play in the East-West Shrine Game scheduled for Jan. 19.

Biology class combines learning with action

By Staff
January 7, 2008

Members of a biology class at the College of William and Mary donated funds to Heifer International.

Front-line engagement: Back in the DR

By Staff
January 3, 2008

The College's Student Organization for Medical Outreach and Sustainability (formerly the WMMMC ) returned to the Dominican Republic in January where, assisted by Gene Nichol, president of the College, it will target access to uncontaminated water.

Zimmeck and Collins named All-Americans

By Staff
December 20, 2007

William and Mary junior forward Claire Zimmeck and junior midfielder Danielle Collins have been selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-America Third Team.

Preliminary review: Governor's 2008-10 budget recommendations

By Staff
December 18, 2007

Text of budget advisory from Samuel Jones, the College's vice president for finance, to  the president and the provost.

McLaughlin praises Virginia's support for School of Education

By Staff
December 13, 2007

Virginia McLaughlin, dean of the College's School of Educataion, discusses Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s proposal that would fully fund construction of a state-of-the art education facility at the College of William and Mary

Stelljes and Chan talk civic engagement on public radio

By Staff
December 11, 2007

Drew Stelljes and senior Wendy Chan recently were featured guests on "HearSay with Cathy Lewis."

Law School celebrates Wolf library dedication

By Jaime Welch-Donahue
December 10, 2007

The Wolf Law Library was dedicated on Dec. 6.

Business school teams continue strong showings in Deloitte Tax Case competitions

By Staff
December 7, 2007

Business school graduate and undergraduate students continued their strong showings at the national Deloitte Tax Case Study competition.

Nichol's remarks on the new College logo

By Staff
December 6, 2007

The prepared remarks presented by President Gene Nichol to the College's Board of Visitors on Dec. 6, 2007, concerning the university's new logo.

The new William and Mary logo: Audio excerpts

By Staff
December 6, 2007

Terry Driscoll, Sam Sadler, Connie Desaulniers and Kyra Kaylor, each a member of the logo committee at the College of William and Mary, share their thoughts on the challenges and the process.

RAIL recognizes outstanding student leaders

By Staff
December 3, 2007

RAIL has announced the Outstanding Student Leaders for the Fall 2007 semester. They are: Colleen Murray ’08 (September), Jim Donecker ’08 (October), Michelle Gannon ’08 (November), and Jessica Kim ’10 (December).

International vistas: A photo gallery

By Staff
November 29, 2007

The 50 student prints on display in the Botetourt Gallery at Swem Library represent international learning opportunities.

An autumn look-a-round

By Staff
November 20, 2007

Stephen Salpukas, staff photographer at the College, recently walked about the campus looking for autumn scenes.

Professor dons SCUBA gear at elementary school

By Staff
November 16, 2007

Associate Professor Deborah Steinberg of the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciencedonned her SCUBA gear to visit with students at Magruder Elementary in Williamsburg.

Model U.N. conference to include service initiative

By Staff
November 15, 2007

This year's William and Mary High School Model United Nations conference includes a service initiative to benefit CARE.

College launches 2007 CVC

By Staff
November 8, 2007

The College has launched its 2007 William and Mary Combined Virginia Campaign.

Alum in 'Jeopardy!' Tournament of Champions

By Staff
November 6, 2007

Jeffrey Spoeri ('87), who won more than $100,000 in a weeklong run on "Jeopardy!," will be competing for the title Champion of Champions.

Student newspaper wins national award

By Staff
November 2, 2007

A student newspaper at the College has received the highest national award in student journalism.

The Colbert Report: Wilkerson talks politics

By Staff
November 2, 2007

Government professor Larry Wilkerson recently displayed his straight-shooting wit on Comedy Central's "Colbert Report."

Law students launch W&M VOTEline

By Staff
November 1, 2007

Law students at the College are set to launch W&M Votes as a resource for students who are facing difficulties at local and national polls.

Halloween decorations adorn campus

By Staff
October 31, 2007

On the last day of October 2007, students made sure the campus was suitably adorned.

Homecoming: A great sports weekend

By Staff
October 30, 2007
The Tribe football squad made a bid to upset No. 4 UMass before falling short; other squads dominated.

Bidding for Hope auction achieves goal

By Staff
October 29, 2007

The inaugural "Bidding for Hope" auction hosted by the William and Mary Alumni Association along with the Office of Student Volunteer Services raised $20,000.

'Bidding for Hope' auction prizes announced

By Staff
October 19, 2007

A week at the Sundance resort in Provo Canyon, Utah, will be the top prize offered during Bidding for Hope, and Alumni Association event to raise funds for student volunteer ventures.

Culver spreads Hispanic culture 'back home'

By Staff
October 15, 2007

Junior David Culver is sharing his experiences as a student in Seville, Spain, through the NBC News channel in Washington, D.C.

Campus gets glimpse of new education building

By Erin Zagursky
October 9, 2007

As the old hospital building is demolished, the campus got a glimpse of the school of education building that will replace it.

Congresswoman Davis passes away

By Staff
October 8, 2007

Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis, a longtime advocate for the College, passed away at her Gloucester home after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Alumni Association to host 'Bidding for Hope'

By Staff
October 3, 2007

In an effort to raise funds for William and Mary’s Office of Student Volunteer Services (OSVS), the William and Mary Alumni Association will host the inaugural Bidding for Hope Auction on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the William and Mary Alumni House.

President's communication on budget cuts

By Staff
October 2, 2007

Text of a message sent by President Gene Nichol to the campus community on Oct. 1 regarding pending budget cuts.

Fans give back to the Tribe pep band

By Staff
September 24, 2007

Friends of the William and Mary Pep Band have announced the establishment of an annual scholarship program designed to reward outstanding members of the unit.

Tribe knocks off second-ranked UNC

By Staff
September 17, 2007
The William and Mary women’s soccer team earned one of the biggest wins in the program’s history with a 1-0 victory against No. 2 North Carolina at the VCU/Ewing Sports Invitational.

Sigma Chi wins Balfour awards

By Staff
September 13, 2007
The College's Zeta Upsilon Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity has received the highest honor bestowed upon an undergraduate chapter.

College reflects on events of Sept. 11, 2001

By Erin Zagursky
September 11, 2007

Members of the College community reflected upon the events of Sept. 11, 2001 on the sixth anniversary.

VIMS discovery labs extended due to demand

By Susan Maples
September 11, 2007

VIMS summer discovery series extended into fall due to public response.

Public invited to special session of the World Forum on the Future of Democracy

By Brian Whitson
September 7, 2007
The Jim Lehrer program on Sept. 17 is part of a three-day program of the World Forum on the Future of Democracy. The conference, which is the culminating event of the year-long International Conference Series on the Future of Democracy and a Signature Event of America’s 400th Anniversary, will be held Sept. 16-18 in Williamsburg, Va.

Video tour of the Office of Undergraduate Admission

By Eric Pesola
September 4, 2007

Remarks delivered at convocation by President Gene R. Nichol

By President Nichol
September 4, 2007
"Few universities have shouldered the burden of service, the uplifting challenge of obligation more powerfully, more pervasively, and more willingly than the College of William & Mary..."

One-in-Four takes message to the road

By Suzanne Seurrattan
August 27, 2007
“This is an opportunity to take a year of my life to dedicating myself to making a difference,” said James Ambrose, William and Mary Class of ’07.

"America the Beautiful" at the Muscarelle

By Staff
August 23, 2007

On September 8, 2007, an exhibition of photographer Clyde Butcher’s work will open at the Muscarelle Museum of Art at The College of William & Mary. Butcher is the foremost landscape photographer in the United States today

Muscarelle exhibition features Colonial Revival Campus

By Rachel Kaplan
August 23, 2007

"Building a College: The Colonial Revival Campus at the College of William and Mary,” an exhibition at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, examines the campus building boom of the 1920s and 1930s, runs from Sept. 8 through Nov. 4.

Podcasts present previews of freshmen halls

By Staff
August 20, 2007

William and Mary students can preview their new living quarters by accessing podcasts of the freshmen halls.

Tribe golf squads ranked among nation's best

By Tribe Athletics staff
August 16, 2007

Tribe men's and women's golf team recognized in top 25 for academic excellence nationwide.

Newbill tapped for College's Beales award

By Erin Zagursky
August 6, 2007

Donte Newbill, a Central High School graduate from Kenbridge, has been named recipient of the 2007-08 Harriett Pittard Beales Scholarship at the College of William and Mary.

Cross on display in Wren Chapel

By Staff
August 3, 2007

The Wren Chapel cross is now displayed prominently in a case near the front of the chapel.

Smith helps Panama beat U.S. squad

By Staff
July 27, 2007

Junior Alex Smith, who plays for the Tribe basketball squad, came off the bench to help Panama beat the United States in the Pan-American games.

Campaign closes at $517.55 million

By Staff
July 24, 2007

The seven-year, half-billion-dollar Campaign for William and Mary officially came to a close on June 30, 2007 with 60,496 alumni, parents and friends contributing $517.55 million to the College.

Moran captures Pan-American gold

By Staff
July 24, 2007

Tribe assistant track coach Ed Moran, class of '03, won the gold medal in the 5,000 meter event at the 15th Pan-American Games in Rio de Janeiro.

'Laugh-a-minute farce' opens at VSF

By Bodde Bauer
July 23, 2007

The Virginia Shakespeare production of "What the Butler Saw" opens on July 27.

Dual-enrollment agreement with JSRCC

By Staff
July 23, 2007

The College of William and Mary has entered a dual-enrollment agreement with J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.

'What's that on your head?'

By Bodde Bauer
July 19, 2007

Exhibition featuring 25 years of costuming by Patricia Wesp, costumer for the Virginia Shakespeare Festival.

College mourns passing of Sheila D. Brown

By Staff
July 19, 2007

Funeral services are announced for Sheila D. Brown, who worked at the College's Swem Library.

'Love's Labour's Lost' set to open at VSF

By Bodde Bauer
July 10, 2007

Virginia Shakespeare Fesitival's adaptation of 'Love's Labour's Lost' set to open on July 13.

College remembers Richard Williamson

By Staff
June 25, 2007
William and Mary lost a dear friend Friday morning with the passing of Richard A. “Dick” Williamson, the longtime law professor at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law and the College’s Counsel as Coordinator of Legal Affairs.

OSVS awards more than 40 summer grants

By Staff
June 12, 2007
The Office of Student Volunteer Services has awarded service grants to help students involve themselves in significant community service.

W&M receives third Daily Point of Light award

By Staff
June 11, 2007
The College's Adopt-a-Grandparent program was chosen as the Daily Point of Light for June 8 by the Points of Light Foundation.

VSF 2007 season opens June 27

By Staff
June 11, 2007
The 2007 VSF season features "Romeo and Juliet," "Love's Labour's Lost" and "What the Butler Saw." It runs from June 27 through Aug. 12.

Students to begin grants to students

By Staff
June 1, 2007
Students Serve, a non-profit organization founded by William and Mary student Angela Perkey, will begin accepting grant applications from other college students across the nation on July 1st.

Nichol checks out the Laycock center

By Staff
June 1, 2007
President Gene Nichol visited with head football coach Jimmye Laycock at the site of the soon-to-be-completed Laycock football complex.

Rare 'Stars and Stripes' at Muscarelle

By Sally Wolfe
May 31, 2007
Muscarelle exhibition features rare and historic flags from the collection of Mark and Rosalind Shenkman.

Tribe doubles team falls in championship

By Staff
May 31, 2007
The women's double squad reaches the NCAA championship match; falls to No. 2 seeded team from the University of North Carolina.

Smith to address law school commencement

By Law school staff
May 15, 2007
Judge D. Brooks Smith of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit will be the commencement speaker at William & Mary Law School’s 2007 graduation.

Reiss gets award for foreign service

By Staff
May 10, 2007
Mitchell B. Reiss, vice provost for international affairs, is being awarded the Foreign Affairs Award for Public Service for his service as the president’s special envoy to the Northern Ireland peace process from 2000 to 2007.

Tribe athletes excel on APR

By Staff
May 10, 2007
A report issued by the National Collegiate Athletic Association has honored 13 William and Mary athletic squads as recipients of its Public Recognition Award for 2006-07.

Marine Science Day gives nod to Jamestown

By Susan Maples
May 10, 2007

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science will open its doors on Saturday, May 19th, from 10 a.m until 3 p.m. for VIMS’ 5th Annual Marine Science Day, rain or shine

Re.web: Rethinking the College's Web

By Staff
May 1, 2007
The College is making plans to redesign its Web presence.

Field hockey's Tribe-Tech T-shirts sell out

By Kris Sears
April 24, 2007
Members of the Tribe's field hockey program helped design T-shirts with the phrase "Today we are all Hokies" as part of efforts to express solidarity with those suffering at Virginia Tech.

Students receive spring awards

By Staff
April 23, 2007
Students across the College commuity were recognized for excellence during a recent spring awards recption.

Congresswoman's staff visits campus

By Staff
April 19, 2007
Representatives from Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis' (R-Va.) office came to campus to learn about research initiatives under way.

Sadler’s suggestions for coping with Tech loss

By Sam Sadler
April 17, 2007
Sam Sadler, vice president for student affairs, sent a note to students with suggestions for coping with the tragedy that occurred at Virginia Tech on April 16.

VSF celebrates Shakespeare's birthday

By Staff
April 11, 2007
VSF celebrates the 443rd birthday of William Shakespeare with a preview of its 2007 season and a silent auction.

College mourns passing of Kim

By Staff
April 11, 2007
The College mourned the loss of Chongham Kim, an emeritus professor of government.

Field study: Adequate physician care?

By Suzanne Seurattan
March 29, 2007
Undergraduate and graduate students are participants in a study to ascertain whether adequate physician care is available on the Peninsula.

'Apprentice' star at research symposium

By Staff
March 28, 2007
Seventy-seven graduate students, a Nobel Laureate and a winner on Donald Trump's "The Apprentice" will highlight the annual graduate research symposium at the College.

College's sexual-assault Web site honored

By Erin Zagursky
March 27, 2007
William and Mary’s sexual assault prevention Web site was recently named “Best Microsite" in the educational category of the national Internet Advertising Competition.

Students help distribute 40,000 spuds

By Staff
March 22, 2007
More than 40,000 pounds of potates were redistributed toward regional foodbacks by students on campus.

Hasenyager receives Gilder Lehrman fellowship

By Staff
March 22, 2007
Caroline Hasenyager, a doctoral student at The College of William and Mary, has been awarded a research fellowship by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

Alumni program connects with students

By Staff
March 12, 2007
The William and Mary Alumni Association in connection with the College’s Career Center is launching a program, which will connect students to alumni in their career field.

Native American artist at Muscarelle reception

By Staff
March 8, 2007
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith will be the honored guest at a reception that is a partnership between the Muscarelle Museum of Art and the Trellis restaurant.

Simmons' Crim Dell photo wins IT contest

By Staff
March 8, 2007
Junior Rachel Simmons has won the yourPhoto on myNotebook contest with her image of the Crim Dell.

Physics grad named Outstanding Scientist

By Staff
March 7, 2007
M. Patrick McCormick, who received his doctorate in physics from the College in 1967, has been named a Virginia Outstanding Scientist for 2007 by the governor's office and the Science Museum of Virginia.

W&M police officer featured on CNN

By Erin Zagursky
March 5, 2007

Sixty posters highlight science symposium

By Staff
March 2, 2007
More than 60 posters highlighted the College's annual undergraduate science symposium.

Hundreds turn out to choose majors

By Staff
March 2, 2007
Several hundred students turned out to find information about selecting their majors at the College in February.

Local alumni seek to raise $12 million

By Staff
March 1, 2007
Several WIlliamsburg-area alumni of the College are seeking to raise approximately $12 million for the Campaign for William and Mary.

Carpenter remembered by community

By Staff
March 1, 2007
Shizuko Carpenter, who worked in the College's law library, passed away on Feb. 26.

Herbert V. Kelly: 'Favorite son' passes away

By Staff
February 20, 2007
Herbert V. Kelly, Sr., a former William and Mary rector and member of the Board of Visitors, died at home Feb. 19 at the age of 87.

Bhutsudan unveiled at Reves Center

By Staff
February 20, 2007
Neil and Charlsey DeLorenzo have donated a 300-year-old bhutsudan to the Emory and Wendy Reves Center at the College.

Show of shoes for peace

By Staff
February 16, 2007
Two freshmen organized the display of hundreds of pairs of shoes in the Sunken Garden as a statement for peace.

PBK honors Schechter and Hancock

By Staff
February 16, 2007
The alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has presented its annual teaching awards to professors Ronald Schechter and Gregory Hancock.

Members named to 'religion' committee

By Staff
February 15, 2007
The president named 14 members to his committee to explore issues related to rthe role of religion at a public university.

Daub: Defining Tribe tennis

By Staff
February 1, 2007
Men's tennis coach Peter Daub reflects on the program's bottom line.

Students write 'best' plastics paper

By Staff
February 1, 2007
A paper by two former William and Mary science students recently was selected Best Student Paper of 2007 by the Society of Plastics Engineers (Vinyl Division).

$300,000 Mellon grant supports research

By Joe McClain
February 1, 2007
The College’s faculty-undergraduate research initiative, announced in September, has received important support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in the form of a $300,000 grant.

Wallach gets CAA teaching award

By Staff
January 19, 2007
Alan Wallach, the College’s Ralph H. Wark Professor of Art and Art History, has received the 2006 Distinguished Teaching of Art History award from the College Art Association.

VSF to hold local auditions

By Staff
January 19, 2007
The Virginia Shakespeare Festival will hold auditions locally for its 2007 season.

Doubles squad enters season ranked No. 1

By Staff
January 12, 2007
The Tribe women’s doubles team of senior Megan Moulton-Levy and sophomore Katarina Zoricic is ranked number one in the nation by  Fila/ITA  as they head into the 2007 season.

VSF announces 2007 season

By Staff
January 11, 2007
The 29th Virginia Shakespeare Festival season will kick off June 27 with a production of Romeo and Juliet.

Tribe hoops: Starting to believe

By Staff
January 9, 2007
The men's basketball squad (10-4) runs win streak to seven.

Raft Debate returns on Feb. 7

By Staff
January 5, 2007
The Raft Debate, a valued William and Mary tradition, has been scheduled for Feb. 7.

"Thursday Thang" to let employees unwind

By Staff
January 5, 2007
Members of the College's faculty and staff are working together to host a monthly music and dance event.

Gazette cites College as best place to work

By Staff
January 4, 2007
Readers of the Virginia Gazette cited the College as the best place to work locally in 2006.

Reves Center gives alumna volunteer award

By Erin Zagursky
January 4, 2007
The Reves Center has honored Cynthia Cashore for her work on behalf of international education and scholarship.

Business school program serves 65 "angels"

By Staff
January 4, 2007
The Mason School of Business Phyllis Viands Memorial Fund/Angel Tree Program completes successful season.

Fall 2006: A synopsis of service

By Staff
January 4, 2007
The Office of Student Volunteer Services reports highlights from the fall 2006 semester.

Encountering environmental education in Kenya

By Staff
January 3, 2007
Three students traveled to Kenya with professor Maria Ivanova to get a dual perspective on environmental governance.

Nichol discusses cross decision in message to campus community

By President Gene R. Nichol
December 20, 2006
Several weeks ago, President Gene R. Nichol asked the director of the historic campus to change College practice regarding the display of the table cross in the Wren Chapel. The decision generated much debate among members of the college community. On Dec. 20, Nichol emailed the following message to faculty, staff and students regarding his decision.

Geriatric center announces new appointments

By Staff
December 18, 2006
The Board of Directors of the Center for Excellence in Aging and Geriatric Health reorganized the center to focus on two of its five key services. Leading the Center will be a Director of Clinical Research, a Director of Community and Health Research, along with a Center Manager.

Professors study on Fulbright grants

By Erin Zagursky
December 15, 2006
Two professors are conducting research abroad after being awarded Fulbright Scholar Program grants earlier this year.

Annan recognizes College's Model UN success

By Staff
December 1, 2006
Kofi Annan, secretary general of the United Nations, recognized five international relations majors at the College for the institution's three  consecutive Model UN championships.

Tax team repeats as national champion

By Erin Zagursky
December 1, 2006
For the second consecutive year, students from the College of William and Mary’s Mason School of Business were named the best in both the graduate and undergraduate divisions of the Deloitte Tax Case Study National Competition.

College filmmakers vie for Insomnia finals

By Staff
December 1, 2006
A production of "Kona Sunrise" by five  College filmmakers is in fifth-place in the final days of the first round of the Apple-sponsored Insomnia video festival.

Nichol: Chapel must define us all

By Staff
November 30, 2006
President Nichol discussed his decision to reserve display of the Wren Chapel's cross for the appropriate occasions.

Daly named regional Coach of the Year

By Tribe Athletics staff
November 30, 2006
John Daly has been selected as the Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

PAR puts accounting programs in top 25

By Business school staff
November 30, 2006
The undergraduate and graduate accounting programs at The Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary are Top 25 programs in the country.

College appoints new Assistant Director of Economic Development

By Suzanne Seurattan
November 29, 2006
The College of William and Mary announced that Leonard Sledge has been appointed Assistant Director of Economic Development.

Jeopardy champ says it pays to be an alum

By Suzanne Seurattan
November 27, 2006
Being an alumnus of the College paid off for Jeffrey Spoeri (’87) as a contestent on Jeopardy!

Nichol discusses Wren cross decision with BOV

By Staff
November 20, 2006
President Gene Nichol explained his decision to display the cross in the Wren chapel only by request to the College's Board of Visitors.

College renames Campus Drive as Ukrop Way

By Brian Whitson
November 17, 2006
In honor of Bobbie and Jim Ukrop's many years of support and friendship, the College of William and Mary has renamed one of the university's principal thoroughfares Ukrop Way. Previously known as Campus Drive, the roadway spans the campus between Richmond and Jamestown Roads and was dedicated as Ukrop Drive on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006.

Simic reads Pulitzer Prize-winning verse

By Jennifer Sykes ('07)
November 15, 2006
On Nov. 8, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Charles Simic read a selection of his work while a standing-room-only crowd listened in the Tucker Theatre.

BCA chief on the value of passports

By Suzanne Seurattan
November 15, 2006
Maura Harty of the Bureau of Consular Affairs said a student's passport could be worth as much as $50,000.

GALA pushes Cornish endowment to $100,000

By Staff
November 6, 2006
As it celebrated its 20th anniversary, the College's Gay and Lesbian Alumni/ae (GALA) announced that its Richard Cornish endowment had reached $100,000.

Reves Center receives Mandarin coats

By Staff
November 2, 2006
Derick Richardson (61) presented the Reves Center with two 19th-century Mandarin wedding coats during homecoming weekend.

CCRM tools promote wetlands management

By Karen Reay
November 2, 2006
The Center for Coastal Resources Management is promoting computer tools to help manage wetlands.

Tutu serves Building Tomorrow

By Staff
November 2, 2006
Desmond Tutu has agreed to be the honorary chairman for Building Tomorrow, a non-profit group started at William and Mary.

Student Assembly takes on voter rights

By Jennifer Sykes ('07)
November 2, 2006
Members of the College's Student Assembly are traveling statewide encouraging young people to focus on voter rights.

Health update

By Staff
October 25, 2006
Health update from Sam Sadler concerning norovirus on campus.

Grayson to appear on CNN "Town Meeting"

By Suzanne Seurattan
October 24, 2006
George Grayson will speak on immigration during a televised event on CNN.

Student displays symptoms of the mumps

By Brian Whitson
October 24, 2006
A student has been diagnosed with symptoms associated with the mumps illness.

CWA funds faculty-student research

By Staff
October 23, 2006
The Christopher Wren Association has contributed $50,000 as an initial gift to establish an endowment supporting faculty-student research.

Pulitzer-Prize winning poet to give reading

By Henry Hart
October 23, 2006
Charles Simic scheduled to give a poetry reading in Tucker Hall.

Broaddus’ op-ed defends early admission

By Henry Broaddus
October 23, 2006
An op-ed written by Henry Broaddus, dean of admission at the College, that appeared in the Daily Press on Sunday, Oct. 22.

College launches CVC

By Staff
October 19, 2006
The 2006 William and Mary Combined Virginia Campaign is under way.

Staff members tour President's House

By Staff
October 11, 2006
Several hundred staff members took advantage of the opportunity to tour the recently renovated President's House.

Davis ('96) to publish 'Cow Poetry'

By Staff
October 11, 2006
Meghan Davis ('96) will publish her first book of poetry, Cow Poetry, in December.

Nichol criticizes state's voter registration policy

By Staff
October 11, 2006
Gene Nichol, president of the College, wrote a letter to the State Board of Elections criticizing the practice of treating students who are residents of dormitories differently from county to county.

Rec center pool closed after fire

By Staff
October 10, 2006
The pool at the College's recreation center remains closed after a small fire erupted in a storeroom.

Virginia's first lady helps cook at VIMS

By Susan Maples
October 6, 2006
Virginia's first lady, Anne Holton, helped make A Healthy Bay for Healthy Kids a success at VIMS.

Tribe athletes' graduation rates at high levels

By Staff
October 5, 2006
Athletes at the College are graduating at rates far above those at other institutions, according to graduation success rate (GSR) data released by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Ernesto's punch measured at VIMS

By Staff
October 5, 2006
Tropical storm Ernesto brought maximum winds of 58 miles per hour and waves of 0.8 meters to the College's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS).

Tribe breaks ground on Laycock center

By Staff
September 21, 2006
Ground has been broken for the 30,000-square-foot Jimmye Laycock football complex.

Young violinists take center stage at Ewell Hall

By Peter Blankman
September 21, 2006
Six young violinists learned from Irina Mursanu during a recent master's class sponsored by the music department.

Banks awarded medallion by business school

By Staff
September 21, 2006
Charles Banks received a Clarke medallion from the faculty of  the business school.

Boykin named honorary resident of new dorm

By Jennifer Sykes ('07)
September 8, 2006
Deb Boykin, director of residence life, named honorary resident of the Jamestown dormitory.

De Groft sees 'his' Titian go to Paris

By Staff
September 8, 2006
The portrait of Frederico II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua heads to Paris, where it will be part of a Titian exhibition.

Beatty awarded Gilder Lehrman Fellowship

By Staff
September 7, 2006
Joshua Beatty, a doctorate candidate in the department of history, has received a Gilder Lehrman fellowship.

New students land at VIMS

By Staff
September 5, 2006
VIMS welcomes 18 new graduate students.

Law School admits 204 for class of 2009

By Genevieve Jenkins
September 5, 2006
Law School's class of 2009 contains 204 members with compelling credentials.

Spring semester delayed for Jamestown

By Staff
September 5, 2006
The College has delayed its spring semester to prevent conflicts with the Jamestown 400th anniversary celebration.

Campus Mortar Board recognized

By Staff
September 5, 2006
The local chapter of Mortar Board has earned national recognition.

Tribe football opener to be on ESPN360

By Staff
August 31, 2006
Opener at the University of Maryland can be viewed live.

Daily Press video showcases new dorms

By Staff
August 25, 2006
Video produced by the Daily Press features William and Mary's new dorms.

Admission office pioneers Web use

By Staff
August 24, 2006
The William and Mary office of admission is among the pioneering schools in meeting entering students “on their own turf,” according to an article published in USA Today.

McCormack ('51) to enter golf hall of fame

By Staff
August 24, 2006
Longtime William and Mary benefactor Mark McCormack (’50), who died in 2003, has been inducted in the “lifetime achievement” category into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Sullivan named president of The Mariners' Museum

By Staff
August 11, 2006
Timothy J. Sullivan, former president of the College, has accepted a new post as president of The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Va.

Tribe gymnasts named Academic All-Americans

By Staff
August 11, 2006
Five Tribe gymnasts received first-team Academic All-American designation by the College Gymnastics Association for the 2006 season.

Bald eagles continue to rebound

By Staff
August 11, 2006
A total of 705 bald eagle chicks were hatched in the commonwealth this summer, according to the College’s Center for Conservation Biology.

Rossiter named to state task force

By Suzanne Seurattan
August 10, 2006
Louis F. Rossiter, research professor of public policy at the College of William and Mary, was named to a working group of Virginia’s Government and Regulatory Task Force. Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced Rossiter’s appointment this week at a press conference in Richmond.

Illegal immigration: A Mexican failure

By Staff
August 7, 2006
George Grayson, Class of 1938 Professor of Government, recently wrote an article in the Christian Science Monitor that blamed the Mexican government for creating conditions that cause its citizens to their country to work in the United States.

Art in Bloom scheduled at Muscarelle

By Staff
July 24, 2006
Art in Bloom will be hosted by the Muscarelle Museum from Sept. 14 through Sept. 17.

William and Mary selected for national-association headquarters

By Staff
July 6, 2006
The Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences, a 600-member national association of university deans of arts and sciences, opens its new headquarters at the College of William and Mary, effective July 1.

Illyria at VSF: If music be the food of love

By Bodde Bauer
July 6, 2006
The Virginia Shakespeare Festival opens "Illyria" on July 13.

Grayson's expertise on Mexican politics in demand

By Suzanne Seurattan
June 30, 2006
William and Mary government professor George Grayson's expertise was in high demand running up to Mexican presidential election. Grayson was quoted in countless newspaper and magazine articles and appeares on national television.

Commencement 2006 now on DVD

By Staff
June 27, 2006
Copies of the 2006 Commencement DVD are available for purschase online through the college bookstore at http://wm.bkstore.com/default.asp?m=0313&b=10970&book_cat=134. Cost is $18, plus shipping and handling.

Lord Botetourt speaks

By Staff
June 20, 2006
Anything is possible at the new Swem media center, where students make films, music and a whole lot more.

Get Lord Botetourt video (mp4)
See news story

A Yule log tradition

By Staff
June 19, 2006
The annual Yule Log ceremony, celebrated right before winter break, features music, remarks from students representing various religious traditions and, in recent years, a must-hear reading of "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" by the president of the university.

Get Yule Log video / mp4 for iPod
See news story / Yule log photo gallery

Homecoming: Pride of the parade

By Staff
June 19, 2006
The Homecoming Parade features numerous student groups and alumni class chapters strutting their stuff for the sheer joy of getting together and being colorful and loud.

Get Parade 2005 video
See news story / parade photo gallery

The document of appeal sent by the College to the NCAA regarding use of the Tribe athletic logo

By Staff
June 15, 2006
The complete letter of appeal submitted by the College to the NCAA concerning that organization's finding that the Tribe athletic logo is offensive.

Summary of College's appeal of the athletic logo decision of the NCAA

By Staff
June 15, 2006
A summary of the appeal forwarded by the College to the National Collegiate Athletic Association concerning that organization's assertion that the display of feathers is offensive.

'Art and the Animal' featured at Muscarelle

By Staff
June 14, 2006
"Art and the Animal" to be featured exhibition at Muscarelle Museum of Art from June 17 through Aug. 6.

VSF opens with 'MacBeth'

By Bodde Bauer
June 12, 2006
The Virginia Shakespeare Festival to open on June 28 with "MacBeth." "Illyria" and "Three Tall Women" to follow.

From Special Collections Research Center
Looking for Lefebvre

By Staff
June 12, 2006
Swem Special Collections offer glimpses of Hubert Pierre Lefebve and of the Williamsburg Female Academy, which he ran.

Board promotes faculty members

By Staff
June 6, 2006
College's Board of Visitors announces promotions for 14 members of the William and Mary faculty.

William and Mary to guarantee admission to qualified graduates of Virginia's community colleges

By Staff
June 2, 2006
The College will accept qualified transfer students who have earned degrees at any one of Virginia's 23 community colleges.

$1.8 million grant to bolster undergraduate science education

By Joseph McClain
June 2, 2006
The College has received a $1.8 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to support undergraduate science education.

Ozyegin named resident-scholar at Netherlands institute

By Suzanne Seurattan
June 2, 2006
Associate Professor of Sociology and Women's Studies Gul Ozyegin named resident-scholar at Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in Humanities and Social Sciences for 2006 -2007 school year.

W&M Law School honors Busbee with Citizen Lawyer Award

By Ann Gaudreaux
May 30, 2006
Howard J. Busbee, an alumnus of William and Mary Law School, received the Law School’s Citizen Lawyer Award during commencement exercises May 14, 2006.

Noelle Coates (’06) receives national writing award

By Staff
May 30, 2006
Noelle J. Coates ’06, a recent graduate of William and Mary Law School, has been selected as one of 14 law students from across the country to receive a 2006 Burton Award for Legal Achievement.

Law students named recipients of public service intern awards

By Gretchen Guthrie
May 18, 2006
Five William and Mary law students were recently named recipients of Public Service Internship Awards presented by the Virginia Law Foundation.

Nichol's letter to community concerning NCAA ruling

By Staff
May 17, 2006
Text of a letter sent to the William and Mary community by President Gene R. Nichol concerning the NCAA's ruling on the College's use of the Tribe as a nickname.

Virginia universities partner to connect K-12 schools to super-fast networks

By Staff
May 16, 2006
 Virginia's K-12 schools, museums, and libraries will be among the first in the nation to connect to both the National LambdaRail and Internet2 – providing better access to educational and research resources worldwide -- thanks to a new program co-sponsored by a group of Virginia colleges and universities, including the College of William and Mary.

VIMS hosts 4th annual Marine Science Day

By Staff
May 9, 2006
Marine Science Day at VIMS on May 20 features lectures, exhibits, art and a chance to eat a Cownose Ray.

From Special Collections Research Center
Glimpse of Tribe baseball history

By Staff
May 5, 2006
Baseball history at William and Mary as supplied by Swem Library.

Subjects needed for investment-choice research

By Staff
May 5, 2006
Nearly 1,000 subjects are needed for a research study on how people make investment choices led by faculty from the economics department and the business school.

Brian Soiset named Drapers' Scholar

By Ann Gaudreaux
May 2, 2006
Brian Soiset, who will graduate from the William and Mary School of Law May 14, has been named the 2006-2007 Drapers’ Scholar.

Bram to read for GALA fundraiser

By Staff
May 2, 2006
Best-selling author Christopher Bram will read from his new book Exiles in America during a GALA fundraiser in New York City.

Students camp out for Uganda

By Staff
May 2, 2006
More than 40 William and Mary students participated in an IJM-trip to Washington, D.C. where they camped out to raise awareness for Ugandan children and where they participated in rallies against the genocide in Sudan.

Threats do not dampen College celebration

By David Williard
April 28, 2006
Security threats surrounding the annual end-of-classes celebration on April 28 did not dampen the fun.

Campus security tightened on April 28

By Staff
April 27, 2006
Message to students from President Nichol.

Scranton to deliver student commencement speech; Forbes to lead baccalaureate

By Brian Whitson
April 27, 2006
Matt Scranton has been selected as the student speaker for this year's commencement ceremony.

Falcons hatch: CCB provides images

By Staff
April 26, 2006
Throughout the commonwealth, falcons are hatching, and the College's Center for Conservation Biology is providing images.

In praise of speakers who broaden perspectives

By Rachel Metz (’06)
April 26, 2006
Senior Rachel Metz writes about the diverse opinions of speakers who have been brought to the College.

Law student wins National Best Advocate Award

By Jaime Welch-Donahue
April 26, 2006
Joshua D. Heslinga (’06) received the National Best Advocate award earlier this month in Chicago at the National Appellate Advocacy Competition sponsored by the American Bar Association’s Law Student Division.

Sandra Day O'Connor to speak at W&M Law School graduation

By Staff
April 21, 2006
Sandra Day O’Connor, College of William and Mary Chancellor and retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice, will serve as commencement speaker at the William and Mary Law School graduation ceremony.

Center for Gifted Education partners with leaders in gifted education to address needs of low-income promising learners

By Staff
April 18, 2006
The National Association for Gifted Children, partnering with the Center for Gifted Education at the College of William and Mary, has invited national leaders to pinpoint critical issues in the identification and nurturance of low-income promising learners.

VIMS faculty members receive Leopold Fellowships

By Staff
April 17, 2006
Emmett Duffy and Rom Lipcius are among 18 environmental scientists from the United States and Canada who have been awarded 2006 Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellowships.

W&M graduate student organizes Latino resource fair

By Kostoula Christina Daniilidi
April 14, 2006
Dia de la Comunidad , a grant–funded resource fair and Latino cross-cultural celebration, will be held on Sunday, April 23 – National Youth Service Day -- at the James City/Williamsburg Community Center.

Edwards to lead CWA

By Staff
April 11, 2006
Jack Edwards, professor emeritus at the College, will lead the Christopher Wren Association.

Three from College named Goldwater Scholars

By Staff
April 11, 2006
Three students at the College have received scholarships from the Goldwater Foundation.

William and Mary Model UN team notches third consecutive world championship

By Staff
April 10, 2006
The William and Mary model U. N. team recently found the Forbidden City not so daunting, as the squad captured its third consecutive world championship in the People’s Republic of China on March 31. More than a thousand delegates representing 200 universities from 100 countries around the globe took part in the competition this year in Beijing.

Report shows U.S. jobs would go unfilled without undocumented workers

By staff
April 4, 2006
David Jaeger, associate professor of economics, has written a report on the impact that undocumented workers have on the U.S. economy.

Serenade for 'Spring'

By Staff
April 3, 2006
Springtime passersby at Ewell Hall were treated to an outdoor rehearsal of Dvorak's Serenade for Strings in E-major, Op. 22.

Law School remains among nation’s best in U.S. News rankings

By Staff
April 3, 2006
William & Mary Law School remained among the nation’s best, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report survey of graduate programs and professional schools.

Research funding at College continues moderate increase

By Joe McClain
March 31, 2006
Research funding at the College continues on a moderate increase according to the 2004-2005 Annual Report of Sponsored Programs.

William and Mary band advances in MTVu contest

By Suzanne Seurattan
March 31, 2006
William and Mary band, Mile High School, reaches final round of MTVu "Best Bands on Campus" contest.

A walk with the president

By Staff
March 29, 2006
During Love Your Body Week, 45 members of the College community participated in a Walk with the President.

VIMS alumna receives Lindeman Award

By Staff
March 17, 2006
VIMS alumna Leigh McCallister has won the prestigious Lindeman Award for research she conducted while a graduate student.

Kaylor ('08) and Taylor honored by CAA

By Staff
March 16, 2006
Kyra Kaylor was named women's basketball Player of the Year by the Colonial Athletic Association. Debbie Taylor was named Coach of the Year.

VSF expands summer camps for young thespians

By Staff
March 16, 2006
After turning away scores of prospective thespians last summer, the Virginia Shakespeare Festival has expanded its Young Shakespeare Camps.

Courtroom 21 to use technology to provide equal access to the courts for people with disabilities

By Staff
March 9, 2006

The Courtroom 21 Project at the College of William and Mary Law School will test its state-of-the-art technologies April 1 during a lab trial designed to provide equal courtroom access to persons with disabilities.

Isaacson named Hunter Andrews fellow at College

By Suzanne Seurattan
March 6, 2006
Journalist, editor and author Walter Isaacson has been named the 2006 Hunter B. Andrews Fellow in American Politics at the College of William and Mary.

Law students host multicultural memorial for Coretta Scott King

By Megan Alexander ('08)
March 6, 2006

William and Mary law students and faculty gathered Feb. 27 to celebrate the life and work of civil rights heroine Coretta Scott King, who died Jan. 30 at the age of 78.

Law Professor Jayne Barnard Appointed to Securities Industry’s National Adjudication Council

By Megan Alexander ('08)
March 6, 2006
William and Mary Cutler Professor of Law Jayne W. Barnard has been appointed to the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) National Adjudication Council.

William and Mary law student awarded Meritorious Service Medal

By Jaime Welch-Donahue
March 1, 2006
First Lt. Laura L. Richmond (’08), who is attending the William and Mary School of Law under the Air Force Funded Legal Education Program, recently received the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of her exemplary performance as tour director of the Air Force’s Tops In Blue entertainment unit.

William and Mary athletes ranked among academic best

By William T. Walker
March 1, 2006
An NCAA report ranked the academic achievements of the College’s athletes among the nation’s best.

Van Dover named one of state’s ‘Outstanding Scientists’

By Staff
March 1, 2006
Cindy Lee Van Dover, an associate professor of biology at the College, received designation as one of the state’s "Outstanding Scientists.”

Gressard discusses the pros and cons of drug testing

By Staff
March 1, 2006
Rick Gressard, an associate professor in the school of education’s counseling program, recently spoke with the Virginia Gazette about the proposed drug testing program currently being considered by the Williamsburg-James City County public school system.

Reyno and Ludvigsen honored during Fallen Ruggers tournament

By Staff
February 27, 2006
Tribe rugby players swept their two matches as they competed in an on-campus tournament honoring Alex Reyno (’03) and Mark Ludvigsen (’91).

From Special Collections Research Center
Beautiful books

By Staff
February 27, 2006
Some books are not only rare, they are beautiful. A good example in the rare books collection of the Special Collections Research Center is The Aurelian: A Natural History of English Moths and Butterflies, together with the Plants on Which They Feed (London, 1766) by Moses Harris.

Rossiter to direct Schroeder Center for Healthcare Policy

By Suzanne Seurattan
February 27, 2006
Louis Rossiter has been named director of the Schoeder Center for Healthcare Policy at the College.

School of Education names alumni award for Jo Lynne DeMary (’68)

By Brian Whitson
February 27, 2006
The College of William and Mary’s School of Education has named its alumni leadership award for Jo Lynne DeMary, a member of the Class of 1968 and recently retired state superintendent of schools.

Roberts receives fellowship to study global climate change

By Suzanne Seurattan
February 23, 2006
J. Timmons Roberts, professor of sociology at the College , received the James Martin 21st Century School Fellowship in the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford in England for the 2006-2007 academic year.

Energy secretary gets lesson from grad student

By Joe McClain
February 23, 2006
Stephanie Bailey, a doctoral student in physics at the College, gave a presentation on nuclear-physics research to U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman.

PBK honors two with faculty awards

By Staff
February 17, 2006
Evgenia Smirni, graduate director in computer science, has been awarded the 2006 Phi Beta Kappa Award for the Advancement of Scholarship, and Philip Daileader, associate professor of history, has been awarded the 2006 Phi Beta Kappa Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Endowment returns 12.84 percent

By Staff
February 17, 2006
For fiscal year 2005, the Endowment Association of the College of William and Mary recorded a 12.84-percent investment return on the investments it manages, compared with an average 9.3-percent return reported by 746 educational institutions across the nation.

Miselis chosen as Foster Scholar

By Staff
February 6, 2006
VIMS doctoral student Jennifer Miselis has been awarded a prestigious Foster Scholarship for her work to understand the interaction between coastal geology and beach erosion.

Arseneau recognized by Association of Fraternity Advisors

By Staff
February 3, 2006
Anne Arseneau received the distinguished service award from the Association of Fraternity Advisors.

From Special Collections Research Center
World War II and Valentine's Day

By Staff
February 3, 2006
The Special Collections Research Center at Swem Library has a collection of more than 700 World War II letters dated from 30 October 1943 to 2 February 1946 which were written in Williamsburg by a sailor stationed at Camp Peary. Herman Recht, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, wrote them to his wife, Esther.

Business school moves up in Financial Times' rankings

By Staff
February 3, 2006
The College's Mason School of Business was ranked 51st worldwide by Financial Times.

Business school announces new professorship

By Gail Kent
February 3, 2006
K. Dane Brooksher has endowed a "chair" through a new professorship with a $1.5-million gift to the William and Mary Business School Foundation.

College is the No. 10 producer of Peace Corps volunteers

By Staff
February 2, 2006
William and Mary is ranked number 10 among medium-size universities with 38 alumni currently serving as volunteers.

Service trips fill up in 10 minutes

February 2, 2006
Sign ups for the local spring break service trips began on Tuesday morning, Jan. 31, at 8 a.m. By 8:10 a.m., all slots for the trips were filled.

Novelist Humphreys to read at Ewell Hall

By Staff
February 2, 2006
Josephine Humphreys will read from her works on Monday, Feb. 13, beginning at 8 p.m. in Ewell Recital Hall on campus.

Groundbreaking set for Integrated Science Center

By Joe McClain
February 2, 2006
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Friday, Feb. 10, for the new Integrated Science Center, the first phase in the development of a “science precinct” at the College.

SACS certification process updated

By Staff
February 2, 2006
Report from David Aday, director of the College's SACS Reaccreditation Project.

Roberts to lecture on lessons of Little Rock

By William Walker
February 2, 2006
Terry Roberts, a member of the famed group of African-American students who integrated Little Rock High School in 1957, will speak at the College on Feb. 13.

Q&A with Rossiter: Bush's health-care proposals

By Suzanne Seurattan
January 31, 2006
Rossiter on health-care proposals in President Bush's 2006 State of the Union.

Executive Partners highlighted in The Wall Street Journal

By Staff
January 24, 2006
A Wall Street Journal article highlights the Executive Partners program at the College's Mason School of Business.

In memory of Lauren Elizabeth Burns (’05)

By Staff
January 20, 2006
A remembrance of Lauren Elizabeth Burns (’05), submitted by her parents, who say she made many friends at the College of William and Mary.

Van Alstyne joins scholars in letter about domestic spying program

By Brian Whitson
January 18, 2006
William and Mary Law Professor William W. Van Alstyne is among 14 legal scholars and former government officials who recently signed a letter to Congress expressing concern about the National Security Agency’s domestic spying program.

Van Dover delivers podcast from Antarctica

By Suzanne Seurattan
January 17, 2006
Cindy Van Dover delivers podcast from Antarctica.

Inaugural trappings in Williamsburg
Would Jefferson approve?

By Staff
January 13, 2006
Camille Wells (history) and John McGlennon (government) are featured in a Washington Post video questioning whether Thomas Jefferson would approve of current high-visibility inaugurals for the governor of Virginia.

Moliterno to speak on "Politically Motivated Bar Discipline”

By Jaime Welch-Donahue
January 10, 2006
James E. Moliterno, the Tazewell Taylor Professor of Law at William and Mary Law School, will speak on Feb. 1, 2006, on “Politically Motivated Bar Discipline” as part of the St. George Tucker Lecture Series at the William and Mary Law School. The lecture, which will be held at 3:30 p.m. in room 124 at the law school, is free and open to the public.

Kiplinger’s ranks William and Mary fourth-best value

By Brian Whitson
January 10, 2006
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of William and Mary the fourth-best value in higher education.

From Special Collections Research Center
Edition of Wheatley poems part of library’s African-American collection

By Staff
January 10, 2006
Rare edition of Phillis Wheatley poems is part of the African-American history collection at Swem’s Special Collections Research Center.

Kaine brings Beach Boys to Kaplan Arena

By Staff
January 4, 2006
The Beach Boys will headline the Inaugural Concert for Gov.-elect Tim Kaine on Jan. 13.

Two Muscarelle programs serve preschoolers

By Staff
January 4, 2006
The Muscarelle Museum of Art will sponsor two programs catering to preschoolers throughout the Spring ’06 semester.

Cate-Arries’ book gets honorable mention

By Staff
January 4, 2006
Francie Cate-Arries’ book "Spanish Culture behind Barbed Wire" received an honorable mention from the Modern Language Association of America.

2005 Yule Log Ceremony mixes revelry and reflection

By Staff
December 20, 2005
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.

Rebirth of Muscarelle’s ‘Solar Wall’

By Jennie Mcgee
December 13, 2005
The Solar Wall, the multi-colored public art decorating the Muscarelle Museum’s southern face, has been refurbished.

Adams passes away after long illness

By Staff
December 13, 2005
Bettie Adams, long-time director of William and Mary Hall, passed away in December after a long illness.

Werowocomoco nominated as National Landmark

By Joe McClain
December 13, 2005
The archeological site of Werowocomoco has been nominated for listing on both the National Register of Historic Places and as a National Historic Landmark. It was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register December 7 by the boards of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

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

By Tim Jones
December 8, 2005
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.

Jaeger research considers cycle of violence

By Suzanne Seurattan
November 29, 2005
David Jaeger. associate professor of economics and public policy, co-wrote a report showing the relationship between violence by Israelis and violence by Palestinians.

From Special Collections Research Center
Swem features ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’

By Staff
November 29, 2005
Swem Library celebrates the holiday season with its presentation of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

College makes history in Deloitte tax competition

By Gail Kent
November 29, 2005
William and Mary business students won first place in both the graduate and undergraduate divisions of the Deloitte Tax Case Study Competition.

Three students rewarded on Oprah

By Brian Whitson
November 28, 2005
Alexandria Rossetti and two of her William and Mary classmates were part of a special Oprah audience that included people who helped Hurricane Katrina survivors. All audience members received more than $8,000 in gifts.

Black Law Students Association holds Thanksgiving food drive

By Jaime Welch-Donahue
November 22, 2005
The Black Law Students Association held their annual Thanksgiving food drive to help area families in need.

VIMS students recognized at national conference

By Staff
November 21, 2005
Six VIMS graduate students were recognized for their presentations during the Estuarine Research Federation’s annual meeting.

Wright co-authors review of Louisiana plan

By Staff
November 21, 2005
VIMS Chancellor Professor Don Wright has co-authored a National Academy of Sciences report that recommends significant changes to the federal and state plan for restoring Louisiana’s coastal wetlands.

New Town cinema opens amid fanfare

By Suzanne Seurattan
November 21, 2005
New Town cinema opened in November, bringing movies back to the area.

CWA provides grants of $75,000 to College

By Staff
November 21, 2005
The Christopher Wren Association has provided $75,000 in grants to the College.

Law school honors Richard A. Epstein with 2005 property rights prize

By Jaime Welch-Donahue
November 21, 2005
William and Mary Law School’s Property Rights Project recently honored University of Chicago Law Professor Richard A. Epstein with the 2005 Brigham-Kanner Prize.

W&M law faculty to serve on judicial futures commission

By Megan Alexander ('08)
November 21, 2005

Four faculty members at the William and Mary School of Law have been appointed to the Virginia Supreme Court's Commission on Courts in the 21st Century . The commission will examine how can Virginia courts can adapt to meet society's future needs.

McGlothlin (’01) killed in Iraqi firefight

By Staff
November 19, 2005
2nd Lt. Donald Ryan McGlothlin (’01) was killed in Iraqi during a firefight in Ubaydi, Iraq.

TCC enters partnership with William and Mary

By Staff
November 18, 2005
The College has entered an agreement that offers dual-enrollment options for students at Tidewater Community College.

Tribe Aid showcases staff and faculty talent

By Staff
November 11, 2005
Faculty and staff members at the College revealed numerous talents as they put on a benefit show to help victims of Hurricane Katrina recover.

Michael Mott reading

By Staff
November 8, 2005
Best-selling novelist, biographer, editor, poet, and essayist, Michael Mott, who was also twice writer-in-residence at the College of William and Mary, first in 1978-79 and again in 1985-86, will read from his works at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, in Andrews 101.

Monahan promoted to Lt. Colonel

By Staff
November 7, 2005
Richard J. Monahan, professor of military science and ROTC chair, recently was promoted to Lt. Colonel.

Spike describes a thrifty Michaelangelo

By Jennie McGee
November 3, 2005
John T. Spike, an internationally respected art historian, art critic and author of more than 20 books, gave a lecture on his new insights into Michelangelo and the artist’s financial situation to a packed house in Andrews Hall on Oct. 18. He said the famed artist’s continual concern over money, which was rooted in childhood, affected his business transactions with patrons.

Medicare and Medicaid research under way

By Staff
November 3, 2005
William and Mary has been selected as one of 15 contract recipients nationwide by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct Medicare and Medicaid research and demonstrations. The College was selected along with its partners, the Center for Excellence in Aging and Geriatric Health (CEAGH) in Williamsburg and the CNA Corporation in Arlington, Va. Research projects issued through this contract could reach $75 million for the 15 contract recipients combined.

From Swem’s archives
Governors at William and Mary

By Staff
November 3, 2005
Swem's archives has rich collection of gubernatorial papers from Thomas Jefferson to Mills Godwin.

Warrants against DeCamp stalled by Spanish prosecutor

By Staff
November 3, 2005

Spanish prosecutor Pedro Rubira has called on a National Court judge in Spain, Santiago Pedraz, not to issue arrest warrants for three United States soldiers involved in a 2003 incident in the Iraq War when two journalists were killed.

One of the soldiers involved in the incident is retired Lt. Col. Philip DeCamp, currently an adjunct mathematics instructor at William and Mary. Earlier DeCamp served as professor of military science and chair of the department of military science at the College.

Human rights advocate to lecture at law school

By Jaime Welch-Donahue
November 2, 2005
Stephen Rickard, acting director of the Washington, D.C., office of the Open Society Institute, will present a lecture titled “Doing Well by Doing Right: Values in American Foreign Policy and the Struggle against Terrorism” at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 14, at William and Mary Law School.

William and Mary's self-evaluation of the nickname "Tribe"

By President Nichol
November 1, 2005

College ranks as one of nation's 'most unwired'

By Tim Jones
October 28, 2005
There are fewer and fewer places that students, faculty and staff can’t access the internet, and in recognition of the College’s wide-ranging wireless network, Intel recently named William and Mary one of the 50 most unwired campuses in the country.

Law student takes top honors at mock trial competition

By Brian Whitson
October 25, 2005
Third-year law student Nick DePalma was awarded Best Overall Advocate award and the William & Mary Trial Team finished as a semi-finalist in the highly competitive Michigan State Trial Tournament earlier this month

Center for Gifted Education hosts Korean visitors

By Brian Whitson
October 21, 2005

For the second consecutive year, the William and Mary Center for Gifted Education is hosting a group of educators from South Korea.

Lights up at Zable, first night game sold out

By Staff
October 21, 2005
Six light stanchions have been set in place around Zable Stadium. The first scheduled night game is sold out.

Dombroski engages the puzzle of Timucua

By Staff
October 20, 2005
Joe Dombroski is working with two associate English professors at the College to give scholars access to Timucua.

Joint ceremony planned for Nichol and O’Connor

By Staff
October 20, 2005
The installation of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor as 23rd chancellor of the College of William and Mary and the inauguration of Gene R. Nichol as 26th president will be celebrated jointly the morning of Friday, April 7, 2006, on the Williamsburg campus.

Business school proceeds with building

By Staff
October 20, 2005
The William and Mary School of Business has passed a key milestone in its efforts to raise private funds for a new building, and as a result, the College will soon launch the formal design phase of the project.

Kelly to lead Homecoming 2005 parade

By Staff
October 20, 2005
When Herbert V. Kelly takes his place as grand marshal of the William and Mary Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 22, he will be traveling a route he knows well.

College gears up for Homecoming 2005

By Staff
October 20, 2005
Scheduled for Oct. 20-23, Homecoming 2005 is expected to draw approximately 7,500 alumni and friends to the campus.

‘A healthy bay for healthy kids’ at VIMS

By Staff
October 20, 2005
Twelve elementary school children recently learned how to make a healthy seafood dish along with how to participate in promoting a healthy Chesapeake Bay.

O’Connor meets with public policy students

By Staff
October 13, 2005
Sandra Day O’Connor’s first appearance—albeit unofficial—as chancellor of the College occurred when she spent 20 minutes meeting with first-year students in the master of public policy program in Washington, D.C.

From Swem’s archives
Burger collection celebrates former Chief Justice who became chancellor

By Staff
October 11, 2005
The Warren E. Burger collection at the Swem Library celebrates a former Supreme Court justice who became a chancellor of William and Mary.

51st Annual William and Mary Tax Conference to be held Nov. 10-11

By Megan Alexander
October 11, 2005
The 51st annual William and Mary Tax Conference will be held Nov. 10-11, 2005, at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Va. The conference is presented by the School of Law and the School of Business at the College of William and Mary, and also by the Taxation Section of the Virginia Bar Association and the Taxation Section of the Virginia State Bar.

College announces CVC fund-raising goals

By Staff
October 11, 2005
In support of the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC), the College of William and Mary hopes this year to raise $125,000 and to enlist at least 500 donors. The campaign, which continues until Nov. 30 encourages College employees to donate to any of more than 1,300 participating charities.

Swem database puts 18th-century literature at one's fingertips

By Suzanne Seurattan
October 10, 2005
The new Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO) at Swem Library offers every page of 150,000 works.

De Groft introduces Titian painting to Muscarelle

By Jennie McGee
October 6, 2005
The Muscarelle’s Aaron De Groft has helped rediscover Titian's "Portrait of Frederico II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua.”

Kelley works on germ-killing fabrics

By Staff
October 6, 2005
Professor of Applied Science Michael Kelley works on germ-killing fabrics at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility.

Law School to host property rights conference

By Staff
October 5, 2005
The William and Mary School of Law will host the Second Annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference on Oct. 29.

Business professors honored by College

By Gail Kent
September 30, 2005
Four faculty members at the College of William and Mary School of Business have received honorary appointments.

College research center to study how families cope with Alzheimer’s

By Staff
September 30, 2005
The Center for Public Policy Research at the College will conduct research on families coping with Alzheimer’s disease.

Warren receives St. George Tucker Award

By Jaime Welch-Donahue
September 30, 2005
William and Mary Law School Dean Taylor Reveley presented the 2005-06 St. George Tucker Adjunct Professorship Award to Christie S. Warren during a luncheon at the College’s historic Wren Building on August 29.

William and Mary among the ‘fittest’

By Staff
September 27, 2005
Men’s Fitness ranks William and Mary among the “fittest.”

Business School moves up in rankings

By Gail Kent
September 27, 2005
The Wall Street Journal released its annual MBA rankings in September and reported that the William and Mary School of Business moved up in the regional rankings from 25th to 19th.

Lars Waldorf will address 'Cautionary Lessons from Post-Genocide Rwanda'

September 27, 2005
Lars Waldorf, project leader of The New School’s World Policy Institute, will speak October 5. at the William and Mary School of Law.

ROTC cadets excel during Leadership Development and Assessment Course

By Staff
September 26, 2005
Cadets from the College’s Revolutionary Guard Battalion excelled during the Leadership Development and Assessment Course.

Government department nabs three NSF grants

By Staff
September 26, 2005
The College’s government department has received three of the four National Science Foundation political science grants awarded in Virginia.

‘Da Fresh Show’ is bawdy and outrageous

By Adrianne Jeffries
September 23, 2005

College dedicates its magnet

By Joe McClain
September 22, 2005
Dedication ceremonies were held for the College’s new 17.6 tesla magnet on Sept. 16.

Contestants named for College’s favorite debate

By staff
September 22, 2005
Professors named to represent their respective disciplines in upcoming Raft Debate.

Bradford to serve Commonwealth

By Suzanne Seurattan
September 22, 2005
For Fran Bradford the phrase “road to Richmond” has taken on new value. Bradford, director of government relations, has taken a leave of absence to serve as Virginia’s deputy secretary of education through December. She was asked by Governor Mark Warner to fill the vacancy, created by an interdepartmental promotion, until the conclusion of his current term. The leave of absence from the College began Sept. 19.

C-SPAN to air Supreme Court Preview live

By Brian Whitson
September 22, 2005
C-SPAN will air segments of the College’s Supreme Court Preview live beginning on Friday evening, Sept. 23.

Tennis teams' car wash raises more than $1,200 for hurricane relief

By Staff
September 19, 2005
William and Mary’s men’s and women’s tennis teams recently raised more than $1,200 to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. The two teams held a car wash to raise the money, which will be donated to the American Red Cross specifically for victims of the recent storm.

Debra Wilson's day at the races

By David Williard
September 16, 2005
Debra Wilson, who won a HACE drawing to watch the Busch Series race at RIchmond from the pits, reflects on the experience.

Zinni to discuss ‘America’s Role in a Changed World’

By Staff
September 14, 2005
Gen. Anthony Zinni (U.S.M.C., ret.) will present a lecture titled “America’s Role in a Changed World” at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College on Sept. 26.

Law school lecture celebrates 250th anniversary of the birth of Marshall

By Staff
September 14, 2005
Charles F. Hobson, editor of The Papers of John Marshall and resident scholar at the law school, will present a lecture, “Keeping Company with Chief Justice Marshall,” Thursday, Sept. 22, at noon in the McGlothlin Courtroom at the Law School on South Henry Street.

Patrick Stewart event postponed

By Staff
September 14, 2005
Actor Patrick Stewart has postponed an appearance for the Virginia Shakespeare Festival.

Mosaic: A celebration of diversity

By Bill Walker
September 12, 2005
Two dozen student organizations and several hundred William and Mary students gathered Saturday in the Sunken Garden to celebrate the diversity that enlivens the College.

Tribe to tackle JMU under the lights

By staff
September 8, 2005
The Tribe football squad will face JMU under the lights at Zable Stadium in a rematch of last year's national semifinal game.

From Swem’s archives
Move-in day never changes

By Staff
September 2, 2005
From Swem’s special collections: Move-in day never changes.

Campus, Board to consider academic plan for higher education restructuring initiative

By Bill Walker
September 1, 2005

Nichol: Caring community must respond to disaster

By Staff
September 1, 2005
The following is a letter sent to the William and Mary campus community from President Gene R. Nichol regarding the College's response to  Virginia students affected by Hurricane Katarina.  —Ed.

Beta Theta Pi honored for its Frisbee Fling

By Staff
August 29, 2005
Beta Theta Pi’s Upsilon chapter has won the Francis H. Sisson Award.

Surprise at MTV pudding toss
Senior Smith sets sort-of official record

By Suzanne Seurattan
August 29, 2005
When MTV brought its five performers to campus to compete in a pudding toss, little did its producers expect that a senior from the College would jump in and set a record.

Post lectures on prohibition

By Staff
August 22, 2005
Professor Robert C. Post of Yale will present the 2005-06 Cutler Lecture titled “Law and Culture: Prohibition during the Taft Court Era” on Thursday, September 8, at 3 p.m. in Room 124 at the William and Mary Law School. The lecture is free and the public is welcome.

Studying terrorism: Students on front lines of global threat

By Suzanne Seurattan
August 18, 2005
Juniors Amanda Downing and Arielle Kuiper traveled to Israel to learn about the threat of terrorism.

Lively Arts announces 2005-2006 schedule

By staff
August 18, 2005
Six events to make up Lively Arts Series for 2005-2006.

Leoni named head baseball coach

By Staff
August 16, 2005
The College hires Frank Leoni, former Atlantic-10 coach of the year, to guide the Tribe.

Newsweek: William and Mary is ‘hot’

By Staff
August 15, 2005
William and Mary was named the "hottest small state school” in a recent edition of Newsweek.

Newsweek: William and Mary is ‘hot’

By Staff
August 15, 2005
William and Mary was named the "hottest small state school" in a recent edition of Newsweek.

Student affairs staff creates volunteer art

By Staff
August 14, 2005
Staff from the division of student affairs created art that has been donated to the Historic Triangle Community Services building.

Rahman honored by NASA

By Staff
August 14, 2005
Zia-ur Rahman, a research associate professor in the department of applied science, has received a Public Service Medal from NASA.

Boykin honored as residence life professional

By Staff
August 14, 2005
Deb Boykin, the College’s director of residence life, received the Herstory Award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers—International.

Schofield leads Office of Justice Programs

By Staff
August 12, 2005
Regina Schofield, who served on the College’s Board of Visitors from 1997 through 2001, has assumed leadership of the Office of Justice Programs, a component of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Ely’s book makes cover of New York Times Book Review

By Staff
August 8, 2005
Professor Melvin Patrick Ely's book Israel on the Appomattox has been featured on the cover of The New York Times Book Review.

Students search for Wren gardens

By Tim Jones
August 4, 2005
Students searching for the long lost gardens that fronted the historic Sir Christopher Wren building hundreds of years ago decided that five weeks simply were not enough to exhaust their curiosity.

Q&A with Laycock: What to look for from the 2005 Tribe

By Staff
August 4, 2005
William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock anticipates the 2005 football season.

Three Tribe gymnasts named academic all-Americans

By Staff
August 3, 2005
Chris Renjilian, Ben Carter and Aaron Ingram have been named 2005 academic all-Americans by the College Gymnastics Association.

VIMS researchers to upgrade Acrobat

By Staff
August 1, 2005
A team of VIMS researchers has received a $200,000 technology-development grant to enhance Acrobat, a towed instrument platform.

Supreme Court Preview marks 18th year

By Brian Whitson
July 30, 2005
The College’s 18th Supreme Court Preview will feature discussions of the "Rehnquist Court" and of the confirmation process that will shape the next Supreme Court.

College licenses ‘safe’ PVC technology

By Joe McClain
July 28, 2005
Technology developed at the College to reduce environmental hazards associated with PVC is a step closer to the marketplace.

Students study economics in Prague

By Suzanne Seurattan
July 20, 2005
Twenty-six students studied in Prague this summer. Among other adventures, they met the president of the Czech Republic.

VSF receives challenge grant

By Staff
July 15, 2005
The Sumner Rand Foundation has awarded a $10,000 challenge grant to the Virginia Shakespeare Festival.

Lights, night football, coming to Zable

By Staff
July 14, 2005
The College has received $650,000 in gifts to install lights at Zable Stadium.

Verboon one of 15 Lehrman scholars

By Staff
June 8, 2005
Caitlin Verboon has served as one of 15 Gilder Lehrman History scholars during the summer.

Biggs (’06) awarded Harriman fellowship

By Staff
June 4, 2005
Allison Biggs (’06) awarded Harriman fellowship.

Sauer recognized as master strength and conditioning coach

By Staff
June 2, 2005
Tribe strength, speed and conditioning coach John Sauer has been recognized as a master.

President's House among "haunted" places on campus

By Staff
February 2, 2005
It did not take long following the Revolutionary War before students began hearing footsteps in the upper floors of the Wren Building.

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