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William and Mary's Swem Library ranked among the best in the country

The College of William and Mary’s libraries are among the best in the country, according to the latest rankings from the Princeton Review.

12 from College receive VSGC scholarships

A dozen students at the College of William and Mary are among the statewide recipients of the Virginia Space Grant Consortium's scholarships and fellowships for the 2008-09 school year, the consortium announced July 24

Reveley message regarding state budget picture

Note from Interim President Taylor Reveley regarding the state budget picture.

Mize tapped for Beales Award at William and Mary

Kate Mize, a Galileo Magnet High School graduate from Halifax, Va., has been named recipient of the 2008-09 Harriett Pittard Beales Scholarship at the College of William and Mary.

Reiss testifies before House Armed Services Committee

Mitchell Reiss, vice provost for international affairs, testified July 15, 2008 before a subcommittee of Congress's House Armed Services Committee.

Congressman Wittman (R-VA) tours William and Mary campus

Reveley featured in national news story on war powers

College of William and Mary Interim President W. Taylor Reveley, III, had a significant part in a national news story Tuesday regarding a proposed overhaul of the process involved when the president and Congress send armed forces into war.

Times-Dispatch features turtle work

The July 8 issue of The Richmond Times-Dispatch featured a study at William and Mary on the impact of crab pots on diamondback terrapins.

National War Powers Commission report

Access to National War Powers Commission report (pdf).

College to test emergency siren on Wednesday, July 2

The College of William and Mary will test its emergency alert system Wednesday July 2, 2008. The drill will be conducted at 12:15 p.m.

Public invited to tour Laycock Center

W&M Laycock Center to hold open house.

W&M students featured in NPR presidential election story

Two students at the College of WIlliam and Mary were featured on a National Public Radio program discussing how the age of voters and candidates will play a role in the upcoming presidential election.

Swaddle: Diverse bird population is good for human health

Researchers from the College of William and Mary have discovered that what’s good for an area’s bird population also is good for people living nearby—especially during an outbreak of West Nile virus.

W&M professor named to national panel assessing U.S. strategic posture

Mitchell B. Reiss, vice provost for international relations at the College of William and Mary accepted an appointment this month to the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States.

Eagle researchers listen to (and honor) two of their own

A group of conservationists and eagle researchers recently took a break in a day of review and discussion of the current status of bald eagles to honor Bryan Watts, the center’s director, and Mitchell Byrd, director emeritus, of William and Mary’s Center for Conservation Biology.

 

Australian Ambassador to U.S. visits W&M main campus and VIMS

His Excellency Dennis Richardson, Australian ambassador to the United States visited the William and Mary campus June 13, 2008.

Incoming freshman receives first Trevarthen Scholarship

Morgan Faulkner, an incoming freshman at the College of William and Mary, recently received the first annual Anne Trevarthen Memorial Scholarship from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). 

W&M student named Harriman Fellow

The 2008 Harriman Fellows are Andrew Blasi from the College of William and Mary, Matthew McGrath from Vanderbilt University and James Nadel from Tufts University.

W&M student earns Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship

Shay Jannat, a rising junior at the College of William and Mary, was recently awarded a prestigious Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship.

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.

James R. Golden named College of William and Mary vice president

James R. Golden, who has led the College of William and Mary’s economic development efforts since 1999, has been named vice president at the College.  Subject to approval from the William and Mary Board of Visitors, Golden’s new title will be vice president for strategic initiatives.

Governor signs statewide higher education bond package

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine officially signed the statewide higher education bond package Thursday that includes $38.1 million to fully fund construction of the new School of Education at the College of William and Mary.

William and Mary to test emergency sirens Friday

The College of William and Mary will test its emergency alert system Friday on May 30, 2008.

In Memoriam: Elizabeth Overbey Omohundro

Elizabeth “Libby” Overbey Omohundro, 91, a former elementary school teacher and friend of the College of William and Mary, died May 19, 2008 in Gloucester, Va.

Blaakman named 2008 Gilder Lehrman History Scholar

Michael Blaakman, a rising senior at the College of William and Mary, was recently named a 2008 Gilder Lehrman History Scholar.

Larry I. Palmer Named Director of VCU and William and Mary Health Policy and Law Initiative

Larry I. Palmer Named Director of VCU and William and Mary Health Policy and Law Initiative program announced May 15, 2008.

Presidents announce VCU - William and Mary Health Policy and Law Initiative

The presidents of the College of William and Mary and Virginia Commonwealth University today announced a signature collaboration to address one of the most difficult issues facing U.S. communities today – health policy.

Allen gets Thatcher Prize

Former W&M graduate student Jody Lynn Allen was presented the Thatcher Prize at William and Mary’s commencement ceremony May 11.

Morse receives Graves. Jr. Award

Deborah D. Morse, professor of English at the College of William and Mary, was presented with the 2008 Thomas Ashley Graves Jr. Award at the College’s May 11 commencement exercises.

Harris honored with the Sullivan Award

Recent graduate Jeree Michele Harris received one of two student Sullivan Awards during the College of William and Mary’s commencement ceremony May 11.

Loria honored with Sullivan Award

Recent graduate Shaun Loria, a religious studies major at the College of William and Mary, received one of two student Sullivan Awards during commencement exercises May 11.

Rastogi awarded Lord Botetourt Medal

Recent graduate Ashwin Rastogi, a double major in physics and mathematics, received the 2008 Lord Botetourt Medal at the College of William and Mary’s commencement ceremony May 11.

Kennedy receives the Carr Memorial Cup

Recent graduate Judd Kennedy received the 2008 James Frederic Carr Memorial Cup at the College of William and Mary’s commencement exercises May 11.

Tuition for Virginia undergraduates to increase $541 at W&M

In-state undergraduate tuition at the College of William and Mary will increase by $541 to $6,090 for the 2008-09 academic year, according to the budget adopted Saturday by the William and Mary Board of Visitors.

W&M names University Center after Sam Sadler ('64, M.Ed. '71)

William and Mary announced Sunday that the University Center – the largest multi-purpose building on campus – will be renamed the Sadler Center, in honor of retiring College icon Sam Sadler.

Kinesiology students awarded APS fellowships

Two William and Mary students have been awarded research fellowships by the American Physiological Society.

W&M alumnus honors faculty excellence

The College of William and Mary announced today that Joseph J. Plumeri—alumnus (1966), member of the Board of Visitors, and longtime supporter—has committed $2 million to establish the Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence.

Roberts honored for work in environmental sociology

J. Timmons Roberts, professor of sociology and director of William and Mary’s environmental science and policy department, was recently awarded the Buttel Distinguished Contribution Award for his contribution to the field of environmental sociology.

VIMS research reveals DDT persists in Antarctic ice

Research by Virginia Institute of Marine Science graduate student Heidi Geisz and colleagues shows that DDT and its breakdown products persist within the tissues of Adélie penguins.

Commencement 2008: Student and baccalaureate speakers announced

J. Clinton McCann and Joshua Lovell have been chosen as the keynote baccalaureate and student commencement speakers, respectively.

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

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

BOV executive committee to meet May 10

The Executive Committee of the William and Mary Board of Visitors will meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday May 10, 2008.

Virginia General Assembly funds VIMS seawater, shoreline projects

Virginia's General Assembly Wednesday adopted a higher education bond package that includes $5.5 million for two major capital projects at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary.

State capital plan fully funds construction of new School of Education building

The Virginia General Assembly approved a state capital plan that includes $38.1 million to fully fund construction of the new School of Education building at the College of William and Mary.

Cannaday presented 2008 JoLynne DeMary Award

Dr. Billy K. Cannaday, Jr., superintendent of public instruction for the State of Virginia, was presented the William and Mary School of Education’s JoLynne DeMary Award at an Education Policy, Planning and Leadership breakfast.

W&M hosts Governor's climate commission

William and Mary hosts Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine's Climate Commission April 22, 2008.

W&M announces $10-million initiative to support Gateway program

The Board of Visitors and the College today announced a plan to increase the Gateway William and Mary Endowment to $10 million by year’s end.

Virginia Tech: In honor and memoriam

The College of William and Mary will host a number of events Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of the April 16, 2007 tragedy at Virginia Tech.

O’Connor to deliver law school's commencement address

Sandra Day O’Connor, retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Chancellor of the College of William and Mary, will deliver the commencement address at the Law School’s graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 11, 2008.

Nancy and Colin Campbell named 2008 Prentis recipients for civic work

Nancy and Colin Campbell have been named the College of William and Mary’s 2008 Prentis Award recipients for their civic work in the Williamsburg and College communities.

Three students awarded Goldwater Scholarships

Three College of William and Mary students will continue their undergraduate studies next year with the aid of Goldwater Scholarships.

Vice President of Public Affairs Gamage ('72) takes post at U.Va. foundation

Stewart Gamage, who has served the past 15 years as William and Mary’s vice president of public affairs, will leave the College this summer to take on a newly created position at the University of Virginia Foundation.

College admits diverse class for 2012

The College of William and Mary’s group of admitted students includes another record number of first-generation College students and a significant increase in students of color.

BOV to meet in Williamsburg April 16-18

The William and Mary Board of Visitors will hold their annual meeting on April 16-18, 2008, in Williamsburg, Va.

Gifted learners invited to Summer Enrichment Program

Pre-collegiate gifted learners from around the country are invited to take part in the College of William and Mary’s annual Summer Enrichment Program this July. Registration for the program begins April 7 and ends June 2.

U.S. Sen. Warner named 2008 Andrews Fellow

U.S. Senator John Warner (R-Va.) has been named the 2008 Hunter B. Andrews Fellow in American Politics at the College of William and Mary.

BusinessWeek ranking of undergraduate business programs places William and Mary second among all U.S. business schools for marketing

The College of William and Mary Undergraduate School of Business is one of the best schools in the country for marketing, according to BusinessWeek's 2008 Undergraduate Business Program Rankings.

William and Mary law professor to participate in signing ceremonies for Kosovo's new constitution

Christie Warren, an adjunct professor from the College of William and Mary Law School who served as an advisor during the drafting of Kosovo’s constitution will participate in the historic signing of the document April 7 in Pristina, Kosovo.

W&M eagle scientists named 2007 Recovery Champions

Mitchell Byrd and Bryan Watts recognized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as National Recovery Champions for their work with eagles. 

10th Annual Potato Drop held to combat hunger

Volunteers from the William and Mary campus and local community participated in the College's 10th Annual Potato Drop to fight hunger March 29, 2008.

Law School moves up in U.S. News rankings; Receives record number of applications

The College of William & Mary Law School moved up in this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best graduate programs in the nation. According to the report released Friday, the law school came in this year at 30th, tied with the University of Washington.

Graduate students prepare for research symposium, March 28-29

Posters representing the work of William and Mary’s graduate students will be displayed in the University Center lobby throughout the symposium, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 28 and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on March 29.

Ambler to Serve as Interim VP for Student Affairs

Virginia M. Ambler, assistant vice president for student affairs will serve as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, effective July 1, 2008.

Mini-Medical School comes to William and Mary

In April, local physicians will educate members of the Williamsburg community about general health and medicine topics in a Mini-Medical School lecture series at the College of William & Mary

Steelers head coach Tomlin ('95) to deliver commencement speech

Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin, a member of the Class of 1995, is scheduled to deliver the 2008 commencement address at the College of William and Mary on May 11, 2008. 

Oreska ('07) named Gates Cambridge Scholar; 3rd for W&M

Matthew Oreska, a College of William and Mary alumnus, was recently named among the 2008 Gates Cambridge Scholars.

College to host national forum on service-learning

The College of William and Mary will host a summit of national leaders in the fields of K-12 and higher education service learning and civic engagement on March 10, 2008.

Minimal damage in small fire at Chi Omega

Damage was minimal and no students were injured from a small fire Monday morning at the Chi Omega sorority house.

Perkey featured in 'The Chronicle'

William and Mary senior Angela Perkey, who was recently named to the third team of USAToday’s All-USA College Academic Team, was again featured in a national publication for her efforts related to civic service.

Terp war: Terrapins v. crab pots?

Megan Rook, a graduate student in William and Mary’s Department of Biology, has received $20,000 in funding to allow her to continue her studies of diamondback terrapins.

Interim President Reveley to meet with students Wednesday night

Interim President Taylor Reveley will hold an open conversation with students Wedneday night in the Commonwealth Auditorium at the University Center.

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.

Board of Visitors announces campus meeting schedule for Friday

Members of the William and Mary Board of Visitors, including Rector Michael K. Powell, will conduct a daylong series of public and private meetings on campus with faculty, students and staff on Friday, Feb. 22, 2008.

William and Mary student named to USAToday academic team

Senior Angela Perkey has been named to the third team of USAToday’s All-USA College Academic Team. The award was announced in the Feb. 14 edition of the newspaper.

Interim President Taylor Reveley updates W&M community on state budget

Reveley updates staff and faculty on the 2008-2010 state budget.

College named to President's Community Service honor role

The College of William and Mary was recently named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth.

Reiss leads delegation to Korea

Vice Provost for International Relations Mitchell Reiss leads a delegation this week in the Republic of Korea (ROK) unveiling a report on the US-ROK security partnership for the country’s President-elect, Lee Myung-bak.

Members of the College of William and Mary Board of Visitors to come to campus week of Feb., 18-22 to meet with faculty, staff and students

Members of the William and Mary Board of Visitors will come to the Williamsburg campus next week to meet with members of the campus community.

Lynda L. Butler named interim dean at law school

Chancellor Professor of Law Lynda L. Butler was named interim Dean of the William and Mary Law School effective Feb. 12

Statement from interim president W. Taylor Reveley, III

Message sent by W. Taylor Reveley III, who has been appointed interim president of the College of William and Mary on Tuesday, to faculty, students and staff.

Statement from the Board of Visitors: Feb. 12

Statement from the Board of Visitors concerning announcement by Gene R. Nichol that he was resigning as president of the College of Wiliam and Mary.

Statement from Gene Nichol: Feb. 12

Statement from Gene R. Nichol announcing his resignation as president of the College of William and Mary.

Faculty survey lists priorities

Improved salaries, support for research and increases in student financial aid top the priorities listed in a recent survey of faculty at the College of William and Mary.

Charter Day 2008: Comey's prepared remarks

Text of prepared remarks delived by keynote speaker James B. Comey during Charter Day ceremonies at the College of William and Mary on Feb. 9, 2008.

Charter Day 2008: Nichol's prepared remarks

Prepared remarks of President Gene R. Nichol delivered during Charter Day 2008 ceremony at the College of William and Mary on Feb. 9., 2008.

William and Mary unveils summer classes in D.C.

William and Mary announces its Washington Office will offer summer classes beginning summer 2008.

Musick honored for lifetime opus

Jack Musick, of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, has been awarded the Commonwealth's Lifetime Achievement in Science award

BOV to meet Feb. 6-8

The William and Mary Board of Visitors will hold their regular meeting on Feb. 6-8, 2008, in Williamsburg, Va., in Blow Memorial Hall located on Richmond Road.

William and Mary logs another record year for applicants: Undergraduate admission applications up 6 percent to more than 11,500

William and Mary’s undergraduate admission applications have topped 11,500 -- which represents a 6.2 percent increase from last year, including a rise of nearly 15 percent in applications among in-state students.

State of the College Address: Nichol's prepared remarks

Prepared remarks of Gene Nichol's State of the College Address, delivered Jan. 29, 2008.

Mason School moves up in Financial Times ranking

The Financial Times ranked The Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary among the top 100 MBA schools in the world.

Friedrichs receives Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award

Carl Friedrichs, an oceanographer at the School of Marine Science/Virginia Institute of Marine Science at the College of William and Mary, has received the Commonwealth’s highest honor for professors.

Statement on the Sex Workers Art Show from Nichol: BOV statement

Statement from Gene Nichol, president of the College of William and Mary, on the Sex Workers Art Show.

Editors honor Greenia

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

William and Mary president Gene R. Nichol to give second annual State of the College Address Jan. 29, 2008

William and Mary President Gene R. Nichol will deliver the second annual State of the College Address on Jan. 29, 2007.

College to test emergency siren on Wednesday, Jan. 23

The College of William and Mary will test its emergency alert system again on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008.

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.

Civil rights activist Evers-Williams to lecture

Evers-Williams, the first female chairperson of the NAACP and widow of civil rights pioneer Medgar Evers, will visit the College of William and Mary next week to speak at a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemoration ceremony.

After four decades, Sadler to retire in June

Sam Sadler, vice president for student affairs at the College of William and Mary, announced his retirement, effective in June 2008.

James B. Comey (’82) to speak at William and Mary’s Charter Day

Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General James B. Comey, known for his prosecution of some of the nation’s highest-profile criminal cases, will be the keynote speaker at the College of William and Mary’s annual Charter Day Ceremony on Feb. 9, 2008.

Environmental research at W&M gets $1.5 million from Mellon Foundation

The Environmental Science and Policy Program at the College of William and Mary has received a $1.5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Arseneau receives volunteer award

Anne Arseneau, associate director of student activities, received the Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Association of Fraternity Advisors.

College to test emergency siren on Wednesday, Jan. 9

The College of William and Mary will test its emergency siren system on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008.

Kiplinger's names W&M fourth-best value

The College of William and Mary remains one of country’s top values in public colleges, according to a ranking released today by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.

College to test emergency siren on Friday, Jan. 4

The College of William and Mary will test its emergency siren system on Friday, Jan. 4, 2008.

President's announcement concerning state budget

Text of letter to the College's faculty and staff by President Gene Nichol concerning Gov. Kaines’ recommended budget for the 2008-2010 biennium.

HHMI program lets first-year students do real science

Freshmen at the College of William and Mary next fall will begin their first year participating in a long-term biology research project, part of an initiative to reform science education by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI).

Sensor technology experts from around the world gather at William and Mary

Experts on sensor technology from around the globe gathered in Williamsburg for a three-day conference.

Proposed funding for capital projects at William and Mary tops $90 million; Governor proposes $38 million for School of Education

Construction of William and Mary’s new School of Education building would be fully funded through a proposal by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine that provides more than $38 million to complete the project.

Law professors provide expert insight for Vick case

Linda Malone and Paul Marcus, law professors at the College of William and Mary, have been among the nation's top legal sources quoted in the media concerning the case of Michael Vick.

W&M associate professor earns National Board Certification in literacy

Denise Johnson, associate professor of education, has earned certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Avoided deforestation: Keep the trees and make the rain forest pay

J. Timmons Roberts, professor of sociology at the College, co-authored an article for "Science" that proposes a system of paying governments to restrict logging and other destructive uses  of their rain forests.

Evolution of Tribe pride: College unveils new logo

The College of William and Mary unveiled a new logo design on Dec. 6 that is intended to simplify and unify its visual image across campus.

Student awarded prestigious Marshall Scholarship: Third in College's history

For the third time in history -- and the first time in 15 years -- a student at the College of William and Mary has been awarded the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.

College's Board of Visitors to meet in Williamsburg on Dec. 5-7

The William and Mary Board of Visitors will meet on Dec. 5-7, 2007, in Williamsburg, Va., in Blow Memorial Hall located on Richmond Road.

Teammate, student, friend: College remembers Gutenberg

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

College mourns the loss of freshman

Freshman and fencing team member Ben Gutenberg passed away Tuesday as the result of injuries suffered in a Nov. 10 car accident near Richmond.

Medicaid recipients and uninsured lack access to physicians

The Schroeder Center for Healthcare Policy at the College of William and Mary reported today that people in the greater Williamsburg area with Medicaid or no health insurance are the most likely to have problems with access to a doctor.

Ukrop Way to be closed temporarily for business school construction

A short section of Ukrop Way on the campus of the College of William and Mary will be closed temporarily due to construction work at the future home of the Mason School of Business.

W&M recognizes World AIDS Day

Freshman Chris Lettich has turned the loss of his grandfather to AIDS into a personal mission to spread HIV awareness.

W&M study shows need for additional veterans care facilities in Virginia

According to a study conducted by the Schroeder Center for Healthcare Policy, Virginia will need up to three new care centers to meet the projected long-term care needs of Virginia veterans.

Tribe among nation's elite in graduating student-athletes

The athletics department at the College has showed a Graduation Success Rate of 96 percent.

Phoenix Project recruits for 2008 social entrepreneurship program

The Phoenix Project, a statewide nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 2008 Nonprofit Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship program, June 15th to July 26th in Petersburg, VA.

Meeting the 21st-century scholars where they live—on the Internet

The Earl Gregg Swem Library has added 11 new digital databases, all of which are available to the local community.

Students receive grants for environmental research

Two graduate students in William and Mary’s biology program received external grants totaling $42,900 to continue their work on environmentally sensitive projects.

Student honored by local TV station

Daniel Key has been presented with a Jefferson Award for Public Service by NBC-affiliated news station WAVY-TV 10.

Rossiter appointed to National Library of Medicine Board of Regents

Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Michael Leavitt, has appointed College of William and Mary faculty member, Louis F. Rossiter, Ph.D., to the Board of Regents of the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

Nichol tapped for George Wythe speakers' series

Gene Nichol, president of the College of William & Mary, will address the George Wythe Society Nov. 7, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the William and Mary Law School, Room 120.

International human-rights lawyer to lecture on torture evidence in criminal tribunals

The Human Rights and National Security Law Program at the College of William and Mary Law School will present an address by Michael Scharf Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. in room 124 of the Law School. Scharf.

Noted advocate Sekulow to speak at Law School

The College of William and Mary Law School will host a talk by Jay Alan Sekulow, chief counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice, titled "De-Constructing the Constitution: Privacy, Security, and the State in the 21st Century" on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Information on MRSA

Text of note sent to William and Mary students concerning MRSA by the College's vice president for student affairs, Sam Sadler.

Kaplans to officiate William and Mary's Homecoming Parade

Jane Thompson Kaplan '56 and Jim Kaplan '57 have been selected to serve as grand marshals during the College's 2007 Homecoming Parade.

Wolf Law Library impresses students with design

Students at the country’s oldest law school are  enjoying one of the world’s newest libraries as the Wolf Law Library construction is completed.

Make a difference: Students to provide 2,000 hours of service

About 400 students from the College of William and Mary will contribute more than 2,000 hours of service to the Williamsburg community Oct. 20 as a part of the 9th annual Make-A-Difference Day.

College releases results of employee survey

More than 86 percent of respondents to an employee survey at William and Mary are proud to say they work at the College, according to the results of a report released Friday.

Test of campuswide siren set for Oct. 15

The College will test its new emergency campuswide siren on Monday, Oct. 15, at 12:15 p.m.

Blakey interviewed for dedication of African Burial Ground

Michael Blakey’s work as lead scientist at the New York African Burial Ground led to the designation of the site as a national monument. A memorial at the site was dedicated Oct. 5.

Mason School faculty ranked #3 by Princeton Review

This week’s release of the Princeton Review’s Best 290 Business Schools, 2008 edition, placed The Mason School of Business at #3 in the top 10 “Best Professors” category.

College's Supreme Court Preview on C-Span

The Supreme Court Preview at the William and Mary Law School will be featured on C-Span's America and the Courts.

BOV appoints Marcus as Kelly Professor for Excellence in Teaching

The William and Mary Board of Visitors approved the appointment of Paul Marcus as the first Kelly Professor for Excellence in Teaching Sept. 28

Mason School honors Watkins family for leadership

The College has recognized Hays T. Watkins, Jr (LLD '82). and his son, H. Thomas Watkins III ('74) for their leadership and support to William and Mary.

Governor's budget plan has College reducing costs by $3 million

Governor Timothy M. Kaine released a plan Monday to reduce state spending by about $300 million across the Commonwealth—including $3 million at William and Mary.

Board issues statement on review process

Michael K. Powell, rector of the College of William and Mary, sent the following message to members of the College community following the Board of Visitors meeting on Sept. 28. 

William and Mary endowment increases $94.2 million in 2006-07

The endowment at the College of William and Mary increased 19.2 percent, or $94.2 million, during the 2006-7 fiscal year. As of June 30, 2007, endowment funds that support William and Mary totaled $585.9 million, an increase from $491.7 million the previous year.

College successfully tests new emergency siren system

A successful test of the College’s siren system was conducted Wednesday morning. As expected, the new audible siren system sounded across campus for one minute.

College to test emergency sirens Wednesday morning

A second test of the College's emergency notification system will be scheduled to make sure it is operating at full capacity.

BOV to meet Sept. 27-28

The William and Mary Board of Visitors will meet on September 27-28, 2007, in Williamsburg, Va., in Blow Memorial Hall located on Richmond Road.

College to test new alert system and siren

The College of William and Mary will be testing its new emergency alert system and campus-wide siren Monday, Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m.

'William and Mary Night' at New Town

New Town and William and Mary will partner to host a welcome-back students event on Sept. 20.

Secretary of Defense Gates returns to Williamsburg to give major address: Sen. Warner also to give remarks to group at World Forum

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, a member of the William and Mary Class of 1965, will return to Williamsburg next week to deliver a major address during the World Forum on the Future of Democracy

Nichol letter addresses state-mandated budget reductions

President Gene Nichol sent a letter to the campus community addressing proposed budget reductions requested by the governor's office.

Law School to host 20th annual Supreme Court Preview

Duke lacrosse case topic of law school discussion

"Prosecutorial Abuse and the Duke Lacrosse Case" will be presented by Stuart Taylor at the law school on Sept. 14.

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

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.

W&M professors awarded ACLS fellowships for humanities research

(Williamsburg, Va.) – Two William and Mary professors have been awarded fellowships from the American Council of Learned Societies.

Opening convocation: Whitehurst-Cook ('75) to give welcoming remarks

The College of William and Mary Class of 2011 and entering graduate and transfer students will be welcomed August 31 by alumna Dr. Michelle Whitehurst-Cook (’75) at the annual Opening Convocation.

Geriatric center receives grant for affordable driver evaluations

The Center for Excellence in Aging and Geriatric Health was awarded a $10,000 grant this month by The Virginia Department for the Aging.

One-in-Four takes message to the road

“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.

Demolition work to begin at site of future School of Education

Demolition work of the former Sentara Williamsburg Community Hospital on Monticello Avenue will begin on Sept. 4, 2007.

'Washington Monthly': William and Mary in top 25

In the recently released Washington Monthly rankings, the D.C.-based magazine listed William and Mary as 23rd in the country – second in terms of the percentage of students who go on to serve in the Peace Corps, according to the magazine.

William and Mary students parlay semester internships into D.C. jobs

Nearly 30 percent of the students participating in internships through the W&M in Washington Program parlayed their experience into summer of full-time jobs.

Aggarwal named assistant dean in Mason School

Professor Prabhu Aggarwal was named the Assistant Dean for Executive and Professional Programs.

Podcasts present previews of freshmen halls

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

U.S. News: College remains nation's best small public university

The College of William and Mary remains the best small public university in the nation, according to data released as part of the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings. Princeton took the top spot overall, followed by Harvard, Yale and Stanford.

Eleven William and Mary students receive Fulbrights

Eleven students and alumni from the College of William and Mary will study or teach abroad on Fulbright U.S. Student scholarships during the coming academic year.

Student Health Center receives accreditation and excellence award

The College of William and Mary’s Student Health Center recently achieved national accreditation status for the second time and received an award for excellence for its laboratory.

First-generation students mark Class of 2011

The College will welcome a class with more recorded international and first-generation students than ever at the end of August.

School of education receives grant for middle-school literacy project

The College of William and Mary’s School of Education has received a grant for $152,500 from the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia to help fund middle-school literacy efforts.

William and Mary announces new emergency alert system

The College of William and Mary has signed a contract with The NTI Group, Inc. (NTI), for an emergency alert system that will provide rapid communication to the campus community.

New undergrad admission building serves as 'foyer' for the university

The College's new undergraduate admission building promises to help prospective students see the campus in a more favorable manner.

 

W&M Board of Visitors to hold summer retreat July 15-16

The Board of Visitors at the College of William and Mary will hold a summer retreat on July 15-16, 2007 at the Conference Center at Upper Brandon in Prince George County, Va.

Governor announces appointment of alumna Kathy Hornsby to W&M Board of Visitors

Alumna Kathy Hornsby ’79, a Williamsburg businesswoman, philanthropist and advocate for the arts, has been appointed to the College of William and Mary’s Board of Visitors, Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced today.

VIMS's Patterson chosen to lead Project SeaCAMEL mission

Dr. Mark Patterson of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, has been chosen as mission leader for a coral-reef research project that will be broadcast live worldwide to thousands of students and ocean enthusiasts from the Aquarius Underwater Laboratory, America's "Inner Space Station."

Campaign for William and Mary set to close with $508 million raised

The College of William and Mary has announced that it has surpassed the goal of its seven-year Campaign for William and Mary, with $508 million raised before the initiative’s official close on June 30.

Gates takes part in ROTC affirmation ceremony

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates took part in an affirmation ceremony for ROTC graduates.  

Tommy Norment named recipient of 2007 Prentis Award

State Sen. Tommy Norment (R-3rd) has been named the recipient of the College of William and Mary’s 2007 Prentis Award.

Scientists discover new life in the Antarctic deep sea

An international research team, including Dr. Robert Diaz of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, has found hundreds of new marine species in the vast, dark deep-sea surrounding Antarctica—the bottom of the bottom of the world.

Bishop Willimon to give keynote speech at baccalaureate service

The Rev. William H. Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church and a nationally known pastor and author, will serve as keynote speaker for the baccalaureate service this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at William and Mary Hall.

Deputy police chief earns 2007 Duke Award

William and Mary Police Captain Ed Davis received the 2007 Duke Award.

Committee of the W&M Board of Visitors to meet May 20

he Executive Committee of the Board of Visitors of the College of William and Mary has scheduled a brief meeting at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2007 to discuss Governor Kaine’s amendments to the state budget approved by the General Assembly last month. The meeting will be held in the Board Conference Room in Blow Memorial Hall on Richmond Road.

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth Returns to William and Mary

Thousands gathered at the College of William and Mary today to welcome Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Virginia.

W&M faculty, students featured on PBS show

Work of William and Mary students and faculty figure prominently in “Pocahontas Revealed,” an episode of the PBS program NOVA, to be broadcast Tuesday, May 8.

Information regarding visit of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Details regarding the visit of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II to the College of William and Mary on May 4, 2007.

State Sen. Tommy Norment recognized for leadership in education

State Sen. Tommy Norment (R-3rd) was presented the William and Mary School of Education’s Jo Lynne DeMary Award at an Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership Alumni breakfast in the University Center yesterday.

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II returns to William & Mary May 4, 2007

The following itinerary was released today by Buckingham Palace regarding the state visit next week of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. In addition to marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, the Queen will visit the campus at the College of William and Mary on May 4, 2007. The visit comes 50 years after Her Majesty's first visit to the College in 1957.

Premiere of NOVA documentary on Werowocomoco/Jamestown

A premiere showing of the NOVA/PBS documentary “Pocahontas Revealed,” focusing on recent excavations of Chief Powhatan’s capital at Werowocomoco and the English settlement of Jamestown will be held at the Kimball Theater Tuesday, May 1.

William and Mary professor’s book awarded three book prizes

Legum Professor of History Scott R. Nelson’s acclaimed book, Steel Drivin’ Man: John Henry, the Untold Story of an American Legend has recently been awarded three significant book prizes, the Organization of American Historians’ (OAH) Merle Curti Award for the best book published in American social/cultural history, awarded in March; the National Award for Arts Writing, which will be awarded in May; and the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award which will be awarded in later this year.

Board adopts resolution in support of Virginia Tech

Board of Visitors Resolution 38
College of William and Mary Expression of Esteem and support for the Virginia Tech Family.

Tuition for Virginia undergraduates to increase $415 at W&M

In-state undergraduates attending the College of William and Mary for the 2007-08 academic year will pay $5,595 annually for tuition, an increase of $415, according to a proposal approved Thursday by the William and Mary Board of Visitors’ Committee on Financial Affairs. The entire Board will review the spending proposal for 2007-08 during Friday’s meeting.

Tech Memorial Events

Tech Memorial Events

W&M committee announces cross to be displayed in prominent location

The William and Mary Committee on Religion at a Public University announced at a public meeting Monday its recommendations regarding the location of the Wren Cross inside the Wren Chapel.

Steven W. Fitschen to speak as part of committee speaker series

Steven W. Fitschen, Research Professor of Law at Regent University School of Law, will deliver a lecture May 1, 2007, on “Religion and Government: Accommodation, Encouragement, and Establishment.”

Board of Visitors to meet in Williamsburg on April 19-20, 2007

The William and Mary Board of Visitors will meet on April 19-20, 2007, in Williamsburg, Va., in Blow Memorial Hall located at 262 Richmond Road.

William and Mary professor receives Guggenheim Award

College of William and Mary professor Nikos Chrisochoides has been awarded the 2007 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship on Medicine and Health.

William and Mary Logo Committee at work

The committee charged with developing a new logo for the College of William and Mary and its athletics program is seeking input from members of the College community.

Committee on Religion in a Public University to meet April 16

The William and Mary Committee on Religion in a Public University will meet on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 2 p.m.

Two Students to receive elite Goldwater scholarships

Kelly Hallinger and Ashwin Rastogi, students at the College of William and Mary, have been named 2007-08 Goldwater Scholars.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (’65) to address William and Mary graduates during commencement exercises May 20, 2007

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, a member of the Class of 1965, is scheduled to deliver the 2007 commencement address at the College of William and Mary on May 20.

William and Mary graduate education and law schools among nation’s best

The School of Education at the College of William and Mary was ranked among the nation’s best graduate programs in the field by U.S. News & World Report's most recent survey.

Noted Author Os Guinness to speak April 12, 2007

Author Os Guinness will deliver a lecture April 12, 2007 at the College of William and Mary on “World Safe for Diversity: living with our deepest differences in age of exploding pluralism.”

Political satirist and author Christopher Buckley at William and Mary

The University Center Activities Board (UCAB) brings to campus political satirist and best-selling author Christopher Buckley with "An Evening with Christopher Buckley."

Alumnus receives prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship

A College of William and Mary alumnus was recently named a 2007 Gates Cambridge Scholar. Eric Koskinen (’01), currently a graduate student at Brown University, is one of two  William and Mary graduates to have ever received the honor.

Chemerinsky to speak as part of W&M Committee on Religion in a Public University Speaker Series

Erwin Chemerinsky, the Alston & Bird Professor of Law and Political Science at the Duke University, will deliver a lecture April 5, 2007, on “Why Church and State Should be Separate.”

Business school groundbreaking on March 30

The public is invited to groundbreaking ceremonies for Alan B. Miller Hall.

Neuroscience symposium March 29

William and Mary’s 2007 Neuroscience Spring Symposium will feature keynote speaker Lynne Isbell, an anthropology professor at University of California, Davis.

BOV Committee on Financial Affairs March 19 meeting cancelled

Due to scheduling conflicts, the meeting of the Committee on Financial Affairs of the William and Mary Board of Visitors scheduled for Monday, March 19, in Richmond has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled in the coming weeks.

Committee on Religion in a Public University to meet March 21, 2007

The William and Mary Committee on Religion in a Public University will meet on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 1 p.m.

Thomas E. Mann named Hunter Andrews Fellow

Political scientist and author Thomas E. Mann has been named the 2007 Hunter B. Andrews Fellow in American Politics at the College of William and Mary.

Board of Visitors Committee on Financial Affairs to Meet in Richmond on March 19, 2007

The Committee on Financial Affairs of the William and Mary Board of Visitors will meet on Monday, March 19, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., in the Shockoe Center Building, 11 S. 12th Street, Suite 202, Richmond.  The meeting is open to the public, but there will not be an opportunity for public comment.

Norfolk Southern gift helps VIMS purchase research instrument

Norfolk Southern Corporation, through its Foundation, has committed $150,000 to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary, to help purchase a state-of-the-art laboratory instrument that will provide exciting new opportunities for addressing important questions in marine ecology and conservation.

$500,000 defense grant to fund materials research computer cluster

A physics professor at the College of William and Mary recently was awarded $500,000 to buy a new computer cluster to study the qualities of piezoelectrics—materials that convert energy from one form to another.

Business Week: Mason School of Business among the best

In its 2007 ranking of undergraduate business programs, BusinessWeek magazine ranked The Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary in the Top 30 of the 50 best undergraduate business programs in the U.S. With an overall ranking of 29, The Mason School is also a Top 10 school among public universities.

William and Mary’s Schroeder Center to study care for veterans

For the next six months, the Schroeder Center for Healthcare Policy will be focusing their attention on the health services required by Virginia’s nearly 3/4 of a million veterans.

President and Board accept committee recommendation on Wren cross

Following is a statement issued Tuesday by President Gene R. Nichol and the William and Mary Board of Visitors.

Committee on Religion in a Public University to meet March 5, 2007

The William and Mary Committee on Religion in a Public University will meet on Monday, March 5, 2007 at 2 p.m.

Roosevelt top foreign-policy U.S. president, survey says

A recent survey conducted by researchers at the College of William and Mary ranked Franklin Roosevelt as the best president for U.S. foreign policy in the last 100 years.

William and Mary logs second record year for applicants

The College has received 10,828 applications for admission into the class of 2011.

Former W&M law student named 2007 Gates Cambridge Scholar

Ian Ralby (JD ‘05), currently an associate with Hunton & Williams in Norfolk, Va., is the first William and Mary graduate to be named a 2007 Gates Cambridge Scholar.

William and Mary Committee on Religion in a Public University to hold first meeting Feb. 23, 2007

The William and Mary Committee on Religion in a Public University will hold its first meeting on Friday, February 23, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The meeting with take place in the Board Room in Blow Memorial Hall on Richmond Road and will be open to the public. The Committee will not be entertaining public comment at this meeting.

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.

Two W&M faculty members receive Commonwealth’s top award

Two faculty members at the College of William and Mary have received the Commonwealth’s highest honor for professors.

Statement of the College of William and Mary Board of Visitors

Statement of the William and Mary Board of Visitors

Board of Visitors to meet in Williamsburg on February 8-9

The William and Mary Board of Visitors will meet on February 8-9, 2007, in Williamsburg, Va., in Blow Memorial Hall located at 262 Richmond Road.

Nichol to host public forum on the future of the College Feb. 6

William and Mary President Gene R. Nichol will host a public forum on the future of the College – and discuss his goals and aspirations outlined during his State of the College address -- during a conversation with faculty, staff and students on February 6, 2007.

William and Mary named no. 6 producer of Peace Corps volunteers

This year, 42 College alumni are volunteering with the Peace Corps, landing William and Mary again on the recently announced list of top colleges and universities to produce Peace Corps volunteers.

W&M's Schroeder Center ranks top ten "Healthiest Communities" in Va

Poquoson City is the healthiest community in Virginia according to a study by the Schroeder Center for Healthcare Policy at the College of William and Mary. The Center released its ranking of Virginia’s healthiest communities today.

William and Mary President Gene R. Nichol to give first State of the College Address Jan. 25, 2007

William and Mary President Gene R. Nichol will kick off the Spring semester with a new annual tradition at the College with his firs State of the College Address on Jan. 25, 2007. The address will be given at 5 p.m. in the Commonwealth Auditorium in the University Center and will also be broadcast live on the College’s Web site at www.wm.edu.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel to speak at William and Mary’s Charter Day

United States Sen. Chuck Hagel, whose name has been mentioned as a Republican presidential candidate in 2008, will be the keynote speaker at the College of William and Mary’s annual Charter Day Ceremony on Feb. 10, 2007. Hagel will be awarded an honorary degree at the ceremony.

William and Mary names new Director of University Relations

The College of William and Mary announced today that Mike Connolly has been named Director of University Relations. Connolly is an award winning PR professional who comes to the college with a broad background in both national news and communications. He will oversee the offices of Publications and University Relations.

Kiplinger's names W&M a "Best Value" among public colleges

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of William and Mary the third best value in higher education, up one spot from last year’s fourth place ranking. The ranking, which appears in the February issue of the magazine, is part of Kiplinger’s annual report on the “100 Best Values in Public Colleges.”

Meeting scheduled regarding Alan B. Miller Hall at Business School

Officials at the College of William and Mary will hold an informational meeting next week to discuss with community members plans for the new Alan B. Miller Hall, future home of the Mason School of Business.

Governor includes $5.4 million in proposed budget amendments for W&M School of Education project

Plans to build a new School of Education at William and Mary got a significant boost Friday when Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced that his proposed budget amendments include an additional $5.4 million so that the College can move forward with planning and design of the project.

Law School professor plays role drafting UN human rights treaty

William & Mary Law School Professor Michael Stein has played an integral part in the international Ad Hoc Committee that has been meeting for five years to draft a United Nations disability human rights treaty.

College establishes award to recognize student leaders

The College of William and Mary established the Recognizing Achievement in Leadership (RAIL) Committee this fall through the Office of Student Activities to highlight the contributions of student leaders to the Williamsburg Community.

College to offer free business seminar to community

The College of William and Mary’s Technology and Business Center in conjunction with the Mason School of Business will present a seminar on the ways readily available and simple technologies may be used to improve businesses, Dec. 6 from 8:30 a.m. – noon at the Williamsburg Community Building.

W&M Theater presents "As Bees in Honey Drown"

In no time at all, the second show of the William and Mary Theatre’s season, As Bees in Honey Drown, will be lighting up William and Mary’s Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall with a commentary on American culture’s obsession with fame and celebrity.

College appoints new Assistant Director of Economic Development

The College of William and Mary announced that Leonard Sledge has been appointed Assistant Director of Economic Development.

W&M alum wins big on Jeopardy!

Jeffrey Spoeri ('87) enjoyed a week-long reign on the popular game show Jeopardy!.

College renames Campus Drive as Ukrop Way

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.

Rogers Hall update

Officials have determined the cause of the odor that led to the evacuation of Rogers Hall earlier Friday.

W&M students to hold open house of Jamestown dorms

Students at the College of William and Mary will hold an open house this weekend of the new Jamestown Residence halls. The event will be held Sunday, Nov. 19, from noon until 3 p.m. at the new dorm halls and the public is invited to attend.

Anonymous donor commits $9.6 million to William & Mary

An anonymous donor has committed $9.6 million to the Campaign for William and Mary, establishing an estate provision that will benefit the visual arts on campus.

W&M names new law library in honor of alumnus Henry C. Wolf

The library under construction at William & Mary Law School has been named the Wolf Law Library to honor alumnus and Vice Rector of the College Henry C. Wolf, Law School Dean W. Taylor Reveley III announced recently.

Tribe Athletics ranks fifth nationally in federal graduation rate

College of William and Mary graduated 89 percent of its student-athletes who entered the school on athletics scholarship in the 1999-2000 academic year.

W&M program releases report on contested elections

A study, released this week by the Thomas Jefferson Program in Public Policy at the College of William and Mary, shows the number of contested state legislative seats are on the rise.

Lawrence Wilkerson to keynote Model U.N.

Lawrence Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff under Secretary of State Colin Powell and the Harriman Visiting Professor of Government and Public Policy at the College, will address the opening ceremony of William and Mary’s 20th Annual High School Model United Nations Conference (WMHSMUN) Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the University Center, Chesapeake Rooms A, B and C.

W&M cadets place third in Ranger Challenge Competition

ROTC cadets from the College of William and Mary placed third in a competition last weekend geared toward preparing them for what it takes to be part of one of the Army’s most elite force.

Board of Visitors to meet in Petersburg and Williamsburg on November 16-17

The Board of Visitors at the College of William and Mary will meet in Petersburg and Williamsburg on November 16-17, 2006. The meetings are open to the public, but there will be no opportunity for public comment.

W&M to host forum on "Voices of Our Latino Community"

The College of William and Mary will host a community forum next month entitled "Voices of Our Latino Community."

W&M cadets to participate in ranger challenge competition

William and Mary students will join dozens of cadets from colleges and universities in Virginian and North Carolina to compete in the Eastern Region (ROTC) 4th Brigade’s Ranger Challenge at Fort Pickett, Va. The annual event will be held Oct. 27-29.

W&M Dance Program presents Dancevent 2006

The College of William and Mary Dance Program will present DANCEVENT, a program of faculty choreography, at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 2, 3, and 4 in Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on Jamestown Road.

Political thought topic of Fall Neuroscience Symposium keynote

The neural basis of political thought is the topic of the keynote address at William and Mary’s 2006 Fall Neuroscience Symposium.Schreiber’s address will be from 4 to 5 p.m., followed by a reception. Student poster presentations will begin at 2 p.m., followed by oral presentations from 3 to 3:45 p.m.

College receives funding for early cancer detection research

The College of William and Mary has received a $472,409 grant from the National Cancer Institute to advance proteomics/bioinformatics technology that ultimately could result in improved sensitivity of cancer detection.

William and Mary to change athletic logo before Fall 2007

The College of William and Mary has notified the National Collegiate Athletic Association that during the next academic year the College will phase out the two feathers that are currently a part of its athletic logo.

Cartoonist Ed Stein to open Swem exhibit with lecture

Internationally-syndicated editorial cartoonist, Ed Stein, will speak at the College of William and Mary's Earl Gregg Swem Library on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m.

College holds open house for new dorms and rec center

The College of William and Mary will hold open houses this weekend of the new Jamestown Residence halls and the recently renovated and expanded Recreation Center. The events will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 from noon until 3 p.m. at both facilities and the public is invited to attend.

“National Guantánamo Teach-In” to be simulcast at two sites on campus

The William & Mary Law School will be among more than 250 law schools and colleges across the nation that will link to the live webcast of the “National Guantánamo Teach-In” which will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. EST on Thursday, Oct. 5, at Seton Hall University Law School.

Former UN prosecutor to lecture on prosecuting human rights

Brenda Sue Thornton, a former United Nations prosecutor, will deliver a lecture titled "Prosecuting Human Rights in East Timor and Rwanda - An Insider Account" at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 2 in Room 124 of the Law School.

Chancellor Sandra Day O’Connor to highlight several events during campus visit

College of William and Mary Chancellor and retired Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Sandra Day O’Connor will participate in several events during an October visit to campus, her third since being invested as the College’s 23rd Chancellor in April.

52nd Annual William & Mary Tax Conference to be Held Nov. 16-17

The 52nd annual William & Mary Tax Conference will be held Thursday and Friday, November 16-17, 2006, at the Kingsmill Resort & Spa in Williamsburg, Va.

William and Mary hosts 8th Annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture

The 8th Annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture will be given by Sarah Stafford, associate professor of economics, Sunday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. in Andrews Hall, Room 101 and is free and open to the public. A reception will immediately follow.

Mason School of Business improves in Wall Street Journal rankings

For the second consecutive year, The Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary has improved its position in the Wall Street Journal ranking of graduate business schools. Among regional business schools, the Mason School is a top 10 public school and 17th overall, up from 19th in last year’s regional ranking.

Kiplinger’s ranks College of William and Mary fourth-best value

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine has ranked the College of William and Mary the fourth-best value in higher education, according to a nationwide survey of public colleges and universities

Forum to focus on new global threats

Nuclear Jihad: New Threats in a New Century is the topic for a thought provoking address to be given by David E. Sanger at the third annual Global Forum in Williamsburg on October 22 at the Colonial Heritage Clubhouse.

Governor Kaine appoints Charles A. Banks to W&M Board of Visitors

Charles A. Banks, Group Chief Executive of Wolseley, the world’s largest supplier of heating and plumbing products, has been appointed by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine to the College of William and Mary Board of Visitors.

Benjamin Israel named recipient of Edwards Scholarship

Benjamin A. Israel, a 2006 graduate of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in Rumson, N.J., was recently named the first recipient of the College of William and Mary’s Michael Hardy Edwards Scholarship.

Global warming drives genetic change

Global warming is driving genetic change on three continents, according to research by an international group of biologists, including a William and Mary professor. Associate Professor George W. Gilchrist is one of the authors of a paper published in the respected journal Science, which has linked certain genetic mutations in a species of fruit fly to global temperature change.

Opening Convocation rescheduled for Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Opening Convocation, which was cancelled Friday due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m. The ceremony, which officially opens the academic year, will be held in Courtyard of the Sir Christopher Wren Building.

Opening Convocation to be rescheduled

The Opening Convocation ceremony, which was cancelled Friday due to inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Ernesto, will be rescheduled.

William and Mary closed Friday due to inclement weather

Due to the high winds and heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Ernesto, the College of William and Mary is closed Friday Sept. 1, 2006. The Opening Convocation will not be held today.

Jessika B. Coe named recipient of Harriett Pittard Beales Scholarship at William and Mary

Park View High School graduate Jessika B. Coe of Bracey, Va., was recently named the recipient of the College of William and Mary’s Harriett Pittard Beales Scholarship. Established in 1984 by members of the Beales family of Boydton, Va., this scholarship is awarded annually to a student from one of 13 south central Virginia localities.

College welcomes a diverse freshman class

The class of 2010 is one of the brightest and most diverse in the history of William and Mary.

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."

Acclaimed physicist to welcome incoming students

William and Mary alumnus Warren W. Buck, former chancellor of the University of Washington-Bothell and prominent physicist, will welcome the freshman Class of 2010 and entering graduate and transfer students during opening convocation exercises Sept. 1, 2006.

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.

12 from College are Fulbright Scholars

The largest number of William and Mary students in nearly two decades will be studying abroad on Fulbight Scholarships this coming academic year.

Endowment Association takes new name, keeps mission

On July 1, the Endowment Association of The College of William and Mary in Virginia, Inc. officially changed its name to The College of William and Mary Foundation.

Gravity Optional to preview performance at Adair Dance Studio

On July 21 and July 22 at 8 p.m. in Adair Dance Studio at the College, Gravity Optional Dance Company will present a preview of its upcoming appearance at the Dance Place in Washington, D.C.

State budget contains additional funding for salaries, financial aid and capital projects at the College

Under the state budget passed by the Virginia General Assembly, the College will receive more than $4.7 million in additional operating funds for fiscal year 2007 and $23.9 million for capital projects.

College appeals NCAA logo decision

The College has appealed the NCAA decision regarding the use of the Tribe athletic logo. Article contains text of letter by President Nichol to the NCAA.

College history major named 2006 Gilder Lehrman scholar

David Williard ('07) was one of 15 undergraduates nationwide to receive a 2006 Gilder Lehrman history scholarship.