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Professor links incarcerated parents, families

Danielle Dallaire, an assistant professor of biology, is helping to evaluate Linkages: Building Strong Connections.

Reveley's role pivotal in national report on war powers

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

A peek behind democracy's closed doors

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

Staff serve it up for Meals on Wheels

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

Approaching the altar of the 'god particle'

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

Bolger overcomes dyslexia, earns 11 graduate degrees

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

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

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

Meier gets College's Duke Award

Tom Meier, senior electrical technician for the biology and psychology departments, has received the Duke Award.

Students serve as curators for printmaking exhibition

Three students at the College of William and Mary served as curators for a Muscarelle Museum exhibition.

Building a biofuel plant, building community

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

Mercury in river moves into terrestrial food chain

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

Post-Katrina conversations

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

College reflects upon another year of service

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

Campus, community donate hair for a cause

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

Reveley meets with staff, faculty

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

Ceremony honors veterans and the fallen

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

W&M hosts national service-learning forum

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

Diversity at William and Mary examined, reaffirmed

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

Reveley meets with students (w/video)

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

Friedrichs receives Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award

Carl Friedrichs, an oceanographer at VIMS, received the Commonwealth’s highest honor for professors.

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

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

Audio feature: Reveley discusses the transition

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

Charter Day: Comey encouraged public service

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

Nichol praises the State of the College

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

Gov. Kaine praises civic engagement at the College

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

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.

Action vs. protest: Perkey defends her generation

Senior Angela Perkey, founder of Students Serve, says that her quiet generation is effecting substantial change.

W&M service-learning takes students further

(Includes video) Lynn Pelco discusses service-learning and civic engagement at the College of William and Mary.

Front-line engagement: Reports from the DR

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

Cider and cressets: A student's perspective on Yule Log

Senior L.H. Brumfield shares her perspective on the 2007 Yule Log ceremony at the College of William and Mary.

William and Mary's Clark Kent

Tom Chamberlain has put in a lot a volunteer hours keeping the campus safe as a William and Mary police department volunteer.

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

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

Nichol promotes access to equal justice in Wythe Society lecture

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

Society supports veterans, serves community

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

Renovated amphitheater provides fresh venue

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

Homecoming 2007: It's a wrap

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

From green and gold to red, white and blue

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

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.

Greenia receives Spanish honor

A professor known for his work in medieval studies received Spain’s highest cultural achievement distinction for foreign nationals.

Family Weekend: Families welcomed to campus

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

Students quiz democracy forum panelists

Students at the College enjoyed special audiences with international statesmen during the World Forum on the Future of Democracy.

Future of democracy not assured say panelists

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

Freshmen start their college experience with service

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

Murray Scholars: Nation's best choose W&M

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

Phoenix Project: Social entrepreneurs see change

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

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.

Wren archeological dig continues to hit pay dirt

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

Marjorie Russell's 'double life' (with audio)

Junior Marjorie Russell writes about the double life generated by her involvement in international service.

'Horizons' students visit W&M

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

Fujiyama in Honduras (multimedia package)

In a first-person article, Cosmo Fujiyama, who graduated this year, writes about her continuing work with Students Helping Honduras.

EAD 2007: Nichol cites staff’s ‘dedication’

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

William and Mary Commencement 2007

Coverage of W&M’s 2007 commencement exercises, including Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates’ (’65) complete remarks.

College re-embraces Britain's queen

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

W&M stands in silence to honor Virginia Tech

The William and Mary community gathered to honor the memory of the Virginia Tech students and faculty members who were killed Monday.

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

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

Students respond to tragedy at Virginia Tech

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

Chancellor braves storm to tour VIMS

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

Learning about autism from 'experts'

Students in the Family Mentor Experience program learn about autism by visiting in the homes of those who are affected.

College admits diverse class for 2011

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

Business school groundbreaking opens era

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

Thomas Mann: 'Broken branch' is on the mend

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

Rec center renovation deemed 'green'

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

Nichol hand-delivers offer of admissions

A Richmond high school senior received a surprise when Gene Nichol, president of the College, hand-delivered an offer of admissions.

President's committee to focus on Wren Chapel

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

Whittenburg saluted as 'greatest' teacher

Former students gather to honor Jim Whittenburg as the "greatest" history teacher of all time.

Groundsworker saves service trip

Groundsworker Conrad Brown found an envelope containing lots of cash in the sorority court parking area. His follow-up actions have won him the respect and admiration of both students and co-workers.

BOV moves forward on president's 'religion' committee

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

Fujiyama honored with Monroe Prize

Cosmo Fujiyama was awarded the third annual James Monroe Prize in Civic Leadership on Feb. 10 as part of the Charter Day ceremony.

Hagel calls students 'greatest force for change’

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

Students camp out for chance to serve

Students camped out not for tickets to a concert or to a sporting event but for one of the limited slots for the domestic service trips offered by the office of student volunteer services.

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

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

School of education tops Road to Richmond agenda

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

Centuries-old Jamestown seeds examined at ARC

Seeds four centuries old, found in a well at Jamestown and analyzed in W&M’s Surface Characterization Lab, are sprouting new clues about the early days of the Jamestown Colony.

Rector Powell welcomes legislators to forum

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

Celebration of Music marks end of semester

Approximately 300 students and numerous faculty members helped the College enjoy a Celebration of Music.

Poor Americans have inadequate legal counsel

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

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

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

Medical mission corps: Empowering a community

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

Muscarelle's Titian wows Paris

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

Tennis duo earns national championship

The Tribe doubles team of Megan Moulton-Levy and Katarina Zoricic has won the national indoor tennis championship.

College hosts annual Jamestown-Lafayette game

Walter J. Zable Stadium hosted the annual football matchup between the two Williamsburg-James City County high schools Jamestown and Lafayette.

Homecoming 2006: Something for everyone

Homecoming 2006 featured music, parades and thousands of feathers. At its heart, however, were the reconnections among old friends.

Restructuring: A quiet revolution

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

Religious freedom among topics for O'Connor

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

Family Weekend: Tribe parents stay connected

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

Supreme Court Preview tackles detainee rights

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

College's CHEM 103 among best nationwide

William and Mary’s CHEM 103 was singled out in a national study of chemistry courses conducted by the Center for Educational Policy Research.

Five years later: Campus remembers 9/11

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

Excellence and compassion: Buck welcomes freshmen

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

New dormitory provides upscale living

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

Day for dreams: Class of 2010 takes up residence

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

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

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