Proud moment for W&M! Associate professor Cristiano Fanelli received an NSF CAREER Award for groundbreaking work mapping the structure of protons and neutrons through deep learning.
W&M President Katherine Rowe, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger & Ken Burns in green academic robes stand and clap at a ceremony. They are smiling, conveying a celebratory and formal atmosphere.
A group of students sings enthusiastically at an indoor event. Two in the front hold programs, wearing casual clothes with William & Mary logos.
W&M President Katherine Rowe in academic regalia stands at a podium labeled "William & Mary," speaking into a microphone. The setting is formal and celebratory.
333 years & counting 💚 💛
This year, Charter Day celebrated a university community shaped by curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference. Thank you to all who joined us & helped make 333 so special.
On this day in 1693, William & Mary’s story began 💚 💛
Thank you to the students, alumni, families & friends who continue to carry forward W&M's story. Happy Charter Day!
#WorldCancerDay underscores the value of foundational science. Learn how W&M researchers are using simple organisms like fruit flies to investigate how cancer-related genes work in living cells.
Read more about the latest addition to the Integrated Science Center complex: go.wm.edu/W8Fbp5
Students interact and study in a modern lounge at William & Mary School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. The atmosphere is collaborative and focused.
A clean, modern laboratory with pipettes, test tubes in a blue rack, cabinets, and lab equipment. Natural light streams through a large window.
Overhead view of a modern atrium features a zigzag staircase, a student sitting on a bench using a laptop, and another student reading at a table, conveying a studious atmosphere.
A student with headphones works on a tablet in a modern study area, featuring hexagonal wall patterns.
ISC4 brings William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics together in one dynamic hub, pairing cutting-edge labs and classrooms with an expansive makerspace so students can experiment, prototype, and push ideas from first concept to world-changing innovation.
William & Mary is once again named the #1 public university in the U.S. for study-abroad participation, according to the Open Doors 2025 Report. As an integral part of the Vision 2026 strategic plan, W&M continues to invest in global experiences that drive academic excellence and career readiness.
A man with a beard gently holds a tiny, featherless baby bird in his hands, wearing a light-colored shirt, surrounded by lush greenery.
A person in safety gear climbs a ladder attached to a tall pine tree in a dense forest, conveying a sense of adventure and focus amidst nature.
A person gently holds tiny birds in their hands in a forest, conveying care and curiosity.
Hands gently handle four tiny, featherless chicks with colored bands on their legs, placed on a white cloth next to a smartphone and field instruments.
W&M scientists & partners revived Virginia's red-cockaded woodpecker population from just 2 breeding pairs to over 100 birds. Read more about the science that helped save the species: go.wm.edu/WBDp9k
William & Mary is reshaping how research grows. A new four-phased incubator model at the Global Research Institute will support interdisciplinary teams of students & faculty as they turn early ideas into high-impact projects.
A group of W&M alumni posing for a photo with a large green and yellow banner.
A large group of people gathered in a tent for a homecoming event.
A group of people posing for a picture, with a man in a black shirt and sunglasses smiling at the camera.
A woman wearing sunglasses and a black shirt plays a flute outdoors during the William & Mary homecoming.
A weekend well spent ✅
Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Homecoming!
Colorful gradient background with text: "Here Comes the Sun, Building a Star on Earth with Saskia Mordijck." Bright and vibrant design.
Is fusion the future of clean energy?
At the Fall 2025 Tack Lecture, Dr. Saskia Mordijck will explore how fusion works & the breakthroughs bringing it closer to reality through hands-on demonstrations led by W&M students.
Join us on 10/22 at 7 p.m.; RSVP today: go.wm.edu/RF9d8K
A family of four stands in front of The Sadler Center, wearing event badges and smiling, with banners welcoming families in the background.
Two people wearing matching green "Family Weekend Cornhole Tournament '25" shirts engage in a game of cornhole on a sunny day on the Sunken Garden.
A group of people engage with plants in a greenhouse, one person taking a photo, surrounded by lush greenery and natural light.
A family stands together outdoors, smiling, surrounded by greenery, with a historic building visible in the background.
Thanks to our #wmFamilies for helping make another Family Weekend so special!
A brick building's entrance framed by green leaves, with steps leading to doors and a ground covered in brown autumn leaves.
Three individuals relax in Adirondack chairs under a leafy tree, surrounded by a tranquil outdoor setting.
A decorative stone orb atop a brick pillar, framed by lush green bushes, with a historic house softly blurred in the background.
Front view of a brick building surrounded by trees and a landscaped pathway, with a sign indicating its name, "Campus Center."
The leaves are teasing us with a sneak peek.
A gift from Darpan Kapadia ’95 launches a bold enrollment initiative to elevate William & Mary's presence while strengthening recruitment of out-of-state students who may not be aware of all that W&M has to offer.
As one of the nation’s leading public research universities, William & Mary continues to lead with excellence and values-driven innovation geared towards long-term impact.
W&M's new AI minor goes beyond code, teaching students to thoughtfully and ethically wield this powerful technology.
A long line of William & Mary students cheer & look on as they greet first-year & transfer students during the opening convocation ceremony.
Two smiling students holding up a sign reading “Who Comes Here Belongs Here” with a “W&M” in the middle.
A first year William & Mary student gives high fives down the line of returning students during opening convocation.
Darpan Kapadia ’95 speaks to the first-year & transfer William & Mary students during the opening convocation ceremony.
Centuries of tradition, one unforgettable night. Thanks for helping us welcome #wm2029 & our #wmTransfers at #wmConvocation.
A student stand on their bed in their new dorm room to hang photos on the wall as their family member looks on from a chair.
Two friends smile & greet each other during William & Mary's move-in.
A crowd of new William & Mary students look on as fife & drums play before them in Colonial Williamsburg.
Students chat & relax while watching a movie outdoors at night at the Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka.
Moved-In ✅
From new spaces and programs to increased national recognition, this past year at W&M showed what’s possible when tradition meets ambition.
Another year, another standout class of Fulbrighters 🌍
Meet the William & Mary students & alumni preparing to teach, research & serve around the world.
Congratulations to Chelsea & co-owner/chairman Todd Boehly '96 - FIFA Club World Cup champions!
"We always knew we had the talent on the team, but we just had to put all the pieces together."
Earlier this year, W&M women’s basketball did just that: winning the CAA Championship, notching their first NCAA Tournament victory & rewriting history.
A lab worker with glasses and a beard studies various jars and explains them to a crowd.
A group of three participants dressed a homemade shark costume.
A group of people enjoying themselves while exploring & working in the water off the coast of VIMS.
A family posing for a photo wearing ocean-themed headgear.
Batten School & VIMS' annual Marine Science Day presents a special chance for the W&M community to get a first-hand look at world-class research in action.
Read more: news.wm.edu/2025/06/06/m...
The top of the Wren building surrounded by greenery.
A student dressed in graduation regalia, exuding joy and accomplishment on their special day.
A student's hand draws on paper while sitting in a chair near the Sunken Garden while learning how to draw trees.
A student in graduation regalia jumps up in the air & does a split while celebrating.
W&M in bloom. Students in motion. Spring, remembered 📸
Dean Douglas C. Schmidt ’84, M.A. ’86 discusses how W&M's new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics blends liberal arts with cutting-edge tech education.
Two W&M undergrads, Alisha Khodabocus ’26 and Kate Carline ’26, have been awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, recognizing their exceptional research in biology and data science.
William & Mary graduating seniors give a thumbs up & smile for a photo.
William & Mary students give a thumbs up & smile while walking through the Wren Building on the walk to campus.
William & Mary students pose together for a photo in their regalia.
Students wave to the camera as they walk into the commencement ceremony.
That stage was built for moments like this. You belonged there & you'll always belong here.
A William & Mary student looks down at their candle during the Candlelight ceremony.
A group of students pose together with their candles lit on the steps of the Wren.
A circle of William & Mary graduates hold their lit candles out during the Candlelight ceremony.
A William & Mary student smiles as they light their candle from another student.
The kind of night you don’t forget 🕯️
Lynn Trott left college in 1968 with a 4.0 GPA and an uncertain path. After a long career in the arts, she's returned to higher education and will graduate with W&M's Class of 2025.
Original research & rigorous inquiry were on full display as over 100 W&M senior honors students presented their findings at the Charles Center's Spring Honors Research Symposium.
