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It's SHOW time at William & Mary (Daily Press)
It was SHOW time around Williamsburg Tuesday as about 200 College of William and Mary students spread out across the area for the second annual Students Helping Out Williamsburg — or SHOW — day. The mostly freshmen students helped set up classrooms for Head Start, created gifts for assisted living residents, and did various work at Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg as part of the day of ...
(2008/08/27 at 03:08am)
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Undergraduate Business Program at the College of William and Mary in the Top 50 in the ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The Undergraduate Business Program at the College of William and Mary continues its ascent into the top tier of business schools with its latest ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges 2009.
(2008/08/22 at 05:22pm)
VINELAND: Businessman, college trustee William Milam dies at age 78 (Daily Journal)
William F. Milam of Vineland, a longtime member of the Cumberland County Board of Trustees and well-known local businessman, died Wednesday. He was 78.
(2008/08/27 at 07:51pm)
CCC board member William Milam dies (Daily Journal)
VINELAND -- William F. Milam, who earned respect as a community activist and a businessman, died Tuesday at his home here.
(2008/08/28 at 09:03am)
The old college 'Hi' (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Collegiate connections! A trio of fine institutions of higher learning said hi to a new crop of collegians, all the while acknowledging parents and alumni. Assembling their own were Georgetown and Vanderbilt universities and Rhodes College.
(2008/08/28 at 01:42am)
WEDDING: Rebekah and Joshua Hastey (North County Journal)
Rebekah Michelle Bovas and Joshua Adam Hastey were married Aug. 2, 2008, on the William Jewel College campus next to the Grand River Chapel in Liberty, Mo., with the Rev. Tim Junke officiating.
(2008/08/28 at 02:39am)
College Notes: SE area towns (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Recent college notes from southeast towns.
(2008/08/27 at 09:22am)
College Notes: NE area towns (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Recent college notes from northeast towns.
(2008/08/27 at 03:07am)
Cochise College awards exceptional faculty, staff (The Daily Dispatch)
Recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development award are Gail Staples, back left, Dartle Atherton, Mary Coyle, Chris McVean and Dr. Joanna Michelich.
(2008/08/26 at 05:27pm)
Norfolk State looks to another transfer QB (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
One transfer quarterback exits. One enters. Norfolk State coach Pete Adrian clearly liked the way his program developed with junior-college transfer Casey Hansen taking snaps. Connecticut transfer Dennis Brown steps into Hansen's role this season.
(2008/08/28 at 01:44am)
News from the William & Mary Alumni Assocation:
Ben Kennedy '05 and The Challenge of Baseball
Ben Kennedy '05 is back in front of the videocamera, and this time he is on the diamond. What happens when BK faces down one of the Tribe's greatest pitchers? Click to find out...
(1969/12/31 at 06:59pm)
Young Alumni Virginia Wine Country Tour
Finally, a trip designed just for our most recent William and Mary graduates. Spend a day visiting four award-winning wineries in the heart of Virginia's Monticello Wine Trail.
(1969/12/31 at 06:59pm)
Supressing the Urge: Part 2
"There's a pause and I realize the room is silent," writes alumni blogger Elizabeth Derby '07. "A handful of students turn to look in my direction. William and Mary peer down at the pews from deeply-carved frames."
(1969/12/31 at 06:59pm)
The Spring 2008 edition of the William and Mary Alumni Magazine
This edition of the William and Mary Alumni Magazine features tales on alumni: Mary-Lou Pardue '55, David N. Kelley '81 and John Reilly '90
(2008/03/28 at 06:30pm)
Clement Chen M.B.A. '90 Joins SAIC
Prior to joining SAIC, Chen was vice president of business innovation at Lockheed Martin Corp. where he led technology development...
(2008/06/03 at 01:30pm)
Robert Ridout '68: Former DuPont CIO Joins Leading BPMS Software Company
Cordys Names Robert Ridout to Supervisory Board.
(2008/06/03 at 01:30pm)
Vicki Pavlova '04, M.P.P. '07, M.B.A. '07: A master of networking, Russian turns to help others
At 25, Vicki Pavlova is an accomplished scholar with two master's degrees from the College of William and Mary to her credit.
(2008/06/03 at 01:30pm)
Carolyn Martin '73: Leaving Cornell for Top Post at University of Wisconsin
"I am thrilled to be recommended as the next chancellor of UW-Madison, one of the world's truly great public universities and my graduate alma mater," Martin said.
(2008/06/03 at 01:30pm)
Richard C. Cook '70: Featured on We The People Radio Network
Richard Cook is a former federal government analyst who was one of the key figures in the investigation of the space shuttle Challenger disaster.
(2008/06/03 at 01:30pm)
Young Guarde Profile: He's in New York City now, and Cord Jefferson '04 is making the most of his multiple gigs in the media
He's interviewed Janet Jackson, Common, A Tribe Called Quest and many other big names in entertainment.
(2008/03/24 at 11:00am)
Young Guarde Profile: Steven Popps '06, one of the "50 Most Beautiful People on Capitol Hill"
He's 6 feet 4 inches, 200 pounds with "creamy skin and blue-gray eyes." And that's just what The Hill newspaper wrote when they featured Steven Popps '06 in their special "50 Most Beautiful People on Capitol Hill" issue.
(2008/03/17 at 05:30pm)
Alumni YouTube Profile: Brett Leake '82
Check out a special interview with Brett Leake '82 and watch some of his stand-up show.
(2008/03/17 at 05:30pm)
William & Mary Press Releases:
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.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
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
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Reveley message regarding state budget picture
Note from Interim President Taylor Reveley regarding the state budget picture.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Articles from William & Mary News:
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.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
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.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
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.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
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.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
William and Mary Commencement 2007
Coverage of W&M’s 2007 commencement exercises, including Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates’ (’65) complete remarks.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
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.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Botetourt plans a bash
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Tylers dress up for Web launch
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Jefferson anticipates re.web
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Professor links incarcerated parents, families
Danielle Dallaire, an assistant professor of biology, is helping to evaluate Linkages: Building Strong Connections.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
W&M professor’s film project brings a taste of Hollywood to campus
Theater, speech and dance professor Martin Fusi films a feature length movie in Williamsburg with Hollywood actor Larry Holden.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Work continues for retiring professors
Snapshot of several faculty members who will retire this summer after distinguished careers at the College of William and Mary.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Patel teaches Maasai digital photography so they can record their environment
Roshan Patel, a member of the class of 2008 at the College of William and Mary, spent seven weeks of the summer of 2007 teaching Maasai elementary children the basics of digital photography in the hopes that they will continue to document their richly biodiverse, almost untouched environment.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Husband and wife graduate together
Pascal and Stacia Barreau, married graduate students at William and Mary, both received doctor of education degrees during the College’s commencement ceremony in William and Mary Hall May 11.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
First Murray Scholars among Class of 2008
The first Murray Scholars will be among the graduating seniors at the College of William and Mary’s commencement exercises Sunday.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Ladnier's double duty
Student affairs office manager Chris Ladnier also works part-time in the College's police department as a dispatcher.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Popularity of IT class makes it a staple for resident life staffers
Popular IT class becomes staple of residence life staff development.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Charity celebrates 50 years of service
Lawrence Charity, the morning lead cook at the Commons Dining Hall, will be recognized for five years of dedication to the College of William and Mary.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Early Music Ensemble records first CD
The Early Music Ensemble, which performs medieval, renaissance and baroque music, recently released its first CD, featuring 18th-century music performed by students on period instruments and in local period buildings
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Nothing beats some good old lab-made ice cream
A summer tradition in the chemistry department at the College of WIlliam and Mary is to make some lab-made ice cream.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Full text of Senator Hagel's Charter Day remarks
Text of the speech United States Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) delivered today at the College of William and Mary's annual Charter Day celebration. Senator Hagel also received an honorary degree from William and Mary.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Text of Buck's convocation address
Text of the convocation address delivered by keynote speaker Warren W. Buck at the College on Sept. 5.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Students serve Eastern Shore farm workers
Students serving on the Eastern Shore provided translation services for Spanish-speaking migrant farm workers, many of whom were illegal immigrants.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
William and Mary's response to Staff Committee report
William and Mary President Gene R. Nichol's response to the NCAA Staff Committee report dated June 20, 2006.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Virginia budget update
Sam Jones, the College's vice president of finance, wrote the following piece regarding release of Gov. Mark Warner's proposed budget amendments of Dec. 17.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Educating more Virginians than ever before
Text of editorial by William and Mary President Timothy J. Sullivan about the Charter Initiative. The piece was published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 20, 2004.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
W&M senior raises $30,000 for orphans in Uganda
W&M senior George Srour organizes fund-raiser to help orphans in Uganda. More than $30,000 in donations will go to build new school and provide supplies for nearly 1,000 orphans.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Earthquake Q&A with Chuck Bailey
Geology professor Chuck Bailey discusses the latest earthquake and the history of faults in Virginia.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
W&M Sets Fundraising Record
The College received $44.5 million in new gifts, grants and pledges during the last fiscal year.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)
Rising Sea Level Increases Hurricane Risk
VIMS professor emeritus John Boon says future hurricanes will create greater problems due to flooding.
(2008/08/28 at 01:10pm)