Today we celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
2016 Stories
Tribe football alumnus Sean McDermott '98 was recently named Buffalo Bills head coach.
William & Mary President Taylor Reveley sends season's greetings from campus.
Enjoy last minute holiday networking with fellow members of the Tribe.
Thank you for including William & Mary as you plan your end-of-year giving. A gift to William & Mary invigorates the university's legacy of teaching excellence, propels groundbreaking research and advances a strong community of diverse perspectives.
W&M celebrates a year of giving.
W&M faculty, staff and students spread the holiday spirit.
Looking for the perfect gift for your William & Mary fan? Check out the Alumni Gift Shop for your shopping needs this holiday season!
A look back at the William & Mary students awarded national and international scholarships and fellowships in 2016.
In 2018, the university will commemorate 100 years of coeducation. In recognition of that milestone, W&M has launched an alumnae initiatives program aimed at providing regional opportunities for our women graduates.
William & Mary's campus got a new look this year in renovation and building projects that updated facilities for 21st century learning and expanded the university's capabilities.
The new Alan B. Miller Entrepreneurship Center includes a large common space, a team break-out room, a lounge area, two faculty offices and an individual teleconference room nicknamed the phone booth.
Giving Tuesday is a national movement dedicated to promoting philanthropy and the powerful benefits it brings to our favorite causes. Now, more than ever, we need your support to ensure William & Mary can advance its mission.
A message from Sue Hanna Gerdelman ’76
The chair of Students for University Advancement talks about the impact of private support at W&M.
Four generous William & Mary donors recently made a combined gift of $1.4 million benefiting women's athletics. The gifts will be used to finance a multi-use building at Busch Field, the home of the Tribe field hockey program.
Alan Hilliker ’80 is supporting teaching excellence with a generous gift.
A modern atrium space for law students called Penny Commons will be a part of the new wing of William & Mary Law School, thanks to a generous $1 million commitment from Pamela Jordan Penny ’77 and James D. Penny J.D. ’83.
William & Mary alumni, parents and friends will have the opportunity to reconnect miles away from the majestic Sunken Garden during William & Mary Weekend in New York City.
First recipient of Patriot's Dream scholarship helps other student veterans.
Sara Strehle Duke ’06 is a Bell Society member who has given back to W&M for 10 consecutive years.
W&M Director of Athletics Terry Driscoll discusses his time at the university and the transformational impact of private giving.
Glenn Hines Harding ’65 and Audra Lynn Mallow ’90 are trailblazers. As co-chairs of the For the Bold campaign, they are cementing the university's footprint on the West Coast.
William & Mary's Muscarelle Museum of Art will soon expand significantly as it becomes part of a new, multimillion-dollar, state-of-the-art Center for the Visual Arts.
Ryan Lintelman '09, entertainment curator at the National Museum of American History, works with Dorothy's famous shoes.
Glenn Close '74, D.A. '89 will be inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame tonight.
As the leader of the Student Veterans of William & Mary, former Army Ranger Tim Beck '17 helps other student veterans be successful on campus.
William & Mary alumna Stephanie Murphy '00 has become the first Vietnamese-American woman elected to Congress, according to an NBC News article.
On this election day, The Gale takes a look back at the Flat Hat to see coverage of the 1976 presidential debate, held on the campus of William & Mary.
During the Tribe football game on Oct. 29, the William & Mary community came together to celebrate the newly renovated Zable Stadium during the halftime ceremony.
Justice Elizabeth A. McClanahan '80 of the Supreme Court of Virginia gave law students pointers on how to manage stress in law school and the practice of law.
Join together with William & Mary alumni around the world as we share in this beloved holiday tradition!
William & Mary professors have used their expertise to cast light on various aspects of the election and political process.
Re-hark upon The Gale! Here our favorite quotes from the past month.
Not all of William & Mary's history stays in the past ...
Ernst & Young LLP recently announced a $1 million gift to William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business to expand diversity and inclusiveness efforts.
Scholarships recipients thank donors during the Scholarship Luncheon over Homecoming Weekend
Scholarship recipients thank donors during the Scholarships Luncheon over Homecoming weekend.
From a football win to dancing in the Sunken Garden to a parade down Richmond Road, Homecoming 2016 brought out the best of Tribe Pride.
Bruce Campbell, W&M associate professor of German studies, will explore the world of German detectives at the upcoming Tack Faculty Lecture.
Tribe Athletics talks about what to expect during this weekend's game against Delaware.
Ruth Weimer Tillar '45 has a perfect Homecoming attendance record.
The Gale offers up some suggestions on what to check out during William & Mary's big weekend.
W&M's $1 billion For the Bold campaign kicks off in New York City and an iconic landmark shines in honor of the nearly 13,000 alumni, parents and friends in the area and over 97,000 alumni around the globe.
W&M Theatre converges in the land of the midnight sun.
The Empire State Building was illuminated in green and gold Thursday evening in honor of the nearly 13,000 W&M alumni, parents and friends in the New York City area and over 97,000 alumni around the globe.
Bill Schermerhorn '82 is using his 34 years of parade experience to help out with William & Mary's Homecoming Parade.
The W&M D.C. Metro Alumni Chapter hosted its annual event.
A scholarship helped Melissa Commander '16 relive her grandmother's life.
William & Mary Hall is renamed Kaplan Arena in honor of Jane Thompson Kaplan '56 and Jim Kaplan '57.
William & Mary Hall - home to hundreds of Tribe sporting events, concerts and ceremonies every year - is taking the name of two of the most generous benefactors of the university, Jane Thompson Kaplan '56 and Jim Kaplan '57.
These alumni went from the Revolutionary City to the City that Never Sleeps. Now their innovations are global. Read more about Todd Boehly '96.
Anne Rasmussen serves as director of the William & Mary Middle Eastern Music Ensemble. Over the years, the ensemble has hosted guest artists and made international concert tours in Morocco and Oman.
Carmen Lynch '94 makes a living as a stand-up comedian.
A team from VIMS has embarked on a research trip to the seas of northern Alaska.
Patton Oswalt '91! The comedian won last night for Best Writing for a Variety Special.
The William & Mary Alumni Association has named its Alumni Service Awards in honor of one of the university's most devoted and loyal alumni, Douglas N. Morton ’62. Morton passed away in July, after many years of serving his alma mater with great distinction and generosity.
These alumni went from the Revolutionary City to the City that Never Sleeps. Now their innovations are global. Read about William Ivey Long '69, L.H.D. '04, costume designer and winner of six Tony Awards.
W&M's Homecoming tasting event is back! Sample the best of Virginia beer, wine and spirits.
The beginning of fall means the culmination of college rankings season, and William & Mary once again finds itself on several lists of the nation's best.
The William & Mary community remembers and honors those alumni who were taken from us 15 years ago.
These alumni went from the Revolutionary City to the City that Never Sleeps. Now their innovations are global. Read about Ken Himmel '68, CEO of Related Urban.
Mark Sikes Ph.D. '15, associate dean and director of parent and family programs, visits W&M alumni across the pond.
VIMS professor Robert J. Orth writes about his research on seagrass.
Eboni Brown '17, president of the Student Assembly and a Sharpe Community Scholar, helped welcome the Class of 2020.
These alumni went from the Revolutionary City to the City that Never Sleeps. Now their innovations are global. Read about Laura Balcer '87 and her work as a neuro-opthamologist in Part III.
On Thursday, William & Mary library staff gathered on the loading dock of the university's Swem Library to welcome the arrival of a truck carrying long-awaited cargo ? the personal papers of William & Mary Chancellor and former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates '65, L.H.D. '98.
Get ready for Homecoming 2016.
The Flat Hat profiles William Ivey Long '69, L.H.D. '04.
The program welcomes the largest class in history.
These alumni went from the Revolutionary City to the City that Never Sleeps. Now their innovations are global. Read about how Yancey Stickler '00 founded Kickstarter in this next installment.
Eight new students from four different states make up the freshmen class of 1693 Scholars, the most elite merit-based scholarship program on campus.
Nicco Mele '99 addressed William & Mary's new students during Wednesday's Opening Convocation ceremony.
Benming Zhang '16 talks about how his W&M education prepared him for life after college.
Freshman helps alumna win election
These alumni went from the Revolutionary City to the City That Never Sleeps. Now their innovations are global. Read about Beth Comstock's '82 work with General Electric in this first installment.
Jonathan Lever '91 is helping to create a healthier America with his new position at the YMCA.
Connect with fellow members of the Tribe from all over the world to share your experiences, exchange career tips and build your professional network.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Mark McLaughlin has found a creative way to bring important religious sites in India into the classroom.
Doug Pierson M.B.A. '99 has scaled four of the seven world summits.
In the face of a national collegiate mental health crisis, W&M is taking a stand.
Jeree Harris Thomas '08 advocates for children's rights.
A profile of W&M's newest class
Jill Ellis '88 and the women's Olympic soccer team have the chance to make history in Rio.
Zach Nicholls '14 is Dr. Jaws.
A W&M camp for gifted middle school students is in its fifth year, thanks to a gift from two alumni.
Re-hark upon The Gale! Here are our favorite quotes from the past month.
Terry Darcy '14 has a new take on your morning cup of joe.
A July 2016 update from Sue Hanna Gerdelman ’76, chair of the For The Bold campaign
David T. Croall ’77, chair of the Annual Giving Board of Directors, discusses the importance of the university achieving 40 percent undergraduate alumni participation.
Jeffrey R. Gardner M.B.A ’97 and Christine Gardner have given $250,000 to the Raymond A. Mason School of Business to fund teaching and research.
Meet For the Bold New York campaign co-chairs David Kelley ’81 and Devin Murphy ’82.
William & Mary exceeds goal with record number of scholarship donors in FY16.
Mike M.B.A ’93 and Nancy Briggs Petters' ’81 generous $1 million gift will support a W&M summer camp for gifted middle school students.
In June, a few W&M staffers toured Asia to bring Tribe Pride to cities across the continent. Here is a recap of the memorable trip.
AidData is among the provisional winners of the DREAMS innovation challenge.
Clarissa Isabelle Delgado '09 is the CEO and co-founder of Teach for the Philippines.
Jay Busbee '90 covers NASCAR's first family.
Less than nine months after the public launch of For the Bold: The Campaign for William & Mary, the university continues to break old records and set new ones.
W&M sets a new fundraising record and cements No. 1 alumni participation ranking.
You'll never believe who taught the Griffin his dance moves.
A W&M graduate student finishes off his collegiate rowing career with a national championship title.
The Gale celebrates our regional chapter volunteers. Read how Angela Casolaro '06 brings her love of the Tribe to New York City.
Read how being a Class Ambassador allows DeeDee Keller '89 to reconnect with classmates and to reminisce about some of the best times of her life.
Mark Swingle '76 was the first employee hired when the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center was nothing more than a tiny office. The aquarium is now celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Read how Cristie Lucas '99 is helping current students find careers.
The Gale celebrates our regional chapter volunteers. Read how Ben DeMaria '05 brings his love of the Tribe to his Washington, D.C., community.
The Gale continues its celebration of W&M volunteers with those who serve on William & Mary Alumni Association boards.
This week, The Gale celebrates W&M volunteers. Read how Laura Markley '07, M.Acc. '08 is helping alumnae in business.
This year's 50th Reunion gift breaks previous record
W&M staff make their final stop on their trip across Asia.
W&M staff travels to Seoul for a gathering of alumni, current students, and new students and their families.
W&M staff continue their trip across Asia with a stop in Beijing.
Senior Director of Alumni Engagement Kelly S. Holdcraft continues her trip across Asia. Read about her time in Shanghai.
Senior Director of Alumni Engagement Kelly S. Holdcraft and fellow W&M colleagues travel around Asia to participate in incoming student receptions.
Ciara Cifers '20 is the recipient of the Harriett Pittard Beales Scholarship at William & Mary for the academic year 2016-2017.
Three alumni are set to represent W&M at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials.
A roundup of our favorite quotes and posts from the month of June
Parent and Family Council creates new Tribe connections.
Mark Swingle '76 talks about his 35 years at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.
Recent graduate Brittany Liu '16 opens Shakespeare Festival in starring role as Juliet.
With the passing of former William & Mary President Thomas A. Graves Jr., the community looks back on his accomplishments.
Four W&M grads lead the charge in digital banking.
See highlights from the inaugural W&M Weekend.
Sam Phillips '14 on why she chooses to give back to William & Mary.
Raymond "Chip" Mason '59, founder of Baltimore-based investment firm Legg Mason, was recently honored by the Baltimore Sun for his impact on the city.
Five alumni have been appointed to the William & Mary Board of Visitors, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced today.
How alumnae are staying involved with alma mater
W&M goes global: Nine W&M graduates will spend a year in various cities around the world as part of the 2016-17 class of Fulbright Fellows.
William & Mary Provost Michael Halleran hosted a panel on new initiatives at William & Mary last week.
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy spoke to attendees about how the Court works during W&M Weekend in Washington, D.C.
A distinguished panel of William & Mary alumni spoke during a leadership luncheon in Washington, D.C.
FBI Director James Comey Jr. '82, LL.D '08 was interviewed by acclaimed journalist Charlie Rose at the Newseum.
William & Mary alumni were given an exclusive look inside the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C.
The Tribe baseball team earned the CAA's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament after winning its second league title in program history this past weekend.
Throughout the 324 years of William & Mary history, we've amassed a lot of extraordinary moments. Follow along in your inbox and social media feeds — you never know what you might learn!
Will Payne '01 is an entrepreneur, political operative, W&M Board of Visitors member and now a successful book author.
The inaugural McGlothlin Faculty Teaching Award was recently bestowed on two outstanding faculty members from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business and William & Mary Law School.
W&M grad awarded fellowship to study Arabic in Oman
Get a FRESHFARM Market tour over W&M Weekend.
Thanks to ongoing efforts between Arts & Sciences faculty, the Charles Center and the Reves Center, William & Mary students are exposed to richer cross-cultural experiences than ever-before.
Brian Lewis '91 makes the most original ads in the business.
Meet special speakers lined up for W&M Weekend.
The Class of 2016 celebrates Commencement.
Each year, the William & Mary Alumni Association recognizes a select few friends who have demonstrated a lasting commitment to and genuine affinity for the university, even though they are not graduates. On Friday, May 13, 2016, during a ceremony at the Alumni House, six dedicated individuals were welcomed into the Alumni Association as honorary alumni.
Emily Bessler '14 exemplifies female leadership for the army.
Take a look at more items up for grabs at this year's William & Mary Alumni Association Gala & Auction, to be held during W&M Weekend.
William & Mary took top honors in Virginia for composting in this year's RecycleMania tournament.
Make connections with W&M alumni, no matter where you are in the world.
William & Mary's Athletics Department inducted 10 athletes and one team into its Hall of Fame Class of 2016.
W&M alumni research the Zika virus.
Visit the National Archives with John Powers '89.
The College of William & Mary held the dedication ceremony of the Plumeri Park Practice Facility at Plumeri Park.
Two former William & Mary football players signed on with NFL teams over the weekend.
Two former William & Mary football players signed on with NFL teams over the weekend. Free safety DeAndre Houston-Carson was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 185th overall pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon, and linebacker Luke Rhodes signed a free-agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Additionally, Christian Reeves received a rookie mini-camp invite from the Kansas City Chiefs.
Football coaches, reporters, game operations and television and radio partners will all work out of the 7,000-square-foot press box on game days.
A round-up of our favorite quotes and posts from the month of April
From a globally recognized leader in international criminal law and a leading linguistic scholar to a widely published neuroscientist, the 2016 Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence will be bestowed to 20 talented and visionary professors across William & Mary's campus
Science rewrites history at the home of President James Monroe.
Climb the Washington National Cathedral with W&M alumni.
The university's official day of giving back and paying it forward — One Tribe One Day — was a smashing success, with 10,358 members of the Tribe making a gift, bringing in nearly $2.2 million in a single day.
William & Mary's Board of Visitors last week approved measures that name the Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre and the Integrative Wellness Center in honor of alumni who are committed to providing an enriching and healthy environment for the entire Tribe community.
Empowering and engaging tomorrow's leaders
William & Mary is naming the two Jamestown Residences Hardy Hall and Lemon Hall in memory of two key figures in the university's African-American history.
William & Mary Law School and William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) are collaborating on a new website that will provide key information to support local, regional and state efforts to adapt to sea-level rise, thanks to a $1.2 million grant from blue moon fund.
Three W&M teams will compete in CAA tournaments this weekend.
Spike Lee promotes passion and hard work.
See how the W&M community is showing their love on One Tribe One Day.
On Tuesday, April 19, William & Mary will hold its third annual One Tribe One Day — the university's official day of giving back and paying it forward.
Ellen R. Stofan '83, D.Sc. '16 and Timothy P. Dunn '83 — two of William & Mary's most distinguished alumni leaders — are fueling innovative research efforts and programs across campus with a significant commitment to the For the Bold campaign.
To help William & Mary acquire cutting-edge science equipment, the Cabell Foundation has generously pledged $500,000 to the Integrated Science Center's Equipment Fund, but only if the university raises $1 million by Dec. 31, 2016.
A pair of former William & Mary student-athletes, Jennifer (Tepper) '91 and Scott '91 Mackesy, have recently committed the resources to endow the head coaching positions of both the women's soccer and men's tennis and ensure future generations of Tribe student-athletes will enjoy the same experience they shared on campus.
Go behind the scenes at the Library of Congress with Ginny Carr '75
Lyuba Bolkhovitinov, Bernadette Deschaine, and Melissa Guidry, all William & Mary juniors, were each recognized by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship Program this year.
Todd Durkin '93 will be featured on a new NBC show.
Professor of government Jaime Settle provides an update on research in the SNaPP (Social Networks and Political Psychology) lab.
Celebrating a half-century of Swem through its unique collections
Gifts from donors benefit W&M's alternative break program.
Share your thoughts with the William & Mary Alumni Association by taking our Alumni Interest Survey.
Take a look at items up for grabs at this year's William & Mary Alumni Association Gala & Auction, to be held during W&M Weekend.
W&M students participate in a 32-hour coding marathon.
Goodbye Millington Greenhouse.
The craft behind the comedy of Patton Oswalt '91
A major gift from a devoted alumna will benefit W&M's top students
W&M students win national competition
Don't miss the inaugural weekend for William & Mary's newest signature event.
Jackson Eskay '16 signs deal with Richmond Kickers
W&M students and alumni help kids touched by cancer.
The university's American Indian Student Association hosts their second annual W&M Powwow.
Professor Ann Marie Stock takes a look at Cuba's transformation through cinema.
David Libertson '09 to give his lecture "Collecting and Connoisseurship: a History of Japanense Woodblock Prints" at the Muscarelle Museum of Art in April.
Mark Stanley '78 is the New York City Ballet's resident lighting designer.
A class goes on a search for great horned owls.
Skyler Paltell '15, an admissions counselor at Colorado College, talks about the decision that changed her life.
Alex Acker '00 and Jing-A Brewing ride the Chinese craft beer wave
The fabric of a forgotten Hawaiian community
Josh Zimmt '17 balances swimming and academics.
Michael Draeger's job as William & Mary's studio art technician influences his own artwork.
Sam Pressler '15 helps service members find their voices.
William & Mary's Muscarelle Museum of Art will soon be expanding and adding a new gallery for American art, thanks to a $1 million commitment made by Patty ’62 and Carroll ’62 Owens through the Owens Foundation.
National Jurist magazine recognizes law student Kaylee Gum
Mark McLaughlin '88 goes from the wrestling mat to the operating room.
The Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic is another demonstration of William & Mary's commitment to its community.
Men's basketball falls in CAA semifinals
Get all your information for the CAA Tournament.
Michele Gable's '96 take on historical fiction
The Tribe's men's and women's swim teams are crowned CAA champions.
William & Mary Law School's global footprint is quickly growing, and its tracks sometimes converge in unexpected places.
Some of you have asked me why are we doing this? How does philanthropy work? Here's my explanation of the campaign.
Longtime William & Mary theatre professor Richard Palmer to direct "Oresteia," his final play before retirement.
Six projects receive IDEA grants
Chuck Bailey '89 answers Earth's big questions
U.S. Soccer Coach Jill Ellis '88 will speak at W&M's Commencement.
The Peace Corps ranks W&M among top volunteer-producing colleges.
W&M's Global Film Festival starts today with the theme of film and community.
William Ivey Long's '69, L.H.D. '04 take on the musical's wardrobe.
Professor John Lee discusses his paintings of William & Mary's "shadowy" spaces.
Chancellor Robert M. Gates '65, L.H.D. '98 discussed his new book over Charter Day.
What did you fall in love with when you were at William & Mary?
Shayma Jannat '10 has only worked for the State Department a few years, but she's made a big impact in a short time.
William & Mary's newest signature event and alumni auction is coming to Washington, D.C.
Read how Walter Hickey '12 became a grilled cheese sandwich, a Madden quarterback and FiveThirtyEight's lead lifestyle writer.
Take a look at how the W&M community celebrated Charter Day.
Pack the Kap! Men's basketball takes on Delaware for Saturday's Gold Rush game.
Read these closing lines from past Charter Day speeches.
Read the latest news about William & Mary's big day.
The 2016 Alumni Medallion recipients will be honored during Charter Day weekend.
William & Mary celebrates 323 years.
Read our favorite quotes from this month's top posts.
A cutting-edge collaboration blends art and science.
Caroline Casey '16 was selected in the third round of the National Women's Soccer League draft on Jan. 15.
Gender and love in the Muslim world is at the heart of Associate Professor Gul Ozyegin's latest books.
Seventh-generation farmer and best-selling author Forrest Pritchard '96 discusses sustainable farming
W&M students celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Tribe forward Alexandra Masaquel '17 talks naps, life in Hawaii and her hopes for the season.
Suzette Kimball '73 becomes the second William & Mary alumna to lead a major federal science agency.
Kaylee Gum, a third-year student at William & Mary Law School, outlined her experience receiving financial support for her summer 2014 internship with USAID in Iraq.
Geology professor Chuck Bailey's ’89 work has taken him and his students to far away places like Oman, as well as sites around Virginia.
A new universe of information overload and changing disciplines is coming ? and William & Mary has a plan.
The Center for American Progress announced last month that President Emeritus Paul R. Verkuil '61 will join the organization as a Senior Fellow. His work will focus on how to increase the government's effectiveness, including developing new ideas on how to reform the federal civil service and improve the regulatory process.
See how the William & Mary community is honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
W&M physicists can take shifts monitoring a particle physics experiment from the comfort of Small Hall.
Learn about 2016 trip opportunities with the Alumni Journeys program.
Take a look at William & Mary alumni making headlines.
Curtis Pride '90 discusses William & Mary, his time as a professional athlete and his new role with Major League Baseball.
2015 was a memorable year for William & Mary. See what's in store for 2016.
United State's women's national team coach Jill Ellis was awarded the Women's FIFA World Coach of the Year in Zurich on Monday.
Jay Cardiello '99 stars in ABC's new show "My Diet is Better Than Yours," where diets compete for the best results.
Darren Dixon '08 has been counted among the top 30 people under 30 for finance by Forbes Magazine.