2021 Stories

William & Mary’s endowment reaches historic levels at $1.3B

William & Mary experienced the largest growth in its endowment in fiscal year 2021 (FY21), increasing $332 million to a total value of nearly $1.3 billion. This represents the biggest jump ever in the university’s consolidated endowment.

The Business of Science

As president of the Janssen Infectious Diseases & Vaccines division, Candice Malone Long M.B.A. ’96 led the Johnson & Johnson team that introduced its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.

Giving Tuesday Turns Challenges into Opportunities

Tomorrow, when the whole world comes together to celebrate this annual day of giving, we have the chance to convey what matters most with a strong showing of support for our community.

Science and Security

George Miller ’67, M.S. ’69, Ph.D. ’72 honored with John S. Foster Medal for contributions to national security

A Ring’s Journey

Bruce Patterson ’80 thought he'd never see his lost W&M class ring again — then a stranger found it in her rental car and an unlikely friendship formed.

‘Building a Future Together’

W&M Professor Andrea Wright, the first Jinlan Liu APIA Faculty Research Award recipient, will study the impact of green energy projects on people’s lives in India, Kuwait and Virginia.

Fashion and Sustainability Converge

Hamilton Perkins M.B.A. ’14 and his eponymous collection fuse sustainability, creativity and style to create unique and award-winning bags and accessories.

Dedicated in Their Honor

New names in honor of trailblazing alumni now grace two campus buildings. Morton Hall and Taliaferro Hall were dedicated this fall as John E. Boswell Hall and Hulon L. Willis Sr. Hall, respectively.

Safety First

Colleen Gorman ’95 oversees a team that ensures quality control for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine development.

Where is China Secretly Spending?

AidData, an international development research lab based at William & Mary’s Global Research Institute, today released a trove of new findings about China’s secretive overseas development finance program.

Honoring Values in Action

In recognition of exemplary values-driven leadership, four William & Mary faculty and staff members have been selected as the inaugural recipients of the Values in Action Award: Natoya Haskins Ph.D. ’11 (School of Education), Mariellynn Maurer (Conference Services), Kathleen Mazzitti (Advancement) and Corinne Picataggi (Information Technology).

Service and Engagement Combine for Spring 2021 Impact Week

Each semester, three student organizations go head-to-head to raise money for their service projects during Impact Week. This spring, Kappa Sigma supported the Williamsburg House of Mercy, and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and Greater City supported 3e Restoration.

One Tribe One Day is April 13

Next Tuesday, April 13, is One Tribe One Day — William & Mary’s eighth annual celebration of giving back and paying it forward.

New award recognizes Values in Action

Two anonymous donors have established the Values in Action Award, which will honor William & Mary faculty and staff who exemplify the university’s values.