The IIC’s Conservationist in Residence Program brings senior conservation leaders to William & Mary for a week-long, immersive residency connecting conservation practice, leadership, and education across the campus. Through a series of events, the Conservationist in Residence engages the W&M community on the realities of conservation leadership, decision-making under uncertainty, organizational management, and the personal dimensions of leading meaningful change. Learn more and register for events with marine biologist Jamie Bechtel at the IIC events page.
The W&M Washington Center is hosting the opening night of Center Stage from 6-8 p.m. tomorrow evening, Sept. 29. W&M’s Center Stage is a new TED Talk-style event series created to give faculty and researchers a platform. Each panel, discussion, or research showcase is an opportunity to spark conversation in the heart of the nation’s capital. In the spirit of the Year of Civic Leadership, tomorrow’s conversation is led by Mitch Brown, Assistant Professor of Classical Studies, titled “Guidance from the Ancients: How Greek and Latin Literature Inspired the Founding Fathers.” Please register to attend. To contribute to future installments, contact dcevents@wm.edu.
Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Inclusive Excellence Symposium on Friday, October 16 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the School of Education. This year's theme, "Flourishing at William & Mary: Connection, Community, and Excellence," will feature keynote speaker Kevin McClure, author of The Caring University, along with workshops focused on career development, workplace well-being, authenticity, and teaching practices.
The College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Research Forum celebrates faculty research and creative activity while fostering interdisciplinary conversation across the university. The series showcases outstanding scholarship from both emerging and established faculty across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Tenured and tenure-eligible faculty are invited to self-nominate to present fresh, fully developed research or creative work that is ready to engage a broad campus audience.
This week’s shout out goes to our extraordinary faculty for earning national recognition that reflects the heart of William & Mary's mission. U.S. News & World Report ranks W&M #2 among public universities for undergraduate teaching and #8 among publics for undergraduate research—a powerful testament to the way our faculty seamlessly integrate teaching, scholarship, and mentorship. At the same time, W&M faculty rank first in Virginia (tied with UVA) for publishing in the top 25% of journals in their fields, demonstrating that world-class research and exceptional undergraduate education are mutually reinforcing strengths. Thank you for making William & Mary a place where students learn from scholars who are advancing knowledge every day.

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