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Freshman Admission Decision Launch: Evening of Friday, March 23

As an avid sports fan, this is one of my favorite times of the year. March Madness features the best college basketball teams in

The Pleasures of Grading

We have just passed the midterm, and spring break is behind us. In my informal polling, most students simply headed home, to write papers,

Choosing W&M

In 2008, I had a bad day at work. Unlike other days, when I would brush it off and move on, I thought it

Advancing Democratic Engagement

William & Mary’s history gives us a unique perspective on the importance and meaning of civic engagement and public service in a democracy. Often

From the Tunnel to the Temple

The W&M Geology Department’s spring field trip dashed out of Williamsburg on Saturday for a one-day jaunt from the Tunnel to the Temple. The

The Welcoming Semester

As I compiled the end of semester reports, I noticed a bit of a theme for the Office of Community Engagement this fall. We

Decisions, Decisions – Early Decision 2017 Edition

We Admit It! The day is finally here. After several weeks of reading applications and committee meetings here in Williamsburg, it is time to officially release

Decisions, Decisions – 2017 Spring Transfer Edition

We Admit It! We know how patiently transfer applicants have been waiting for their admission decisions. As of today, we have completed our spring transfer review

We’re Gonna Need a Montage

Wouldn’t it be great if montages were a real thing? Take Rocky II, for example. To prepare for his fight against Apollo Creed, Rocky