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The Third William & Mary
On May 15, 2020
Years ago, I shared my reflections to the graduating Class of 2013 about their connection to the two William & Marys: Close your eyes
Lessons Learned
On June 5, 2018
My final week at William & Mary was a whirlwind of graduation festivities. On the last day of classes, my friends and I lined
A Look Back
On May 24, 2018
It’s been almost two weeks since I walked across the stage at graduation, shook hands, and received my diploma. Two weeks and it still
Commencement from the Eyes of a Volunteer
On May 14, 2018
For the past year and a half, I have whipped in a golf cart across campus as an employee for Student Accessibility Services to
Hard to Say Goodbye
On April 26, 2018
It’s that time of the year again: graduation is around the corner. A new group of twamps will receive their diplomas and proudly step
A Bittersweet Weekend: Commencement 2017
On June 5, 2017
As I concluded my freshman year, I could easily name off a few seniors who gave me the best advice, served as the greatest
Class of 2017 Candlelight Speech – You are the artist of your life
Read at the Candlelight Ceremony on May 12, 2017: It is such an honor to stand with you tonight on YOUR special occasion. This
Reading Between the Lines
On May 18, 2017
I sat in the courtyard at the School of Education with my two best friends from graduate school on either side of me, the
I’ve Got Company
On May 8, 2017
In about a week, I’ll be walking through the Wren Building one final time as a student. This time will be my second since