W&M is a top public research university, home to a vibrant and inclusive community of creative thinkers, bold leaders & compassionate global citizens.
#GoTribe
During this difficult time, it's important to celebrate the good moments. Today, we're celebrating adding more members to our wonderful W&M family as admission decisions are sent out to
#wm2024
. Welcome to the Tribe!
Congratulations to Cord Jefferson '04 for taking home
@TheAcademy
Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Hear Jefferson discuss his debut feature, American Fiction, later this month during the Ampersand International Arts Festival.
From
@WMTribeFootball
to the
@BuffaloBills
, Sean McDermott '98 has earned his success every step of the way. Coming to campus as a walk-on, coach McDermott is set to return as the newest member of the W&M Athletics Hall of Fame.
Happy Birthday, W&M! Today marks the 328th anniversary of W&M's charter being granted by the Crown. We will mark this special occasion with a virtual ceremony on Thursday at 6:30pm. Learn more:
The royal-charter-side of us wants to ignore this, but the Alma-Mater-Of-The-Nation-side of us wants to smash that retweet button. Like the game, you can see which side won. 😄 Congrats
@USWNT
& Jill Ellis ’88!
A very happy birthday to Glenn Close ’74, D.A. ’89! It's also, coincidentally, the day we share that this accomplished alumna will speak at the 2019 Commencement ceremony:
#wmGrad
Dear Taylor,
Today's your 3,585th and last day in office. To celebrate your time at W&M, here are some of our favorite Taylor Reveley numbers. Thanks for being one of a kind!
Love, W&M
Hark upon the rail! We're bringing a little extra Alma-Mater-of-the-Nation energy to the D.C. Metro & Richmond-area roadways. Have you spotted the familiar face of Jill Ellis '88 L.H.D. '16 on your commute?
"Second, always remember that, as a nation, we are at our best when we are all active participants in our democracy. Don’t tune out. "
@MarkWarner
's second piece of advice to
#wmGrad
#wm2018
You only turn 330 once!
Today we celebrate
#wmCharterDay
, the anniversary of W&M's founding via royal charter in 1693. Send in your birthday messages all week then join us on Friday at 4 p.m. to watch the Charter Day Ceremony live:
Today, on the 2022 Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of the 32 students and faculty members who were tragically taken from their loved ones and our community on April 16, 2007. 🧡
#VTWeRemember
Fun Fact: President Rowe was sworn in using the Thomson Bible, which was published by Jane Aitken in 1808- the first woman in the U.S. to print an English translation of the Bible.
#wmPresident
After the local aquatic life was safely relocated, some hidden treasures were recently unearthed during a recent dredging of the Crim Dell. Stay tuned for the full story.
"Wherever it is that you go, whatever it is that you choose to do with your life, move with a purpose that is all your own, but do it, always and forever more, out of love." Student Speaker Brian Anyakoha '18 gave a stirring and inspirational performance.
"If you had not existed, W&M's destiny would have require that you be invented." A
#wmGrad
surprise: President Taylor Reveley is conferred with Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa for his exemplary service to the Alma Mater of the Nation.
#wmPresident
"The last exam has been taken; the final paper submitted. The Registrar has double-checked and, yes, you have indeed made it through one of the most rigorous educations in the world. Well done." -Chancellor Robert Gates '65, L.H.D. '98
#wmGrad
"We are facing again the legacy of our country’s founding, that did not recognize the full humanity of all peoples. African Americans in our communities are asking, in this moment, do you recognize my full humanity? We do. We will face this with you."More:
#5
seed
@WMTribeFootball
is ready, are you?
Don't miss them in action against Montana State this Friday night at 10:15 EST on ESPN2. Grab your green & gold and join us at the official W&M Watch Party at The Corner Pocket at 9:30.
"Yesterday, William & Mary joined universities throughout the U.S. in urging the administration to change this new rule. These regulations are unfair, unfeasible, and threaten William & Mary’s teaching and research mission as a global university."
Neon shirts. Enthusiastic cheers. One Tribe, one family. We can't wait to welcome
#wm2022
and all new students to campus on Friday during
#wmMoveIn
and
#wmOrientation
!
Speaker
@MarkWarner
's three pieces of advice to
#wmgrad
: "First, don’t spend a lot of time worrying about your failures. I’ve learned a whole lot more from my mistakes than from all of my successes. "
Happy last day of classes, students! 🎉 All undergrad and graduate students finishing their final classes before graduation are invited to ring the ceremonial Wren bell today from 2- 4 p.m.
Happy Last Day of Classes! Today we celebrate our grads who are ringing in this milestone moment from wherever they are, with whatever bell they choose. Head over to to see the new and fun ways we're celebrating this milestone moment.
#wmGrad
Thank you from the William & Mary community to all of the service men and women, including members of our Tribe, who have lost their lives while bravely serving this country.
#MemorialDay
William & Mary honors and remembers those who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Today, ROTC is standing watch over a memorial wreath in the Sunken Garden.
Happy Birthday, William & Mary! Today marks the anniversary of W&M's royal charter, though most of the festivities will take place on Friday. You can watch the
#wmCharterDay
Ceremony starting at 4 p.m on Feb. 11 at .