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William & Mary @wm.edu · 23/09/2026
A few snapshots from a weekend full of family, friends and green & gold spirit. Here's to Family Weekend 2026 💚💛
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 11/09/2026
Today, the Queens’ Guard stands watch over a wreath in the Sunken Garden, honoring the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and in its aftermath, including seven alumni and three other members of the W&M family.
Two uniformed students stand at attention with rifles beside a flower wreath between brick gate pillars.A red, white, and blue ribbon bow decorates a wreath of red and white flowers beside a blurred person in red clothing.Two uniformed guards in red jackets, tartan sashes, and berets carry rifles in front of a brick building.Two students in red military-style uniforms and berets hold rifles while standing outdoors in a tree-lined park.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 10/09/2026
Friendly reminder: Family Weekend is almost here! 💚 Join us in Williamsburg Sept. 18–20 for a weekend made for making memories. From open classes and faculty lectures to campus traditions, live music, wellness activities, and W&M football, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Three smiling people pose outside a brick building labeled “THE SADLER CENTER,” beneath a banner reading “Welcome Families.”Audience members sit in a lecture hall, including a family member holding a yellow pencil and another reading a paper.Two students in teal “William & Mary Family Weekend” shirts laugh together before a green sequined backdrop; one wears a tiara.A parent in a green W&M t-shirt and visor prepares to toss a beanbag during a cornhole game outdoors.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 24/08/2026
Let the fun begin! Welcome home, everyone. 💚
A group of young people wearing lanyards walk together. Many are smiling and carrying their belongings. A group of people walk down a spiral staircase. Students are seen talking and standing at the landing.A large group of students gather on an indoor volleyball court. One student hits the ball while others cheer, observe, or actively wait in position. Three costumed colonial-era marchers lead a parade, with two flutists and a drummer flanking a flag bearer, followed by a crowd of students carrying colorful flags.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 19/06/2026
Yesterday, the W&M community gathered to commemorate Juneteenth and reflect on its enduring themes of freedom, resilience, and hope. Thank you to all who joined us in honoring this important day and celebrating the strength of our community.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 15/05/2026
It's an exciting day TODAY at W&M! The third hour of the NBC program featured guest co-host Patton Oswalt ’91, D.A. ’23, President Katherine A. Rowe and several members of the Class of 2026.
Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer, and Patton Oswalt sit at a patriotic table as they host the Today show amidst camera crews and W&M signs. Students in regalia stand in front of TV light kits as they get ready to do a trivia segment on the Today show.A host of graduates and President Katherine A. Rowe. stand behind a stanchion during the live broadcast of the Today show.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 14/05/2026
A few reminders before you head to Commencement 🎓 📅 Friday at 6 p.m. in Zable Stadium ⏰ Gates open at 4 p.m. 🎟️ Mobile tickets required (download before arriving) 👜 Clear bag policy in place for all attendees Plan ahead, give yourself extra time, and get ready to celebrate the Class of 2026!
Graduates in caps and gowns walk across the Crim Dell bridge in a lush green campus environment. Family, friends & onlookers watch and capture the moment on camera. A William & Mary commencement ceremony with a joyful graduate in cap and gown, pointing with excitement. A crowd of cheering attendees fills the blurred background.A joyful William & Mary graduate in green robes and a rainbow stole leads a procession with a raised mace. Others in caps and gowns follow, smiling, in a lush campus setting.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 01/05/2026
A timeless tradition rings out today. Happy Last Day of Classes to the Class of 2026! Congratulations to the seniors celebrating the completion of their degrees with the ringing of the Wren Bell.
A graduating student smiles at the camera while releasing the rope of the Wren Bell on the last day of classes.A smiling student pulls a long rope coming out of a hatch in a wall to ring the Wren Bell on the last day of classes.A student strikes a triumphant pose with their arms in the air after pulling a long rope coming out of a hatch in the wall to ring the Wren Bell. A student in a green shirt smiles while ringing the Wren Bell by pulling a long rope coming out of a hatch in the wall.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 29/04/2026
Your time at William & Mary goes pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. #OneTribeOneDay is officially here & the vibe is a total throwback. Don't let the moment pass you by—make a gift or see how to get involved: go.wm.edu/tWH7wr
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 09/04/2026
Blast off for something bigger 🚀 One Tribe One Day returns April 29, and this year, we’re throwing it back. Stay tuned for more info as we celebrate the power of the William & Mary community to lift each other higher: otod.wm.edu
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 06/04/2026
#wmSpring is officially in the air ☀️ 🌱
A group of six William & Mary students sits on brick steps of the Sunken Garden in front of the historic Wren building, studying and using laptops. The scene is calm and focused, with trees and grass nearby.A group of William & Mary students walks together under a lush, green tree on a sunny day. They appear relaxed and conversational, with a brick building behind them.A streetlamp against a bright blue sky with wispy clouds, adjacent to a brick building featuring a round window. Two students sit on a blanket amid blooming daffodils on a sunny day, with a brick building in the background. The mood is relaxed and cheerful.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 10/02/2026
333 years & counting 💚 💛 This year, Charter Day celebrated a university community shaped by curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference. Thank you to all who joined us & helped make 333 so special.
W&M President Katherine Rowe, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger & Ken Burns in green academic robes stand and clap at a ceremony. They are smiling, conveying a celebratory and formal atmosphere.A group of students sings enthusiastically at an indoor event. Two in the front hold programs, wearing casual clothes with William & Mary logos.W&M President Katherine Rowe in academic regalia stands at a podium labeled "William & Mary," speaking into a microphone. The setting is formal and celebratory.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 08/02/2026
On this day in 1693, William & Mary’s story began 💚 💛   Thank you to the students, alumni, families & friends who continue to carry forward W&M's story. Happy Charter Day!
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 30/01/2026
ISC4 brings William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics together in one dynamic hub, pairing cutting-edge labs and classrooms with an expansive makerspace so students can experiment, prototype, and push ideas from first concept to world-changing innovation.
Students interact and study in a modern lounge at William & Mary School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. The atmosphere is collaborative and focused.A clean, modern laboratory with pipettes, test tubes in a blue rack, cabinets, and lab equipment. Natural light streams through a large window.Overhead view of a modern atrium features a zigzag staircase, a student sitting on a bench using a laptop, and another student reading at a table, conveying a studious atmosphere.A student with headphones works on a tablet in a modern study area, featuring hexagonal wall patterns.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 20/11/2025
W&M scientists & partners revived Virginia's red-cockaded woodpecker population from just 2 breeding pairs to over 100 birds. Read more about the science that helped save the species: go.wm.edu/WBDp9k
A man with a beard gently holds a tiny, featherless baby bird in his hands, wearing a light-colored shirt, surrounded by lush greenery. A person in safety gear climbs a ladder attached to a tall pine tree in a dense forest, conveying a sense of adventure and focus amidst nature.A person gently holds tiny birds in their hands in a forest, conveying care and curiosity. Hands gently handle four tiny, featherless chicks with colored bands on their legs, placed on a white cloth next to a smartphone and field instruments.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 20/10/2025
A weekend well spent ✅ Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Homecoming!
A group of W&M alumni posing for a photo with a large green and yellow banner.A large group of people gathered in a tent for a homecoming event.A group of people posing for a picture, with a man in a black shirt and sunglasses smiling at the camera.A woman wearing sunglasses and a black shirt plays a flute outdoors during the William & Mary homecoming.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 13/10/2025
Is fusion the future of clean energy? At the Fall 2025 Tack Lecture, Dr. Saskia Mordijck will explore how fusion works & the breakthroughs bringing it closer to reality through hands-on demonstrations led by W&M students. Join us on 10/22 at 7 p.m.; RSVP today: go.wm.edu/RF9d8K
Colorful gradient background with text: "Here Comes the Sun, Building a Star on Earth with Saskia Mordijck." Bright and vibrant design.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 07/10/2025
Thanks to our #wmFamilies for helping make another Family Weekend so special!
A family of four stands in front of The Sadler Center, wearing event badges and smiling, with banners welcoming families in the background.Two people wearing matching green "Family Weekend Cornhole Tournament '25" shirts engage in a game of cornhole on a sunny day on the Sunken Garden.A group of people engage with plants in a greenhouse, one person taking a photo, surrounded by lush greenery and natural light.A family stands together outdoors, smiling, surrounded by greenery, with a historic building visible in the background.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 29/09/2025
The leaves are teasing us with a sneak peek.
A brick building's entrance framed by green leaves, with steps leading to doors and a ground covered in brown autumn leaves.Three individuals relax in Adirondack chairs under a leafy tree, surrounded by a tranquil outdoor setting.A decorative stone orb atop a brick pillar, framed by lush green bushes, with a historic house softly blurred in the background.Front view of a brick building surrounded by trees and a landscaped pathway, with a sign indicating its name, "Campus Center."
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 28/08/2025
Centuries of tradition, one unforgettable night. Thanks for helping us welcome #wm2029 & our #wmTransfers at #wmConvocation.
A long line of William & Mary students cheer & look on as they greet first-year & transfer students during the opening convocation ceremony. Two smiling students holding up a sign reading “Who Comes Here Belongs Here” with a “W&M” in the middle. A first year William & Mary student gives high fives down the line of returning students during opening convocation. Darpan Kapadia ’95 speaks to the first-year & transfer William & Mary students during the opening convocation ceremony.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 25/08/2025
Moved-In ✅
A student stand on their bed in their new dorm room to hang photos on the wall as their family member looks on from a chair. Two friends smile & greet each other during William & Mary's move-in. A crowd of new William & Mary students look on as fife & drums play before them in Colonial Williamsburg. Students chat & relax while watching a movie outdoors at night at the Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 17/06/2025
Batten School & VIMS' annual Marine Science Day presents a special chance for the W&M community to get a first-hand look at world-class research in action. Read more: news.wm.edu/2025/06/06/m...
A lab worker with glasses and a beard studies various jars and explains them to a crowd. A group of three participants dressed a homemade shark costume. A group of people enjoying themselves while exploring & working in the water off the coast of VIMS. A family posing for a photo wearing ocean-themed headgear.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 04/06/2025
W&M in bloom. Students in motion. Spring, remembered 📸
The top of the Wren building surrounded by greenery.A student dressed in graduation regalia, exuding joy and accomplishment on their special day.A student's hand draws on paper while sitting in a chair near the Sunken Garden while learning how to draw trees. A student in graduation regalia jumps up in the air & does a split while celebrating.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 17/05/2025
That stage was built for moments like this. You belonged there & you'll always belong here.
William & Mary graduating seniors give a thumbs up & smile for a photo. William & Mary students give a thumbs up & smile while walking through the Wren Building on the walk to campus. William & Mary students pose together for a photo in their regalia. Students wave to the camera as they walk into the commencement ceremony.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 16/05/2025
The kind of night you don’t forget 🕯️
A William & Mary student looks down at their candle during the Candlelight ceremony. A group of students pose together with their candles lit on the steps of the Wren. A circle of William & Mary graduates hold their lit candles out during the Candlelight ceremony. A William & Mary student smiles as they light their candle from another student.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 12/05/2025
The countdown to #wmGrad is on! Main ceremony details: 🗓️ Friday, 5/16 🕕 6 pm | Zable Stadium 🚪 Gates open at 4:30 p.m. | Tickets required 👜 Clear bag policy in effect 📷 Tag your grad photos with #wmGrad Find more info, including livestream details, at wm.edu/commencement or the W&M mobile app.
William & Mary graduates take a selfie on the steps on the Wren Building before they walk across campus to Zable Stadium for the ceremony.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 08/05/2025
Take breaks, sleep well, and don’t forget to hydrate. You’re almost there.
A student sits & studies under a tree. A student studies outside of Sadler Center. Students lay out on the Sunken Gaden & study. Students write on whiteboard.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 02/05/2025
Ring, Wren Bell, ring! The day’s now here; seniors cheer as graduation nears! Happy #wmLDOC, W&M 💚
A student claps after ringing the Wren Bell on LDOC. A student raises their arms in celebration after ringing the Wren Bell. A student smiles & poses for a photo while rining the Wren Bell. A student looks on at the rope while ringing the Wren Bell.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 30/04/2025
It doesn’t take long to realize what this place could mean to you. To all who joined us for Day for Admitted Students, thanks for taking the first steps 💛💚
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 15/04/2025
From the Sunken Garden to Sadler, the Class of 2029 brought the energy last weekend. We loved seeing the newest members of the W&M family explore campus during Day for Admitted Students.
Two members of the W&M Pep Band stand on stage inside Kaplan Arena. They are framed by two branded banners for W&M's Day for Admitted Students. The Pep Band wear green and gold striped shirts as they talk to a crowd of hundreds.Admitted students line the windows in the section of W&M's student union known as "The Slice." They are sitting in chairs or on the floor eating their lunches and talking with other admitted students.Two people observe a large banner. The background of the banner features the William & Mary logo. Text overlaid includes all the names of the admitted students.
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 11/04/2025
You didn’t just donate; you created a movement. 💚 Thanks for showing up during #OneTribeOneDay. Donors from all 50 states and 15 countries took part in this global day of giving, raising over $4.4 million to power W&M's future. Learn more: news.wm.edu/2025/04/11/o...
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 02/04/2025
One day can change everything. One Tribe One Day brings us together in ways we never expected. Give today and be part of something bigger: donate.wm.edu/one-tribe-on...
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William & Mary @wm.edu · 21/03/2025
“I want to give a special shoutout to everybody’s bracket that we busted ” See you tomorrow, Austin!
Coach Erin Dickerson Davis and players Bella Nascimento and Natalie Fox sit at a post-win press conference.The William & Mary Tribe Women's Basketball team smiles at one another as they stand together in a huddle.The scoreboard shows William & Mary's name in big letters above the March Madness logo. The halftime score is 34- 2 in favor of W&M.
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