William & Mary

10/26/2026

The right place, the best people, a homecoming a century in the making. 💚💛

Relive the moments that made William & Mary's 100th Homecoming & Reunion Weekend one for the history books!

10/26/2026

If you could save just one academic discipline, which would it be? 🛟

William & Mary’s Raft Debate returns this week, bringing All-Star faculty champions back to the stage to once again make the case for their fields in a battle of wit, knowledge and persuasion.

Join the debate Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in Commonwealth Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. RSVP today!

Four William & Mary faculty members will take the stage Oct. 27 for a special edition of the Raft Debate.

10/23/2026

100 years old, still the life of the party 🥳

If the parade was any indication, we’re in for an unforgettable weekend. Here’s to a century of W&M Homecoming magic. 🌟

10/23/2026

From W&M to the World Series! ⚾️

Just a few years after graduating, Ben Williamson ’23 is on the cusp of baseball’s biggest stage with the Tampa Bay Rays. From earning CAA Player of the Year honors as a member of William & Mary Tribe Baseball to making standout plays in the American League Championship Series, Williamson is showing what hard work, determination and talent can achieve.

Read the full story: https://go.wm.edu/b2XhXW

10/22/2026

100 years of casts, crews and curtain calls 🎭

For a century, William & Mary Theatre and Dance has brought the community together through a shared love of storytelling.

Through trials and triumphs, it has trained generations of performing arts professionals, including actors Glenn Close, Goldie Hawn and Linda Lavin, leaving a lasting legacy of theatrical excellence.

Follow the story of the Theatre’s enduring impact: https://go.wm.edu/s1bS1F

10/21/2026

An “annual pilgrimage to alma mater.”

That’s how Alumni Secretary J. Malcolm Bridges described W&M’s first Homecoming in 1926.

A century later, reunions, football games and parades continue to bring alumni back to the place they’ll always call home.

Read more to explore how this beloved tradition has evolved over the past 100 years: https://go.wm.edu/ntmxsX

10/20/2026

Homecoming is right around the corner! 🎉 Here’s what to know before you go:

• Clear bags: Required at all Homecoming events.
• Auxiliary parking & shuttles: Available Friday and Saturday at Water Country USA.
• Online registration: Pick up your name tag at the Alumni House. That's also your ticket to events.
• On-site registration: Register at Alumni House during designated hours.
• Parade Kickoff Celebration: Join us Friday, Oct. 23, from 3–5 p.m. on the Alumni House lawn.

Get all the details at homecoming.wm.edu/weekend-info/.

10/19/2026

Children across the nation are struggling to read. W&M is training teachers to help.

The National Council on Teacher Quality gave William & Mary School of Education A+ grades for teacher preparation programs that exceed high standards of reading instruction.

W&M elementary education programs achieve top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality.

10/16/2026

Biology, engineering and computation come together in W&M’s new bioengineering degree.

The William & Mary School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics now offers an interdisciplinary path for aspiring bioengineers, equipping students with in-demand skills and opening doors to a range of career opportunities.

William & Mary is launching new Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in bioengineering in fall 2027 through the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics.

10/15/2026

William & Mary’s growing AUKUS partnership is preparing students to tackle real-world national security challenges. Through new international university partnerships & hands-on experience with the U.S. Navy and the defense industry, students are building skills for the future of submarine technology and defense. Read more about the summer of submarines.

William & Mary’s work as an AUKUS Center of Excellence gained momentum this summer.