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5 William & Mary Students Win Top National Scholarships
Acts of KindnessMay 6

5 William & Mary Students Win Top National Scholarships

Five William & Mary students just earned some of the nation's most competitive scholarships, opening doors to study in China, work at the Carnegie Endowment, and fight for democracy and human rights. Their wins prove that dedication to making a difference pays off.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
William & Mary Sweeps 4 Goldwater STEM Scholarships
Community HeroesApr 6

William & Mary Sweeps 4 Goldwater STEM Scholarships

Four William & Mary students just won prestigious Goldwater Scholarships, marking only the third time in 30 years the university has achieved a perfect sweep. These rising scholars are already tackling some of science's biggest challenges, from coastal flooding to sustainable cancer treatments.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read
Plants Can Count to Three Without Brains, Study Finds
InnovationApr 1

Plants Can Count to Three Without Brains, Study Finds

Scientists discovered that mimosa pudica plants can count events and learn patterns despite having no neurons. This breakthrough suggests intelligence might exist in every living cell, not just brains.

Google News - Scientists Discover2 min read
ECU Baseball Scores 24 Runs in Historic Offensive Explosion
SportsMar 12

ECU Baseball Scores 24 Runs in Historic Offensive Explosion

East Carolina's baseball team just put on the most explosive offensive show in their coach's 10-year tenure, crushing William & Mary 24-3 with contributions from nearly every player in the lineup. The Pirates' 20-hit performance marked their best single-game total in 15 years.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
W&M Student Wins First Churchill Scholarship at Age 20
SolutionsFeb 24

W&M Student Wins First Churchill Scholarship at Age 20

Kate Carline started planning her biotech career her first week of college at age 17. Now she's made history as William & Mary's first-ever Churchill Scholar, heading to Cambridge University this fall.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read