Global Research Institute

Join us for a book talk with award-winning author, Brian Morra '78. Brian, Professor of Russian Studies Sasha Prokhorov, and Elena Prokhorova will lead us on a deep dive into his book, The Righteous Arrows, his second book in his series The Able Archers.

Learn more about the Global Research Institute - a multidisciplinary hub that brings together faculty, staff, practitioners, and students to conduct applied research on pressing global issues. 

Following a huge success by the far-right in European Parliamentary elections, we take the national elections in Austria and  Germany as a starting point for a discussion on what that means for Europe. 

CHEMINAR: Green Analytical Chemistry: Is This What We’ve Been Doing All Along?

Nicholas H. Snow, Founding Endowed Professor, Seton Hall University

Information session for students interested in the 2025 W&M faculty-led summer study abroad program in Montpellier, France.

The Global Research Institute presents the Research in Progress: Francesca Parente & Dong Luo

Applications are live to join the 2025 ABC cohort! We will be holding two information sessions for prospective applicants, going over basics of the program and answering any questions students may have.

Stop by Sadler’s The Slice to take a walk down a Joint Degree Programme memory lane!

Join the Institute for Integrative Conservation for a training session on the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and Environmental and Social Standards to better manage environmental and social risks in international development.

Students are invited to stop by the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Fair to learn more about engaging in research!

Retired Colonel Lasha Beridze of the Armed Forces of Georgia talks about the latest updates from the war in Ukraine, prospects for peace, and implications for Euro-Atlantic integration. 

Applications are live to join the 2025 ABC team! We will be holding an information session to go over the basics of the program, as well as answer any questions applicants may have.

Are you an F-1 student who wants to work in the U.S. after graduation? You'll most likely need Optional Practical Training (OPT). Attend a virtual OPT session to learn more about this work authorization.

Join us for an insightful session featuring firsthand stories from William & Mary students and faculty about the realities of conducting research in international settings. 

Join Former Secretary of Defense, Robert M. Gates, and former Head of USAID, Ambassador Mark Green in a conversation moderated by GRI Director, Professor Mike Tierney.

Come learn about a generous scholarship for French & Francophone Studies majors!

The Lee Lecture presents a lecture by Professor Lauren Ginsberg from Duke University. She will be speaking on "Remembered Resistance: Telling the Life stories of Claudia Octavia’s Household in and out of Literature".  

Please join us for presentations from the awardees of the first year of ARII. These interdisciplinary groups will discuss the research they have been working on and how their students have been integrated into the research process.

Celebrate Global Engagement at William & Mary! Join the Reves Center for a homecoming reception, featuring international wine and food pairings and music from the W&M Brazilian Music Ensemble.

Friday, October 18, 3:30 pm in Washington 301

Homecoming Alumni Talk by Nicole Wright Patrick ’15, Program Manager, Central and Eastern Europe, (NDI).

Voice, Space, and Accountability: Strengthening Democracy in Central & Eastern Europe

Please Join us for Homecoming! We will be hosting a joint Homecoming celebration for all Economics, Government, International Relations, and Public Policy Alumni!

Please join the Department of Classical Studies for our Annual Homecoming Open House on Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – Noon in Boswell 340.  All W&M Alumni, Family and Friends are invited to come home and celebrate with us.  

Welcome back to all our alumni!

Meet up for coffee and pastries in 317 Washington Hall on Saturday, October 19th, 10-12pm.

Join the units of the HIVE: the Global Research Institute, the Institute for Integrative Conservation and the Whole of Government Center of Excellence for a Homecoming & Reunion Weekend party!

Join W&M Libraries and the W&M Washington Center for a Homecoming Cantina: Margaritas, Mexican Delights, and memories! All are welcome, but we especially encourage Ex Libris (former student library workers) and Study in D.C. Alumni to stop by.

Join the Reves Center's Homecoming Tailgate for pizza before the football game to celebrate international engagement at W&M!

As we celebrate Yorktown Day and Lafayette’s Farewell Tour in Williamsburg, we invite you to join us in welcoming Iris de Rode, a Dutch historian and expert on French involvement in the American Revolution, to William & Mary. 

Learn about opportunities to serve with the Peace Corps. A recruiter will be available to answer questions, provide information about the application process, and share experiences from service abroad. 

Curious about options for hiring and retaining international employees? Join us to learn more about the immigration process for bringing academic employees to W&M and VIMS. 

Are you interested in gaining invaluable professional experience and immersing yourself in the vibrant cultures of East Asia? If so, mark your calendar for the upcoming Freeman Intern Fellowships in East Asia Information Session!

At this info session, you will hear from a regional recruiter who will address many questions and concerns raised by Peace Corps applicants. 

Have you ever wondered how the Electoral College actually works? Or who gets to cast the electoral votes that determine the president? Come hear an insider perspective on these topics from Prof. Alan Kennedy in a conversation hosted by Prof. Paul Manna.

Join W&M Global Research Institute for the launch of The Migrant's Jail: An American History of Mass Incarceration (Princeton University Press, 2024), written by W&M Assistant Professor Brianna Nofil. Co-sponsored with W&M Libraries and History Department

Interested in spending your next summer in Berlin?

Join us for an evening with W&M alumna, author and actress Stephanie Szostak ‘94. She will be discussing her book, SELF!SH: Step Into a Journey of Self-Discovery to Revive Confidence, Joy, and Meaning. 

Join us for the 2024 Slate Seminar, Friday, October 25, 2024 - Saturday, October 26, 2024  at the W&M School of Education

Registration and participation in the Slate Seminar is free thanks to the generous support of the Mellon Foundation.

Join the Institute for Integrative Conservation and our partners for the final 2024 CRP student presentations. TWO SESSIONS -  In-person and virtual options.

The Global Research Institute invites students, faculty, and staff to speak with Professor Anusha Chari the current Senior Economist on the President’s Council of Economic Advisors. A light lunch will be provided. 

Show off your pumpkin carving skills! Join ISSP for our annual Pumpkin Carving Event! 

Join us for our Fête de la Recherche, an annual showcase of student research! Meet other students in French & Francophone Studies and learn about study abroad and research funding opportunities. Food and drinks served.

Noah Robertson '19, Defense News Pentagon reporter, will discuss his life as a journalist -- from his work at William & Mary to today!

W&M Bray School Lab presents Bray School Stories: Seeking Mary & Elisha, Part II on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Presented free for all on Zoom. 

The Raft Debate returns!    

The Whole of Government Center of Excellence invites interested students to learn more about the Summer 2025 EUCOM Volunteer Internship Program, with opportunities at HQ U.S. European Command & HQ U.S. Africa Command, both located in Stuttgart, Germany. 

Interested in a summer internship focused on human rights in Argentina? Come to our info session, part of the W&M International Career Series Program

What will US foreign policy look like in the next presidential administration? Join Dr. Kiron Skinner and the Security & Foreign Policy Initiative for a timely discussion of the foreign policy visions of the prospective Harris and Trump administrations.

Join the Japanese Studies Program for our annual Open House!  Learn about Spring courses, study abroad opportunities, the Japanese Studies major and minor, and more.  Snacks provided!