Traditions Weekend

Over the last year, President Katherine A. Rowe has held a number of Community Conversations with various campus and nationally renowned leaders. Now is your chance to watch them on demand.

Enjoy new and traditional music in a variety of genres performed by the university's talented and ever-popular student a cappella ensembles. This beloved Family Weekend tradition was so well received we wanted to share it for your enjoyment. 

Hear from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph J. Ellis ’65, L.H.D. ’98 as he shares his insights from his 2018 book, “American Dialogue: The Founders and Us.”

Join Professor Jody Allen Ph.D. '07 and her team to explore the Lemon Project, which is taking a multifaceted approach to examine and learn from the relationship between African Americans and W&M that extends over three centuries.

Interim Director of Athletics Jeremy Martin Ph.D. ’12, M.B.A. ’17 moderates a discussion among several coaches and student-athletes about the value of athletics at W&M.

Join David Brashear, director of the Muscarelle Museum of Art, to learn more about The Martha Wren Briggs Center for the Visual Arts, future home of the Muscarelle and a teaching center for research and engaged learning about the arts.

As a thank you for your support, the Global Research Institute invites you to hear directly from W&M students who have participated in the GRI Summer Fellows Program as they share their experiences living and conducting research abroad.

The 50th Reunion is once in a lifetime, but the Class of 1971 will reunite twice — this year virtually and next year in person! This year’s virtual reunion will feature the special collection donated by members of your class.

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a student on campus today? How has the past year changed the William & Mary experience?

All members of the Olde Guarde are invited to gather virtually and mingle with classmates and friends. We will honor the Distinguished Service Award winner from 2020, Pam Michael ’65, and 2021, Pete Kalison ’57, P ’92.

The Studio for Teaching & Learning Innovation (STLI) has worked closely with instructors throughout the university to explore new ways to engage students and propel W&M forward.