Vision 2026 Update from President Rowe
"As we near the United States Quarter Millennial, we are building intentionally on our legacy as the Alma Mater of the Nation. Investments of time, creativity, and resources in four thematic areas align our distinctive strengths with near-term opportunities and challenges."
University Goals
To advance William & Mary's distinctive excellence and achieve our vision for the future, we will pursue the following high-level goals.
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Expand W&M's Reach
Address global challenges, forge dynamic partnerships to fuel positive change and model democratic ideals to extend its influence in the world.
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Educate for Impact
Reimagine the liberal arts and professional education in the 21st century to ensure the lifelong success of our graduates.
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Evolve to Excel
Embrace change to achieve our full potential in environmental and financial sustainability, in diversity and inclusion, and in operational excellence.
School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
The School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics expands the university's ability to prepare students to thrive in a data-rich world. It will bring together four of the university's high-performing units: Applied Science, Computer Science, Data Science and Physics. These will move into the new school in the fall of 2025.
Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences
A $100-million gift from Jane Batten HON '17, L.H.D. '19 will establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
University Initiatives
In the next five years, we will build on our strengths and focus efforts on four cornerstone initiatives — that are pan-university and transcend all of the goals — of significant local, national and global impact.
Data
William & Mary will lead the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences by integrating computational thinking and data fluency into a bold and dynamic learning experience that advances inquiry, discovery and innovation.
Water
William & Mary will lead in finding innovative solutions to ensure the resilience of the world’s oceans, coasts and waterways.
Democracy
William & Mary will lead essential efforts to practice and promote democratic ideals in the pursuit of a more perfect union.
Careers
William & Mary will lead in the preparation of lifelong learners equipped to navigate rapid change and thrive from their first job to their last.
Planning In
Discover specific ways units are planning in to these university goals and initiatives.
Units may apply for a limited number of grants for signature events that focus on at least one of the Vision 2026 initiatives of Data, Water, Democracy and Careers.
