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Opening Convocation
Opening Convocation
August 28, 2024
Faculty, staff and students are invited to gather at the Sir Christopher Wren Building to officially welcome all of our entering William & Mary students.
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William & Mary at a Glance
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Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D ’16
English Literature and Composition Major
Two-Time World Cup Champion
Dan Runfola
Associate Professor of Applied Science and Data Science
Ran Yang M.S. ’06, Ph.D. ’08
M.S. & Ph.D. in Physics
Inventor, Director & Co-founder of Mentoring for Careers in Physics, Teaching Professor of Physics
Pip Decker ’04
Public Policy Major
Co-founder and CEO of Current Trucking, Renewable Energy Entrepreneur
Steve Prince
Director of Engagement & Distinguished Artist In Residence, Muscarelle Museum of Art
Omiyẹmi (Artisia) Green ’00
Psychology Major
Professor of Theatre and Africana Studies
Robby Gourdie ’24
Chemistry Major
Kristen Popham ’20
Government and French & Francophone Studies Double Major
Law Student and Human Rights Advocate
Ashley Huang ’24
Biology Major
Medical Student
Tiara “T” Cruse ’06
Kinesiology Major
NCAA and WNBA Referee
Brian Jenkins ’16
Religious Studies Major
Executive Director, Armed Services Arts Partnership
Cord Jefferson ’04
Sociology Major
Award-winning Writer & Director
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