2021 Campus Announcements

The university will conduct a test of just its emergency siren system Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 at 12:15 p.m.

Emergency Alert System messages sent to the campus community related to the investigation of a bomb threat found to be unfounded.

William & Mary Rector John Littel sent the following message to the campus community on Nov. 19, 2021

The university will conduct a test of just its emergency siren system Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 at 12:15 p.m.

The William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet at the Alumni House, located at 500 Richmond Road, Williamsburg on November 18-19, 2021.

A message was sent to the campus community with notification that Anne Tyler Netick, associate professor of modern languages, passed away on Dec. , 2020.

Marion Dover, a dedicated W&M Dining Services employee for 48 years, passed away on Oct. 6, 2021.

A notification from W&M's Emergency Management Team about sound from a military honor rifle volley salute that may be heard on campus Sept. 24.

The William & Mary Board of Visitors will hold a meeting September 22-24, 2021. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct regular business of the Board.

The university will conduct a test of its emergency notification system Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 12:15 p.m. This test will include the campus' emergency siren.

We are moving Opening Convocation to 8:00 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 10.

We are moving Opening Convocation to 8:00 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 10.

Julian Ward Jones, Jr., Chancellor Professor of Classical Studies, Emeritus, passed away on August 28, 2021.

The Investments Subcommittee of the William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet Thursday, August 26, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

A notice to the community from William & Mary President Katherine A. Rowe regarding Jim Kelly '51.

The William & Mary Board of Visitors will hold a retreat July 27-29, 2021. The purpose of the meeting is to serve as the annual planning retreat for members of the Board.

Provost Peggy Agouris sent the following message to the campus community on June 28, 2021

President Katherine A. Rowe sent the following message to the campus community on June 23, 2021.

Professor of Marine Science, Emeritus Robert J. “Bob” Byrne passed away peacefully on June 21 at the age of 88. 

A notice to the community regarding Basel Osman '22.

Updates on the university's implementation of Virginia Executive Order 77 regarding single-use plastics.

Professor of Marine Science, Emeritus Maynard M. Nichols, 93, passed away peacefully on May 12.

The William & Mary Board of Visitors approved several personnel resolutions at its April 2021 meeting regarding designated professorships, tenure, faculty promotions, the appointment of instructional faculty and retirements. - Ed.

Robert “Bob” Ransom Jr., a former Air Force band soloist, local bandleader, and instructor of jazz trumpet at William & Mary, died on April 28.

Donald McGriff, a longtime employee of Residence Life Housekeeping and more recently Building Services, passed away on May 10, 2021.

Gail Bareford Hardinge M.Ed. ’85, Ed.S. ’89, Ed.D. ’96, executive director of Troops to Teachers Virginia Center and formerly Clinical Associate Professor of Education, passed away on May 9, 2021.

In accordance with Va. Code § 2.2-3708.2, the executive committee of William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet by electronic communication means on Tuesday, May 11, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet at the Alumni House, located at 500 Richmond Road in Williamsburg on April 22-23, 2021.

Richard George “Dick” Flood, Professor of Business, Emeritus, passed away peacefully at home in Indiana on March 11, 2021.

A message sent to undergraduate students from Provost Peggy Agouris and Vice President for Student Affairs Ginger Ambler regarding academic and wellness resources available this semester.

A message from Provost Peggy Agouris sent to students April 1, 2021.

A statement from William & Mary President Katherine A. Rowe and Provost Peggy Agouris in support of members of our Asian & Pacific Islander American community.

A message to the campus community from W&M President Katherine A. Rowe announcing the search for a director of W&M Athletics.

This month, William & Mary will restart the strategic planning process we paused 12 months ago.

The William & Mary Board of Visitors approved several personnel resolutions at its February 2021 meeting regarding designated professorships, tenure, faculty promotions, the appointment of instructional faculty and retirements. - Ed.

William & Mary annually recognizes student journalism with one scholarship and one award.

Vice President for Student Affairs Ginger Ambler sent the following messages to students in the classes of 2020 and 2021, faculty and staff.

John Andrew Musick, known to all as Jack, passed away at home in Gloucester, Virginia, on February 13, 2021

Richard “Dick” Prosl, Professor of Computer Science, Emeritus, passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2021.

Victor A. Liguori, Professor of Sociology, Emeritus, died on Dec. 7, 2020.

The William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet at the Alumni House, located at 500 Richmond Road in Williamsburg on February 25-26, 2021.

Leonard G. “Len” Schifrin, Chancellor Professor of Economics, Emeritus, died peacefully at home on Feb. 4, 2021.

The Williamsburg area was under Winter Weather and Storm Advisories Feb. 11 - 13, 2021.

In accordance with Va. Code § 2.2-3708.2, the Committee on Financial Affairs of the William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet by electronic communication means on Friday, February 12 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Message from the university's Emergency Management Team highlighting possible weather event and announcing this semester's test of William & Mary's Emergency Notification System and siren.

Edward (“Ed”) P. Crapol, Professor Emeritus of History, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 28, 2021.

In accordance with Va. Code § 2.2-3708.2, the Executive Committee of the William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet by electronic communication means on Tuesday, February 9 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

A message from EMT to the campus community regarding the potential for winter weather.

Scott Donaldson, Louise G.T. Cooley Professor of English, Emeritus, died of lung cancer on Dec. 1, 2020.

Alan Edward Fuchs, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, passed away at home on Dec. 28, 2021.

The William & Mary Board of Visitors will host a public hearing January 21, 2021 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. to provide an overview of the university’s budget and potential actions on undergraduate tuition and fees for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year.

William & Mary President Katherine A. Rowe sent the following message to the campus community on Jan. 8, 2021.

An archive of messages sent from President Katherine A. Rowe about the university's plans and policies responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

An archive of messages sent to William & Mary students about the university's plans and policies responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

An archive of messages sent to William & Mary faculty about the university's plans and policies responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

An archive of messages sent to William & Mary employees about the university's plans and policies responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.