Taylor Reveley: a decade of stories
When Saturday draws to a close, so too will Taylor Reveley’s presidency at William & Mary. After a decade in the Brafferton and a total 20 years at W&M as president and dean of the William & Mary Law School, Reveley is retiring June 30. But his impact on the Alma Mater of the Nation will be seen and felt for many years to come.
W&M News recently looked back at articles that captured many of the milestones in 27th president’s tenure, from strategic planning and the building boom of facilities to academic excellence to record fundraising to diversity and community initiatives. Enjoy these stories from the archives as the university prepares to bid Reveley a fond farewell and a marvelous – maybe even succulent – retirement. -Ed
2008
Law School announces Veterans Benefits Clinic
Comprehensive annual strategic planning process launched
Committee on Sustainability established
2009
Michael R. Halleran named William & Mary provost
First phase of the Integrated Science Center opens
Center for Student Diversity created
Mason School of Business dedicates Miller Hall
2010
W&M strategic planning effort moves forward
William & Mary and St Andrews offer joint degree program
AidData, the largest collection of aid activities, launched
W&M’s new School of Education building dedicated
2011
W&M launches Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Program
William & Mary named a ‘Military Friendly School’
Small Hall renovation completed
2012
Robert M. Gates '65 invested as chancellor
Tack Faculty Lecture Series established at William & Mary
Dalai Lama brings his wisdom, wit and philosophy to W&M
2013
Muscarelle breaks record attendance with Michelangelo show
Board of Visitors adopts new operating model for William & Mary
Hospitality House becomes One Tribe Place
Fraternity housing, Sadler Center expansion projects completed
William & Mary benefits from record-breaking fundraising year
Tucker Hall renovations finish
A record 14 W&M graduates receive Fulbright grants
2014
W&M breaks undergrad application record for 10th consecutive year
Sexual assault task force brings together campus-wide efforts
First 'One Tribe One Day' shatters W&M giving record
Plaque to honor veterans placed in Wren Building
Visual identity guidelines, new logo released
W&M strengthens alumni engagement through advancement
2015
Muscarelle opens Leonardo da Vinci exhibition
League titles for men's basketball, swimming
Business school launches W&M’s first all-digital degree program
W&M iGEM team wins ‘world cup of science’
William & Mary launches campaign to raise $1 billion
Task force on Race and Race Relations established
2016
W&M establishes program for Asian and Pacific Islander American studies
W&M sets new fundraising record, cements No. 1 alumni participation ranking
William & Mary Real Estate Foundation agrees to purchase Days Inn
Phase three of Integrated Science Center opens
W&M dedicates first buildings named for people of color
W&M dedicates renovated Zable Stadium
2017
Whole of Government Center of Excellence launched
Botticelli exhibit at Muscarelle Museum of Art
Samantha Huge named athletic director
W&M is No. 1 in alumni giving among nationally ranked public universities
Ground is broken for McLeod Tyler Wellness Center
W&M kicks off 50th commemoration of first African-American students in residence
Data science program, engineering-oriented curriculum track launched
4 William & Mary scientists were part of Nobel-winning LIGO observation
Reveley announces plans to retire
2018
New Wren plaques honor African-Americans, women
Reveley receives surprise honorary degree
On Father’s Day, honoring a legacy and a unique presidential bond
