Introduction
The Virginia Coastal Resilience Collaborative (VCRC) is a cross-university initiative that expands existing William & Mary and Virginia Institute of Marine Science programs addressing water resources and ecosystems as well as coastal resilience. A signature initiative of W&M’s strategic plan, Vision 2026, the collaborative offers a centralized, university-wide approach to coastal resilience research, scholarship, education and advisory work. It harnesses broad expertise to serve partners in our region — communities, state and federal agencies, other universities and industry — with actionable research, training programs, advisory and consulting services designed for current and future needs.
Pride Points
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Premier Marine Science Institute
W&M is home to a premier marine science institute, VIMS, which partners with top international, business and governmental organizations on high-impact research.
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Top Institution for Marine Science Degrees
VIMS is ranked among top institutions in the U.S. for best schools with marine science degrees.
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Cross-Disciplinary
Beyond VIMS, William & Mary has deep expertise across a range of related disciplines in core sciences, law and policy, environment and conservation (IIC), and more.
