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Tag: College of William and Mary
African-American
Virginia Public Universities May Have to Pay Reparations to Descendants of Enslaved People Who Worked on Campuses
Under a Virginia bill passed by the state House last week, Longwood University, the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, the Virginia Military Institute and the College of William and Mary may have to pay reparations to the descendants of enslaved people who helped build the schools, The Hill reported. Per the proposal, which passed […]
February 8, 2021
Latest News
Policy Brief Highlights Need for Higher Education Institutions to Create Systematic Changes Within Teaching
A new report by the Aurora Institute, previously known as iNACOL, details the need for higher education institutions to create systematic changes within the teaching field.
December 19, 2019
Latest News
Achieving the Dream Convene Stakeholders to Discuss Student Parent Report
Achieving the Dream, an education based non-profit, hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill alongside their national partners to discuss the newly-released report of the Government Accountability Office which focuses on student parents.
September 12, 2019
News Roundup
William & Mary Granted $1M to Research Slave Legacy
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has granted the College of William & Mary $1 million to research the history of slavery and racism within the university community, according to the Washington Post. The five-year project is part of the Lemon Project, a school initiative to amend past wrongdoings against African-Americans. Research will focus on the […]
August 5, 2019
News Roundup
NC, SC & VA Institutions Close Because of Hurricane Florence
In preparation for Category 4 Hurricane Florence’s expected arrival on Thursday, Sept. 13, over 25 colleges and universities in Virginia and The Carolina’s have canceled classes as early as Monday, Sept. 10. Some institutions have even encouraged students to evacuate campus to safer grounds or remain and stay indoors, depending on Florence’s predicted path. Most […]
September 12, 2018
Recruitment & Retention
AAC&U Annual Meeting Addresses Evolving Role of Higher Education
Education leaders gathered at the 104th annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) to discuss higher education’s role in helping students achieve the “American dream” despite emerging discourse that the two are disconnected.
January 25, 2018
Students
Handling of Sexual Violence Examined at Hampton U., William and Mary
HAMPTON, Va. — Federal officials are investigating the handling of campus sexual violence at Hampton University and the College of William and Mary. The Daily Press reports that the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating under Title IX, which protects against discrimination in educational programs that receive federal funding. It was not […]
September 25, 2017
Students
William & Mary to Construct New Facility for Jewish Students
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — A new gathering place will be constructed for Jewish students at the College of William & Mary. The university said in a press release that the facility will serve as a gathering place for a variety of cultural, spiritual and educational activities. Construction in Williamsburg is expected to begin in January and […]
July 3, 2017
Faculty & Staff
Virginia Lawmaker Teaches at College, Serves on State Budget Panel
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s senate majority leader, who is co-chair of the budget committee, is the highest paid adjunct professor at the College of William and Mary. The Daily Press reported Friday that Republican Thomas K. Norment $60,000 a year for teaching two classes in the fall, and supervises internship programs and guides independent research […]
March 19, 2017
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