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Brian Whitson

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Chief Communications Officer @williamandmary | Former Journalist | Ampersand Enthusiast. Opinions my own.

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Joined December 2008
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Aurora over Alma Mater #northernlights
The northern lights make a rare appearance in the Williamsburg sky. The Wren building is seen with a purple/reddish night sky behind it.

ALT The northern lights make a rare appearance in the Williamsburg sky. The Wren building is seen with a purple/reddish night sky behind it.

The northern lights appear in the Williamsburg sky over the William & Mary sign.

ALT The northern lights appear in the Williamsburg sky over the William & Mary sign.

The northern lights appear in the sky over the Sunken Garden.

ALT The northern lights appear in the sky over the Sunken Garden.

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William & Mary News@WMNews3 Oct 2024
Douglas “Doug” Schmidt ’84, M.A. ’86, an internationally recognized computer scholar, has been named the inaugural dean of @williamandmary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. news.wm.edu/2024/10/03/renow…
Renowned computer scientist, alumnus to lead W&M’s new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics

Renowned computer scientist, alumnus to lead W&M’s new School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics

New school to speed the evolution of liberal arts and sciences through data fluency.

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The @WMAlumni Association will honor award-winning writer and director Cord Jefferson ’04 as this year’s Homecoming & Reunion Weekend grand marshal. news.wm.edu/2024/09/25/oscar…
Oscar winner Cord Jefferson ’04 to be 2024 Homecoming Grand Marshal

Oscar winner Cord Jefferson ’04 to be 2024 Homecoming Grand Marshal

Jefferson will lead the parade, share insights in the Presidential Conversation and more.

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William & Mary has been a transformational leader in higher education for more than 300 years, innovating with excellence in teaching, research and career preparation. news.wm.edu/2024/09/24/wms-l…
W&M’s long view prepares graduates for lives of meaning and success

W&M’s long view prepares graduates for lives of meaning and success

William & Mary has been a transformational leader in higher education for more than 300 years, innovating with excellence in teaching, research and career preparation. 

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William & Mary and Brian Mann, director of @TribeAthletics, have agreed to a new contract that will extend Mann’s leadership role at the university through June 30, 2029. news.wm.edu/2024/09/19/wm-ex…
W&M extends contract for Athletics Director Brian Mann

W&M extends contract for Athletics Director Brian Mann

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The American lobster may be more resilient to the effects of climate change than expected, according to a new study from @williamandmary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences. news.wm.edu/2024/09/10/wm-st…
W&M study offers hope for the resilience of the American lobster fishery

W&M study offers hope for the resilience of the American lobster fishery

According to a study by researchers at William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences, the American lobster may be more resilient to the effects of climate change than expected.

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A summertime reorganization in @williamandmary Student Affairs will help students quickly attain services focused on success in and outside the classroom. news.wm.edu/2024/08/19/reali…
Realigned Student Affairs puts services closer to W&M students

Realigned Student Affairs puts services closer to W&M students

‘This plan prioritizes student needs’

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News of a transformational $100 million gift to establish @williamandmary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences at @VIMS_News has been making waves across the nation and around the world. news.wm.edu/2024/07/30/flood…
Flood of press coverage follows transformational gift announcement

Flood of press coverage follows transformational gift announcement 

William & Mary’s reputation as the premier global institution for coastal and marine sciences is reaching new shores.

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Today, the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences took a significant step forward as @SCHEVnews approved @williamandmary's School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics. news.wm.edu/2024/07/23/leade…
Leaders in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences: SCHEV approves new W&M school

Leaders in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences: SCHEV approves new W&M school

W&M’s School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics brings together four high-performing programs.

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William & Mary will expand its coastal and marine sciences research with the help of a $100 million donation from local philanthropist Jane Batten. The university announced its largest donation in its 331-year history Wednesday. wapo.st/4dfsNtr
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"William & Mary is a story of possibilities." Relive the most recent chapter as we look back at highlights from this past year. youtube.com/watch?v=8XnKsu8x…
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Zahra Rahimi, featured in this @washingtonpost article, will be joining the @williamandmary community this fall with a scholarship from the @possefoundation.
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For this student, helping Afghan peers succeed fulfills another dream Lovely story on an inspiring Alexandria teen by ⁦@karina_elwood⁩ washingtonpost.com/education…

For this student, helping Afghan peers succeed fulfills another dream

Zahra Rahimi, an Alexandria City High graduate whose family fled Afghanistan in 2019, helped start a club for Afghan students and a community tutoring program for peers learning English among other...

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Michael J. Todd, an imaginative higher ed leader with experience leading complex projects, will be William & Mary's next executive vice president for finance and administration. news.wm.edu/2024/06/06/micha…
Michael J. Todd named W&M’s executive VP for finance & administration

Michael J. Todd named W&M’s executive VP for finance & administration

Imaginative leader, 'rising star' joins Alma Mater of the Nation in August.

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Hark upon the gale! William & Mary celebrated the Class of 2024 during Friday's Commencement ceremony. #wmGrad news.wm.edu/2024/05/20/hark-…
‘Hark upon the gale’: Resilience of Class of 2024 celebrated

‘Hark upon the gale’: Resilience of Class of 2024 celebrated

William & Mary hosted its 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 17 in Zable Stadium.

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To enhance career opportunities for students and embrace its value of service, William & Mary has secured $500,000 in congressionally directed spending to support students pursuing national security careers. wydaily.com/latest-news/2024…
W&M: Success Preparing Students for Careers Draws National Praise | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

W&M: Success Preparing Students for Careers Draws National Praise | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

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.@williamandmary President Katherine A. Rowe recently talked with @TheEconomist about what makes the Class of 2024 unique. “The norm for this class is adapt, adapt, adapt." #wmGrad economist.com/united-states/…
After a season of Gaza protests, America’s university graduates are polarised but resilient

After a season of Gaza protests, America’s university graduates are polarised but resilient

After enduring covid and turmoil over free speech, the class of 2024 finally takes its bow

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ICYMI: Judge John Charles Thomas, the first African American and youngest appointee to the Supreme Court of Virginia, will speak at the university’s May 17 Commencement ceremony. #wmGrad news.wm.edu/2024/03/19/barri…
Barrier-breaking justice and accomplished poet to address W&M’s Class of 2024

Barrier-breaking justice and accomplished poet to address W&M’s Class of 2024

Judge John Charles Thomas, the first African American and youngest appointee to the Supreme Court of Virginia, will speak at the university’s May 17 Commencement ceremony amid the Year of the Arts.

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.@williamandmary has secured funding for $500,000 in congressionally directed spending to support students pursuing national security careers. The university’s work around careers has garnered national attention, including a recent award from @NACEOrg. news.wm.edu/2024/05/13/wms-s…
W&M’s success preparing students for careers draws national praise

W&M’s success preparing students for careers draws national praise

University receives Congressional funding to expand internship program; W&M president honored by national organization for university-wide effort.

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With Lizabeth Allison and John Swaddle, the @williamandmary biology department reaches three #AAASFellows in three years. The two professors have been recognized by the @AAAS for their excellence in research and student education. news.wm.edu/2024/04/18/aaas-…
AAAS honors W&M biologists Allison and Swaddle as lifetime fellows

AAAS honors W&M biologists Allison and Swaddle as lifetime fellows

Professors Lizabeth Allison and John Swaddle have been recognized for excellence in research and student education.

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Emily Wilcox, associate professor of Chinese studies at @williamandmary, has been selected to receive the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship (@GuggFellows) in Dance Studies. news.wm.edu/2024/04/16/wm-pr…
W&M professor receives Guggenheim Fellowship in Dance Studies

W&M professor receives Guggenheim Fellowship in Dance Studies

Emily Wilcox, associate professor of Chinese studies at William & Mary, has been selected to receive the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in Dance Studies.

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