W&M Alumni in the News

Julia Jackson-King '84 honored by Wytheville Community College

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:34:02 -0400

"She is a teacher who can be easily described as marked by eminence, distinction, and excellence. While this is her first year as Program Head for the Physical Therapist Assistance program, Ms. Jackson-King has completely restructured the PTA curriculum to meet the educational needs of her students, modernized the curriculum content, and reorganized their clinical experiences to better prepare them for the workplace.”

Mike Tomlin '95 headlines W&M Football Reunion

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:32:54 -0400

Super Bowl XLIII champion coach Mike Tomlin was the keynote speaker at the 2009 William & Mary Football Reunion held last Saturday in Williamsburg.

David F. Morrill M.A. '87: Sustainability Keeps the College Vital

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:27:13 -0400

When William and Mary students care about an issue, they put their heads together -- and their wallets. And they get right to work.

Jay Harrison III '82: Bagpipes, drums and James Monroe in Port Royal

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:26:33 -0400

A Fredericksburg actor and a Richmond-based bagpipes-and-drums band playing traditional Scottish tunes will have starring roles at Saturday's Independence Day gala in Port Royal.

Jon Stewart '84: How soon is too soon to laugh about Michael Jackson's death?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:25:49 -0400

Today TV Squad published the following excerpt from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. It's hilarious, but is it too soon to laugh about Michael Jackson's death?

Mike Wilder '90: Looking for ghosts at my old school

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:25:26 -0400

I think that's true only when I mention my diploma being in Latin. Since I don't like Thomas Jefferson or Jon Stewart much, I don't brag about having graduated from the same school.

David Gilfoil M.A. '76 Named Director of the DeSales MBA Program

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:24:50 -0400

Dr. David Gilfoil, assistant professor of business at DeSales University and formerly managing director and president of Agere Japan in Tokyo, has been named director of the DeSales University MBA Program.

VIDEO: Jonathan Walker J.D. '84 Chatting with alumni at Mason, Mason, Walker and Hedrick, P.C

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:37:34 -0400

Jonathan Walker J.D. '84, Chris Hedrick J.D. '92 and Cady Sturk '06 took a few moments to share with us how important their William and Mary experience was, and why they continue to look at the College for new recruits for their law firm.

Vance Briceland '85: Authored fantasy novel titled The Glass Maker's Daughter

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:36:31 -0400

Vance Briceland '85 has written a fantasy novel for young adults titled The Glass Maker's Daughter (Flux, 2009).

Joseph S. Agee '52, M.Ed. '56 and Eloise Agee selected as the 2009 Homecoming Grand Marshals

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:36:02 -0400

The William and Mary Alumni Association conducted its Board of Directors meeting at the Alumni House on March 19-20, 2009.

Virginia M. Ambler '88, Ph.D. '06: College Names Three Top Administrators

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:34:02 -0400

Virginia M. Ambler '88, Ph.D. '06 has been named vice president for student affairs, President W. Taylor Reveley III announced on May 12.

June Twin of the Month: Brendan Harris '01

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:33:26 -0400

Unbeknownst to most (myself included until yesterday), last week, Twins' shortstop Brendan Harris became the all-time MLB games played leader among William & Mary grads, the nation's second-oldest college.

Amber Roberts '09: Job Prospects Tough For Grads

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:29:07 -0400

“Where we are right now, a bachelor’s degree might as well be a high school diploma,” said Amber Roberts, who graduated last month from the College of William & Mary with a bachelor’s in history and public policy. “Despite the economy being what it is, you still need a master’s degree or experience to get a really good job.”

Mike Johnson '09: Preparing new Poe-based musicals for D.C. and New York International Fringe festivals

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:29:40 -0400

Original music was composed by Mike Johnson, a North Carolina resident and recent graduate of Woodberry Forest School and the College of William and Mary in Virginia.

Anne Warden '02: Time for Serendipity on Capitol Hill

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:28:41 -0400

Warden had left Washington, D.C., and a job as Thompson’s communications director, for life with her husband in Chicago.

Colin O'Brien '07 will compete for Ireland in Davis Cup competition

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:28:12 -0400

O’Brien, who graduated from the College in 2007, will compete for Ireland in the second round of the Europe/Africa Zone Group II.

Kevin Dua '09: Seeing a 'Thriller' Record in a Different Light

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:27:41 -0400

Okay, technically he was a history major. But the Alexandria, Va., native -- a fan of the Gloved One since age 5 -- also devoted time during his college years to another pursuit: mimicking and memorizing every shuffle and shoulder pop in Jackson's "Thriller" dance.

Lillian Selby '06 designs logo for proposed "William & Mary Revolution" mascot

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:27:07 -0400

Note that the primary symbol of the mascot would be a cannon from the American Revolution, consistent with cannons fired in the end zone at football games.

Andrea Gross '02 named an assistant women's basketball coach at Appalachian State

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:26:40 -0400

She joined head coach Darcie Vincent's staff with the Mountaineers after serving as an assistant for two years at another Division I university, Colgate, in Hamilton, N.Y.

Dominic Pagon '09: To compete next month in Davis Cup tennis for Jamaica

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:26:10 -0400

The quick, 5-foot-9, 155-pound left-hander did not play during Jamaica's 5-0 loss to Mexico in March because he still was competing for the Tribe.

Tom Hartman M.B.A. '79 joins Alight Planning as Director of Sales

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:25:25 -0400

Hartman has a long history in sales and support of financial planning and reporting software. Previous to Alight, he was Director of Sales for KCI Computing, a high end corporate performance management software package.

Jim Miller J.D. '85: Being considered as ODU's next Athletic Director

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:19:35 -0400

"Jim Jarrett was the AD when I was a player there, and I've known Jim for longer than we would all like to admit," said Miller, who played four years of basketball and one year of baseball at ODU. "I respect what he has done at Old Dominion both quantitatively and qualitatively."

Deborah S. Roe '73, J.D. '84 sworn into judgeship in Hampton, Va.

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:11:12 -0400

Experience: Attorney with McDermott, Roe & Walter, 1991- present. Assistant commonwealth's attorney, 1984-1991.

Class of 1969: Video Reflections about William and Mary

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:33:45 -0400

William and Mary alums Al Albert '69, Jane Spurling '69, Win Whitehurst '69 and Donn Wonnell '69 reflect on their experience at the College.

Andrew Zawacki '94 was recently honored by the University of Georgia

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:56:05 -0400

His poems, translations, essay, and interviews have appeared in The New Yorker, The New Republic, American Poetry Review, the Times Literary Supplement, and other international magazines.

Newsmaker: Lisa Jo Vernon-Dotson Ph.D. '03

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:46:20 -0400

Honored with a creative teaching award during the annual celebration of Duquesne University's Center for Teaching Excellence, which recognizes faculty who introduce innovative ways of teaching.

Henry C. Wolf '64, J.D. '66 Elected Rector of the College

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:45:44 -0400

On April 17, the William and Mary Board of Visitors unanimously elected alumnus Henry C. Wolf '64, J.D. '66, retired chief financial officer of Norfolk Southern, as the College's next rector. Wolf will take the post on July 1, 2009.

Former Curator Gary E. Baker '76 Appreciates the Art of Glass

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:33:15 -0400

Is glass a decorative or a fine art? The debate goes on, but it doesn't concern Gary Baker '76, former curator of glass at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Va. -- which features, as he says, "one of the most significant glass collections in the Western Hemisphere."

Janet Rollins Atwater '84: Not Four Years But Forever

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:32:42 -0400

I had the distinct pleasure to attend this year's Commencement Weekend, May 15-17, as the incoming president of the Alumni Association. I have been back to campus numerous times over the years, but never for Commencement.

Cornerback Derek Cox '09 Drafted in NFL's Third Round

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:32:12 -0400

Former William and Mary cornerback Derek Cox '09 of Winterville, N.C., was selected April 26 by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the NFL Draft.

Christopher Walsh '00 Designs a Landscape of Hope in Rwanda

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:38:34 -0400

When Christopher Walsh '00 began working as a landscape architect, he had not pictured himself designing schoolyards in Rwanda for the Agahozo Shalom Youth Village.

Kassie Siegel '95 Promotes the "Bear" Necessities

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:38:01 -0400

Not a single global warming rally takes place, it seems, without someone dressing up as a polar bear. For that, you can thank Kassie Siegel '95, the attorney who got the polar bear officially recognized as an endangered species due to melting Arctic ice -- and in the process made it the poster child for global warming.

Paul Reagan '82: Veteran of the Hill

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:37:24 -0400

Paul J. Reagan '82, chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., replies modestly when asked about his experience learning to navigate the Senate after working almost 20 years in the House of Representatives.

Dr. Lisa Sanders' '79 "Diagnosis" Column Serves as Inspiration for the Hit TV Show

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:36:10 -0400

Sanders, an assistant professor in internal medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, does have something in common with the fictional doctor. Like House, she is fascinated by diagnoses. Since 2002, she has been writing a monthly column called "Diagnosis" for the New York Times Magazine.

Robert Gates '65, L.H.D. '98 Talks of Service and Sacrifice

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:32:50 -0400

Uncle Sam wants you for mandatory public service. At least that is what U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates '65, L.H.D. '98 believes is the right thing to do. He gave his reasons during a May 15 interview in his Pentagon office, a room with tall, narrow windows offering a glimpse of the country's capital.

John Napier '02 Awarded Judicial Clerkship in Uganda

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:12:59 -0400

John has served as Project Director for Tallen and Keshen's Madrone Hollywood retail project and also has direct involvement in the legal and business matters involving the company's portfolio of assets.

Matthew Brigman J.D. '09: Mentioned in the "Education Notebook"

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:11:47 -0400

Matthew Brigman of Dalton graduated from the College of William and Mary with a juris doctor degree.

Carson Griffith '07: Working the room for Guestofaguest.com

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:09:44 -0400

Carson Griffith, 23, who has a degree in international business from the College of William & Mary, is exclaiming over Ms. Klein: “That was an Herve dress and Roger Vivier shoes!”

Ryan Babarsky '08: The Rock River Gypsies perform on News 7 Saturday Morning

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:07:49 -0400

Their live performances include a mixed bag of music ranging from folk to jazz to pop.

Michael Flood '84, M.B.A. '88 found his niche while pursuing what wasn't his passion

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:08:21 -0400

Flood, 46, is chief executive of the nonprofit Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, which last year distributed 39 million pounds of free food to more than 900 charity agency sites in the county.

David Galeski J.D. '08 joined Caudle and Ballato as an associate

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:34:47 -0400

He earned his bachelor's degree in American history from Middlebury College and his law degree from the College of William and Mary, where he was a member of the Law Review.

Michelle Carney-Ray '93: Accepts job as Principal for Margate Ross School

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:34:03 -0400

The Margate School District has hired a new principal for the William Ross Intermediate School, Michelle Carney-Ray. She is coming to Margate from the Egg Harbor Township School District, where she was the assistant principal of the Fernwood Avenue Middle School.

Gloria Jarmon '82: Strong Financial Management in an Environment Focused on Security

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:52:44 -0400

Gloria works directly with the Chief of Police and others including the Capitol Police Board and the Congress to address various administrative issues associated with the Capitol Police in an effort to significantly improve the internal controls and the reliability of the financial information.

Nekisa Cooper '99: Taking her knowledge from the basketball court to Hollywood

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:42:03 -0400

“It happened by accident,” says Nekisa Cooper ’99 about her career as an independent film producer in Hollywood. “If you asked me five years ago what I would be doing today, I would have had absolutely no clue that this would be it.”

Ananda Baruah M.B.A. '98: Brean Murray, Carret & Co. Expands Technology Research team with addition of New Analyst

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:47:51 -0400

Prior to joining Brean Murray Carret & Co., Mr. Baruah was Vice President at Bank of America Securities, where he was named Institutional Investor’s 2008 Best Up and Comer for Imaging Technology.

Philip H. Page '93: New Book Teaches How to Survive Unemployment and Pursue Destiny in Life

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:47:08 -0400

A newly released book, Getting Up Again - Surviving Unemployment and Pursuing Destiny, sheds a bright light on the personal side of unemployment and gives a firsthand account of how layoffs affect couples.

Mark Shriver '71: Bringing out the best in kids

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:43:50 -0400

Getting involved with service organizations can be a great way to give back to the community, as many William and Mary graduates know so well. And if you are the one who keeps on having great ideas, you might find yourself in a new office.

Jaime Macadangdang '09: Less full-time hiring leads some in Berks County to take internships

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:44:22 -0400

She started an internship at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts after graduating from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va.

Edward Bond '83: Trinity Episcopal to host summer lecture serie

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:42:19 -0400

They began on June 10 with a review of the Church of England in Colonial America and conclude on July 29 with an examination of the church in the early and mid-20th century.

Ian Macumber '03 receives Doctor of Medicine

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:41:27 -0400

Ian Robert Macumber will receive a Doctor of Medicine degree from UMass Medical School today at ceremonies to be held on the campus in Worcester.

Brent Paladino '09 Wins Vermont Open

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:45:52 -0400

Paladino played great golf all three rounds of the tournament, which not only features amateurs like Paladino, but also professional golfers. The Kensington, Connecticut native was the only golfer to card rounds of 70 or lower for all three rounds.

J. D. Gibbs '91: Loved when his driver smashed the guitar

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:45:23 -0400

Kyle Busch is out at Michigan today and he spoke at length about smashing the guitar. He said he was just having fun, in the spirit of rock and roll. He said J.D. Gibbs loved the move.

Emily Gerhold '99: Bringing the past back into the present

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:44:43 -0400

When the set decorator for the 2005 film The New World needed flags to fly on his ships, he called Emily Gerhold ’99 and her mother.

Gregory Gresko '92, MAED '98: Monks force out Benedictine headmaster, take increased role at school

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:43:03 -0400

Benedictine High School's headmaster has been forced out by senior monks who are reorganizing the administration of the 98-year-old school.

W&M Young Guarde members quoted in article about mascot search

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:57:51 -0400

There’s no shortage of opinions on what the new mascot for the College of William & Mary should be.

Justin Schoonmaker '09: Rejection paved way to success

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:03:13 -0400

He was initially rejected by William & Mary, the country's second-oldest college. Attracted to the college by his wife, Angelica, who attended the "gorgeous and historic" campus on a scholarship, he consulted with admission counselors. They told him to attend community college for a year and earn a 4.0 before they would reconsider.

Kerry Lutz '03: Stem-cell recipient plans to meet his donor

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:02:23 -0400

Kerry Lutz, then a 26-year-old student at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, didn't hesitate when she got the call from the National Marrow Donor Program -- now called Be the Match -- telling her she had the chance to save a life.

Josh Clayton '08: Sharing his new film "The Bull" with the Triangle W&M Chapter

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:01:49 -0400

The Triangle, NC chapter of the William & Mary Alumni Association had a cookout today, bringing together alumni from years past as well as current students and rising freshmen from the area. The host of the party, Joe Carlin, asked if I wanted to screen “The Bull” to my fellow alumni and I eagerly accepted the chance.

Glenn Close '74: Review of Fatal Attraction on Blu-ray

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:34:07 -0400

Both Douglas and Close give thrilling performances, but if you’re a Glenn Close fan at all, then this is one of the films she will most certainly be remembered for.

Paul Blanock B.C.L. '59: Marking half-century of law practice

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:33:41 -0400

Blanock, then married, pursued his law studies at the College of William and Mary. "My son was born the week I went in and my oldest daughter as I was coming out," he recalled. He received his law degree in 1959 at the age of 28, one of 18 graduates in his class, and took a job with the city attorney’s office in Norfolk.

EMBA Class of 2009 students remark on their international residency trip to Vienna, Budapest

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:33:08 -0400

The Class of 2009 spent 10 days in Vienna and Budapest

Will Rhymes '05: Home run helps Toledo Mud Hens pound Tides

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:32:16 -0400

Former William and Mary standout second baseman Will Rhymes belted a three-run homer in a five-run third inning as Toledo (25-34) beat Norfolk 9-4 in a Tuesday matinee before 5,065 at Harbor Park.

John Keahey '72: Living History

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:50:19 -0400

He is also a historical re-enactor. He is a charter member of The Texas Rifles, a group dedicated to achieving historically accurate Civil War battle re-enactments.

VIDEO: John Elliott M.B.A. '09 on being creative in brief

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:49:45 -0400

Video highlighting the strategic planning for the FUZE campaign created by the Mason School of Business in partnership with the Martin Agency of Richmond, VA.

Betty Cabell Brogan '05: Joined the Richmond office of the Boleman Law Firm

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:51:26 -0400

She earned her bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary and her law degree from the University of Richmond's T.C. Williams School of Law.

John Elliott M.B.A. '09, signer number 638 of the MBA Oath

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:50:54 -0400

If you have signed the oath but do not see your name listed, please note that it takes some time before new signers appear.

Chris Ray '03: Pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the Norfolk Tides

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:50:17 -0400

The loss spoiled a fine start by the Tides' Radhames Liz, who pitched 6 2/3 innings. Norfolk reliever Chris Ray, a William and Mary product trying to work his way back up to the Baltimore Orioles, pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings.

Timothy J. Sullivan '66 to retire as Mariners' Museum President

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:00:18 -0400

Tim Sullivan, former president of the College of William & Mary, will retire Oct. 31 as president of the Mariners' Museum.

Paul Silver '95: Releases an Updated Analytical Profile on GelTech Solutions, Inc.

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:58:53 -0400

GelTech Solutions, Inc. announces today the release of an updated Analytical Profile on the Company, by respected micro-cap analyst Mr. Paul Silver, Director of Research for Wall Street Resources, Inc.

John Brownlee J.D. '94: GOP ticket greets supporters at Roanoke airport

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:57:42 -0400

In the only real contest of the convention, Cuccinelli was added as the candidate for attorney general over former Roanoke federal prosecutor John Brownlee and Arlington lawyer Dave Foster.

Kim Eldridge '93: State playoff loss teaches Peters girls what it takes to reach next level

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:57:03 -0400

It still won a WPIAL title, its third consecutive, but with the institution of the state playoffs this year, the Indians knew it was going to be even harder to finish the season with a win.

Kelly Johnson J.D. '91 has a message for graduating seniors: "You Can Be a Better Man!"

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:41:29 -0400

"Good behavior is a requirement once again. And what that means for our sons is that educators, employers, and partners will be looking for evidence of those old-fashioned values that used to define manhood-like honesty, hard work, and respect. Those values will lay the foundation for successful careers at school and in the workforce."

Yahoo! Appoints Eric Brown '92 as Senior Vice President of Global Communications

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:40:01 -0400

Prior to joining Yahoo!, Brown was vice president of corporate relations at NetApp, driving global communications strategies that spanned more than 30 countries.

President Obama to Renominate FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell J.D. '90 for New Term

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:39:26 -0400

McDowell, a Republican, was first nominated by President George W. Bush and sworn into office in June 2006, filling the unexpired term of Republican Kathleen Q. Abernathy.

Adam Payton '07 featured in Daily Press' Star Track

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:16:25 -0400

Adam Payton, 25, a former William and Mary basketball standout, was the second-leading scorer this season on the best team in a French professional league.

Jaime Sellers '08 Advances to Second Round of Tryouts for U.S. Lacrosse Developmental Team

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:39:50 -0400

Sellers was one of the nation’s most productive players as a senior in 2008, as she earned first-team all-conference and second-team all-region honors.

Robert Sweeney J.D. '89 identified as a Super Lawyer

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:15:24 -0400

Sweeney practices construction litigation and general civil litigation with an emphasis on asbestos, lead, and toxic tort litigation and is a member of the American, West Virginia and Cabell County Bar Associations.

Glenn Close '74 Helps Wounded Vets with Dogs

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:08:55 -0400

Actress Glenn Close ("The Big Chill," "Fatal Attraction") stops by the Editor's Desk to chat about her work with Puppies Behind Bars, a charity that allows inmates to train service dogs...

Alex Creighton '93: Keeping your slugger off the DL

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:05:04 -0400

“The most common injuries are from overuse – throwing and repetitive overhead activities,” says Alex Creighton, M.D., clinical assistant professor of orthopaedics at UNC Health Care. And he should know. Creighton was an all-conference third baseman for the College of William & Mary Tribe.

'Crapolfest' Coming to W&M Campus Oct. 2-4 in honor of the late Andy Crapol '00

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:03:41 -0400

A fundraising weekend will take place this fall to raise money for a scholarship in memory of Andrew Edward “Andy” Crapol, a College of William and Mary alumnus and son of Williamsburg mayor Jeanne Zeidler and W&M history professor and department chair Edward Crapol.

Suzann Wilson Matthews '71: Contributing and sharing her love for the College during Young Guarde Weekend

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:13:53 -0400

During the Speed Networking sessions at Young Guarde Weekend 2009, our reporter Maya Horowitz '10 chatted with W&M Board of Visitors member Suzann Wilson Matthews '71, and asked her about the weekend and about her love for the College.

Melissa Aldrich Shelton '91: William and Mary Releases 2009 Volleyball Schedule

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:44:11 -0400

Head coach Melissa Aldrich Shelton '91 released the 2009 William and Mary volleyball schedule today, a 28-match slate leading up to the Colonial Athletic Association and NCAA Tournaments in late November.

Peel Hawthorne '80: William and Mary Field Hockey Unveils 2009 Schedule

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:43:24 -0400

Head coach Peel Hawthorne ’80 announced the 2009 William and Mary Field Hockey competitive schedule today, an 18-match run-up to the CAA Championships and NCAA Tournament.

Chris Perry M.B.A. '09 says blogging will help build your brand

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:38:30 -0400

However, blogging for Mason is very important and mutually beneficial for it not only builds the school’s brand and online presence, but also strengthens your own personal brand.

Clay Clemens '80: Having fun during YG Weekend's Speed Networking

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:37:56 -0400

During Young Guarde Weekend 2009, people were able to ask questions and network with members of the William and Mary family from across the country and from various disciplines. Oh, and we finally get to the bottom of the Morton Hall rumors...

Shawn Boyer '94: Shares thoughts on leadership and good business during Young Guarde Weekend '09

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:37:19 -0400

Shawn Boyer '94, the CEO and founder of the nation's fourth-largest jobs Web site, Snagajob.com, spent some time with young alumni during Young Guarde Weekend 2009. He shared his philosophy on teamwork, leadership and what it takes to create a successful business.

Christina Romer '81: Health care reform is an economic necessity

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:14:20 -0400

Years of diagnosis on the ills of the U.S. health system have produced no cure. Health care expenditures in this country are currently 18 percent of GDP and, without change, will keep rising, until they account for nearly one-third of our total output by 2040.

W&M School of Ed. Dean Virginia McLaughlin '71 may be namesake of elementary school in James City County

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:39:58 -0400

An array of names for the fourth middle and ninth elementary schools has been narrowed to 16 and 17 respectively.

Catching up with Will Weaver '06: The former professional cheerleader

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:01:58 -0400

If you see Will Weaver '06 on the street, you might never know that he is a former cheerleader — both at William and Mary and professionally for the NFL's Baltimore Ravens.

Timothy Mulvaney '91 named Controller for Richmond-based Media General

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:01:22 -0400

Media General's Board of Directors today elected Stephen Y. Dickinson Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, and Timothy J. Mulvaney, Controller, effective July 1, 2009.

Kevin Quinley '77: Appointed as Berkley Life Sciences VP of Risk Services

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:58:53 -0400

Mr. Quinley joins Berkley Life Sciences with 30 plus years of claims and risk management experience. He has been a leader in the area of claims and risk management services in the life science community for 20 plus years and previously served in a senior position with another major life sciences insurer.

It's a 'very big deal,' Glenn Close '74 tells SCAD grads

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:57:13 -0400

Guest speaker for Saturday's ceremony was actress Glenn Close, a five-time Academy Award nominee.

Dean Larry Pulley '74 addresses 2009 graduates of the Mason School of Business

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:56:04 -0400

On May 17, 2009, family, friends, faculty and staff of the Mason School of Business gathered at William & Mary Hall to celebrate the successes of our graduates.

Serge Kovaleski '84 earns Pulitzer Prize for his work with NY Times

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:54:12 -0400

Serge Kovaleski, a member of William & Mary's Class of 1984 and a reporter for The New York Times, received a Pulitzer Prize today as part of a news team that covered the Gov. Elliot Spitzer scandal.

Thomas A. Shannon '80: Nominated to ambassador to Brazil

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:53:33 -0400

Mr. Shannon has served as the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs since October 2005.

Harry Riley '50: Congress eyes compensation for WWII merchant mariners

Wed, 27 May 2009 09:37:36 -0400

German fighters strafed his ship. Depth charges rattled his eardrums while he was below deck. He even found himself conversing with German prisoners.

Sean McDermott '98: Three Key Questions for the Eagles' Playbook

Wed, 27 May 2009 09:36:10 -0400

McDermott has been in Philadelphia for 11 seasons and built his way up the coaching ladder. He was a safety for four years at William & Mary and right after his career ended, went into coaching.

Christina Romer '81, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, speaks to W&M

Tue, 26 May 2009 14:46:52 -0400

Christina Romer '81 often is asked whether she likes her new job as chair of President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers...

Marjorie Russell '09: Animal programs draw parents, kids to help get dogs and cats ready for adoption

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:50:42 -0400

Like Russell, many volunteers at local animal shelters do far more than cleaning up after cats and dogs — although that work can be part of the job, too.

Brendan Harris '01: Starting to emerge for the Minnesota Twins

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:50:18 -0400

Harris hit a three-run homer Friday and is hitting .300 after going 0-for-4 in Saturday's 9-6 victory over Seattle.

Joe Plumeri '66: His dreams become big reality in financial circles

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:48:54 -0400

Plumeri, a stargazer, positive thinker and self-proclaimed dreamer, sat in a dining area of the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, recalling his childhood life.

WMNews Class of 2009 to be featured on BBC America

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:48:05 -0400

The first installment of the series aired May 25 during the 7 p.m. news broadcast on BBC America. The four 2009 William & Mary graduates were interviewed during Commencement weekend.

George Kostel J.D. '92: Joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:47:39 -0400

Mr. Kostel has extensive experience in the Eastern District of Virginia as well as in Northern Virginia's state courts.

Genevieve Jenkins '09 to Study in London as 2009-10 Drapers' Scholar

Thu, 21 May 2009 09:19:57 -0400

Jenkins, who graduated from William & Mary Law School on May 17, received news that she would be named the 2009-10 Drapers' Scholar in November 2008.

Karen Rollins M.B.A. '91: Appointed Virginia Deputy Secretary of Technology

Thu, 21 May 2009 09:18:32 -0400

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine today announced the appointment of Karen Jackson as the commonwealth's deputy secretary of technology.

VIDEO: Officially inducting the Class of 2009 into the Alumni Association

Thu, 21 May 2009 09:16:57 -0400

Becoming a part of the William and Mary alumni family is a special event, one that is marked by a pinning ceremony and thoughts raining down from alumni and College professors.

VIDEO: Interview with the Student Alumni Council

Thu, 21 May 2009 09:16:17 -0400

Students can connect with William and Mary alumni directly by participating in the Student Alumni Council (SAC) organization.

Shannon Trice Black '93: New professor heads to Williamsburg

Thu, 21 May 2009 09:15:27 -0400

But in June she will move to Williamsburg to and start teaching this fall in her new job as a professor in counseling education.

Cullen Ann Drescher J.D. '09 Wins ABI's First Bankruptcy Law Writing Competition

Wed, 20 May 2009 10:41:20 -0400

The paper, titled "Introducing the Foreign Gap Debtor: The Applicability of Code Section 549 in Chapter 15 Cases," will be published in the ABI Journal.

Sean McDermott '98: One of the brightest young defensive minds in the NFL

Wed, 20 May 2009 08:51:35 -0400

McDermott, 35, joined the Eagles in 1998 as a scouting administrative coordinator. He has since coached, at various times, the team's linebackers and defensive backs, and is the longest-tenured defensive assistant under Johnson.

Pony Pasture 5K dedicated to Peter Still '79

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:20:18 -0400

This race is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Peter Still. Peter was a scholar, gentleman, runner, and a friend to many.

Kevin Dua '09: Something to be Thrilled about

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:19:54 -0400

For a select group at the College of William & Mary, there's more to bring home than just this semester's grades: More than 240 students (and some faculty and staff members) have bragging rights to a Guinness World Record.

2004 Commencement speech by Jon Stewart '84 considered in top 10 graduation speeches

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:19:27 -0400

Over the years, I've gathered that many of my friends at other universities had similar experiences...

Shawn Boyer '94 wrote a book about hiring hourly employees

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:18:50 -0400

Boyer is the Founder & CEO of SnagAJob.com, the nation's number one source for hourly employment. Additionally, Boyer was selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2008 National Small Business Person of the Year.

Derek Cox '09 whirlwind journey to Jacksonville just the beginning

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:18:16 -0400

Jacksonville rookie cornerback Derek Cox is armed with three things as he makes his way through the team's Organized Team Activities this week.

David B. Scott '77, M.B.A. '80: Promoted to president at Chase Investment Counsel

Mon, 18 May 2009 14:56:04 -0400

David B. Scott has been promoted to president at Chase Investment Counsel. He will continue in his role as chief investment officer. He earned his bachelor's degree and MBA from the College of William and Mary.

Patricia Parr '09: Never though she'd make W&M

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:40:16 -0400

She’s been an accountant, a bus driver and a court clerk, but nothing resonated. At age 52, the new co-enrollment program at the College of William & Mary finally got her started on a career as a physical therapist.

Robert E. Scott '68 to delivers W&M Law School Commencement address

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:39:51 -0400

Robert E. Scott, the Alfred McCormack Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, will serve as the commencement speaker at William & Mary Law School's graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 17. Scott graduated from William & Mary Law School in 1968 and was editor-in-chief of the William & Mary Law Review.

Stuart Bounds Ed.D. '74 to head Mid-Shore Community Foundation

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:39:02 -0400

Bounds recently retired as the fourth president of Chesapeake College after 11 years as the CEO and nearly 25 years at the college. In 2008, the Board of Trustees of Chesapeake College awarded Bounds the title of president emeritus.

John "Rocky" Trudgeon '75 inducted into the Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:38:38 -0400

Long-time VMI head wrestling coach John “Rocky” Trudgeon recently joined exclusive company, as he was inducted into the Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in proceedings held at the Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel in late April.

Justin Schoonmaker '09: prepared Commencement remarks

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:37:17 -0400

Rejection...was my first taste of William & Mary. Now, most of you probably know this, but when you get admitted, colleges send you a big packet, like this one here

Kevin Dua '09: Thriller record now officially authenticated from Guinness

Fri, 15 May 2009 09:51:47 -0400

UPDATE: Guinness made it official on 5/5/09! With 242, the group set and now holds the Thriller world record!

James B. Comey '82 pushed for Supreme Court

Thu, 14 May 2009 15:44:26 -0400

James B. Comey Jr. is being pushed by some White House officials for inclusion on the short list of candidates to replace Supreme Court Justice David Souter, Democratic sources said.

C. Larry Pope '75, M.B.A. '94: Smithfield CEO says sales rebounding after swine flu panic

Thu, 14 May 2009 13:54:35 -0400

As of last week, "pork demand has already started to recover," he said. Wholesale hog prices, which dropped 20 percent in the wake of the flu panic, "have fully recovered." Demand for packaged meats, like bacon, ham and hot dogs, has remained steady.

Ginger Ambler '88, Ph.D. '06 named W&M's vice president for student affairs

Tue, 12 May 2009 15:10:04 -0400

Virginia M. Ambler '88, Ph.D. '06, who brings a deep connection to William & Mary as both an alumna and administrator, has been named vice president for student affairs, President Taylor Reveley announced today.

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates '65 replaces top general in Afghanistan

Tue, 12 May 2009 09:04:59 -0400

Taking a cue from voters who elected a president promising a different approach, the Obama administration is replacing the general overseeing the war in Afghanistan with a commander who has special-forces experience.

Reed Smith adds Jennifer Goldstein J.D. '96 as Counsel in Washington, D.C. Office

Tue, 12 May 2009 09:00:33 -0400

Ms. Goldstein comes to Reed Smith from the FDA where she served as Associate Chief Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel, Food and Drug Division for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Karen Schultz '75: Passionate professor to chair Star panel

Tue, 12 May 2009 09:00:11 -0400

One of Karen Schultz's chief goals is to "kindle a passion" within students to become part of a community.

Jon Stewart '84 to host special on naturalization for History Channel

Tue, 12 May 2009 08:59:49 -0400

Jon Stewart will produce a show called “The Naturalized,” which will follow eight individuals as they seek to become citizens. It also will include interviews with undocumented and deported illegal immigrants.

Leslie Frank '79: Named director of administrative services for Okaloosa County sheriff's office

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:39:10 -0400

Interim Okaloosa County Sheriff Ed Spooner's choice to oversee the agency's finances is an honest accountant, he said Sunday.

W&M Catalogue of the Alumni & Alumnae For 1866-1932 is now online

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:38:02 -0400

Did your ancestors attend W&M pre1932? Fine them here...

Rebecca Sowden '04: May lead New Zealand in next World Cup soccer tournament

Mon, 11 May 2009 09:50:12 -0400

Sport has opened many doors for former Football Fern Rebecca Sowden. It has provided her with an education, the opportunity to play professionally in Europe, helped launch a media career and now, inspired her personal business venture.

Dr. Steve Burton '78: Building a world-class Olympic training facility in Chesterfield County, Va.

Mon, 11 May 2009 09:49:49 -0400

Dr. Steve Burton will see you now. A psychologist who specializes in sleeping patterns and other psychological disorders, Burton has a plan, a fantastic plan. But you must believe and trust the dream.

Edward T. Tokar '71: CH Energy Group and GAMCO Asset Management Reach Agreement

Mon, 11 May 2009 09:49:25 -0400

Prior to joining Beacon, Tokar was Chief Executive Officer of Allied Capital Management and Vice President of Investments at Honeywell International.

Mark Kelso '85: Shares insight at Buffalo Bills Booster Club meeting

Mon, 11 May 2009 09:48:46 -0400

Brandon, Jauron and Kelso individually shared their thoughts on the recent NFL Draft and their thoughts on the current Bills squad.

Caitlin Tuffin '08: Changing the World, One Class at a Time

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:21:21 -0400

While she was a student, Caitlin Tuffin ’08 always thought that she would commit herself to doing something positive after graduation. And her mission started right. During her senior year, she applied for a position with Teach for America, a competitive nationwide program which recruits recent college graduates to teach in school districts located in lower-income economically challenged areas.

Gen. David McKiernan '78: Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential list

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:19:44 -0400

Dave McKiernan helped NATO win in Kosovo with smart thinking and a willingness to bring unpleasant news to his superiors. He's going to need both of those attributes in spades as he tries to steer the U.S. and its allies now engaged in the oozing wound that is the war along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

Robert Gates '65: U.S. Troops Won't Be Sent to Pakistan

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:19:07 -0400

There are no plans to deploy U.S. ground troops to Pakistan, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday, despite concerns over increasing violence between Pakistani troops and Taliban militants.

Cosmo Fujiyama '07: CNN hero for effort to help Honduras

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:20:42 -0400

Fujiyama and his sister Cosmo, then a student at the College of William & Mary, founded Students Helping Honduras here in 2005 after several trips as volunteers to the Central American nation.

C. Larry Pope '75, M.B.A. '94: U.S. hogs trade higher as flu fears ease

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:25:06 -0400

During an appearance on CNBC, C. Larry Pope, chief executive at Smithfield Foods Inc, the largest U.S. hog and pork producer, said the bans or trade barriers were "not justified."

Thomas Waechter '75: JDSU to Close Picolight Fab

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:25:24 -0400

The Picolight closure should be completed by September 2010, CEO Thomas Waechter said on yesterday's call.

Michael Petters M.B.A. '93 says contract type not priority

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:23:12 -0400

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding isn't overly concerned that the Obama administration is pushing for more fixed-price government contracts, President Mike Petters said last week.

Mike Tomlin '95 to be inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs Hall of Fame

Tue, 05 May 2009 15:46:32 -0400

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will be inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Hall of Fame during its national conference.

Interviews from the W&M Theater production of "The Swamp Dwellers"

Mon, 04 May 2009 16:18:03 -0400

William and Mary theater professor Fonkijom Fusi directed the first play written by an African writer — "The Swamp Dwellers" — in April 2009. James Damon '09 interviewed Fusi and several members of the cast to bring you an insider's look at this historic production.

Lara Templin M.A. '99: Jamestown women were strong and resourceful

Tue, 05 May 2009 11:14:47 -0400

Lara Templin loves to turn people on to learning, especially when she can link them to people and events of the past. Which is why she pursued a career as a historical interpreter after finishing her master's degree at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg.

Meenu Sasser '92: Appointed circuit judges by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist

Tue, 05 May 2009 11:14:18 -0400

Governor Charlie Crist appointed two Palm Beach County Court judges, along with two 15th District Circuit Court judges this week.

Connie Hindmarsh '60: Don't bee afraid to thank the 'silent heroes' all around

Tue, 05 May 2009 11:13:23 -0400

"It's really nice of Connie to go out of her way to thank these guys," Paul Fraim said, noting that laudatory letters such as hers are a rarity. "It's very unusual.... Of course, it never dawns on the fire and rescue guys that people owe them a thank you.

Eileen Friel '78 Named New Lowell Observatory Director

Tue, 05 May 2009 11:05:17 -0400

Dr. Eileen Friel has accepted the appointment by Observatory Trustee, William Lowell Putnam, to be the next Director of Lowell Observatory. Dr. Friel will become the tenth Director of the Observatory.

Five To Join the Ranks of William and Mary Honorary Alumni

Mon, 04 May 2009 16:16:44 -0400

These five friends have a distinguished record of service and support for the College: Jay Mitchell Brown of Williamsburg, Louise Lambert Kale of Williamsburg, Betsy Nagelsen McCormack of Bradenton, Fla., and Arthur R. Seder Jr. and Marion Seder of Williamsburg.

Linda Lavin '59: Narrates new PBS film "At Home in Utopia"

Mon, 04 May 2009 09:16:38 -0400

If they saw themselves, as Lavin says, “as citizens of the world,” they also imagined they could embody their aspirations and so make them real.

Adam Otstot '04: Trains for Ironman triathlon

Mon, 04 May 2009 09:07:45 -0400

Adam Otstot is not a fake. He can't be. His Rawls Byrd Elementary School students would see through him. "I take being a role model seriously, and being sedentary just wouldn't work in my job," said Otstot, a 27-year-old physical education teacher at the Williamsburg school. "The kids respond well to a teacher who's active and leads by example.

Pressure already on rookie cornerback Derek Cox '09

Mon, 04 May 2009 09:07:15 -0400

Surely people would forget - or at least stop discussing - the Jaguars giving up a second-round pick in 2010 to move up in the draft last week to select virtually unknown William & Mary cornerback Derek Cox in the third round.

Eric Cantor J.D. '88: Stumping for a GOP revival in NoVa

Mon, 04 May 2009 09:06:35 -0400

Three Republican leaders mentioned as possible presidential candidates in 2012 or beyond held a town hall-style meeting at a pizza restaurant to launch a series of listening sessions across America.

J.D. Gibbs '91: Why #11 is significant to this NASCAR owner

Mon, 04 May 2009 09:05:59 -0400

While there’s no significance to the number from Denny Hamlin’s perspective (the No. 11 team was in existence before he came to it), the number is significant to J.D. Gibbs. He wore No. 11 playing college football at The College of William & Mary.

Tad Geschickter '85: An Underdog Digs In for a Shot at NASCAR Glory

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:40:26 -0400

In 2005, Ambrose met Tad Geschickter, a team owner in the lower levels of Nascar looking for a driver he could develop and promote to Sprint Cup someday. Ambrose had flown to the United States to try to find a ride in Nascar. The two met in a hospitality suite in Indianapolis.

A conversation with the Jacksonville Jaguars' Derek Cox '09

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:10:46 -0400

Derek Cox sat down in front of a camera to share his thoughts on going into the NFL this coming season ...

Robert F. Richardson '70, Ed.D. '89: New Kent School Board names new superintendent

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:03:05 -0400

New Kent County's School Board named Robert F. Richardson, Jr., superintendent of New Kent County Public Schools. He succeeds J. Roy Geiger II, who will retire June 30.

SecDef Robert Gates '65 to speak at University of Washington's commencement

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:07:18 -0400

For the first time in school history, the University of Washington will have a sitting member of the presidential cabinet as a commencement speaker.

Heather Conoboy J.D. '00: Latest recession victims are laid-off lawyers

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:06:47 -0400

Heather Conoboy, a tax lawyer, was promised more work than she could handle when she joined the Washington office of Wilson Sonsini as a senior associate in mergers and acquisitions last spring. Today she has no work at all - and she isn't alone.

Alexander Cole '93: Re-awakening old genes to help in the fight against HIV

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:45:07 -0400

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. The disease, most often transmitted sexually, affects 4.3 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. About 14,560 people die annually from HIV-related complications each year in the United States alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Shelby Davis '90: Named vice president/corporate banking for Old Point National Bank

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:07:16 -0400

Davis has also attended the American Banker's Association Commercial Lending School and became a Certified Cash Manager through the Association of Financial Professionals.

Drew Stelljes Ph.D. '07: New book on "social concern"

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:06:48 -0400

This book shows that direct service experience involving an emotional or psychological (affective) connection with a community member or members receiving services prompts an assessment of the participants’ place in society.

William Ivey Long '69, LHD '04: A Colorful Career Creating Stage Costumes

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:49:13 -0400

COSTUME DESIGNER WILLIAM IVEY LONG has left his distinct imprint on Broadway over the years. Saturday, Goodspeed Musicals is honoring him with its award for outstanding contribution to musical theater.

Andrew Welch '07: W&M forms 1st collegiate Coast Guard Auxiliary detachment

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:48:29 -0400

Last year, William & Mary became the first university in the United States to have a detachment of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The detachment is part of the Coast Guard Auxiliary's Flotilla 67 in Williamsburg. The Auxiliary is the uniformed, volunteer component of the Coast Guard.

Derek Cox '09 drafted by Jacksonville Jaguars

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:57:40 -0400

College of William and Mary senior cornerback Derek Cox was selected with the 73rd overall pick in the NFL draft this morning by the Jacksonville Jaguars, becoming the first Tribe player drafted in 12 years.

Eric Cantor J.D. '88: Lawmakers Push for High-Speed Rail

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:57:10 -0400

Seventh District Republican Congressman Eric Cantor and Third District Democrat Bobby Scott want the Obama administration to get all aboard with a plan to bring high-speed rail to Virginia.

Brendan Harris '01: A nice bat to have around for the Twins

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:56:10 -0400

Brendan Harris has seen his playing time increase at three positions for the Twins while other infielders battle slumps.

Timothy J. Mulvaney '91: Named Media General Controller

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:25:24 -0400

Mr. Mulvaney, 40, has been assistant controller since 2005. He joined the company in 1997 as manager of financial reporting and was promoted in 1999 to director of accounting and financial reporting.

Brendan Harris '01: Versatility boosting Twins' infield

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:00:01 -0400

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire knows how difficult playing second base can be, especially when it's not your natural position.

J. D. Gibbs '91: JGR finding its footing in Supercross

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:59:26 -0400

What he's finding now are NASCAR fans who are suddenly taking an interest in the bikes.

Amy McPherson M.B.A. '85 named President and Managing Director of Marriott's European Lodging operations

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:58:18 -0400

Marriott International, Inc. announced today that Amy C. McPherson, executive vice president of global sales and marketing, will become president and managing director of European lodging.

Molly S. Boast '70: Antitrust Division Senior Leadership Named at DoJ

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:57:29 -0400

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division today announced the appointment of its new leadership team including the Chief of Staff, four Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, and a Special Counsel for Competition Policy. Two Deputies will oversee civil matters, one Deputy will oversee economic analysis and one Deputy will oversee international, policy and appellate issues.

Aleck Loker '64: $355 million too much

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:57:03 -0400

I have looked at Christopher Newport University, just 40 minutes down the road with its grand new Ferguson Center for the Arts. What a wonderful venue for dramatic performances and concerts

John Hunter Biebighauser '06: Alabama families worry over how to pay for college

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:56:17 -0400

Today, when the Auburn Montgomery student should be stress free financially, he is filling out student loan forms.

Christina Romer '81: A Conversation on Campus

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:18:18 -0400

Dr. Christina Romer, W&M Class of 1981, stopped by the College on April 17, 2009, to deliver a short talk to students, faculty and friends about what she is doing as director of the president's Council of Economic Advisers. After her remarks, she spent some time chatting with the W&M Alumni Association.

Dave McDowell '85: Plum Hall of Fame announces inductees

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:17:44 -0400

Dave McDowell, a 1981 graduate who was all-conference in three different sports at Plum. He still holds two Plum track records and had an outstanding football career at William & Mary.

Real Women: Williamsburg artist Connie Desaulniers '75

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:16:53 -0400

Connie Desaulniers always painted for therapy, and running a stressful marketing business for 14 years prompted a lot of need to paint. While on vacation in 2002, she broke her working relationship with a difficult client — and went into a painting frenzy.

Michael Powell '85 wraps up two terms as BOV rector

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:35:23 -0400

Powell will officially step down in July when his second term as rector comes to an end. At the board’s Committee on Buildings and Grounds meeting early Thursday, there was discussion of a $355 million plan to expand the fine arts department on campus.

William Kelso M.A. '64: Virginia and Bermuda trace long ties to 1609 shipwreck

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:31:49 -0400

Most people know that Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in the New World. But you'd be wrong if you guessed that the Puritan outpost in Massachusetts was second.

Shaunti Feldham '89: Morality and spirituality forever linked

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:30:32 -0400

Shaunti Feldhahn began her career as an analyst on Wall Street and became a best-selling author and speaker who also writes a weekly opinion column for the online edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Kevin Dua '09: Breaking the "Thriller" record at W&M

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:07:59 -0400

Like a conquering general, Kevin Dua '09, marshaled his dancers into order in the belly of the Sunken Garden. His goal — to overcome the mark of 147 dancers in the Guinness Book of World Records and claim it for the College.

Thomas Williams '86: Profile of Louisville, KY business leader

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:16:56 -0400

He was 2007 president of the Louisville Bar Association and is now on the board of the Thomas Merton Institute and Interfaith Paths to Peace.

Brain tumor can't keep Will Tarantino '05, M.S. '09 away from the Boston Marathon

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:40:24 -0400

16 months after learning of brain tumor, 24-year-old tackles Boston Marathon

Michael Powell '85: W&M strategic planning effort moves forward

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:38:51 -0400

"Given the current state of the economy and shrinking financial resources, it is essential for this plan to provide a basis for setting the College's priorities and guiding our budget discussions," Powell said.

Henry C. Wolf '64, J.D. '66 elected Rector of William & Mary

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:38:08 -0400

The William & Mary Board of Visitors today unanimously elected alumnus Henry C. Wolf, retired chief financial officer of Norfolk Southern, as the College's next Rector. Wolf '64, J.D. '66 takes the post on July 1, 2009.

Obama adviser Christina Romer '81 discusses economy at W&M

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:43:13 -0400

The College of William and Mary’s Thomas Jefferson Program in Public Policy hosted a talk Thursday on United States economic policy delivered by Romer, the chair of the Council of Economic Advisors and an economic aide to President Barack Obama. Romer graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the College with a degree in economics.

Eric Cantor J.D. '88: Tax Day '09 means tea parties

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:42:36 -0400

Fox News commentators exhorted people to join the protests and conservative politicians like House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va., praised the effort.

Thao Nguyen '06: Eschewed the 9-to-5 World to Follow Her Passion for Music

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:35:11 -0400

A native of Falls Church, Nguyen practiced guitar at her mother's laundromat between making change for customers and folding laundry.

Sean McDermott '98: Standing behind Eagles' defensive chief

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:15:10 -0400

"He knows he has Sean McDermott, who he's trained," Reid said. "Sean can step in and take over there if needed, but I don't know if it will get to that point. Jim knows that and he's prepared Sean for that."

Shawn Boyer '94: Tips for teens to land that summer job

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:14:13 -0400

Cast a wide net. Let people know that you are looking for a job and that you are willing to take anything, says Shawn Boyer, CEO of SnagAJob.com.

Mike Tomlin '95: Considers himself a Western Pa. guy

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:13:40 -0400

Mike Tomlin's long list of things to do at the NFL meetings at Dana Point, Calif., last week included a phone call to Pittsburgh.

Christina Romer '81: More job losses and falling GDP ahead

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:13:14 -0400

White House economic adviser Christina Romer said on Tuesday that the United States will experience continued job losses and a falling gross domestic product for several more months.

Jon Stewart '84 and Kumar go to D.C.

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:12:47 -0400

On Tuesday night I was bestowed the honor of being ridiculed on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart...

John P. Kyle '67: CresaPartners Names Senior VP

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:58:51 -0400

Kyle was previously a senior managing director at Studley, specializing in the sale of income properties and land.

Michael Fratantoni '92: Named VP of Single Family Research at the Mortgage Bankers Association

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:57:08 -0400

Fratantoni joins MBA from Washington Mutual where he was the Economic Strategist in the Enterprise Risk Management Group, and was responsible for assessing macroeconomic, regional and housing market trends that impacted the company’s risk exposure and business prospects.

Mark Shriver '71: Bringing Out The Best In Kids

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:19:59 -0400

That is exactly what has happened to Mark O. Shriver IV ’71, who was just elected to become the president of Optimist International, the fourth-largest service organization in the world.

Working in the "West Wing" of the state of Virginia: Brian Chiglinsky '08

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:19:18 -0400

Brian Chiglinsky ’08 has a great thing going — working for the Governor of Virginia on constituent issues, and helping redistribute used state computers to children as a part of the Virginia STAR program.

Carlos Garcia '03: Helps Baltimore Blast to another NISL Championship

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:58:13 -0400

Former William and Mary men’s soccer standout Carlos Garcia helped the Baltimore Blast to the National Indoor Soccer League (NISL) Championship on Saturday night.

Will Molineux '56: Getting away with murder

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:24:14 -0400

Most everyone who has lived in Historyville for a while knows that George Wythe, America’s first law professor and mentor to Thomas Jefferson,was poisoned. The only likely assassin, his wayward teenage grandnephew, was legally found not guilty.

Sam Sadler ’64 M.Ed ’71 talks W&M tradition

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:23:38 -0400

Former Vice President for Student Affairs Sam Sadler ’64 M.Ed ’71 returned to campus Tuesday to share the history of these traditions and his own experiences as a student and administrator at the College.

John Dedrick '86, M.A. '88: Elected to Kettering Board as a Vice President

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:14:37 -0400

A political scientist, Dedrick has served as the Foundation’s program director since 2004 and will continue to provide direction for contract research, staff associates, scholars-in-residence, and publications.

Logan Ferree '07: A 'Hill Climber' on Virginia Rep. Tom Perriello's staff

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:40:48 -0400

The first thing one might notice about Virginia Rep. Tom Perriello’s (D) staff is that there isn’t a shrinking violet in the bunch...

Jim Piecuch Ph.D. '05: From Battling Fires to Chronicling Battles

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:40:00 -0400

Defense Secretary Robert Gates '65 proposes weapons cuts

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:45:05 -0400

Defense Secretary Robert Gates is recommending a broad overhaul of military spending that would start almost immediately and slash giant weapons programs and the private sector jobs that go with them.

Group headed by Joe Plumeri '66 Leases Chicago Landmark

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:44:34 -0400

In an agreement announced last month, global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings and CEO Joseph Plumeri, a William and Mary graduate from 1966, have become the main tenant of the Sears Tower, now the Willis Tower, the tallest building in the western hemisphere.

George P. Coleman 1892, L.L.D. '42: Origins of bridge which bears his name

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:43:44 -0400

Have you ever crossed the York River Bridge and wondered why it was named after George Coleman? And wondered what is so special about this particular bridge and Coleman?

Gary Bland '84 Named RTI International Fellow

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:08:13 -0400

As director of the Center for Democratic Governance from 2002 through 2008, Bland supervised 11 U.S. Agency for International Development projects abroad and served as lead technical advisor to each of them.

Nichole Manning '93 Turns Pressure into Fun for the White Sox

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:37:31 -0400

"When people ask me what I do, I'll go into detail, but I start off in a nutshell," she says. "There's the game, and there's everything surrounding the game. That's what my staff and I handle." Manning is the director of game operations for the White Sox, and has just become a board member for the Alumni Association's Chicago chapter.

Nathan Carb '54: Rowan honors a beloved English teacher

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:36:04 -0400

English professor Nathan Carb is the kind of teacher whose voice still rings in your head decades later, whose antics inspire passion for stories you expected to hate, who's so stingy with an A you save the paper that finally won his approval.

Karen Cottrell '66, MED. '69, Ed.D. '84: Our William and Mary Story

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:21:05 -0400

We can all carry the positive momentum forward, and we don't need to win the Super Bowl to do it. Each alumnus and alumna has his or her own success story to tell, and we want to help you tell it.

Alan B. Miller '58, Chair of Universal Health Services, is on campus today as Exec-in-Residence

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:20:25 -0400

Laurie & John Andrews Executive in Residence Program welcomes Alan Miller, President and Chairman of the Board, Universal Health Services.

Rick Larrick '86: Exposing the "Miles Per Gallon Illusion"

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:01:38 -0400

"Miles per gallon can be very misleading as an indicator of fuel efficiency," says Richard "Rick" Larrick '86, a professor of management at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. "What we really care about is gas consumption -- that's where the gallons per mile measure makes sense."

Janet Rollins Atwater '84: Confirmed as President of the W&M Alumni Association Board of Directors 2009-10

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:00:58 -0400

Each new member serves one four-year term and has the option to run again after at least one-year hiatus. The Board of Directors is responsible for developing policy and steering the course of the Alumni Association.

Jim Piecuch Ph.D. '05: From Battling Fires to Chronicling Battles

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:00:14 -0400

While Piecuch started his career battling flames, he now divides his time between teaching American history at Kennesaw State University in Georgia and browsing historic landmarks at his home in Camden, S.C. It is an experience that testifies to the versatility of life and the winding nature of fate.

David Brown '96 and Thane Harpole '96 Find A New Kind of Home

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:25:41 -0400

It is around this place that David Brown '96 and Thane Harpole '96 have created a nonprofit archaeological foundation to fund its rebirth and recreation as a historical preserve and learning center.

A video conversation with Byron Morgan '10 on careers

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:24:53 -0400

Byron Morgan '10 shares how his W&M Mentors are shaping his future and how you can help students like him.

David Faddis '92, M.A. '93 Appointed New Director of Technology and Applications for Nanosurf

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:24:07 -0400

In his new role, Dr. Faddis will be responsible for analyzing emerging trends in the industrial market, and for developing and implementing strategies to address those trends.

Shawn C. Boyer '94 Helps Jobseekers "SnagAJob" Using His Web Site

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:56:36 -0400

How cool is it to run a business that thousands of teens use to find summer employment, that recent college graduates tap into to land their first jobs, that unemployed workers call upon to get back on their feet -- and that was even cited by a former U.S. president as potentially beneficial to him?

Herbert W. Young '41: Wings Over Williamsburg

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:56:10 -0400

One sunny Saturday in the fall of 1946, a green Piper Cub with gold trim was losing altitude as it passed over Fort Eustis and then headed up the James River. The pilot, Herbert W. Young '41, had not done much flying since the war had ended...

Recap: Noor '92, Orr '82, M.S. '85 Win Prestigious Biology Awards

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:55:26 -0400

Two William and Mary alumni were among 13 of the world's scientists who received the Darwin-Wallace Medal from the Linnean Society of London in February.

Glenn Close '74 character named to EW's Top 20 villains of all-time

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:03:17 -0400

#19 ALEX FORREST: You can't ignore her -- Glenn Close's woman scorned from Fatal Attraction is every straying man's loco nightmare.

Recap: Mike Tomlin '95 Leads Steelers to Super Bowl Victory

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:59:04 -0400

There are six Lombardi trophies in Pittsburgh now, the most recent one courtesy of the 2008 Steelers and their coach, Mike Tomlin '95.

Adam Anthony '87: The DC internship -- your entry-level secret weapon

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:50:43 -0400

You want to move to DC to start your life after graduation, but your job search isn’t going well. You’re busy with papers, finals, and enjoying the last weeks of school.

W&M Alumni Magazine Spring 2009 issue now online

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:25:34 -0400

Check out the latest issue of the Alumni Magazine featuring stories on Mike Tomlin '95, Gregory Pence '70, Rick Larrick '86 and more!

Lawrence Griffith '81: Hands-On History Lessons

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:11:37 -0400

The quince hedge was already covered with salmon-pink flowers the day Lawrence Griffith, the curator of plants at Colonial Williamsburg, planted 19 varieties of heirloom flowers from seed.

Cameron Kitchin MBA '99: Will discuss the role and response of public art museums in culture wars

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:39:14 -0400

Over the past two centuries, artists who have sought to break with tradition have often been met with shock, bewilderment, or even outrage from the public. The Brooks explores the shifting, sometimes contemptuous attitudes towards new art in an exhibition entitled Contempt for the New, on view through July 26.

Where Are They Now? Judy Stowe Sullivan ACEA '81, Ed.D. '88

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:38:52 -0400

Since her 1975 graduation from Tunstall High School, Danville native Judy Stowe Sullivan has lived in Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Williamsburg; Charlotte, N.C. and Knoxville, Tenn.

William Ivey Long '69, LHD '04 Receive TDF/Irene Sharaff Award

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:38:25 -0400

Legendary designers William Ivey Long and Bob Crowley are among the four recipients of 2009 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards to be presented at a ceremony this Friday, March 27 at 6:30pm, at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street).

Norfolk Southern Names Marta Stewart '79 and Allison to Key Finance Positions

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:38:01 -0400

Marta R. Stewart has been named vice president and treasurer, and C.H. "Jake" Allison, Jr. has been named vice president and controller for Norfolk Southern Corporation, with headquarters in Norfolk, effective April 1.

Lindsey Gormley '01: Delayed City Night Club to Open Within Year

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:35:57 -0400

As far as decor goes, Gormley said to think “retro, cosmopolitan, New York and D.C. styles,” For entertainment for the Underground, Gormley wants to feature local talent.

Is Jon Stewart '84 Our Edward R. Murrow? Maybe...

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:23:56 -0400

The Jon Stewart/Jim Cramer confrontation on The Daily Show is being widely compared to that between Edward R. Murrow and Joe McCarthy over alleged Communist subversion in the Army.

Christina Romer '81: $1 Trillion 'Helpful' Start For Plan

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:23:22 -0400

Christina Romer, the head of the president's Council of Economic Advisers, has been helping sell that plan. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with her Thursday.

Michael K. Powell '85: "This is wonderful news for William & Mary -- a real home run"

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:22:47 -0400

Michael R. Halleran, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami, has been named the College of William & Mary’s fifth provost, William & Mary President Taylor Reveley announced today.

Gina Grusso MBA '92 named commander of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:33:17 -0400

"I was not a typical military kid," said Grosso, now an Air Force colonel whose family did not move around the country like most in the military but lived in Virginia nearly all of her childhood.

Patton Oswalt '91: Will The End Of 'Battlestar Galactica' Help Revive 'Dollhouse'?

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:59:00 -0400

Patton Oswalt appeared with Eliza Dushku in Friday's episode, "Man On The Street," broadly advertised as a game-changer.

Skip Rowland '83: Snags three Virginia Press Association awards

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:45:22 -0400

"It just goes to show that it doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing. If you go out and treat every job you have like you're working for a major publication, you will produce at a higher level than if you treat your job with the attitude that 'it doesn't matter...it's just a weekly.'"

Jim Comey '82, LL.D. '08: Will speak during Young Guarde Weekend

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:27:39 -0400

Have you been missing the Cheese Shop, Mug Night and Williamsburg in the spring? If so, then the William and Mary Alumni Association and the Young Guarde Council would like to invite you to come back to campus for Young Guarde Weekend 2009.

Robert F. Richardson '70, Ed.D. '89: Appointed to New Kent County Public Schools superintendent

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:16:35 -0400

Richardson, an associate superintendent for New Kent County Public Schools, was chosen from nine candidates who sought to succeed J. Roy Geiger II, who is retiring.

John Frece '69 to Head U.S. EPA's Smart Growth Division

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:03:21 -0400

"We have a tremendous opportunity at this particular moment to make major progress in smart growth - and it's about time," says Frece, who has been active in the field for about 15 years.

Benjamin A. Vaughan '70, M. Ed. '76: A man of many roles

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:58:46 -0400

By day, he's Benjamin A. Vaughan, in his 19th year as headmaster at Isle of Wight Academy and 39th overall at the school

Joe Plumeri '66 warmly reflects on decade

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:58:23 -0400

Plumeri's vision included a home for William and Mary's baseball program, one befitting his family's legacy and the school that nurtured him.

Glenn Close '74 wants Arabs to tell their own stories

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:57:59 -0400

Close said: "During my visit to Abu Dhabi I have been impressed by the initiatives the government is providing to create a film industry."

Christina Romer '81: Recovery in a year

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:57:31 -0400

"What we're talking about now are private firms that are doing us a favor, right, coming into this market to help us buy these toxic assets off banks' balance sheets," Ms. Romer said.

Diana Henderson '79: Professor named MIT MacVicar fellow

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:40:32 -0400

Henderson's areas of research include gender studies, Shakespeare, early modern culture, modernism and world drama. She has written several books on Shakespeare and won the 2005 Everett Moore Baker Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.

Anne Henry '97 honored as Counselor of the Year, Elementary School Counselor of the Year

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:39:53 -0400

Prince William County Schools can be proud of Alvey Elementary’s counselor Anne Stuart Henry, who recently won two awards: Counselor of the Year and Elementary School Counselor of the Year.

Paul Silver '95: Releases an Analytical Profile on Webdigs, Inc.

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:39:21 -0400

Webdigs, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WBDG) announces today the release of an analytical profile on the Company, by respected micro-cap analyst Mr. Paul Silver, Director of Research for Wall Street Resources, Inc.

Katherine Hancock Ragsdale '80: Preaching God's word with an eye on national politics

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:36:35 -0400

One day about six years ago, the Rev. Katherine Hancock Ragsdale was testifying before Congress on behalf of abortion rights, basking among politicians who were interested to hear her views and happy to shake her hand.

Michael Anglin '94: Co-head of Transactions Business Unit at Ocean Tomo

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:20:18 -0400

The marketplace for Intellectual Property has grown significantly since Ocean Tomo opened its doors in 2003. The firm's live public auctions and equity indexes are widely regarding as both catalysts and barometers of the value and liquidity of IP as an asset, primarily focused on patents.

Mark Shriver '71: Prepares for year as president of Optimist International

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:19:43 -0400

Mark O. Shriver IV, a longtime community volunteer from Woodstock, has
been elected as president-elect for Optimist International, one of the largest service club organizations in the world. Shriver will serve a year as president-elect and then take office as international president in 2009-2010. His term as president-elect began on Oct. 1 and runs
through Sept. 30.

Karen Joyner '84 named CFO of the Year by Virginia Business Magazine

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:54:23 -0400

Moved by an obvious crisis in her own backyard, Karen Joyner is doing her part to ensure no one goes hungry. can put an extra $158,000 each fiscal year toward feeding the hungry moving forward.

Can Eric Cantor J.D.'88 save the GOP?

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:53:15 -0400

Not long ago, Eric Cantor wouldn’t have been recognized if he strolled outside the U.S. Capitol grounds.

Remembering Kate Puzey '06

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:52:56 -0400

A 2006 graduate of William and Mary serving in the Peace Corps was found dead early Thursday outside her home in the West African nation of Benin.

Darren Sharper '97: Close to signing with the New Orleans Saints

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:52:36 -0400

Darren Sharper, out of William and Mary, and Chesapeake's Dre' Bly are among the top seven active players on the NFL's career interception list.

H. Robert Mayer '71 to deliver lecture on "Evolution of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit"

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:52:14 -0400

The Honorable H. Robert Mayer of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will deliver the 2008-2009 Stanley H. Mervis Lecture in Intellectual Property on Wednesday, March 18. The lecture, titled "The Evolution of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit," will be held at 12:50 p.m. in Room 127 of William & Mary Law School.

Christina Romer '81, Eric Cantor J.D.'88 appear on "Meet the Press"

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:51:47 -0400

Our issues this Sunday: Mixed signals for the economy. Stocks rally but wealth sharply declines, jobless claims reach another high, home foreclosures jump 30 percent in February. Despite that, the White House is determined to sound optimistic.

Jon Stewart '84: Wins Cramer Showdown

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:36:13 -0400

In one corner was funnyman Jon Stewart, host of "The Daily Show," whose razor-sharp jabs and adept research team make a mockery of his opponents. In the opposite corner was Finance Mad Man Jim "Booyah" Cramer, host of "Mad Money," whose stock prognostications sometimes leave heads spinning.

Priyanka Tandon '07 is working for Hanjin in Singapore

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:36:09 -0400

It was the fall of my junior year. I had just returned from a semester abroad in Italy.

Susan Marks '81: Women in the sciences juggle work, kids, life

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:34:48 -0400

Hailing from a farm in Virginia, Marks attended The College of William & Mary as an undergraduate and kept eliminating possible career choices until she landed on biology. She then entered a PhD program at Duke where she found no tenured female faculty members and, therefore, no role models who were women.

Mike Leach '00: Cardinals sign long snapper

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:34:22 -0400

The Cardinals, Patriots and Broncos completed a game of musical long snappers Thursday, with the Cardinals announcing the signing of Mike Leach to a three-year deal.

Steve Tuttle '83: The Frugal Family Guide

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:36:59 -0400

Last summer I was at my parents' cabin in rural Virginia and I noticed a dead mouse in a rusty old trap. I tossed it in the trash. Later that day I told my dad about the mouse, and he asked, "Where's the trap?"

Charlie '01 and Sarah Park '01: Alumni pair can help get your finances straight

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:03:45 -0400

For Charlie '01 and Sarah Dunning Park '01, their new business started out as a way not to make money, but to help themselves get their finances in order. But what once was a simple Excel spreadsheet has blossomed into PearBudget, which has put them on the same footing as software juggernauts Microsoft and Intuit

Audiologist Andy Lau '05 whispers his story..

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:03:11 -0400

We heard from Andy Lau ’05 as he checked in from his home in Washington, D.C. We spoke with him about his travels in country and overseas, his job helping people recover their hearing and his plans for the future.

Todd Richter '79 Endows William & Mary's Golf Program

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:20:34 -0400

Almost 30 years since he graduated, Todd Richter '79 maintains strong ties to his alma mater. It’s a relationship that he attributes to his time on the William & Mary golf team and on the links.

Joe Marotta '96: On Valentines Day

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:52:10 -0400

If you have never listened to music on anything but a CD player or an iPod, some background may be helpful. There used to be these things called Cassette Tapes...

Steve Gillard '07: A Life on the Border

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:51:06 -0400

This year I am an intern with the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive in Washington, D.C. ...

William Mims '79 confirmed to fill McDonnell's term as attorney general

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:22:24 -0400

The man former Attorney General Bob McDonnell picked as his replacement is now officially Virginia's top public attorney. Both chambers of the General Assembly today elected William C. "Bill" Mims, a former Republican legislator from Leesburg, to fill the remaining 10 months on McDonnell's four-year term.

McNamee '81 & Knapp '79 help children develop a love of sports

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:21:49 -0400

Fritz Knapp and Steve McNamee were athletes as students at the College of William and Mary. On a recent Saturday afternoon, their competitive instincts came out during a game of basketball with three children -- Brandon Mom, 13, and his sisters Kapre, 12, and Cierra, 10 -- at McNamee's home in Henrico County.

Dave Anderson '00: As the Plots Thicken

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:21:00 -0500

Six months ago, Dave Anderson returned to his home state to become East Haven's new planning and zoning administrator. The Waterford native left Connecticut 12 years prior to earn a business degree at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Mark Breitenberg '77: Education by Design

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:20:29 -0500

The power of stories comes from deep in our past and from deep in our consciousness: humans are homo fabulans, the species that tells stories. As the French critic Roland Barthes wrote, “narrative is present in every age, in every place, in every society . . . it is simply there, like life itself.”

Chris Tatum M.B.A. '07 blogs about his life after graduation

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:19:51 -0500

Nevertheless, I was able to land multiple interviews and had a full-time job offer within three months (during that time, Prof. Ron Hess may get a kick out of the fact that I was a salesman for one day).

Jay Busbee '90: The College's Greatest Pranks, Goofs and Practical Jokes

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:18:01 -0500

With all apologies to the hundreds of esteemed professors at the College, pranks are the real memories that students carry with them forever. You may not remember what you learned in econ or Elizabethan literature more than three days after the final exam, but you'll be telling your grandkids about the time you soaked a tennis ball in cologne, lit it on fire and hurled it down your dorm hall.

Q&A with Virginia McLaughlin '71 on the new School of Education building

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:17:39 -0500

Construction for the new School of Education building is well underway at the Monticello entrance to campus. The new facility will bring all of the SOE’s programs together under one roof. Dean Virginia McLaughlin '71, who was recently appointed to the State Board of Education, talked with William & Mary News about the new facility and what it will mean for the school and the Commonwealth.

W&M Chancellor Sandra Day O'Connor joined Jon Stewart '84 on The Daily Show last night

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:46:15 -0500

Comedy Central was full of "Tribe Pride" Tuesday night. William & Mary Chancellor and former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor appeared on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" yesterday to promote her new Web site, Our Courts. The show is hosted by Jon Stewart '84, one of the College's most recognizable alumni.

John Brownlee J.D. '94: GOP candidates for AG scheduled to debate in town

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:21:53 -0500

John Brownlee: Former U.S. Attorney, 2001-2008, appointed by President George W. Bush. Retired U.S. Army officer, honorably discharged in 2001. Attended high school in Fairfax, graduate of Washington & Lee University and William and Mary School of Law.

Laura Lafayette '87: Richmond Realtor group finalizes CEO transition

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:21:09 -0500

Laura Lafayette has taken over as chief executive officer of the Richmond Association of Realtors, a trade association of about 5,000 members.

Jeff Shonert '72: A Reunion, and a Carol Channing Puppet

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:19:34 -0500

When he was younger and struggling, he struck up a friendship with his regular waitress at P. J. Clarke’s, an outpost of the famous restaurant that was in Macy’s during the 1970s and ’80s.

Michael Powell '85 featured in a story on FCC chair pick Julius Genachowski

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:31:29 -0500

Powell says the job comes with plenty of heat. But he firmly believes it's one of the most interesting in the federal government in spite of what he describes as the yelling and noise.

John Foubert '90: Against The Century Project

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:30:35 -0500

John Foubert, a William and Mary alumnus, a former education professor at William and Mary and a staunch opponent of the Century Project, agrees.

Ken Drescher '71: CHDT Corp. Sets Sights on International Opportunities

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:48:53 -0500

CHDT Corp. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Capstone Industries, has hired Kenneth G. Drescher as Vice President of International Sales.

Alan B. Miller '58 talks to CNBC about earnings and outlook for 2009

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:48:02 -0500

Universal Health Services posted a net income of $46.5 million and also issued a healthy outlook for 2009, but how will business fare with President Obama's overhaul of the sector? Alen Miller, CEO of Universal Health Services, shares his insight.

Linda Lavin '59: Will receive the honorary degree of doctor of arts at W&M Commencement

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:03:33 -0500

Lavin and her husband, Steve Bakunas, own and operate their own theater, the Red Barn Studio, in Wilmington, N.C., where she is currently starring in Alfred Uhry’s "Driving Miss Daisy."

Gretchen Mundorff J.D. '84: Connellsville attorney to run for district judge

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:51:32 -0500

Connellsville attorney Gretchen Mundorff has announced her candidacy to serve as district judge for Connellsville, South Connellsville and Connellsville, Bullskin, Saltlick and Springfield townships.

William Tiernan '96: Local writer helps get book off the ground

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:51:12 -0500

Greensboro writer William Tiernan believes that there are other unsung, but practical, talents that men should educate themselves in.

Barbara Oliver '67: Senior College program offers new courses

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:50:53 -0500

The Senior College program at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College will offer eleven courses for the spring semester, March 23 through May 15.

Richard Weber J.D. '99: Elected a Member of Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:50:30 -0500

Mr. Weber is a member of the Firm's Litigation Department and resides in the Firm's Syracuse Office. Mr. Weber's practice involves the representation of businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Nancy Carnegie Merrill '45: Exeter Historical Society hosts essay contest

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:49:56 -0500

The award is named for Nancy Carnegie Merrill, esteemed citizen and Exeter town historian. Merrill, a graduate of The College of William & Mary in Virginia and Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, moved to Exeter from her native Ohio in 1949 to be the school nurse for SAU16.

Jason Schoener '07 Signs Four-Year Deal with Mizuno Race Team

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:15:12 -0500

Schoener was a three-time member of the All-Colonial Athletic Association Team, and a 4-time All-East Conference member in his time at William and Mary. He won the 10,000m Penn Relays Championship in 2005. At the 2008 Boston Marathon, Schoener was the second American finisher, and placed 14th overall.

Eric Cantor J.D. '88: Gets in front of Gitmo issue

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:14:44 -0500

Minority Whip Eric Cantor called on Gov. Tim Kaine and the entire Virginia delegation Monday to join him in opposing any possible Democratic-led attempts to relocate Guantanamo Bay detainees to Virginia prisons, characterizing it as “a high-risk strategy” that could endanger schools, jeopardize nuclear power plants and attract terror groups to the state.

Brian Caton '93 to lead forum on 'The Problem of Pakistan'

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:23:25 -0500

Brian Caton, professor of history at Luther College, will lead a presentation titled “The Problem of Pakistan: What should we do?” on Thursday, March 5, 6 p.m., in Room 102 of the Franklin W. Olin Building on the campus of Luther College.

Petrusich '97 and Kotapish '93: Alumni authors return to campus

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:15:38 -0500

Amanda Petrusich '97, a pop music critic at The New York Times who has interviewed the likes of Feist, the Killers and Lou Reed, does not think her current lifestyle is very different from the one she led here at the College of William and Mary.

David Boberski '98: Named as CME Research's Managing Director Research and New Product Development

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:15:07 -0500

In this newly created position, Boberski, 33, will be responsible for identifying and developing new product opportunities in credit and interest rates, adapting existing CME Group products and services to the over-the-counter (OTC) markets and educating CME Group customers on CME Group credit and interest rate products.

Joey Bland '00: Ex-gov becomes fodder for quick-witted improv star

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:46:22 -0500

For all his winning work on Chicago comedy stages -- at Second City, iO, ComedySportz and more -- Joey Bland's biggest claim to fame was the three days in 2005 he spent improvising answers in the form of questions and racking up $50,000 in game-show booty.

Paul Cabe '84 Speaks At Rockbridge Area Forestry And Wildlife Association Meeting

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:56:57 -0500

Washington and Lee University's Paul Cabe will present "The Breeding Biology of the Acadian Flycatcher" as the topic of the next dinner/meeting of the Rockbridge Area Forestry and Wildlife Association.

Art with Nancy Richards West '72

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:51:10 -0500

The Oyster & Maritime Museum is offering a three-session workshop, "Drawing, the Foundation for Painting," from 10 a.m. to noon on March 16, 23 and 30 in the Museum's gallery area.

Eric W. Smith J.D. '01: Named a partner with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:08:13 -0500

The new firm of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, the result of the merger between Bradley Arant Rose & White with Boult, Cummings, Conners & Berry, has named 17 attorneys to the partnership.

Glenn Close '74 Tells Crowd at Princeton for Actors "It’s All About Connecting"

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:07:47 -0500

Assuring the audience that she is not any of the characters that she has played, Ms. Close revealed that in order to do a role justice, “actors have to love their characters unconditionally.”

Duane E. Mink '59, B.C.L. '61: Longtime Radford judge honored

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:53:34 -0500

The attorneys who practiced before Circuit Court Judge Duane Mink during his nearly 20 years on the bench all say the same thing: No matter the outcome, they always felt as if they got a fair shake.

Jan Donatelli '82: Former military pilot on new mission to clean up Illinois politics

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:50:45 -0500

In running for a seat in Congress against more than a dozen others contenders, Jan Donatelli ’82 is preparing for a new journey and faces incredible odds. But, she won’t have to wear any protective gear to go to Washington, D.C., which means that getting into politics may be less dangerous for the former aviator.

Craig A. A. Dixon '97, J.D. '00: Named to Norfolk State University board

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:10:45 -0500

The Norfolk State University Foundation, Inc. recently named Craig A.A. Dixon to its board. He was elected to serve a three-year term. Dixon currently serves as assistant vice president, senior counsel and assistant secretary at Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Shaun Fenlon '89: Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Appoints New VP of Conservation Programs

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:19:00 -0500

Fenlon played an integral role in changing how the state of Maryland prioritizes regions for conservation and he led the successful reorientation of the state's land acquisitions toward ecological protection.

Gregory P. Williams J.D. '82: Honored as the Delaware Bet-the-Company Litigator of the Year

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:55:11 -0500

Williams, a graduate of the College of William and Mary Law School and the University of Delaware, is the chair of the firm's Corporate Department and the immediate past president of the firm.

Melissa Nordoff '89: New Holland firm brings hope to sour economy

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:54:05 -0500

"Business can be very cut-throat, but in this economy, I felt it was a better idea if we worked together to generate business and create something great," Melissa Nordoff, who co-owns New Holland's Carson's in the Cornfields along with her mother, Nancy Carson, said.

Evalyn Gates '80: Talks dark matter at W&M

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:46:36 -0500

The talk was based on her upcoming book of the same name. Gate’s discussed what scientists know about the composition of the universe, what they don’t know yet, and how the study of dark matter and energy could reshape their understanding of the universe.

Katie Koestner '94: Project Safe brings 'date rape' awareness

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:31:25 -0500

Koestner knew she had to bring awareness to the problem by going public with Time magazine in 1991. She was one of the first women to speak publicly about this long-overlooked problem and currently travels to colleges nationwide, educating students about rape awareness. Koestner has also appeared on television shows such as Oprah, Good Morning America and Entertainment Tonight, to discuss the prevalence of domestic violence and date rape.

Kathleen DeLaney Thomas '01 Finding Value, Despite a Droopy Market

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:23:06 -0500

For three years, Kathleen DeLaney Thomas and her husband, Courtney Thomas, lived in a Chelsea rental of 900 square feet. “That apartment felt big when we moved in and small when we moved out,” Mrs. Thomas said.

Julia Thomas M.A. '96: Decorative arts classes set to begin at ECC

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:58:51 -0500

Thomas worked in the curatorial department of Biltmore House and spent 16 years as curator of N.C. State Historic Sites in the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Furman University and a master’s degree in history with an apprenticeship in archeology from the College of William and Mary.

Glenn Close '74: And the winner is... the Commonwealth

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:26:40 -0500

Glenn Close, a five-time Oscar nominee, began her acting career as a student at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg.

Stavros Calos '08: Bird Diversity Helps Protect Humans From West Nile Virus

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:05:10 -0500

The authors highlighted the "increasing evidence for economically valuable ecosystem services provided by biodiversity."

Josh Clayton '08: Talks about his new independent short entitled The Bull

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:34:52 -0500

Josh Clayton graduated from the College of William and Mary in May 2008 with a B.A. in Film Studies and English. And just half a year later, he successfully wrote a script, raised money, hired a professional crew, and directed his first (non-student) independent short entitled The Bull.

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding appoints Scott Stabler M.B.A. '86 VP of Supply Chain Management

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:46:01 -0500

Stabler will provide sector-wide leadership, coordination and direction to all supply chain management functions, including sourcing and procurement, logistics and inventory control, and material operations in support of all the sector's contracts and clients throughout the design, construction, operation, overhaul and repair of naval vessels.

Kosanovich '07, Bagge-Hansen '07 and Gianvecchio M.S. '06 make strong showing at forum

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:13:03 -0500

On Feb. 10, six graduate students from the College of William and Mary participated in the fourth annual Graduate Student Research Forum, held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.

Chara Fisher Jackson J.D. '97: A Public Interest Lawyer For Life

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:56:07 -0500

Did Chara Fisher Jackson J.D. '97 ever once consider using her law degree to make boatloads of money at a lavish law firm?

Jan Donatelli '82: Chicago resident running for Congress

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:52:34 -0500

In some ways, being a member of Congress would be one of the more mundane jobs Jan Donatelli has had...

The Tao of Thao Nguyen '06

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:22:42 -0500

Coping with the backhanded compliments are just one pre-occupational hazard for musicians as they take stumbling baby steps toward the mighty kingdom of mad skills — and Thao Nguyen, she of Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, is no exception.

Michael Baumann J.D. '79 earns California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) award

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:08:20 -0500

Mr. Baumann, one of the co-founders of Kirkland's Los Angeles office, has served as trial and appellate counsel advising and representing major corporate clients in federal and state courts and in arbitration.

Matthew Siano '96 to talk hedge Funds on Feb. 26 at Mason School

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:07:42 -0500

Interested in learning how to launch a hedge fund? Matthew B. Siano, Esq, Managing Director, General Counsel of Two Sigma Investments, LLC, a global investment manager specializing in quantitative arbitrage investing across a broad range of asset classes, will be on campus to discuss the mechanics of starting a hedge fund and the current state of the industry.

Pastor and Scholar: Brian Blount '78 Leads Richmond Seminary

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:16:28 -0500

Speaking over the phone, the Rev. Dr. Brian K. Blount '78 projects an air of calm humility that belies his accomplishments over the past 34 years. Yet perhaps that is a testament to his profession. Now president of Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Va., Blount's career demonstrates the patience of an academic and a man of faith.

Mike Petters M.B.A. '93 to speak to Mason School EMBA students on Feb. 20

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:51:51 -0500

Mr. Mike Petters, Corporate Vice President and President of Northrup Grumman Shipbuilding, will speak to the Class of 2009.

Sean McDermott '98: climbing coaching ranks in NFL

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:51:21 -0500

Sean McDermott was walking the halls of William and Mary when Russ Huesman first saw him. Then the Tribe's defensive coordinator, Huesman took the measure of the slight redhead from La Salle High who was being recruited as a walk-on and couldn't have been more unimpressed.

The Candy Man: Bill Wertz's '74 Family Business Satisfies Sweet Tooth

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:24:38 -0500

When Bill Wertz's '74 grandfather, William H. Wertz, left Nebraska during the Great Depression, he never expected to start a Pennsylvania candy sensation.

Fred Frechette '46: What Do the Wren Yard Cannon and the Indian School Have in Common?

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:24:00 -0500

Establishing a new college was not a football game back in the 18th century, but if it had been, James Blair, our first president, often fumbled the ball during his 50-year tenure.

Mark Rein '88 was promoted to Vice President, Corporate Finance for Sallie Mae

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:35:12 -0500

Mark Rein was promoted to vice president, corporate finance. Rein joined Sallie Mae in 1989 and is responsible for managing guaranteed loan funding and cash forecasting. Previously, he held various roles in the company's accounting, credit and capital markets areas. Rein holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from The College of William and Mary.

VIDEO: Mike Tomlin W&M GRAD

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:32:46 -0500

Mike Tomlin '95, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, talks about his time as a student-athlete at The College of William & Mary.

Mohamed Noor '92 and H. Allen Orr '82, M.S. ’85 win Darwin-Wallace Medals

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:32:24 -0500

Two William & Mary alumni are among 13 of the world’s scientists who will receive the Darwin-Wallace Medal from the Linnean Society of London this week.

Chris Gessner '89: The best healthcare possible

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:32:00 -0500

Managing this process is another matter. One must have the wisdom to understand the intricacies of the medical arts, while at the same time, walk the tightrope between a nonprofit and fundraising research institution. In the case of the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Christopher Gessner '89 is that person, is able to ensure both world class care and with a sustainable business model.

Five honored with William and Mary Alumni Medallion

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:31:38 -0500

On Feb. 6, Sarah Kemp Brady '64, Lynn Melzer Dillon '75, Henry H. George '65, Harrison R. Tyler '49 and Sunshine Trumbo Williams '44 were awarded the Alumni Medallion during a ceremony on campus.

Portland FetchDog.com in growth mode launched by Glenn Close '74

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:31:12 -0500

The online shopping and social networking site -- whose founders include actress Glenn Close and her husband, David Shaw, who started Westbrook-headquartered Idexx Laboratories -- expects the funding to help the firm take a bigger bite out of the growing pet-supply market.

Let's go Tribe: Mike Tomlin '95 recalls W&M experience

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:30:38 -0500

Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin '95 is the youngest head coach to have ever won a Super Bowl, and the William & Mary alum credits his experiences with the Tribe for helping get him there.

J. D. Gibbs '91: Change all over NASCAR lineup

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:01:42 -0500

"All the teams that made the Chase will be back, and they're the ones we'll be racing," said William and Mary graduate and former Tribe football player J.D. Gibbs, president of Joe Gibbs Racing. "Those teams aren't going to miss a beat."

Henry Wolf '64, J.D. '66: W&M BOV Talks Finance, Mascot

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:01:18 -0500

“We are doing the right things in order to run the College efficiently, and we are doing some bench work to prove this,” Vice President of the BOV Henry Wolf ’64, J.D. ’66 said.

Adam Stackhouse '04: Wins the Bill Lawrence '90 film contest

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:47:16 -0500

Adam Stackhouse '04 and some student friends of his won the Bill Lawrence '90 film contest held at the College last week. Enjoy the winning entry.

Renata Sheppard ’04: Dancing to her own beat

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:37:56 -0500

Renata Sheppard ’04 danced her way through College — and almost wound up with a degree in biology. Thanks to her love of art and science, she now is able to cultivate her interests into a career that will never get dull.

William Ivey Long '69, LHD '04: Among 4 Recipients Of Irene Sharaff Awards

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:44:18 -0500

Five-time Tony Award winning costume designer William Ivey Long will receive the 2009 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for theatrical costume design, and, for his achievements as both a costume and scenic designer

Michael Powell '85: Making Progress on Our Most Pressing Challenges

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:01:27 -0500

The General Assembly is now in session and we will have to wait and see how the final numbers shake out before finalizing our budget priorities. We will do everything in our power to protect the academic mission of the college.

McLaughlin '71, Mims '79 tapped for Va. state government positions

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:54:36 -0500

Virginia McLaughlin ’71, the dean of William & Mary’s School of Education, was appointed Feb. 2 by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine to serve on the Virginia Board of Education. The following day, W&M alumnus Bill Mims ’79 was recommended by Attorney General Bob McDonnell to take over in Richmond as the state’s top legal counsel. McDonnell announced Feb. 3 he was resigning from office to run for governor. Mims has served the past three years as McDonnell’s chief deputy.

Mike Tomlin '95: Succeeding in life is all about dreaming big

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:33:48 -0500

I have always been a dreamer, and it will be a dream come true today when I walk onto the field to coach the Steelers in the Super Bowl; a dream made possible by the incredible effort of my players, the unwavering support of the Rooneys and Steelers fans, and the steadfast love of my family — my wife, Kiya; my mother, Julia; and especially the man I call dad.

Eric Cantor J.D.'88: Don't move Guantanamo detainees to Virginia

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:31:04 -0500

Rep. Eric Cantor says he's opposed to moving detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to Virginia when the camp shuts down.

Mike Tomlin '95 becomes youngest coach to win Super Bowl

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:51:41 -0500

Never pretty. Never perfect. That's head coach Mike Tomlin's mantra for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But after Sunday night's come-from-behind 27-23 victory against the Arizona Cardinals in the Super Bowl, Tomlin's found something pretty to add to the team's trophy case.

Bill Lawrence '90: 'Scrubs' creator to visit William & Mary, his alma mater

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:25:19 -0500

Although it isn’t Homecoming for the College of William and Mary, this week marks the first time Bill Lawrence, who graduated from the school in 1990 and went on to create the TV series “Scrubs,” has returned to his alma mater in almost a decade.

Will The Real Christina Romer '81 Please Stand Up?

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:24:02 -0500

Interestingly, though, President-elect Obama's candidate for chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Christina Romer, herself a Keynesian, has done research that undercuts the Keynesian view of good fiscal policy. Some of this research is in a March 2007 paper...

Jerry Coyne '71: New book 'Why Evolution is True' presents the science that coheres into fact

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:22:39 -0500

All this makes Jerry Coyne's lucid, accessible "Why Evolution Is True" desperately needed. With logic and clarity, the University of Chicago professor presents the vast trove of scientific evidence that supports Darwin's theory.

Jimmye Laycock '70 chats on ESPN First Take about Tomlin

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:44:48 -0500

VIDEO LINK: Tribe head football coach, Jimmye Laycock '70, spoke with Sage Steele on the ESPN show First Take about his former player, and Super Bowl coach, Mike Tomlin '95.

Tomlin shows youth can prevail in taking Steelers to Super Bowl

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:14:35 -0500

The AFC Championship Game had just ended, and Mike Tomlin '95 stood in his usual spot, at the top of the tunnel, just a few feet outside the doors to the Pittsburgh Steelers' dressing room at Heinz Field. He had a hug or a pat on the back for every Steelers player who walked past him.

Sharon Moe '96 named vice president for North State Bank

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:14:04 -0500

Jeffery Billingsley, senior vice president and market executive, has announced that Sharon Moe '96 has been named vice president for North State Bank.

Argon ST Announces Promotion of Kerry M. Rowe M.B.A. '93 to President

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:13:30 -0500

Argon ST, Inc., a leading developer of command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, today announced that Kerry M. Rowe, the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 20, 2009.

Joseph Cleary '96 New Artist-in-Residence

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:43:01 -0500

During Cleary's residency, he will be creating the design for a geometrically integrated five-piece modern mandolin family, from cello to piccolo range, based on his "Due" model mandolin and inspired by the aesthetics and geometry of classic Italian violins. The objective of this project is design based, using traditional graphic media in large format drawings and pattern making.

Cleveland Francis M.A. '69: A Local Doctor's Tribute

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:42:14 -0500

"When I sent the piece to music producer Moses Dillard in Nashville he called me back and asked me how long it took me to write it. I said just minutes. It just came to me. It just flowed out," Francis said.

Scott Miller '96 tunes in to new economy

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:41:21 -0500

Scott Miller is a thoughtful man, a graduate of the College of William & Mary in his native Virginia. He understands that times are tough in America these days but is optimistic that he and his band, the Commonwealth, will survive the rocky economy.

Secret to Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin's Success: Take Notes

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:40:42 -0500

Even at William and Mary, an elite college just a few dozen miles from his home in Newport News, Va., he playfully mocked one of his best friends as Poem Boy, only to quote Robert Frost in his news conference after the Steelers won the American Football Conference championship last week.

Jack Hillier '35: Memories of other notable inaugurations recalled

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:15:06 -0500

Jack Hillier, 97, the oldest resident at the New Hampshire Veterans Home, said Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated a year after he was born in 1912. Hillier's life has spanned 17 presidencies to date and Obama's will mark the 18th.

Joseph J. Ellis '65: Presidential Passions

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:52:00 -0500

When Joseph Ellis was 17, his father, a secret service officer in Washington, took him to witness the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy.

Mike Tomlin '95 youth paying off, setting trends

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:51:23 -0500

Tomlin replaced Bill Cowher a year after the Steelers won Super Bowl XL. Several key veterans were Cowher loyalists who favored Cowher assistants Ken Whisenhunt or Russ Grimm — both now with the Cardinals preparing to face their old team in Super Bowl XLIII — landing the job.

Jay '08 and Erica Westmoreland '07 celebrate Inauguration Day

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:41:59 -0500

For alumna Erica Westmoreland (’07), who is the media operations supervisor at the Swem Media Center, and her new husband, Jay (’08), the trip to D.C. has special significance. It is their honeymoon.

W&M Alumni Association honors five with the Alumni Medallion

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:58:24 -0500

The honorees for 2009 are Sarah Kemp Brady '64, Lynn Melzer Dillon '75, Henry H. George '65, Harrison R. Tyler '49 and Sunshine Trumbo Williams '44.

Rep. Eric Cantor J.D.'88 Weights In On Stimulus Plan

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:40:11 -0500

Republican Whip Eric Cantor J.D. '88 of Virginia talks about President-elect Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan. Cantor held a hearing with the House Republican leadership and economic experts on ways to jump-start the economy.

Sean McDermott '98 drawing interest from NFL teams

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:49:18 -0500

For the second straight game, it means 34-year-old secondary coach Sean McDermott '98 will radio the plays into middle linebacker Stewart Bradley. After an adjustment period, the operation went smoothly Sunday in a 23-11 divisional playoff win over the New York Giants at the Meadowlands.

Anne Sutton ’95: Making the most of her educational experience

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:52:28 -0500

Anne Sutton '95, M.Ed. '96, Ph.D. '00 has made a living in education -- and thanks to her time at the College, she has become a true expert in her field. She’s earned three degrees from our favorite institution, and has transitioned from teaching to counseling. We caught up with her recently and asked her all sorts of questions about what she currently does in the world of education.

Cleaning up politics with Hans Goff '05

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:51:30 -0500

Hans Goff '05 is making waves up in New Jersey, where he’s working to make things better both in local government and as a volunteer. We caught up with Hans -- who graduated with a double major in government and black studies -- and asked him how he was getting the “dirt” out of politics.

Mike Tomlin '95 leads Steelers to AFC title game

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:22:54 -0500

Mike Tomlin '95, in his first two years as the Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach, mirrored Bill Cowher's. He succeeded a Super Bowl winner, embraced the hard-hat, work-boot ethos this town demands and, most impressive, built playoff teams.

Anna Perry '07: Can she win Miss America?

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:23:36 -0500

A graduate of the College of William and Mary will represent South Carolina in the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas later this month.

Glenn Close '74 to receive star on Walk of Fame

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:57:37 -0500

William & Mary alumna Glenn Close '74 will be lauded by the entertainment community Jan. 12, 2009 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Paul Grafer '96 progresses from black pants to coach

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:53:53 -0500

It was 2001, and Paul Grafer was a backup goalkeeper for the club then known as the MetroStars. He was in the process of warming up, being peppered by the team's goalkeeping coach, Des McAleenan.

Gregory Pence '70: How to Be Happy in Academe

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:55:20 -0500

Recently a young male professor in philosophy astonished me when he turned down a tenure-track job offer at a small, rural public university and then decided to leave academe.

Linda Lavin '59: This year held five truly pleasant surprises

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:37:12 -0500

Ravishing Lavin. Actress Linda Lavin returned to her theatrical roots on Nov. 2 when she gave a benefit for the Virginia Shakespeare Festival at the College of William and Mary.

Don Lowman M.B.A. '82: Unlocking Employee Potential by "Closing the Engagement Gap" is Now More Critical Than Ever

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:36:06 -0500

In Closing the Engagement Gap -- How Great Companies Unlock Employee Potential for Superior Results, authors Gebauer and Lowman highlight the "Engaging Eight" -- eight companies that have developed the right combination of leadership focus, management style and culture to drive high engagement.

Sandra Lizza M.B.A. '00 join the board of the Summit Area Public Foundation

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:34:19 -0500

Ms. Lizza recently completed a 24-year career with Philip Morris USA in New York. She was assistant controller for the New York Headquarters and has held director positions in the marketing infrastructure and purchasing groups.

Anshuman Vohra '00 Gins Up a Liquor

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:32:51 -0500

While a student at the College of William and Mary, Anshuman Vohra set his sights on becoming a banker in New York City. He majored in finance and became an analyst at J.P. Morgan Chase in 2000.

Glenn Close '74 to present at the Golden Globes

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:20:32 -0500

Glenn Close and Jake Gyllenhaal are lined up to make a presenting job at 2009 Golden Globe Awards.

Frances Burden M.P.P. '00 was married Saturday afternoon

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:19:20 -0500

Frances Frick Burden was married Saturday afternoon to William E. Pate II at the home of the bride’s parents, Valerie Knauer Burden and I. Townsend Burden III of Washington. The Rev. Rebekah A. Montgomery, a Unitarian Universalist minister, performed the ceremony.

Thomas Waechter '75: Named CEO, president of JDS Uniphase

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:52:07 -0500

JDS Uniphase, based in Milpitas, Calif., provides communications test and measurement systems and optical products for telecom service providers, cable operators and network equipment makers. Its products are also used in medical instruments, semiconductor processing and other applications.

MacGregor Gould MBA '99 on a Field Consultancy Program

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:31:26 -0500

MacGregor Gould MBA '99 was the keynote speaker at the 2008-2009 Field Consultancy Client Orientation Meeting. He encouraged students to get involved with field consultancy for the real world work experience it can provide.

Brad Flecke '84: Promoted to Senior Staff Planner

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:30:20 -0500

Keats, Connelly and Associates, a Phoenix-based wealth management firm with more than $225 million under advisement that assists Canadians and Americans in realizing their dreams of a cross-border lifestyle, is pleased to announce that in addition to his role as in-house legal counsel, J. Bradford Flecke, has been promoted to senior staff planner.

Michael Powell '85, D.P.S. '02: Writing a blog for W&M BOV

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:24:50 -0500

The College of William and Mary’s Board of Visitors has launched a revamped Web site complete with a blog, audio clips and PowerPoint presentations from their regular meetings.

Adriana Anderson ’03: Literally Running All Over the World

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:22:15 -0500

Adriana Anderson ’03 speaks four languages and swam across the Amazon River on a dare. And those are just the boring facts of her past. These days, she’s literally running all over the globe for the company that she works for and for the nonprofit that she runs with her husband. We caught up with Adriana, who graduated with a degree from the College in government, and asked her to take a breather and share with us how she keeps up that pace.

Bill Lawrence '90, creator of Scrubs, will visit College in late January

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:05:26 -0500

Bill Lawrence '90, the creator and executive producer of Scrubs and the creator of Spin City, will visit the College in late January.

Hans Goff '05: Leaving a legacy of positive experiences

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:16:40 -0500

Over the last two years YSI has effectively reached out to past participants living in the greater Trenton area and formed an Alumni Association Steering Committee.

Gymnastics event honors astronaut David Brown '78

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:16:09 -0500

The annual Astronaut Dave Brown '78 Memorial Gymnastics Invitational will take place in the College of William and Mary’s Kaplan Arena Dec. 12-13.

Brendan Harris '02 hoping to find his on-field home

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:33:49 -0500

On July 6, 2004, at age 23, Harris made his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago Cubs. He was instructed to catch the ceremonial first pitch and was nervous he would drop it. (He didn't.)

Robert Gates ’65 to continue as Secretary of Defense

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:14:32 -0500

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates ’65 will keep his post at the Pentagon. At a press conference yesterday, President-elect Barack Obama announced his security appointments, which included the retention of Gates.

Romer ’81 will help decide Obama's economic policy

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:44:04 -0500

President-elect Barack Obama appointed Christina D. Romer ’81 as Chairwoman of the Council of Economic Advisers on Nov. 24.

College community mourns loss of Alvin P. Anderson '70, JD '72

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:38:49 -0500

William & Mary is mourning the loss of one of its most stalwart alumni following the death of Alvin Powers Anderson '70, J.D. '72, a former member of the Board of Visitors. Anderson died Nov. 28, 2008.

Lou Burnett '73 and Karen Burnett '72: Shrimp on the Today Show

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:38:16 -0500

Burnett of the College of Charleston’s Grice Marine Lab came up with the concept of putting a shrimp on a treadmill after trying to figure out how to measure the impact a bacterial infection has on shrimp.

Robert Gates '65 meets with Obama defense transition team

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:50:13 -0500

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates '65, L.H.D. 1998 met Thursday with President-elect Barack Obama's defense team, opening a more substantive phase of the political transition at the Defense Department.

Full Field House Enjoys Jon Stewart '84 Performance

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:17:35 -0500

Amid deafening laughter and applause, "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart performed to a capacity crowd as the 16th guest in the Sacerdote Series, Great Names at Hamilton, on Nov. 14. Stewart showed he had done his homework on Hamilton, making reference to such topics as the Hamilton-Colgate rivalry and the Spectator.