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1693 Scholars
Formerly known as Murray Scholars or College Scholars, the 1693 Scholars are a small cohort of students, chosen through a rigorous selection process. These students, numbering fewer than ten per…7 Society
The 7 Society is a student secret society at William & Mary.A. M. Pullen
A. M. Pullen was a Lecturer of Accountancy at William & Mary during the 1919-1920 academic year. He was a member of Pullen, Henderson, McKinney, and Co., Certified Public Accountants, Richmond,…A. P. Hill (1825-1865)
Virginian Lieutenant General in the Army of the Confederate States of America, also serving in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War.Adair Hall
Adair Hall, 251 Ukrop Way, is located next to the parking garage at intersection of Ukrop Way (formerly Campus Drive) and Landrum Drive. The building was named for Cornelia Storrs Adair (1885-1962),…Adam Empie (1785-1860)
Reverend Adam Empie became William & Mary's twelfth president following the unexpected death of Rev. William Holland Wilmer.Admission Office
In July 2007, the College of William and Mary's former College Bookstore building became the new undergraduate Admission Office. The building was constructed on the site of the Morris House on…Admissions
Information related to Admissions at William & Mary. The Admission Office is located on Jamestown Road.Aeronautics
The Department of Aeronautics at William & Mary was initiated in 1931 by President Julian A. C. Chandler in connection with James Riordan School of New York City which was operating out of a…African American Students
History of African American students at William & Mary, starting in the 1950s and leading up through 1969 with the first students to live on campus and beyond.African Americans at William & Mary
This page includes material previously assembled in subject files and FAQs about African Americans at William & Mary. This information includes "firsts" as well as ongoing data and material.Africana Studies Program
Africana Studies was launched in 2009 as a new interdisciplinary program merging the major in Black Studies and the concentration in African Studies.Agape Christian Fellowship
Agape Christian Fellowship is a religious organization on the campus of William & Mary which aim to "Provide Christian fellowship for Asian/International students through Bible study, prayer and…Alan B. Miller Hall
Miller Hall, 2009 Constructed: 2007-2009 Opened: 2009 Named for: Alan B. MillerAlbert-Daly Field
"On August 28, 2004, William & Mary officially dedicated Albert-Daly Field, the College's new grass facility for soccer and lacrosse.Alert - website launch and editing
Notice: We are actively editing the content of this website to update building names and other information. Please email us with any questions.Alexander Irvine
Alexander Irvine was educated in Edinburgh, came to Philadelphia in 1727 and was appointed Professor of Mathematics and Surveying at William & Mary in 1727. From the Executive Journals of the…Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, given in the form of a medal, is awarded based on characteristics of "heart, mind and helpfulness to others." The award is presented at Commencement to two…Alma mater
The Alma Mater of William & Mary was written by James Southall Wilson, class of 1904, set to the tune of Annie Lisle, an old Welsh ballad by H.S. Thompson. The tune has been used by high schools…Alma Mater of the Nation
The Alma Mater of a Nation was used to refer to William & Mary, starting in the late 1960s.Alpha Mu Tau
The group Alpha Mu Tau is referenced in the scrapbook of __ Lee (WHRA). The scrapbooks indicates that the student organization for women students at the College of William & Mary circa 1918-1920…Althea Hunt (1890-1971)
Althea Hunt was the director of the College of William & Mary Theater from 1926-1957. She was a professor in the English and Fine Arts departments and was named Professor of Fine Arts Emeritus…Alumni Association
The William & Mary Alumni Association was founded on July 4, 1842, and is the sixth-oldest alumni organization in the country. All graduates and former students of William & Mary are…Alumni Band Organization
The Alumni Band Organization (ABO) of William & Mary was founded in 1986 as a special interest alumni group and a support group for the current band program. The Alumni Association Board of…Alumni House
The Alumni House was built on land purchased from William & Mary in 1847 by Samuel F. Bright. The building itself had been constructed in an Italianate style, with a central tower, probably in…Alumni Medallion
The Alumni Medallion is awarded to distinguished alumni each Charter Day at William & Mary. The Alumni Medallion was first awarded by the Alumni Association in 1934.Alvin Duke Chandler
Alvin Duke Chandler was the twenty-first president of William & Mary. Following the resignation of John Pomfret, he served from October 9, 1951 until May of 1960, when he became Chancellor of…American Civil War
The outbreak of the Civil War found Williamsburg with a population of 1600 citizens. Some sixty young men attended William & Mary. Benjamin S. Ewell, president of the College, and a West Point…American Revolution
William & Mary During the War Classes at William & Mary were suspended when the British army invaded Virginia in January 1781. Classes resumed in the Fall of 1782. Several students who…American Studies Program
William & Mary established the American Studies Program in 1982, as an interdisciplinary Master of Arts study. The program was the first graduate course of study in American Studies in the state…Amos Alonzo Stagg Society
The Amos Alonzo Stagg Society was a William & Mary student-faculty-alumni-Williamsburg residents organization formed to prevent the proposed expansion of Cary Field Stadium.Andrews Hall (VIMS)
Andrews Hall is located on the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) campus of William & Mary in Gloucester, Virginia. It is named for the late Virginia Senator Hunter B. Andrews and his…Anglo-Saxon Club
The Anglo-Saxon Club was a student organization at William & Mary in the 1920s. According to an article in the Flat Hat, a Post of the Anglo-Saxon Club of America was organized at William &…Annette Gordon-Reed
Annette Gordon-Reed was the recipient of an honorary degree at this the College's 2010 commencement ceremony. From 2005 to 2008, she served on the Council of William & Mary's Omohundro Institute…Anthropology Department
"The Department of Anthropology at William & Mary offers strong programs in undergraduate and graduate studies. Our faculty and focus reach around the world, fostering an interdisciplinary…Applied Science
"The Department of Applied Science at William & Mary is an interdisciplinary graduate department that offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the physical and natural sciences. The program is offered by…Armand J. Galfo
Dr. Armand J. Galfo received his degrees from the University of Buffalo: a B.A. in Chemistry and Mathematics in 1948, an Ed. M. in the Teaching of Science in 1952, and a Doctorate in Educational…Art Club
In 1926, an Art Club was formed by chosen students of President Julian Alvin Carroll Chandler at William & Mary. Artistry was a passion of his.Asian Americans at William & Mary
The first Asian American student to attend William & Mary was Art Matsu, class of 1928. Other early Asian American students and faculty include...Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Colonial Capitol Branch
The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA) and its branches are dedicated to preserving and promoting the state's irreplaceable historic structures, landscapes, collections,…Augustine Dabney
Augustine L. Dabney attended William & Mary in 1814-1815 and 1817-1819 according to The Provisional List of Alumni. The following references to Augustine Dabney are found in the College of…Austin-Twyman Families
Archibald Austin (1772-1837) was born in Buckingham County, Virginia. He practiced law in Buckingham County until being elected as a member of the Virginia State House of Delegates, 1815-1816, 1835-…Awards and Honors
Timeline and references for the the creation of various awards and honors, as well as the recipients of those awards.Backdrop Club
Backdrop Club Material in the Special Collections Research Center Guide for conducting research related to the College of William & Mary References in the The Flat Hat, William & Mary News,…Balfour-Hillel
Balfour-Hillel Material in the Special Collections Research Center Guide for conducting research related to the College of William & Mary References in the The Flat Hat, William & Mary News,…Balloon Club
In 1786, a Balloon Club was formed by students of the College of William & Mary, which is believed to be the first balloon club at any institution of higher learning. The balloon was invented in…Baptist Student Union
Materials in the Special Collections Research Center Guide for conducting research related to the College of William & Mary The Flat Hat, William & Mary News, and Alumni Gazette:Barrett Hall
Barrett Hall, 313 Jamestown Road, is located at the eastern intersection of Jamestown Road and Landrum Drive (formerly Old Campus Drive). Originally a dormitory for women, Barrett Hall became co-ed…Bee McLeod Recreation Center
Bee McLeod Recreation Center Constructed: 1989 Renovated: 2005-2006Benjamin Rush
Dr. Benjamin Rush Materials in the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library Notes on Medical Lectures: As a student at the University of Pennsylvania, William Baird Westmore of Petersburg,…