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Learn MoreChoose from 115+ majors, minors and pre-professional programs — anything from business analytics to integrative conservation to a major you design yourself. W&M consistently ranks in the top 20 of public universities for undergraduate teaching, career services, internship connections, science lab facilities, study abroad opportunities and more.
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W&M students think critically and express themselves creatively. Here, you'll learn to question and to innovate. From our state-of-the-art science labs to the new, expansive Arts Quarter, W&M's well-earned reputation delivers a world-class education.
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Active Citizens of the World
Kristen Popham ’20
Government and French & Francophone Studies Double Major
Law Student and Human Rights Advocate
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Creative & Critical Thinkers
Zara Fina Stasi ’12
Studio Art & History Double Major
Artist & Founder at Good for the Bees
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Creative & Critical Thinkers
Ran Yang M.S. ’06, Ph.D. ’08
M.S. & Ph.D. in Physics
Inventor, Mentor & Teaching Professor of Physics
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Bold Leaders
Pip Decker ’04
Public Policy Major
Renewable Energy Entrepreneur
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Creative & Critical Thinkers
Stephanie Szostak ’94
Business Major
Actor & Author
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Active Citizens of the World
Ayanna Williams ’26
Government Major
Williamsburg City Council Member
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Bold Leaders
Tiara “T” Cruse ’06
Kinesiology Major
NCAA and WNBA Referee
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Creative & Critical Thinkers
Tucker Peters ’28
President & Founder of the W&M AI Club
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Cultural Icons
Patton Oswalt ’91, D.A. ’23
English Major
Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Director & Author
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Active Citizens of the World
Alton Coston, III ’23
Public Policy & Africana Studies Double Major
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Bold Leaders
Douglas Schmidt ’84, M.A. ’86
Sociology Major
Dean, William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
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Cultural Icons
Mike Tomlin ’95, L.H.D. ’08
Sociology Major
Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers
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