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Student athletes study together in a study room at Swem library

A William & Mary student athlete studies at Swem library with friends

Alumnus John Lam, former Boston Ballet principal, works on choreography with Yury Yanowsky, artistic curator and resident choreographer of Ballet Rhode Island, at the Dance complex in Cambridge on Monday, March 30, 2026. 

First year undergraduate student Allie Decima has her head wrapped by a guide as she prepares for a camel ride at their camp in the Agafay Desert on the Connect Abroad: Discover Morocco spring break trip.

Freshman Annie Torres-Espino kneels and she pauses to pray inside a Catholic church on a spring break trip to Morocco.

Students go on a camel ride in the Agafay Desert with Atlas Mountains in the background on a spring break Connect Abroad trip to Morocco.

UM-Dearborn student Myron Wood, who spent 30 years in prison, is interviewed after being recognized as a 2026 Difference Maker for his leadership, mentorship and commitment to supporting others on campus and in the community. Wood uses his experiences to advocate for personal growth, resilience and second chances. “I want the skills to help people that no one else can help,” he said. “I want the knowledge to reach them in ways that see them where they are and reach out to them in a way that they will receive me.”

A student finds a quiet space in the Great Hall.

A student prepares a parachute system prior to a rocket launch, carefully untangling lines to ensure proper deployment. Recovery systems are a critical component of high-powered rocketry, allowing rockets to return safely after flight.

A student maps out thoughts on a whiteboard in the B.D. Owens Library. March 12, 2026