News

UC renamed Sadler Center

05/11/2008

The University Center will be renamed the Sadler Center, in honor of the retiring Vice President of Student Affairs Sam Sadler ’64, M.Ed. ’71, Rector Michael Powell said in a surprise announcement at commencement today.

Beato loses to Freiling, Haulman, Knudson

05/06/2008

Preliminary Williamsburg City Council election results indicate that Matt Beato ’09 has lost the election to Paul Freiling ’83, Judy Knudson and Clyde Haulman. Flat Hat estimates indicate that turnout for Beato among registered students was less than 30 percent.

BOV member gives $2 million to faculty

05/06/2008

Board of Visitors member Joseph Plumeri ’66 and the College announced jointly today that Plumeri has pledged $2 million to establish the Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence.

On voting day, students turn out in limousines

05/06/2008

Today is City Council election day in Williamsburg. Today, for the first time, students are a large percentage of registered voters.

Student voter registration forms lost, fault unclear

05/05/2008

Voter registration forms filled out by at least three Flat Hat staff members are missing as of today, and those who filled out forms will not be able to vote in the City Council election tomorrow.

Updated: Sketch of rape suspect released

04/28/2008

Vice President for Student Affairs Sam Sadler has released a sketch of the assailant from last week’s abduction and rape of a female undergraduate.

Beato works to win over city

04/25/2008

Matt Beato has become accustomed to the campaign trail, canvassing neighborhoods every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., in addition to any other free time he can find. His set-up is low tech; he walks through neighborhoods with nothing more than a clipboard with a list of voters’ addresses and a stack of “Matt Beato for City Council” cards.

State foots bill for School of Education

04/25/2008

Members of the House of Delegates and Senate passed a $1.5 billion bond package for the state of Virginia. The plan, which provides funding for state schools, public parks and mental health facilities, allocated $38.1 million in state funds specifically for the College’s capital funds.

Costly City Council campaigns

04/25/2008

The campaign finance report of the six candidates for Williamsburg City Council reveals a stark contrast between individual fundraising efforts and expenditures.

Students criticize College’s policies regarding treatment of depression

04/25/2008

After telling the Counselling Center that he was feeling depressed and having suicidal thoughts, Wyatt Hall ’09 was asked to leave the College temporarily.

Reveley announces his own environmental plan

04/25/2008

Interim College President Taylor Reveley unveiled the William and Mary Sustainability Policy during an Earth Day celebration on campus last Saturday.

SA to chauffeur students to City Council election

04/25/2008

Students hoping to vote in the upcoming Williamsburg City Council election will receive a helping hand — and ride — from the Student Assembly.

After going co-ed, College had higher entrance standards for women

04/25/2008

Today, the acceptance rate among female applicants in much lower than that of males — 28 percent compared to 44 percent for the class of 2011. But unlike in the past, there is no significant difference in SAT scores or class rank.

Prolific history professor retiring after 30 years at College

04/25/2008

After 30 years at the College, history professor James Axtell is retiring from teaching. But, he will continue making history at the College.

Professors help bald eagles’ recovery

04/25/2008

Two College biology professors have been recognized for their work on bird conservation, including their research on bald eagles.