What Is wmalumni.com? The William & Mary Alumni Association Website Explained

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wmalumni.com is the official online home of the William & Mary Alumni Association. It serves W&M graduates, current students, and friends of the university who want to stay connected to the campus community. The site is organized around a few core functions: getting involved, reading alumni news, connecting with other alumni, giving back, and accessing alumni benefits and services.

What You Can Do on the Site

The navigation reveals the site's main purpose — keeping alumni engaged with William & Mary long after graduation. Key areas include:

  • Get Involved — events, the alumni directory, regional networks, affinity and identity groups, volunteer opportunities, and awards and recognition
  • Career & Networking — One Network (an online networking platform), W&M LinkedIn, W&M Webinars, and W&M@Work
  • Gifts & Gear — exclusive gifts, bricks, the alumni shop, and license plates
  • Hospitality & Services — Alumni House rentals, the Memorial Garden, exclusive benefits, transcripts, and library resources
  • Alumni Experiences — lifelong learning, Alumni Journeys travel, and Alumni House weddings

The site also carries a clear call to action at the top: Give Now, Update Your Info, and Volunteer.

Events and News

The homepage highlights Upcoming Events with dated listings, such as a Voter Engagement Info Station, Welcome to the City gatherings in Baltimore and Philadelphia, and a W&M@Work networking reception in Los Angeles. Registration is also promoted for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend.

The Alumni Magazine section features the current issue, with stories like "1776 Revisited" (alumni historians reflecting on the U.S. 250th anniversary), a profile of Bob Wise '86's path from W&M's computer lab to Nvidia, and a feature on Catherine Fisher Carr '91's career moves.

Online Exclusives adds timely alumni news, including the announcement of William "Bill" Schermerhorn '82 as 2026 Homecoming Grand Marshal, Class of 2025 career outcome results, a Kudos! roundup of alumni awards and job changes, and a story celebrating 20 years of Here for the Girls.

Alumni Journeys Travel Program

One distinctive offering is Alumni Journeys, described as an exclusive travel program for alumni and friends, with curated trips designed to "inspire, educate and create lasting memories."

Who It's For

The site is built for anyone with a connection to William & Mary — graduates looking to reconnect, recent alumni seeking career resources, volunteers wanting to give time, and donors ready to contribute. If you're a W&M alum and haven't visited, the Update Your Info link is the natural starting point to make sure you receive event invitations and magazine issues.