Aas the university declares 2026 the Year of Civic Leadership, Associate Professor Janise Parker’s ongoing work with the Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads exemplifies how civic engagement empowers students and strengthens communities.
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The School University Resource Network (SURN) kicks off the new year with two signature professional development academies.
William & Mary has received a three-year, $2.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to train teachers in conjunction with the nation’s semiquincentennial in 2026. Awarded to W&M’s Strategic Cultural Partnerships, the grant will launch “We the Teachers: Preparing the Next Generation Through History & Civics.” The inaugural Congress of Educators will convene in Williamsburg, Virginia at William & Mary on July 26-30. Fellows who complete all three components of the “We the Teachers” program will receive a $2500 stipend. Applications will clos on January 31, 2026.