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Alumni in the News

The following are links to other news sites that have articles about graduates of the College of William and Mary. This list is by no means completely exhaustive -- meaning that there might be headlines that we miss -- but not too many.

The career numbers of Darren Sharper '97 rank with those of the best DBs in NFL historyOpen in a New Window

Rod Woodson says he doesn't mind that New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper is threatening to erase his name from the NFL record books.

 

Christina Romer '81 Says Jobless Report Encouraging Sign for MarketOpen in a New Window

Christina Romer, the White House’s chief economist, said today’s unemployment report showed “encouraging signs” of “gradual” healing in the labor market.

 

Robert Lundquist '78 is new rector at Holy FamilyOpen in a New Window

The Rev. Robert Lundquist officially became the rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Family in Mills River in a service last Sunday.

 

Forty W&M alumni currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers, making the College a top producerOpen in a New Window

For the third year in a row, the College was named a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers by the organization Thursday, ranking fifth among medium-sized colleges and universities.

 

Sam Jones '75, M.B.A. '80: W&M Visitors Hear of Budget ForecastOpen in a New Window

Jones offered a little encouragement, however. “The good news is that we’re still in a balanced position,” Jones told the board.

 

Saints safety Darren Sharper '97: 'Believe in what you see'Open in a New Window

Everyone studies a lot of game tape, but when it comes to game time some people don't trust exactly what they see.

 

Video tributes to our 2010 Alumni Medallion recipientsOpen in a New Window

Join the Alumni Association in honoring those who have earned the Alumni Medallion with their service, loyalty and dedication to the College. The 2010 recipients are: the late Dr. Waverly M. Cole ’50, W. Samuel Sadler ’64, M.Ed. ’71, Nicholas St. George ’60, J.D. ’65 and Earl “Tuggy” Young ’59.

 

We're making tremendous progress, says W&M BOV Secretary Janet Brashear '82Open in a New Window

BOV reviews faculty survey, mascot search...

 

Janet Steel '79 on why Conservatives shy from academiaOpen in a New Window

For Steele, universities' liberal reputation did not push her to be a professor...

 

Chicago Bears might as well wait for Colts coach Alan Williams '92Open in a New Window

But Williams, 40, could be the ideal fit to become the Bears next defensive coordinator.

 

VIDEO: Drew Stelljes Ph.D. '07 on Engagement at W&MOpen in a New Window

Director of W&M's Office of Community Engagement and Scholarship chats about his new book...

 

Rep. Allan Mollohan '66 files for Re-election to run for a 15th term in West Virginia's 1st districtOpen in a New Window

But GOP officials have been goading him for weeks...

 

Aaron DeGroft '88: Michelangelo’s drawings on display at W&MOpen in a New Window

Organizing an exhibition of Michelangelo drawings, complete with a 128-page, illustrated, scholarly catalog, ordinarily would take two years...

 

Darren Sharper '97 confides to the Super Bowl media that Paul's Deli is still among his favoritesOpen in a New Window

Media Day has become so big that even reporters have a media session, where not-so-famous writers can ask NFL Network big shots their takes on the game.

 

Marc Darnell '99 and Timothy O. Trant J.D. '02 have become partners of Kaufman & CanolesOpen in a New Window

Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. is pleased to announce that Marc E. Darnell and Timothy O. Trant II have become partners of the firm.

 

Mason School talks with retired ProLogis CEO K. Dane Brooksher '61 about growing, going globalOpen in a New Window

When I went to ProLogis, it was a start up. In the early years by and large I did everything. I was the CEO, the chief financial officer and the human resource person. I even did all the hiring and firing.

 

Ryan C. Kenrick J.D. '09 has joined the law office of Williams MullenOpen in a New Window

His practice will focus on financial services and real estate matters.

 

Former WIlliamsburg mayor John Hodges '39 was 'old school'Open in a New Window

Straightforward is how most people described John Hodges, a retired Army colonel who was mayor of Williamsburg during the late 1980s and early ’90s.

 

Michael J. Puglisi M.A. '82, Ph.D. '87: Virginia Intermont president announces he's stepping downOpen in a New Window

Michael J. Puglisi M.A. '82, Ph.D. '87: Virginia Intermont president announces he's stepping down

 

J. David Crain J.D. '09: Joined Willcox & Savage's Catastrophic Loss and Insurance Coverage Litigation GroupOpen in a New Window

Crain will focus on defending excess liability carriers faced with catastrophic losses in jurisdictions around the country.

 

Skip Rowland '83: Meet Dennis LaBonte, a self described hard-core conservative, Republican tattoo artistOpen in a New Window

The following is part of continuing series in which we ask residents to describe their connection to Powhatan County.

 

Q&A with Michele Bachmann LL.M. '88: Is She Destiny’s Child?Open in a New Window

U.S. Senator Michele Bachmann LL.M. '88 loves children, guns, and Garrison Keillor.

 

Michelle Kang '96: Her crown fades, but memories still shineOpen in a New Window

Michelle Kang still has the Miss Virginia crown she won 13 years ago, though it's not as shiny as it once was.

 

Loudoun Valley to Induct William and Mary Football Coach Jimmye Laycock '70 into the Viking Hall of Fame on Feb. 9Open in a New Window

Loudoun Valley High School Proudly announces the induction of William and Mary Football Coach Jimmye Laycock into the Viking Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction will take place on Feb 9 during halftime of the Loudoun Valley vs. Stonewall Jackson Girls Basketball game.

 

Kevin Rogers '74 loses out on Bears' offensive coordinator job as Martz gets the callOpen in a New Window

Martz's hiring Monday ended a nearly monthlong search to replace the fired Ron Turner. That search included an interview with Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Kevin Rogers.

 

SecDef Robert Gates '65 to unveil plan to abandon 'don't ask, don't tell'Open in a New Window

"This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are," he said, to a healthy round of partisan applause.

 

Darren Sharper '97 to help Saints send a message to ManningOpen in a New Window

"The thing about 'remember-me shots' - I don't know if you think it means the quarterback or whoever is not going to get back up, he can still get back up, but it's 'remember me' because he is going to remember he just got his bell rung," safety Darren Sharper said.

 

H. Thomas Watkins III '74 leads Human Genome Sciences into profitability and cutting-edge treatmentsOpen in a New Window

As its CEO and president, Watkins presided over a breakout year for Human Genome Sciences of Rockville, with its phase 3 clinical trials for treatments of both lupus and chronic hepatitis C generating positive results.

 

Could return to college ranks be in the future for Kevin Roger '74?Open in a New Window

Rogers, 58, has spent many of his 35 years in coaching working at the college level and has had his name recently associated with the offensive coordinator's jobs at Virginia and Syracuse.

 

Timothy Barnard '94: W&M's Global Film Festival for the 2010 will feature the theme "Film and Music"Open in a New Window

William and Mary’s Global Film Festival is an annual, non-profit, free-of-charge cultural event that brings world cultures to Williamsburg through film.

 

Christopher Parsons '04: Going solo, dentist has a lot to smile aboutOpen in a New Window

But in less than three months, he said he is feeling right at home in northern Baltimore County, where he has opened his dental office on Jarrettsville Pike, across from the Phoenix post office.

 

Derek Cox '09: Jaguars' future will depend on the draftOpen in a New Window

The best draft in team history delivered full-time starters with the opening four picks (Eugene Monroe, Eben Britton, Terrance Knighton and Derek Cox), plus slot receiver Mike Thomas, backup tight end Zach Miller and improved running back Rashad Jennings.

 

"The Way We See It" interview with Skip Rowland '83Open in a New Window

I sat down with Vic and Nick to find out how they’re dealing with the current economic situation. This is how they see it.

 

Joe Marczyk '91: Councilman trades his seat for the benchOpen in a New Window

Absecon City Councilman Joe Marczyk was confirmed as a judge on the New Jersey Superior Court Thursday, Jan. 17 by the state Senate.

 

Jeremy McCleary '03 to become Strasburg's prosecuting attorneyOpen in a New Window

The Strasburg native has an undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary, and received his law degree from Syracuse University.

 

Darren Sharper '97 and Alan Williams '92 Prepare For Super Bowl XLIVOpen in a New Window

A year after former William and Mary standout Mike Tomlin '95 led the Pittsburgh Steelers to the 2009 Super Bowl title, this year's big game will feature a pair of Tribe alums – New Orleans Saints All-Pro safety Darren Sharper '97 and Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Alan Williams '92.

 

Douglas Wood '63, J.D. '72: After committee survey, college community united against pugOpen in a New Window

The five mascot options have evoked countless reactions among students and alumni of the College of William and Mary, but one thing is for certain: No one likes the pug.

 

Vikings quarterback coach Kevin Rogers '74 possible offensive-coordinator candidate at U.Va.Open in a New Window

One day after finishing a season where he helped the Minnesota Vikings get to the NFC championship game, while acting as overseer for future Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, Kevin Rogers hadn't had much time to consider his future.

 

Erin De Pree M.S. '04, Ph.D. '08: Adults nurtured for success with home schoolingOpen in a New Window

The three sisters were home-schooled from kindergarten through high school graduation and now work as a physics professor, a prosecutor and a music teacher and violinist.

 

David E. Johnson '83 will continue to serve as Deputy Attorney General for Health, Education, and Social Services for VAOpen in a New Window

Attorney General-elect Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, II announced his leadership team for the Office of the Attorney General...

 

Eric P. Norwood '78 recognized as in who's-who list for Atlanta healthcare prosOpen in a New Window

Norwood has served in hospital administration for 30 years...

 

Christina J. Luman-Bailey '87 announced today her re-election campaign for Hopewell City CouncilOpen in a New Window

While serving on City Council, Ms. Bailey has been an advocate of fiscal responsibility to the citizens and taxpayers of Hopewell by working to bring in new industries and businesses to Hopewell in an era when many American businesses are moving offshore.

 

Courtney Hunt '83 starts her webinar series Career Management 2010 on Tuesday, Jan. 26Open in a New Window

This three-part webinar series will give you the understanding and tools you need to enhance your success in landing a great job – even if you’re not actively on the job market.

 

New Orleans Saints defensive back Darren Sharper '97 says team kept fightingOpen in a New Window

On the podium, standing on the Superdome floor, following his team's 31-28 win against the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints defensive back Darren Sharper said "We just kept fighting and fighting."

 

William and Mary standout Andrew Hoxie '09 eager to start MLS careerOpen in a New Window

Do you know the way to San Jose? Andrew Hoxie does: Get chosen by the soccer team that plays there.

 

Virginia M. Ambler '88, Ph.D. '06: W&M stands for HaitiOpen in a New Window

Members of the William & Mary community poured into Blow Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening, anxiously waiting to begin discussion of a centralized student-led effort to help in the aftermath of tragedy in Haiti.

 

Pat Woodbury M.Ed. '82, Ed.S. '89, Ed.D. '96 running for Newport News mayorOpen in a New Window

After spending less than two years on the City Council, Pat Woodbury is vying to become the next mayor.

 

Bonnie P. Lane '04 has joined Clarke, Dolph, Rapaport, Hull, Brunick & Garriott PLCOpen in a New Window

She is admitted to the Supreme Court of Virginia and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

 

Randy Gilliand M.B.A. '96 has joined SENCON as vice presidentOpen in a New Window

He most recently was COO and vice president for an area environmental and scientific services firm.

 

George Srour '05 encourages elementary students to help othersOpen in a New Window

It's been less than 10 years since George Srour graduated from North Central High School, but he is already building schools for children in Africa.

 

Colonel Gina M. Grosso M.B.A. '92 named by SJ Magazine as someone STILL worth watchingOpen in a New Window

This past October, Colonel Gina M. Grosso assumed duties as Base Wing Commander of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, putting her in charge of the nation’s only tri-base (Air Force, Army, Navy) military installation.

 

Virginia state archaeologist, Michael Barber '72, to speak in HighlandOpen in a New Window

“Stones and bones” on U.S. Forest Service land was his venue for three decades and now he helms the Virginia Department of Historic Resources as the State Archaeologist.

 

Kevin Rogers '74 could be up for the Vikings QB coach jobOpen in a New Window

If Musgrave remains in the NFL, Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Kevin Rogers, a former Virginia Tech assistant and a 1974 William and Mary graduate, would be a first-rate choice.

 

J. D. Gibbs ’91: Drivers test rear spoilerOpen in a New Window

Team president J.D. Gibbs said the deal has actually been signed for some time, but the team wanted the news out so it can focus on the upcoming year.

 

Saint's safety Darren Sharper '97 hopes that his experience with Farve will pay offOpen in a New Window

We’ve been hearing for days now about New Orleans safety Darren Sharper going against Minnesota, his former team, and Brett Favre, a quarterback he probably knows better than anyone.

 

Kudos to Williamsburg mayor Jeanne Zeidler '76Open in a New Window

She has added immeasurably to our city’s stature and worked to provide citizens with the quality of life we’ve come to expect.

 

Matthew Curtis J.D. '01: To be truly conservativeOpen in a New Window

Yet, a conservative Republican has since been elected Virginia’s governor, and a moderate Republican won the governor’s seat in reliably Democratic New Jersey.

 

Alan B. Mollohan '66 Files for Re-ElectionOpen in a New Window

Mollohan, D-W.Va., is seeking his 15th consecutive two-year term in Congress in 2010. He holds the 1st Congressional District seat previously occupied by his father, Robert Mollohan.

 

HyperQuality adds Bob Kelly '69 as Senior VP of Sales and MarketingOpen in a New Window

Kelly brings over fifteen years of experience in contact center technology and services to HyperQuality.

 

Don't miss Pat McHenry Sullivan '64 and her webinar on what matters most, sign up todayOpen in a New Window

You have been well trained to develop your thinking capacity, maybe even helped to develop emotional intelligence or to be more creative...

 

Theresa Massie '87 joins National Life Group as director of marketing at its retirement and annuities divisionOpen in a New Window

Massie previously was marketing and brand manager at Methodist Hospital System.

 

Lisa Dixon '97, Amy Giello '96 selected to the Colonial Athletic Association Silver Anniversary TeamOpen in a New Window

The Colonial Athletic Association has announced its women's lacrosse Silver Anniversary team.

 

Dani Collins '09 Drafted in Seventh Round of WPS Draft by the Philadelphia IndependenceOpen in a New Window

With her selection, Collins becomes just the second former Tribe player to be drafted into the WPS, following Claire Zimmeck, who was drafted in the 2008 WPS Draft.

 

Andrew Bauserman '91, M.Ed. '94 part of new Creative Services team at W&MOpen in a New Window

The Web Communications team in Information Technology and the Office of Publications have merged and have become the College’s Office of Creative Services.

 

Darren Sharper '97 gets his wish to face the VikingsOpen in a New Window

The game will pit Sharper vs. Brett Favre, who he played with for eight seasons in Green Bay.

 

Tribe's Andrew Hoxie '09 Drafted in Third Round of MLS SuperDraftOpen in a New Window

With his selection, Hoxie becomes the seventh former Tribe player to be drafted into the MLS and the first since Phil Hucles was taken in the fourth round of the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the Chicago Fire.

 

Amy Cadge '01: Making More than Just WavesOpen in a New Window

She chose to attend William and Mary because of its great combination of athletics and academics, thinking that even if field hockey didn’t work out, she would still have a solid academic foundation.

 

Climbing as a Team: Pierson M.B.A. '99 tutors Zevitz '11 in MountaineeringOpen in a New Window

Now, he is taking on a new challenge, which may be just as tricky as what he had accomplished in 2008 — training someone else to follow in his footsteps. Pierson is tutoring Elise Zevitz ’11 to help begin mountaineering career, and eventually climb Mount Rainier in Washington state.

 

Eric Williams '88: York Schools Could Lose 55 Positions July 1Open in a New Window

Superintendent Eric Williams and School Board Chair Mark Medford told the supervisors they would be “surprised” if the budget they presented Tuesday stayed the same.

 

Rip Scherer '74 could be a candidate to become the Steelers' quarterbacks coachOpen in a New Window

Scherer was head coach at the University of Memphis when he hired Tomlin for his second job as a graduate assistant coach in 1996 and the two have remained close.

 

Melissa Thomson J.D. '88 has been named director of development of Creative ConnectionsOpen in a New Window

Creative Connections is a Norwalk-based international cultural exchange organization that links U.S. students with their counterparts around the world in art-based relationships.

 

Delaware car dealer, Lincoln Willis J.D. '06, seeks House seatOpen in a New Window

Republican Lincoln Willis says his first-ever bid for public office is driven by 3 priorities.

 

Darren Sharper '97: Saints' safety shows that his instincts still fine-tunedOpen in a New Window

Free safety Darren Sharper stood inside the visitors' locker room inside Redskins Park in early December, swarmed by reporters...

 

Andrew Hoxie '09: MLS Prospects must now waitOpen in a New Window

"It's been a lot of fun, to say the least," said William & Mary forward Andrew Hoxie, who tied for the Combine goalscoring lead with a pair of goals in three games.

 

Irish Central Bank appoints Jonathan McMahon M.A. '99 as Assistant DG for Financial Institutions SupervisionOpen in a New Window

McMahon joins the Central Bank from Promontory Financial Group where he is currently a Director and based in London.

 

Sean M. Heuvel '02, M.Ed. '05 pens book remembering Virginia's ConfederatesOpen in a New Window

The commonwealth of Virginia holds a prominent and distinguished place in American Civil War history...

 

Jeanne Zeidler '76 will not run for re-election as Mayor of Wburg in MayOpen in a New Window

After four terms on City Council and 11 years as mayor, Jeanne Zeidler announced Friday that she will not run for re-election in May.

 

Leigh B. Williams '77 will be the featured artist with the Stanly Arts GuildOpen in a New Window

Williams began her initial training as an oil painter. However, she discovered the versatility of acrylics and for the past 15 years has been working exclusively in that medium.

 

Meghan Roth '08 participates in climate summitOpen in a New Window

Megan Roth, 23, recently spent four days in Copenhagen, where she attended the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

 

Community Coffeehouse to feature UVa-Wise professor, Gary Crum '67Open in a New Window

The Southwest Virginia Museum will host the initial "First Saturday Community Coffeehouse" program of 2010 ...

 

Christina Romer '81 Says Action Needed to Add JobsOpen in a New Window

A top economic adviser to President Barack Obama, calling the 85,000 jobs lost in December a "setback," said the U.S. must pump more money into programs aimed at spurring job creation and providing assistance to the unemployed.

 

Emily Moore M.A. '03 comments on how the liberal arts job market looks bleakOpen in a New Window

Katharine Brooks, director of the University of Texas Austin's Liberal Arts Centers, talks with Kai Ryssdal about what's behind the drop in teaching positions for historians and liberal arts professors.

 

Wade Barrett '98 Named to Soccer America's MLS All-Decade TeamOpen in a New Window

Former William and Mary Tribe men's soccer standout Wade Barrett '98 was named to Soccer America's MLS All-Decade Team last week.

 

Darren Sharper '97 Selected as a Starter for 2010 NFL Pro BowlOpen in a New Window

Former William and Mary standout and current member of the New Orleans Saints Darren Sharper '97 has been selected as a starter for the NFC Pro Bowl squad.

 

Larry Peccatiello '58, M.Ed. '59 to be inducted into Va. Sports HallOpen in a New Window

Former Tribe great Larry Peccatiello '58, '59 M.Ed., a William & Mary Hall of Fame football inductee who spent 40 years coaching in the NFL, is also part of the Virginia Sports Hall's 2010 class.

 

Brian Williams: Why Jon Stewart '84 Is Good For NewsOpen in a New Window

Prominent among the wary: NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams, who recently explained in a magazine essay that The Daily Show host "has gone from optional to indispensable" in just a few short years.

 

Pat Sullivan '64 to host a free webinar on Jan. 20 "How to Know and Do What Matters Most in All Your Life and Work"Open in a New Window

Do you know how to discover the longings of your heart, then shape them into clear and compelling visions backed by solid objectives and a practical plan?

 

Pittsylvania County’s Hank Davis '66 looks to bring unity to boardOpen in a New Window

The congratulatory calls poured into Hank Davis’ law office Tuesday afternoon.

 

Laura Lee Garrett J.D. '90 joined the real estate group at Hirschler FleisherOpen in a New Window

Lee most recently was at McCandlish Holton and formerly served as in-house counsel for two Fortune 500 retailers.

 

Edward Brown '50: His tour of duty started at BulgeOpen in a New Window

In 1944, New Yorker Edward Brown volunteered for induction into the 134th infantry regiment, 35th infantry division of Patton's Third Army.

 

Mark Ryan '96: VCU doctor's initiative aims to improve immigrants' healthOpen in a New Window

Dr. Mark Ryan writes on his blog about the day in June when robbers burst into the hostel in the Dominican Republic where he and others on a medical mission were staying.

 

Eric R. Winger '63 to retire as SEDA presidentOpen in a New Window

Eric R. Winger, president and CEO of the Savannah Economic Development Authority through most of the past decade, will retire July 1.

 

Bill Johnson '95 puts $250,000 into US Senate campaignOpen in a New Window

Republican Bill Johnson said Monday he has put $250,000 into his U.S. Senate campaign to start off the new year on stronger financial footing.

 

Nirav N. Desai '06 joins Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox Litigation Practice GroupOpen in a New Window

Before law school, he worked for Mitretek Systems performing systems analysis and software development.

 

Check out a trailer for the new series created by Gustav Lindquist '07 entitled "Appleseed Elementary"Open in a New Window

Trailer for upcoming web comedy series APPLESEED ELEMENTARY

 

Buck McCabe '73, M.B.A. '75: Putting Chick-fil-A at the Top of the Pecking OrderOpen in a New Window

The time is 1978, and the setting is a little warehouse in Atlanta — then the headquarters of the quick-service restaurant chain Chick-fil-A (CFA).

 

Ingrid Marcum '97 Trains for the Winter and Summer OlympicsOpen in a New Window

But even if Ingrid Marcum ’97 doesn’t make that team, she still has a great shot at the 2012 Summer Olympics, because she is also a current U.S. Weightlifting Champion.

 

Jonathan Jarvis '75 Named the New Director of the National Park ServiceOpen in a New Window

On June 8, 2009, one month before President Obama appointed him director of the National Park Service, Jonathan Jarvis ’75 issued what seemed like a warning shot.

 

2010 Alumni Medallion Recipient: Earl L. Young '59Open in a New Window

As a young child growing up in Alexandria, Va., Earl Young ’59 would often tug on his brother Ted’s arm as he dragged him around the neighborhood...

 

2010 Alumni Medallion Recipient: Nicholas St. George '60, J.D. '65Open in a New Window

Raised by his mother in the heart of Pittsburgh, Nicholas St. George ’60, J.D. ’65 was the first in his family to attend college. It brought tears to her eyes when he was accepted.

 

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