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Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
The W&M community will gather October 22-25 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Homecoming. Discover new events, enjoy annual favorites and connect with students, alumni and friends all weekend long.
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Milan Chakraborty ’00
Accounting Major
Film Producer
Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D ’16, P ’27
English Literature and Composition Major
Two-Time World Cup Champion
Nyla Pollard ’21
Education and Sociology Double Major
Chief Executive Officer of Ballin AI
Alexandra Otto ’27
Biology Major
Conservation Researcher
Will Smith ’14
Government Major
Founder & Board Chair of LEAD Edu
Tucker Peters ’28
President and Founder of the W&M AI Club
Rachel Chung
Clinical Professor of Operations & Information Systems Management
Ayanna Williams ’26
Government Major
Williamsburg City Council Member
Mackenzie Corcoran ’21
Chemistry Major
Army Officer
Charles Esten ’87, P ’22
Economics Major
Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Director, Author
Darius McCallum ’27
Coastal & Marine Sciences Major
Stravitz Scholar
Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98
History Major
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense