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The Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Department of Biology celebrated its 2026 graduates on May 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Sunken Garden. Led by Department Chair Dr. Matthias Leu, the ceremony honored 16 master's degree recipients and 200 bachelor's degree recipients, featuring Professor Randy Chambers' annual epic poem reading. The event also recognized four outstanding students with departmental awards. Friends and family gathered to support the graduates, concluding the event with a celebratory reception in the Sunken Garden.

W&M Biology alumna Emma Cottle (’25) transitioned from classroom research to a prestigious internship at the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Small Mammal House. Her journey highlights the diverse, hands-on career paths available to W&M biology graduates in wildlife conservation and zoological care.

W&M biology master’s student Keegan Sweeney ‘26 wins award at cancer research conference