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College basketball preview: William & Mary men look to continue success with an entirely new team • Nov. 1, 2026, 7:29 PM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)

College basketball preview: William & Mary women aim for another CAA title, NCAA Tournament trip • Nov. 1, 2026, 2:00 AM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)

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Juvenile striped bass maintaining average abundance in Virginia waters in 2026 • Oct. 19, 2026, 10:20 PM ET (Phys.org)

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Date	1693 - present
Areas Of Involvement	Liberal arts
Notable Alumni	Robert M. Gates • James Comey • Jon Stewart • Matt Gaetz • Glenn Close • Mike Tomlin • Michele Bachmann • Mary Jo White • William Kelso • James Branch Cabell
Related People	Robert M. Gates • James Blair

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