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W&M Writer-in-Residence

Apply by Feb. 1st!

William & Mary Libraries is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new Virginia Writer-in-Residence position! This exciting opportunity, made possible by a generous gift, is designed to support writers with a connection to Virginia. Imagine this: you will embark on a transformative year-long journey (Fall 2025-Spring 2026), engaging with the vibrant William & Mary community through lectures and workshops. Virginia writers, your next chapter awaits! Learn more and apply online.

Special Collections Research Travel Grant Program Returns for 2025-2026

SCRC Research Travel Grant Program Returns

Application period opens April 1st!

The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) of William & Mary Libraries is pleased to announce that it will award travel grants to faculty members, graduate students, and/or independent researchers to support research use of its collections. See grant details.

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Undergraduate Library Research Award

Win up to $750 for your research paper!

Now accepting applications! Prizes will be awarded to the students whose papers best show excellent use of library tools, resources, and information-gathering skills. Four prizes are up for grabs—two at $750 and two at $500! Submit your paper online by January 31.

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Paul Hendrickson and Jay Gaidmore look at where Paul's papers will be stored in the closed stacks of Special Collections

Former Washington Post reporter donates papers to W&M Libraries

Posted December 4, 2024

Former Washington Post journalist Paul Hendrickson has donated his professional papers to W&M Libraries. His collection chronicles his career as an award-winning author of eight books.