In 1921, Pu Kao (P. K.) Chen, a Chinese international student from Tsing Hua College in “Peking” (Beijing), boarded the steamship China to come study at William & Mary. In doing so, he became the first Asian student, and the first student of color on record to attend W&M
Exhibits
Featured Exhibit
October 7, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Current Exhibits
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Reframing Race and Capitalism in Virginia's New South
Location: Marshall Gallery, First Floor RotundaSeptember 8, 2020 to January 16, 2022This exhibit analyzes the ways in which changing market and race relations intersected with Virginia families throughout the burgeoning New South, the economic and cultural developments that occurred in the southern United States after the Civil War and Reconstruction period.
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Location: Second Floor, next to Center for Geospatial AnalysisAugust 31, 2018 to December 31, 2021Spanish-born, Chilean artist Roser Bru’s paintings tackle themes of political unrest, the history of art, and women in society.
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100 Years of Women's Athletics at William & Mary
Location: Kaplan Arena, Court LevelAugust 23, 2018 to November 30, 2021Game Changers highlights the significant history of women’s athletics at William & Mary, celebrates its game-changing athletes, and anticipates its bright future.