Algae are the unsung heroes of our planet, with the potential to help tackle climate change, conservation and sustainability challenges. However, Stacy Krueger-Hadfield and many of her fellow phycologists believe there are fundamental challenges that their field must overcome to unlock many of the remaining algal secrets.
The $50M gift by William & Mary alumnus Dr. R. Todd Stravitz ’82 and the Brunckhorst Foundations will empower future generations to tackle the world’s most pressing environmental challenges by providing full tuition support to undergraduates majoring in coastal & marine sciences at the Batten School & VIMS.
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has approved William & Mary's bachelor's degree program in coastal & marine sciences, set to launch this fall. The new major will leverage opportunities and expertise available through the Batten School & VIMS.