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New School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics

威廉与玛丽学院正在建立一所新的计算机科学、数据科学、应用科学和物理学院,这标志着半个多世纪以来该大学建立的第一所新学院,并推动该大学走向未来。 

The new school reorganizes the four highly successful units to foster unparalleled growth in teaching and research and to meet emerging needs in the Commonwealth and beyond.

Timeline

In discussion since early 2022, the new school at William & 玛丽 is in the final stretch. 

Fall 2023

W&M Board of Visitors moves to establish the new school.

Spring 2024

W&M submits school proposal to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

Fall 2024

Douglas Schmidt '84, M.A. '86 is named dean of the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics.

Fall 2025

The School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics officially opens.

Yellow light arching into the starry night sky.

Vision 2026

William & 玛丽 has led in powerful ways during the most challenging times. The key to that success has been understanding the moment that we are in while seeing the possibilities ahead.

Initiative Archive

Review an archive of the planning materials outlining the new school's genesis, design team and initiative exploration committee.