The Power of the Story: How Research Communications Elevate W&M’s Reach and Reputation
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Muscarelle Museum of Art
An evening discussion convened by W&M's Global Research Institute. Guests will hear "lightning talks" from Kate Carline '26, a current W&M undergrad discussing her work on creating national conference on emerging technology, and Alex Wooley, AidData's Director of Partnerships & Communications who will discuss how he has placed W&M research on the front page of the WSJ and the NYTimes. The keynote of the evening will be a discussion and Q&A with W&M's Provost Peggy Agouris, BOV Member and former Chief Executive Officer of Hill & Knowlton AnnaMaria DeSalva '90, moderated by GRI Board Member and current Vice President for Global Affairs at the Microsoft Corporation Brent Colburn '00.