EXPANDING THE PROMISE “Becky and I believe supporting scholarships is the most direct way to impact William & Mary students and our nation. It is incredibly powerful to see first-hand how scholarships broaden opportunities for outstanding students. Knowing that you are making a tangible difference in the lives of others and helping them realize their amazing potential has been especially rewarding for us.” ROBERT M. GATES ’65, L.H.D. ’98 CHANCELLOR, COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY Raising funds for scholarships and fellowships is one of the university’s highest priorities. The College must act boldly to ensure that William & Mary is a place WILLIAM where exceptional scholars come and where inquiry and excellence thrive. Learn & MARY more about supporting scholarships at www.wm.edu/giving/scholarships. For more information, contact Karlene Noel Jennings at 757.221.7779 or
[email protected]. FALL 2014 W&M ALUMNI MAGAZINE 1 Fall 2014 VOLUME 80, NO. 1 FEATURES 28 PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Overcoming centuries of secrecy and shame, W&M’s LGBTQ community has worked to achieve full inclusion in the Tribe family. By Paul Brockwell Jr. ’07 36 ALUMNI FELLOWSHIP AWARDS This year’s faculty honorees embody qualities that set W&M apart — in particular, a commitment to the classroom. By Laurel Overby and Meredith Randle ’16 42 A CHANGE IS GOING TO COME On a mountaintop in Rwanda, Katherine Potter ’04 is helping to build one of Africa’s first climate- change observatories. By Kelley Freund IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Alumni Focus 6 From the Brafferton 8 By & Large Discover what’s brewing at W&M: a new model for alumni engagement, the COLL curriculum launch, scholarships, sports and more.