William & Mary Washington Center

To every intern who missed the Metro and still made it on time, who took on the manual spreadsheet project nobody else wanted to touch, who said yes to impromptu social media managing simply because of their age: we can’t wait to see where you go from here.

Happy National Intern Day to those who celebrate. You’re smart, ambitious and thoughtful, and you impress us every year with what you can do. Your effort and your drive to pursue your goals inspire the W&M community and excite us for the future you will lead.

Summer in D.C. is always special, but this year is one to remember: 25 years of The Washington Center (celebrated during W&M Weekend), America’s 250th, groundbreaking on our expansion, and 68 interns making their mark across the city!

“It just seemed a very natural thing to do.”

That’s how former William & Mary President Timothy J. Sullivan ’66 described the decision to establish a W&M presence in D.C. over 25 years ago.

A lot has changed since then, but the mission remains remarkably familiar.

Long before universities across the country began building D.C. centers, internship and applied learning hubs, and pathways into public service, W&M saw an opportunity to bring its community closer to the people, institutions, and ideas shaping our world.

These photos capture the Center’s earliest days. Today, that vision has grown into a year-round home for applied learning, alumni engagement, thought leadership, and community in the nation’s capital.

The Center was founded on a simple belief: students learn differently when they are immersed in the places where decisions are made, organizations are built, and public life unfolds.

As we celebrate 25 years, we’re looking back at the people, places, and moments that helped shape W&M in Washington.

Which detail in these photos takes you right back to the early 2000s?

We hope to see everyone tonight for a One Tribe One Day celebration in Arlington! 💚💛 Don’t forget to make your gift…if you need some encouragement, watch our story 👀

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Spring in the city! 🌸

Thinking about a fall semester in D.C.? Time is running out to submit your priority application!

Spend your semester exploring foreign policy, human rights, and the psychological impact of culture and conflict while living and learning in the heart of the nation’s capital. Gain perspective in a city that shapes policy decisions and global issues every day.

Priority deadline is tonight, but rolling applications will be accepted through June. The sooner you apply, the better your chances!

Apply today 👉 wm.edu/studyindc

Reintroducing the team!