William & Mary University receives a $100 million donation from Jane Batten to establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences, focusing on climate change impacts.
William & Mary University in Virginia has received a record $100 million donation from philanthropist Jane Batten, which will establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences. The funds will expand research into the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean, and beyond, with a focus on helping coastal communities adapt to climate change impacts like rising seas and intense storms. The school aims to hire more faculty, advance long-standing research, and expand a new marine science major for undergraduates, starting in 2025.
July 24, 2024
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