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William & Mary alumni have a long history of service at the highest levels of government a legacy stretching from George Washington (who received his surveyor’s license at William & Mary in 1749) to our current Chancellor, Bob Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98, former Secretary of Defense.
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President Kamala Harris have already appointed several William & Mary alumni to their administration, all of whom have served their nation and advanced their fields since their graduations from the Alma Mater of the Nation. While more may still be appointed, here’s a snapshot of William & Mary alumni who have been named by the administration so far.
A conversation with US Acting Assistant Secretary Joey Hood on economic priorities in the Middle East
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 11:00 AM
A conversation about US economic development priorities in the Middle East with US Acting Assistant Secretary Joey Hood
The stability of the Middle East is highly dependent on economic prosperity. Unfortunately, a weakening economic outlook due to the decline in oil prices and ongoing regional conflicts is exacerbated by the pandemic. The young and growing demographics of the region require swift action to create jobs. Without a long-term regional economic strategy that empowers the region’s rich human capital to contribute meaningfully to the economy, we will continue to go from one crisis to the next. The pandemic is providing a strong catalyst for change and sparking economic diversification and growth.