Security was heightened at the U.S. Capitol ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration. Nicole Glass Photography / Shutterstock.com
Corporate Political Donations: A Sea Change or a Slow Return to Normal? After a violent mob took over the U.S. Capitol in early January, dozens of companies pledged to halt or rethink political donations. But the change may not stick around for future election cycles, observers say.
It’s always been risky for corporations to funnel money into politics. The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month showed just how risky it can be for companies to align themselves with certain political causes and candidates.
Innovative leaders in diversity and arts to receive honorary degrees at the university’s 2021 virtual ceremony
Four community builders two longtime professors who made significant strides for diversity and equity at William & Mary and beyond, along with an award-winning chef and entrepreneur and a Virginia Indian tribal leader and artist will be honored by the university during its 2021 Charter Day ceremony.
The event, held annually to mark the day on which the university was founded by British royal charter in 1693, will be presented virtually in accordance with health and safety precautions around the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be streamed on the university’s Charter Day website at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11.