The following story originally appeared in the winter 2021 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed.
In 1934, the William & Mary Alumni Association first recognized graduates of the university with the Alumni Medallion for their professional accomplishments, leadership, dedication to the community and commitment to their alma mater.
The Alumni Medallion is the highest and most prestigious award the William & Mary Alumni Association can bestow on a graduate of William & Mary. This award recognizes individuals who have exemplary accomplishments in their professional life, service to the community, state or nation, and loyalty and commitment to William & Mary.
The winners will be recognized as part of the university s Charter Day celebrations in a virtual ceremony at 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 13.
This new program will help veterans transition from military intelligence jobs to civilian careers in management. (WYDaily/ Courtesy of Unsplash)
William & Maryâs new Veteran-to-Executive Transition (VET) initiative will launch its first certificate program â âFlourishing in Life Transitionsâ
 â in May 2021. âFlourishingâ will prepare veterans and members of the intelligence community to transition to high-level civilian management positions, while flourishing in their careers and personal lives.
âTransitions in life are often stressful and uncertain,â said Special Assistant for Military and Veterans Affairs Robert Merkl, who oversees the VET initiative. âThat stress and uncertainty can be minimized by preparation designed by others who have already been through the process.â
New program focuses on wellness in careers and personal lives
William & Mary’s new Veteran-to-Executive Transition (VET) initiative will launch its first certificate program – “Flourishing in Life Transitions” – in May 2021. “Flourishing” will prepare veterans and members of the intelligence community to transition to high-level civilian management positions, while flourishing in their careers and personal lives.
“Transitions in life are often stressful and uncertain,” said Special Assistant for Military and Veterans Affairs Robert Merkl, who oversees the VET initiative. “That stress and uncertainty can be minimized by preparation designed by others who have already been through the process.”
Developed in partnership with The COMMIT Foundation, “Flourishing” will take place over two weeks in May 2021 in the new Center for Military Transition in William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business. Potential enrollees for this program’s inaugural of