seven varsity sports: men's and women's gymnastics, men's and women's swimming, men's indoor and outdoor track and field and volleyball. This decision prompted a petition entitled "save the Tribe 7" which received significant support. On October 19, the university reinstated women's gymnastics, women's swimming, and volleyball after notice of an impending lawsuit on the grounds of Title IX violations. President Rowe later announced that the decision to cancel the four men's programs would be put off until the 2021-2022 academic year.
Beginning in the 2026 season, the Tribe football team will compete as an associate member of the Patriot League. The College’s other varsity programs will continue to participate in the Coastal Athletic Association.
== Notable people ==
=== Faculty ===
Since the 17th century, many prominent academics have chosen to teach at William & Mary. Distinguished faculty include the first professor of law in the United States, George Wythe (who taught Henry Clay, John Marshall, and Thomas …
