College of William and Mary
Reporting to the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Public Affairs, Brian Whitson is the university's primary spokesperson and responsible for University News & Media, University Research Communications and University Web & Design.
As the Chief Communications Officer, Whitson is a member of the President's cabinet and serves as the university's senior communications strategist. This includes overseeing university-wide media relations and public relations programs, the William & Mary News, national news outreach, the university web, social media, visual identity and online and print publications.
Whitson also chairs the university's Emergency Communications Team, as well as a coordinating committee of communications professionals from across campus.
Whitson received his B.S. in Mass Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University where he completed the News Editorial track within Mass Communications. Before coming to W&M in 2003, Whitson worked as a daily newspaper reporter for more than eight years. His last journalism position was covering higher education for the Daily Press in Newport News.
An avid sports fan, Whitson got his start in journalism as Sports Editor of the Commonwealth Times, VCU's student newspaper. As a student, he covered everything from NCAA college basketball and soccer to NASCAR and professional baseball. His one and only interview with a Major League Baseball Hall of Famer was with the late Tigers manager Sparky Anderson. It lasted all of five seconds.
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The College of William and Mary (W&M) has the distinction of being considered the second-oldest college in the United States. In more than 300 years of operation, W&M has established itself as a premier university, combining an emphasis on research and engagement with the wide-ranging, interdisciplinary nature of the liberal arts. W&M's academics focus primarily on undergraduate study. More than 35 undergraduate programs are available, including a few joint degree programs with the University of St. Andrews. Undergraduates are encouraged to take on research projects and find other practical ways to apply their studies. Graduate studies at W&M include more than 25 programs. The college's Colonial History program is considered one of the best in the country, and the W&M Law School is the oldest in the United States. With more than 400 clubs and organizations, student life at College of William and Mary is diverse and active. About 85% of students participate in athletics, and the college offers plenty of opportunities for community engagement. To apply for undergraduate admissions at William & Mary, submit the Common Application by January 1. If you'd like to be considered for need-based financial aid, you should also complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile by March 1. Graduate admissions procedures vary by department.