Inside William & Mary’s Rise in Computer Science
How the Department Continues to Climb in National Prominence
In this episode of DeanCast, we sit down with Professor Evgenia Smirni, Chockley Professor and Chair of William & Mary’s Department of Computer Science, to explore the department’s extraordinary rise in national prominence.
From a dramatic 28-place leap in the U.S. News & World Report rankings to groundbreaking faculty hires in AI, cybersecurity, and robotics, Evgenia shares how strategic growth, innovative teaching, and student excellence are redefining computing at William & Mary. Hear how the department balances cutting-edge research with the university’s hallmark personalized approach — preparing graduates not just to keep pace with the AI revolution, but to lead it.
This episode was posted on November 12, 2025.