For most of the nation and much of the world, May 12, 2013 was Mother’s Day. And while it was a day to pay homage to dear old “mom,” May the 12th on the campus of the College of William & Mary is also a day of change and transition.

Recently, Deborah Hewitt, assistant dean for MBA programs and clinical professor of economics and finance at the Mason School of Business, spoke to William & Mary News about the rising tide of China’s financial resources and how that will have an impact on everyone—from the corner dry cleaners to global giants.

An economic impact analysis was performed by the College of William and Mary Mason School of Business for Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority — the first ever impact analysis for a housing and redevelopment authority.

One year ago, Pat Austria ’13 was standing in the hallway at the Mason School of Business presenting a small poster board on how to improve disaster management in her home country of the Philippines to participants at William & Mary’s first Social Entrepreneurship Conference (SEcon).

For the second year, the Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary will be the gathering place for leaders from the public and private sectors to engage and act to address social issues.

On Feb 20, 2013, Snagajob.com CEO and founder Shawn Boyer '94 came to the Mason School of Business on the campus of the College of William and Mary to speak to faculty, students, staff and the greater Williamsburg community about how he started his company and tips for those who wish to start theirs.

Professor Ash was named the first Charles and Mari Ann Banks Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship at a banquet on Jan. 26, 2013.