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“It’s the little things.”

That line is the resonant theme of this year’s  — a day for giving back and paying forward to 91¿´Æ¬Íø. At GRI, this message guides everything we do. From barbecue conversations, office hour visits, and front porch study sessions, world-class research partnerships and experiential learning opportunities emerge. No matter how little,  on Tuesday, April 12 allow us to keep creating these big things.

 calls us to address global challenges collaboratively, ensure the lifelong success of alumni, and adapt our approaches to reach more people. The framework also identifies four cross-cutting areas in which W&M can contribute most powerfully: data, water, democracy, and careers. Across these categories and more, GRI researchers spearhead innovative approaches — with AidData, for instance, studying how irrigation and water access impacts productivity in Lesotho. You’ll see that story about drone research and satellite imagery linked in the tiles below, along with analysis of the war in Ukraine, published work from one of GRI’s Student Innovation Projects, and more. 

When the Institute’s research aligns with the University’s broader vision, we are that much more powerful. As you consider giving on One Tribe One Day, please know that (3222) can engage students in solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. The little things all add up.

Best,
Mike