The William & Mary building will be named after former defense secretary Robert Gates

William & Mary will name building after former defense secretary Robert Gates. Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates will have academic building named after him at William & Mary. Gates will be honored at the university in honor of the former secretary of statesmanhood.

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates will have academic building named after him at William & Mary. Gates holds the honorary position of chancellor at the alma mater where he holds an honorary position. He will be honored with a new academic building at the university. Gates is the son of former President George W. Bush.