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Training for Conversation

A campus workshop led by German TV presenter and filmmaker Mo Asumang teaches participants strategies to “strengthen dialogue instead of hate.”

Dalton Meyers, Williams Class of 2026 and a U.S. Navy veteran, sits outside, on the steps leading up to West College

Growth Mindset

After six years serving in the U.S. Navy—four in Japan—Dalton Meyers ’26 is realizing his deferred dream of attending college.

Photograph of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris taking the stage to accept the nomination for U.S. president at the Democratic National Convention

Race Inside the Race

Political science professor Matthew Tokeshi’s research considers the role of Vice President Kamala Harris’ race and gender—and her messaging around both—in the U.S. presidential election.

Hopkins Hall in a spooky-looking black-and-white photo with clouds rolling behind and touches of green

Haunted Hopkins

A Halloween party and ghost hunt are among the activities Campus Safety Services are hosting this year to build community.

Stories

Students hiking a trail on Mountain Day 2024.

Hooray for Mountain Day!

A photo collection and video capture the magic of this year’s Mountain Day, an annual celebration of the outdoors highlighted by hikes, picnics and performances.

The five multicolored Olympic rings on a purple textured background

Purple in Paris

Three Williams alums—Kristi Kirshe ’17, Steve Graham ’82 and Ben Washburne ’23—made a big impact on this year’s Olympic Games in Paris.

Summer Experience

A record number of students participated in the Alumni-Sponsored Internship Program this past summer—thanks, in part, to All-Grant Financial Aid.

Williams seniors pose in their caps and gowns.

Williams celebrates the Senior Class, Bicentennial Medalists and more at this year’s Convocation.

A record 400 students attended the 2024 Convocation, which marks the ceremonial opening of the academic year.

Students pose around someone dressed in an Ephelia the Cow costume during a night-time festival during First Days.

Welcome to Williams

Check out a gallery of photos from First Days, including Move-in Day, an all-campus picnic, a night at the Clark Art Institute and other activities introducing first-years to Williams.

Sports

11/2: Williams Women's Soccer defeated by Colby College 1-2 , 1OT at home.

11/2: Williams Men's Soccer defeats Wesleyan University 2-1 , 2OT at home.

11/2: Williams Field Hockey defeats Connecticut College 2-0 at home.

11/2: Williams Football defeated by Wesleyan University 24-25 away.

11/2: Williams Women's Volleyball defeats Amherst College 3-1 away.