Movie poster with text "Coming Back" written in English and Chinese characters, along with film festival award logos

Pursuing a Passion

Having received critical acclaim for her short documentary film “Coming Back,” art major Elizabeth Cheng ’27 continues to hone her craft.

A crowd of people in a classroom listening to a panel of five people sitting behind desks at the front of the room

Bridging the Aisle

Student leaders—and friends—Charles Hughes ’28 and Arjun Patel ’29 bring together the Williams College Democrats of America and the Williams College Conservative Society for an evening of thoughtful conversation.

The women's varsity lacrosse team celebrates making it to the NCAA quarterfinals in the spring.

A Strong Spring Season

The solid performance of eight teams and several individuals competing in national tournaments this spring helped Williams finish fifth in the final Learfield Directors’ Cup standings.

A photo of seniors from the class of 2026 wearing caps and gowns at commencement.

View a recap of this year’s Commencement Weekend festivities.

See a recap of all the weekend’s festivities at commencement.williams.edu.

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Among her many accolades this season, recent graduate Erin Pye ’26 was named NESCAC Player of the Year, was a finalist for the prestigious Laura Hurd Award, and she set personal and Williams single-season records with 802 saves. A biology major with plans for med school, Erin credits her success on and off the ice to teamwork and the tight community she found through hockey. 

Read more in the latest issue of Williams Magazine, online now at the link in our bio.

📷: Maya Chugh Singh '27 @mayasinghphotos

Among her many accolades this season, recent graduate Erin Pye ’26 was named NESCAC Player of the Year, was a finalist for the prestigious Laura Hurd Award, and she set personal and Williams single-season records with 802 saves. A biology major with plans for med school, Erin credits her success on and off the ice to teamwork and the tight community she found through hockey.

Read more in the latest issue of Williams Magazine, online now at the link in our bio.

📷: Maya Chugh Singh `27 @mayasinghphotos
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Stories

Three Williams alumni stand before a lake on the 200-acre property of The Ashmere Project in Chesterfield, Massachusetts

The Ashmere Project’s Next Chapter

Aroop Mukharji ’09 recounts the history—and deep Williams roots—of a residential summer retreat in Massachusetts for adults with and without disabilities.

Nathan Krissoff, Williams Class of 2003, standing in front of a military vehicle, wearing U.S. Marine Corps fatigues, in a photograph taken outside Fallujah, Iraq, before his death.

A Living Legacy

Two decades after U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Nathan Krissoff ’03  died in the line of duty, his story continues to inspire Ephs to serve—most recently, Alec Bachman ’25, who just completed Officer Candidates School.

Two Arlington, New York, high school students unveil a historical marker dedicated to Gaius Charles Bolin, Williams Class of 1889, the college's first Black graduate, outside one of his homes in Poughkeepsie, New York.

A Link to the Past

A high school history project connects students with Williams’ first Black graduate, Gaius Charles Bolin, Class of 1889.

A group of people gathered around a table look down at an open newspaper.

Press Conference

In a first-of-its-kind reunion, more than 100 alumni who worked on “The Williams Record” as students joined current staffers for a weekend of examining the field of journalism and the newspaper’s past and present.

Oren Cass, left, and Darel Paul, in conversation on stage.

Forging His Own Path

Oren Cass ’05, economist and founder of the think tank American Compass, discussed foreign affairs, how he defines “America First” and his journey into politics in conversation with political science professor Darel Paul.

The 2025-26 women's swimming and diving team poses with a banner announcing their NESCAC championship win.

A Winning Winter Season

As the winter varsity sports season comes to a close, a look at the teams and individuals breaking records, taking top honors and heading to championships.