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President Mandel, second from left, joins a discussion on the role of higher education today.

Presidential Leadership

During a panel discussion with fellow leaders about the state of higher education, President Maud Mandel encouraged colleges to lean into “core principles” and the power of the classroom.

A collage of items from the Library of Congress' Stephen Sondheim Collection, including Phinney's Rainbow, a musical he wrote as a student at Williams.

Five thousand items from the late Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim’s ’50 personal collection, including music and lyric sketches, scrapbooks and unproduced work, have a new home at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

Photo of WCMA summer interns posing in front of a sculpture on campus

Framing the Future

A popular summer program immerses Williams students in the museum world.

Colorful illustration of students and teachers working with AI

A Co-op for Computing

Faculty are diving into the exciting, data-crunching, AI world of GPMoo.

Stories

Photo of alumni gathered in front of Paresky Hall for Reunion Weekend.

Reunion 2025

Williams welcomes alumni from class years ending in 0 and 5 back to campus June 12-15, 2025 for a fun-filled weekend of connection, community and celebration.

A photo of graduates accept their diplomas at Williams' 236th Commencement in June 2025.

View a recap, including photos and a video playlist, of this year’s Commencement Weekend festivities.

A black and white photo of Clyde Criner at a piano

Two Worlds

Determined to shine a new light on the late musician and composer Clyde Criner ’75, Williams classmates carried out the painstaking work of reconstructing his legacy, piece by piece.

Composite image of the 2025 Williams Commencement speakers

Jarrett, Duflo to receive honorary degrees at Williams’ 236th commencement.

CEO of the Obama Foundation Valerie Jarrett and MIT economics professor Esther Duflo will speak at Williams’ 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

A photo of Diego Mongue playing bass at Spring Fling 2024 on Williams' campus.

Seizing the Moment

The beat goes on for multitalented music major and musician Diego Mongue ’25.

Photo of Professor Noah Sandstrom and Sidra Wohlwend ’25 on the volleyball court at Williams.

Team Support

Psychology professor Noah Sandstrom supports student-athletes—including his academic advisee Sidra Wohlwend ’25—on and off the court.

Books

Os escribo a todos

By Soledad Fox Maura, Spanish professor

Queer Lens: A History of Photography

Co-edited by Paul Martineau, MA ’02