A Williams student takes a photograph of seniors in their caps and gowns during Convocation on Sept. 19.

A Celebratory Start

See photographs, videos and program highlights from Convocation Weekend, a celebration of the senior class and honored alumni that marks the formal start of the academic year.

Eve Hammerman, Williams Class of 2026, presents neuroscience research she conducted as part of psychology professor Victor Cazares’ lab at the biennial Federation of European Neuroscience Societies Forum in Barcelona in July.

Cross-Departmental Partnership

Research in Victor Cazares’ neuroscience lab led Eve Hammerman ’26 to present at an international conference and altered her post-graduation plans.

Students pose for a photograph during Mountain Day in 2025.

It’s Mountain Day!

On Friday, Oct. 9, President Maud Mandel canceled classes, and the bells rang out “The Mountains,” signifying the start of Mountain Day 2026.

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Stories

Smiling students help new students carry belongs into their residence hall during Move-In Day 2026.

A Welcoming Start

See photo highlights from this year’s Move-In Day and First Days.

Archival photograph from 2001 of a vigil held on campus in the aftermath of the events of 9/11

9/11 Remembered

A collection of essays, letters and news items reflect the Williams community’s response 25 years ago to the events of Sept. 11.

A colorful illustration depicting humans and animals from Homer's epic poem The Odyssey.

Classics professor Amanda Wilcox talks about Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s epic Greek poem “The Odyssey.”

Seven people stand outside on a sidewalk near Thompson Memorial Chapel on the campus of Williams College.

In Service to Scholarship

Having attended the Warrior-Scholar Project’s academic boot camp and transferred to Williams, Marine Veteran Julio Carpio ’28 mentors veterans who are contemplating college.

A photo of ED doctor Jeremy Faust, Williams Class of 2001, in his scrubs

An Important Voice

Emergency department doctor, writer and commentator Jeremy Faust ’01 is “one of the most important medical voices in a city full of them,” according to a July 7 Globe Magazine profile.

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.

Sports

10/11: Williams Field Hockey defeated by Johns Hopkins University 0-2 away.

10/11: Williams Women's Soccer defeats Cortland 5-0 at home.

10/10: Williams Women's Volleyball defeats Middlebury 3-1 (22-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-21) at home.

10/10: Williams Men's Soccer defeats Wheaton College (Mass.) 3-2 at home.

10/10: Williams Football defeats Bates College 34-0 at home.