Pioneering museum leaders Mariët Westermann ’84 and Esther Bell MA ’03 discussed the question “What is a Museum Today?” during an Oakley Center colloquium earlier this month.
Celebrated perfumer Francis Kurkdjian leads a workshop on the science and creative process behind perfume.
Photographs and a video recap tell the story of this time-honored Williams tradition, featuring hikes, performances and other activities celebrating the outdoors.
The growing student-run organization EphVotes encourages all Williams students to register, vote and participate in civic engagement.
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It`s Firsts Week!
Ahead of National First-Generation College Celebration Day on November 8, today marks the start of Williams` Firsts Celebration Week. Campus events include a dessert reception, pizza night, LinkedIn photo booth, and more. Check out our stories for the full lineup.
This year marked the launch of exciting new programs focused on the Williams Firsts community, including FUEL (Firsts Utilizing Every Ladder), a year-long first-year experience program; a faculty learning community in collaboration with the Rice Center for Teaching; and the second cohort of Firsts Career Scholars supported by Career Education (@ephcareers).
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Invaluable Experience
A record number of students participated in the Alumni-Sponsored Internship Program this past summer—thanks, in part, to All-Grant Financial Aid.
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.
First Days on Campus
See photo highlights from this year’s Move-In Day and First Days.
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 Tapestry of Diversity”
A college-owned bog 11 miles from campus offers a vibrant ecosystem ripe for research.
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.
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Good Guys
Living in the Present with John Prine
