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Room of the Year

The winners of Campus Life’s inaugural Room of Year Contest take us on a tour of their decked-out spaces.

Pairs of people stand in a room palm to palm, pushing against each other.

Training for Conversation

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

Students examine animal tracks during 2024 Winter Study.

Winter Studies

From deepening their academic interests to trying something entirely new, students take advantage of Winter Study during the month of January.

Two field hockey players on a green field battle for the ball with long hockey sticks in hand.

A Winning Season

Field hockey Head Coach Alix Barrale ’93 led this year’s team to a successful season as a strong team both on and off the field.

Stories

A photo of students, alumni and others enjoying the Williams-Amherst football game at Williams' 2024 Homecoming celebration.

A Festive Homecoming

A photo gallery captures the festive spirit of this year’s Homecoming celebration that included music and dance performances, food, talks and, of course, football.

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.

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.

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.

Books

How Many Hands to Home

By Lisken Van Pelt Dus ’84

The Creative Self: Beyond Individualism

By Mari Ruti and Gail M. Newman, German professor

The Future of Youth Violence Prevention

Edited by Paul Boxer ’95

Sports

12/30: Williams Men's Basketball defeated by No. 8 New York University 62-81 away.

12/29: Williams Men's Basketball defeats Kenyon College 67-64 , 1OT at home.

12/20: Williams Women's Basketball defeats Gettysburg College 58-54 at home.

12/19: Williams Women's Basketball defeats Concordia University (Wis.) 59-48 at home.

1/18: Williams Women's Squash defeats Bates College 9-0 away.