Fall 2021

a tree with red leaves in front of the Chapin Memorial Hall tower

A Time of Renewal

Mustering Williams’ resources for a new, vital season.

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Students working alongside a stream in a green jungle

Living Laboratories

Biologist Ron Bassar and his students study what Trinidadian guppies reveal about the natural world.

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Collage of Arabic culture

Arabic, Studied

How the college’s longstanding but diffuse connection to the Arab world has flourished into one of Williams’ newest programs.

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Two students stand together. One student has her arm over the shoulder of the other.

Good Timing

Taking time off from college can be a vital and beneficial aspect of students' education.

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photo of the sculptures that look like eyes outside the Williams College Museum of Art building

The Leadership of Art

Williams alumnae museum leaders on their experiences, their influences and the future of their organizations.

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People Network Illustration In Pencil and Ink

Ephs Helping Ephs

The ’68 Center for Career Exploration is connecting students and alumni with each other for internships, job opportunities and mentoring.

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Exterior of the Davis Center with Pride flag on display

Building Belonging

A first look at the Davis Center Initiative.

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Portrait of Franny Choi sitting in an office with a cluttered desk behind her

Poetry and Politics

Artist-in-Residence Franny Choi shares why poetry is “a counterpoint to the horror show” that is our times.

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People viewing artwork inside WCMA

A Museum Plan

The Williams College Museum of Art enters the design phase for a new home.

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Portrait of Shivon Robinson sitting outside on a wooden bench

Mentored Minds

Psychology professor Shivon Robinson ’11 explores the many dimensions of opioid addiction.

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Old photo showing people sitting at a roundtable event

The World and Williams

A new book by political scientist James McAllister examines the Williamstown Institute of Politics.

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Students taking notes during class

Together at Williams

Scenes from a vibrant fall 2021 semester.

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