Fall 2022

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The Court in Context

Political science professor Justin Crowe ’03 discusses with alumni experts the ripple effects of recent changes in the U.S. Supreme Court’s people and perspectives.

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The Path Forward

As Title IX celebrates its 50th year, Williams alumnae examine its extensive reach in higher education and its continuing evolution.

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Material World

Artist and Bicentennial Medal awardee, Pamela Council's '07 work combines the disciplines of sculpture, architecture, writing and performance.

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Culture Change

A study by biology professor Heather Williams, math professor Julie Blackwood and students shows that the songs of the Savannah sparrow are improving over time.

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Rock Music

An interdisciplinary research project engages with the geology and musicality of Ireland’s coast.

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Photo of Alex Bernstein ’23 participating in a group work-in-progress in spring 2021.

Embodiment

A new course teaches students to focus on creativity and imagination as much as the finished product.

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Object Study

Williams students now have access to a birch bark manuscript rarely found in North American collections.

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Image of student veteran Jordan Wynn '26 with two friends on the library quad

Serving Veterans

An interview with Cappy Hill ’76, an expert on improving access to higher education and new board member of the Warrior-Scholar Project.

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From the President

Saying goodbye to leaders past—and continuing the work they set in motion.

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Sustained Progress

A look at some of the college's recent progress toward increasing its commitment to sustainability.

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Support for Teaching

A new center for faculty provides programs, workshops and resources focused on teaching and pedagogy.

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Photograph of Efrain Agosto in WCMA's Object Lab.

Giving Guidance

Providing mentorship to help Latinx students thrive in academia.

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Physics Honors

Adam Dionne ’22 wins the American Physical Society’s 2022 LeRoy Apker Award.

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Quoted

Collette Chilton, chief investment officer, receives leadership award.

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Toward Deeper Inclusion

A new alumni-led fundraising effort supports Williams’ Davis Center Initiative.

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Photo of Adena Friedman and President Maud Mandel on stage at the Bicentennial awards ceremony.

Bicentennial Medals Awarded

Six distinguished alumni receive Bicentennial Medals at Convocation in September.

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In Memoriam

Remembering John Chandler, Williams' 13th president, who died on Aug. 5.

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Together at Williams

Scenes from a vibrant summer and fall 2022 semester.

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