News & Announcements

Photograph of the pamphlet "Oratorio," a print of Frederick Douglass' famous speech now known as “What to the American Slave is the 4th of July?”
From the College - July 2, 2025

Chapin Library hosts July 4 reading of historical texts.

The Chapin Library of Rare Books at Williams College will host the annual July 4 reading of the Declaration of Independence and speeches by Frederick Douglass and John Quinney at 1:00 p.m. The event, held indoors at Chapin Hall, is free and open to the public. This year’s program includes: The Declaration of Independence and…

From the College - June 8, 2025

Local students graduate from Williams College.

Sixteen local graduates receive Bachelor of Arts degrees at Williams’ 236th Commencement.

From the College - May 29, 2025

Williams receives its second consecutive STARS Gold rating for sustainability.

Williams has earned its second consecutive STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

Composite image of the 2025 Williams Commencement speakers
From the College - May 29, 2025

Jarrett, Duflo to receive honorary degrees at Williams’ 236th commencement.

CEO of the Obama Foundation Valerie Jarrett and MIT economics professor Esther Duflo will speak at Williams’ 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

An exterior view of the Clark Art Institute
From the College - May 27, 2025

Williams art history graduate students present on major topics in the field at annual symposium.

The student presentations, timed in conjunction with Williams’ 2025 Commencement weekend, will address a variety of topics in the history of art.

From the College - May 22, 2025

Williams bestows four high school teachers with the Olmsted Award for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching.

Each year, Williams seniors nominate high school teachers who played influential roles in their lives and education.