News & Announcements

From the College - April 16, 2024

College receives anonymous $25M gift commitment to support three major initiatives: the museum, athletics and wellbeing, and financial aid.

College receives anonymous $25 gift commitment to support three major initiatives: the musuem, athletics and wellbeing, and financial aid.

Two buildings that make up the new Davis Center complex
From the College - April 11, 2024

Davis Center Opening

The reimagined Davis Center, a hub of programs and spaces supporting historically underrepresented communities within the larger Williams family, is celebrating its opening after a substantial renovation and expansion.

Cover image of Julie Cassiday's book, Russian Style.
From the College - April 10, 2024

Russian professor Julie Cassiday’s book is shortlisted for the Pushkin House Book Prize 2024.

Cassiday’s latest book explores how heteronormativity and homophobia have become hallmarks of Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

An architectural rendering of the new Multipurpose Recreation Center
From the College - April 8, 2024

Williams to break ground on a new recreation center.

The MRC will serve as the temporary home for Williams’ indoor athletic practices, intramural sports and other recreational activities that were displaced after the Towne Field House closed unexpectedly in spring 2023.

Students work in a garden outside the Class of 1966 Environmental Center.
From the College - March 14, 2024

The Class of 1966 Environmental Center earns Living Building certification.

As the 34th Living Building in the world, the environmental center is the first of four buildings on campus to pursue the International Living Future Institute’s rigorous criteria.

Headshot photos of the 2024 honorary degree recipients
From the College - March 13, 2024

Four to receive honorary degrees at Williams’ 235th commencement.

Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie G. Bunch III will be the principal speaker at the 2024 Commencement Exercise.

South view of the design for the new Williams College Museum of Art
From the College - March 7, 2024

The college unveils the design for the new Williams College Museum of Art.

The first purpose-built home for the museum—a primary teaching resource for the college across all disciplines, and home to more than 15,000 works—is projected to open in 2027.