Aug. 4, 2020—Williams College has announced the promotion of seven faculty to full professorships, effective July 1, 2020. They include Jessica Chapman, history; Lisa Gilbert, geosciences; Christopher Goh, chemistry; LeRhonda (Rhon) S. Manigault-Bryant, Africana studies; Ashok Rai, economics; Neil Roberts, Africana studies; and Fred Strauch, physics. Continue reading »
July 8, 2020—The Williams College Office of Fellowships has awarded Hubbard Hutchinson Memorial Fellowships to five class of 2020 graduates pursuing careers in the arts: Caroline Fairweather (theater), Panalee Maskati (dance), Theodore McNally (writing), Alexandra Medeiros (music), and Sydney Rainer (art). Continue reading »
July 2, 2020—Rónadh Cox, Edward Brust Professor of Geology and Mineralogy at Williams College, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The three-year, $340,000 grant will support her research on how boulder beaches respond to storms and how they change over time. Continue reading »
June 30, 2020—Three faculty members at Williams College are the recipients of the Nelson Bushnell ’20 Prize for excellence in teaching and writing, an award given annually to the faculty since 1995. This year’s recipients are Rashida K. Braggs, Mea Cook, and Bernie Rhie. Continue reading »
June 11, 2020—Luana Maroja, associate professor of biology and chair of the biochemistry program at Williams College, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The five-year, $300,000 grant will support her research that examines how new species arise and persist across different environments. Continue reading »
Williams College President Maud S. Mandel today conferred Bachelor of Arts degrees to 14 local graduates. Continue reading »
Williams College has awarded the annual George Olmsted Jr. Class of 1924 Prize for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching to four outstanding high school teachers. Continue reading »
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass., May 29, 2020—Williams College has announced its 2020 Bicentennial Olmsted Awards for Faculty and Curricular Development to local schools. Continue reading »
May 27, 2020—Williams College has announced the winners of the Dr. Herchel Smith Fellowship for graduate study at Cambridge University’s Emmanuel College, the Martin-Wilson Fellowship for graduate study at Worcester College at Oxford University, and the Donovan-Moody Fellowship for graduate study at Exeter College at Oxford University. Continue reading »
May 22, 2020—In an effort to minimize the risks of COVID-19 and assist in stopping the spread of the virus, Williams College, working closely with the Williamstown Town administration and in conjunction with the Williamstown Board of Health, has implemented a new health and safety plan for active construction projects on its campus. Continue reading »
On May 12, Williams College celebrated its annual Appreciation Day which honors staff members who have reached milestones in their service to the college. Continue reading »
May 8, 2020—The Morris K. Udall Foundation announced the award of a $7,000 scholarship to Williams College junior Mohammed Memfis. He was one of 55 students nationwide to win the award, selected for his commitment to a career in environmental justice. Continue reading »
April 30, 2020—José Constantine, associate professor of geosciences at Williams College, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support his research on why rivers move, jump, and reshape the landscape and the impact that has on communities. Continue reading »
April 16, 2020—Williams College junior Jose Christopher (Chris) Avila has been awarded the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, a highly competitive award given to college juniors demonstrating exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in public service. Continue reading »
April 10, 2020—The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded research fellowships to four Williams College students and alumni. In addition, the NSF has awarded honorable mentions to eight other Williams students and alumni. The NSF fellowships support graduate study in the natural and social sciences. Continue reading »
April 7, 2020—Williams College juniors Wyndom Chace and Ben Maron have been named recipients of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. Continue reading »
April 6, 2020—In light of the COVID-19 pandemic’s progress and impact, and the extraordinary challenges facing students, Williams College has adopted a test-optional policy for students applying as first-years or transfers during the 2020-2021 admission cycle. Continue reading »
April 2, 2020—Williams College senior John “Jack” Romans has been named a Thomas J. Watson Fellow for 2020-2021. A theater major from West Saint Paul, Minn., Romans will use the fellowship to pursue a project titled “Never Growing Up: Learning from Children’s Theatre Practices.” Continue reading »
March 5, 2020— With the approach of spring, maple sugaring season has arrived and Hopkins Memorial Forest will host a Maplefest celebration on Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continue reading »
March 3, 2020—Williams College will host a symposium in which four early-career scholars will present and discuss their new work on the study and future directions of Asian American religions from an array of perspectives and approaches. Continue reading »
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