September 22, 2020—Martha S. Jones, Society of Black Alumni Presidential Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and president of the Berkshire Conference of Women Historians, will deliver a talk titled, “The Struggle for Voting Rights.” Hosted by Williams College, the event is open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Continue reading »
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass., September 16, 2020—Carol Anderson, critically-acclaimed author and professor of African American studies at Emory University, will deliver a virtual talk titled, “One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression is Destroying Our Democracy.” Continue reading »
Sept. 4, 2020—Williams College will present a Bicentennial Medal to distinguished alumnus Wole Coaxum ’92 at the Fall Convocation, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 12. Continue reading »
Sept. 3, 2020—Eleven Williams College graduates have been offered Fulbright grants for 2020-21. Five of the honorees will receive a one-year grant to study or conduct research in their academic fields, one will pursue an academic year-long binational internship in Mexico, and five will receive English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) for teaching abroad. English Teaching Assistants help local students increase their English language skills and their knowledge of the United States. Continue reading »
Aug. 4, 2020—Williams College has announced the promotion of eight faculty to full professorships, effective July 1, 2020. They include Jessica Chapman, history; Lisa Gilbert, geosciences; Christopher Goh, chemistry; Jacqueline M. Hidalgo, Latina/o/x studies; 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 »
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