Contact the Office of Communications.
The Communications Office at Williams is the primary point of contact for members of the news media. We can respond to inquiries, issue official statements, provide photographs and video clips, and connect journalists with experts on campus. We also help coordinate media visits to campus and photo and video shoots.
For the latest general news about Williams College, please visit our campus storytelling hub, Williams Today. You can also read recent Writings and Remarks from President Maud S. Mandel and campus leadership. The Office of the Provost posts a variety of publicly available reports on its website, including information about college budget and finances. The Planning, Design and Construction office lists information about all current building projects. Williams’ Special Collections has a searchable catalog of archival material. And the college offers a listing of fast facts about Williams.
Any quotes or excerpts of content from these or any other pages on the Williams website must be credited appropriately and are subject to copyright and fair use standards. Permission is required to publish any pieces in full.
Seeking topical expertise?
We’re happy to connect you with faculty or staff experts who are willing to comment on your topic. Contact the Office of Communications with questions or specific requests.
For a complete listing of college departments, offices, programs, committees and services, see the A-Z Index.
Guidelines for media on campus
We welcome members of the media to campus. Visits must be pre-arranged with the Office of Communications. As a private college, and to avoid disruption of our learning environment, Williams does not allow unauthorized media on campus. The Office of Communications will issue you media passes and coordinate with Campus Safety Services for your visit. We may also assign a staff member to accompany you.
Photography and video guidelines
- You must obtain prior consent before photographing or recording anyone, even for B-roll or in the background of a shot. Video releases are acceptable as long as you provide the college with copies for our records.
- Our academic mission is paramount. Photo or video work that might interfere with learning in classes, labs or areas isn’t allowed unless advance (not same-day) permission is obtained from the instructors.
- Requests for use of campus as a location for commercial shoots or productions are considered on an individual basis. Please contact the Office of Communications for details.
- If you’d like to record an interview or other activity, we can suggest a variety of locations on campus.
Event access
See the college’s events calendar for a full listing of upcoming lectures, performances and programs that are open to the public.
- If you’re interested in interviewing a guest lecturer or performer, please contact the Office of Communications.
- Williams does not allow audio or video recording or photography of events or audiences without prior authorization. Some of our guest speakers and performers contractually forbid recording or dissemination of their work.
- Members of the media who are approved to be on campus may approach audience members to request interviews. Anyone at Williams has the right to approve or deny such requests, and we expect their wishes to be respected. To avoid fire code violations, any interviews should be held outside the venue.
- Selected guest lectures and performances are posted on the Williams YouTube channel.
Visiting Williams
Access our Visitors’ Guide for directions, travel information, etc. Our campus map includes information about visitor parking.
Parking
Communications can provide special permits for unloading and loading of equipment, space permitting. Vehicles without special permits should be parked in one of our visitor parking lots or off campus.