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Looking Ahead

With finals week winding down, the campus is turning its attention to Senior Week, Commencement and beyond. Summers are hardly sleepy at the college; in addition to the families and friends who visit for Commencement and the alums returning for Reunion, hundreds of students remain on campus to study and continue their research.

Global Study

In a new global studies and political science course, Williams students worked to close a large gap in coverage of politics in Sub-Saharan Africa among English-language Wikipedia sites.

Alumni spotlight

As CEO and president of the innovative Greyston Bakery, Joseph Kenner ’96 carries forward the organization’s Open Hiring strategy and teaches other businesses how to eliminate barriers to employment.

Hands-on Learning

A flock of sheep spends the day on campus, marking the start of Earth Week and sparking research and conversation about the ancient Roman celebration Parilia, agriculture and textile-making.

WILLIAMS NEWS

From the College

Williams graduate students present on major topics in art history at the annual symposium at the Clark Art Institute.

Brookings

A new report by economics professor Tara Watson and Beyond Deng ’21 estimates that up to 4.5 million young adults and up to 17.3 million total individuals go unidentified as LGBTQ+ in four major surveys due to incomplete sexual orientation and gender identity questions.

From the College

Three to receive honorary degrees at Williams’ 234th commencement.

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Covid-19 Information

Covid-19 is an ongoing concern in our region, including on campus. Safety measures are in place, and campus community members and guests are additionally advised to take personal precautions. See the college's Covid-19 website for information about campus policies. For the latest research and recommendations from the CDC, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus.

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