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Founded in 1793, Williams is a private, liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Mass. Tweets by the Office of Communications staff. #WilliamsCollege

Williamstown, MA
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
2 years
Williams will become the first college in the country to totally eliminate loans as well as required campus and summer jobs from all of its financial aid packages. The components will be replaced with equivalent grant funds. Read the full announcement:
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Congratulations to Africana studies professor Rhon Manigault-Bryant ( @DoctorRMB ), who received a three-year, $300,000 New Directions Fellowship to pursue substantive and methodological training in film studies and documentary filmmaking.
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Williams College
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Williams affirms that no applicant will be disadvantaged in our admission process for taking part in peaceful and constructive political activity or protest of any kind. See statement on our admission page.
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Michael Beschloss '77 P'19/'16 @BeschlossDC knows his snow!
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Michael Beschloss
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Thank you to @BerkshireEagle and @LarryParnass for correctly confirming that I am a โ€œBerkshire blizzard geekโ€:
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Williams College
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True! President Garfield, class of 1856, was headed to his class reunion when he was shot at the train station. His sons Harry & James entered Williams just 2 weeks before their father died that fall. Harry later became president of the college 1908-34.
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Chris Murphy ๐ŸŸง
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On his way to Williams College.
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Maud S. Mandel is the 18th president of Williams College! Currently at @BrownUniversity , she's dean of the college and a history professor. Visit to read the full announcement and learn more about President-elect Mandel. #WilliamsPresident
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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NEWS: @AmherstCollege and @WilliamsCollege , once known as rivals, will merge campus operations effective Apr. 2, offering a unique opportunity to combine the strengths of two of the nationโ€™s most venerable colleges into an educational powerhouse.
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Thanks for visiting campus and stopping, looking and waving, @alyankovic !
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ITโ€™S MOUNTAIN DAY! #mtnday #williamscollege Classes are canceled and students are encouraged to get outside and explore via a multitude of socially-distanced outdoor activities. Join #Ephs the world over in celebrating this time-honored tradition:
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Williams College
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ITโ€™S MOUNTAIN DAY! Classes are canceled, and students are encouraged to get outside and celebrate the wonder and restorative benefits of being outdoors. Join #Ephs all over the world in celebrating this time-honored tradition: #mtnday
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Congratulations to former Williams faculty member Louise Glรผck, winner of the 2020 @NobelPrize in Literature!
@NobelPrize
The Nobel Prize
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BREAKING NEWS: The 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded to the American poet Louise Glรผck โ€œfor her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal.โ€ #NobelPrize
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Williams College
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Today is the day! Congratulations, Williams Class of 2018! It's going to be a gorgeous day! #williams2018 #ephpride
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Williams College
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On Friday, the admission office admitted 258 early decision applicants into the Class of 2022! Congratulations, new Ephs! #EphPride
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Williams College
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Happy New Year from all of us at Williams!
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Williams College
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Happy first day of classes, Ephs!
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Williams College
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ Ephs!!!
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Williams Women's Soccer
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Your 2017 national champions!
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Don't forget, @amherstcollege ... You owe us $39,058,890 (inflation-adjusted) for those stolen books!
@AmherstCollege
Amherst College
2 years
Congratulations to President Biddy Martin on receiving an honorary degree this past weekend from... that other college, @WilliamsCollege . ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ“ธ: Bradley Wakoff '95, courtesy of Williams College
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Williams College
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Sawyer Library has been named one of the most beautiful, and architecturally significant, libraries in the U.S.
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Williams College
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Happy birthday to Henry David Thoreau who wrote of Williams in 1844: โ€œIt would be no small advantage if every college were thus located at the base of a mountain.โ€
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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IT'S MOUNTAIN DAY! Ephs everywhere: Join us in celebrating, wherever you are, and be sure to tag us in your adventures. See the full schedule of campus activities and performances here: #mtnday
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Happy to welcome the Class of 2024! You are receiving your welcome letters during an unusual time, but we are thrilled for you to soon join us in the Purple Valley! #Williams2024
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Williams College
4 years
President Maud S. Mandel announced today that Williams plans to convene an in-person semester for fall 2020. Read her announcement and view the full planโ†’
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Shout out to the amazing Williams Dining Services team, who have been working hard to safely prepare, pack & deliver delicious meals to quarantined students. #fall2020 #collegedining #quarantinemeals #williamscollege ๐Ÿ“ท: Bradley Wakoff/Berkshirian Images
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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It's a good day for moving to Frosh Quad. Welcome, Class of 2022! #williams2022
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Williams College
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Q: Why are mountains so funny? A: Because they're hill-areas! It's Mountain Day! Get outside and play, Ephs! Share your photos with #mtnday !
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Williams College
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Wishing peace and joy to our Williams community, far and wide!
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Williams College
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Early decision acceptance letters went out today and the staff of the Office of Admission is excited to welcome members of the Class of 2023! #williams2023
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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A composer, lyricist and pioneer of musical theater, Stephen Sondheim '50 made a lasting legacy and impact at Williams, on Broadway and around the world. @nytimes
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Williams College
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Williams is working to assist students from the University of Puerto Rico whose education has been disrupted by Hurricane Maria. UPR faculty and staff are helping the college identify students who could continue their schooling at Williams during winter study and spring semester.
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
7 years
Today the Class of 2021 moves into their residence halls! Welcome, new Ephs! #Williams2021 ๐Ÿฎ
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Congratulations to Dean of Faculty and John B. McCoy & John T. McCoy Professor of Psychology Safa Zaki, who has been announced as the next president of @BowdoinCollege . Read President Mandel's reflection on Zaki's impact over 20+years at Williams:
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Congrats to Ben Tilghman '03 grad art on receiving the Young Teacher Award from Lawrence University!
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Williams College
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What a beautephul Homecoming weekend! Congratulations to @EphsFB on their exciting win and a big thank you to everyone who joined us in Williamstown. Go Ephs! #WilliamsHomecoming
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Today is the day, Ephs! Itโ€™s time to head outside and be in natureโ€”climb a mountain, sit under a tree, enjoy the day! Be sure to tag/hashtag us in your adventures, far and wide! Weโ€™ll retweet some of the photos! #mtnday #williamscollege
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Williams College
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Sad news: Legendary football, lacrosse and women's squash coach Renzie Lamb died Saturday, Nov. 17. More details coming soon. Please share your memories with #RememberingRenzie .
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Williams College
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Happy New Year, Ephs! Looking forward to new adventures in 2023!
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Williams College
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Williams' first female president, Maud S. Mandel, with one of the college's first female graduates, Kathie Berry, and husband Charlie Berry, both Class of โ€˜57. #WilliamsPresident
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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MOUNTAIN DAY IS HERE! Visit the Williams Outing Club website for the full schedule of campus activities and performances: Ephs everywhere: Join us in celebrating, wherever you are! Tag us & use #mtnday to have your adventures featured in our feed.
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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We are heartbroken to share this news about renowned songwriter, alumnus and Williams Bicentennial Medal recipient Adam Schlesinger โ€˜89.
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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A week of good news at the college! Williams has extended offers of admission to 1,163 applicants for the Class of 2022! Congrats, new Ephs! Read more:
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Presenting the Class of 2021 and JAs! #williams2021
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Williams College
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Fifty years ago today the Board of Trustees voted to make Williams coeducational. #WomenOfWilliams
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Williams College
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After the snowfall earlier this week, Syl Foisy '24 wanted to spread joy and celebrate the season by building a snowman in Berkshire Quad. Ephs volunteered to help throughout the day and in total, the snowman took 7.5 hours to create. Photo by Noah Poll '24.
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Thanks to the @broadinstitute , we've conducted nearly 23,000 Covid-19 tests since mid-August, with just 5 (0.022%) positive results. Learn how their testing lab, which processes tests for over 100 colleges, has helped us maintain a safe campus from @WSJ :
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Williams College
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Wishing you a wonderful and inspiring New Year, Ephs!
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Sending warm wishes, peace and joy to our Williams community everywhere!
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
4 years
Williams has sent a community-wide message condemning ICEโ€™s guidance on international student visas, and will sign the amicus brief supporting the lawsuit already filed to block implementation of the guidance. Read the full message:
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Happy to welcome President Maud Mandel to her first day in the office!
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Just a little snow before spring break! Thank you to all of the Williams staff that work so hard to keep campus safe for students. ๐Ÿ’œ
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Williams College
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It's a beautiful time to be in the Berkshires.
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Williams College
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Celebrating a great semester! Have a wonderful break, Ephs.
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Williams College
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Happy first day of fall, Ephs! #TogetherAtWilliams
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Williams College
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Williams admitted 1,253 applicants for the Class of 2021! #Williams2021
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Williams College
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Fresh snow and the public art installation on campus by Diana Al-Hadid combine for a gorgeous scene.
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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It's the first day of classes! With some students still in initial quarantine, all classes will be taught remotely today & tomorrow. Whether youโ€™re logging in from home or your dorm, we wish you a successful semester ahead. Go Ephs! #fall2020 #williamscollege #ephs #backtoschool
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Happy to report a blue sky sighting today in Williamstown.
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Williams College
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A beautephul snowfall welcomed students back to campus. โ„๏ธ
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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We can't wait to see campus bustling with students on Thursday. See you soon, Ephs!
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Congrats to Faye Sultan who came in first in her heat in Rio at 26.8. #GoEphs ! #RioOlympics2016 #Rio2016
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Spring semester is officially under way! #firstdayofclasses
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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President-elect Maud S. Mandel received thunderous applause when meeting the Williams community for the first time since being announced as the 18th president. Her tenure begins July 1.
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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The colors of the season on campus! ๐Ÿ‚ Geosciences department technical assistant Brad Wakoff captured this photo of Cole Field House and the beautiful fall foliage with his drone while filming an outdoor lab this week.
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Beautiful colors for students and community members who hiked up Stone Hill! #mtnday
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Congratulations to Chris Avila โ€™21 for being named a 2020 Truman Scholar!
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Today is the day and it looks like the weather may be perfect! #Williams2019
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Williams College
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We're thrilled to introduce the Class of 2027! #Williams2027
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Williams College
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Dino sighting yesterday, captured by Professor Fred Strauch. #dinosaur #TrickorTreat #Dinovember
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Great news! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security rescinds its July 6 policy directive that would have required international students to take at least some in-person college coursework in order to remain in the U.S.:
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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The Office of Admission is excited to welcome those admitted via early decision to the Class of 2024! #Congrats #Williams2024
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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We're still here, and we still miss you. Stay tuned next week for an announcement of our Fall 2020 plans. #williamscollege #ephpride
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Congratulations to all of the Regular Decision applicants who were admitted today! #williams2028 ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿ’œ
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Williams College
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We are grateful for our Williams community!
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Wondering what our #quarantinemeals will look like? Director of Dining Services Temesgen Araya shared a mouthwatering preview of what students can expect, including #vegan & #glutenfree options, plus some of the goodies provided in their in-room care packages! #fall2020
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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A Mountain Day recap! Take a look back at all of the festive fun on one of our favorite days of the year in this video. #mtnday
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Today is Mountain Day! ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ
@EphTweets
Williams Alumni
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The bells ring with joy this morning at Thompson Chapel. Itโ€™s mountain day! Follow and share your Ephpride #mtnday !
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Williams College
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It's a beautiful day for the last day of classes of the spring semester.
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Williams College
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It's Mountain Day at Williams! Ephs far and wide, get outside and enjoy! #mtnday #williamscollege
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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It's always a good time to be in the Purple Valley, but fall is a particularly good time! #fallcolors
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Get to know the 546 members of #Williams2027 ! ๐Ÿ„ They come from 39 states plus Washington, DC & Puerto Rico & 59 countries ๐Ÿ„ 4 students are from Williamstown (& 1 from Amherst, MA) ๐Ÿ„ 94 are the first in their families to attend college ๐Ÿ„ Benjamin is the most common first name
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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A Sawyer sunset to kick off the new year. Happy 2024, Ephs! Photo by Wongi Ayele '24, courtesy of Williams College Libraries.
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Williams College
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Lina Khan '10 is the youngest person to be appointed as chair of the Federal Trade Commission.
@NewYorker
The New Yorker
3 years
One of President Bidenโ€™s most intriguing appointments has been elevating Lina Khan, a leading figure in the movement to crack down on abusive monopoliesโ€”particularly those in the tech sectorโ€”to chair of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Williams College
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A peek at the beautephul colors of fall on campus.
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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The Class of 2026 has officially arrived! This week, Williams welcomed 579 first-year students to campus. Members of this amazing class come from 37 states and 55 countries, and 112 are the first in their families to attend college. #Williams2026
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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It's a Williams winter wonderland! โ„๏ธ Here's a look at students enjoying the snow this weekend.
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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ICYMI: Kristen Anderson-Lopez โ€™94 and Robert Lopez won best original song for "Remember Me" at the 90th Oscars ceremony. Congratulations!
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Williams College
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First day of spring semester! ๐ŸŒจ
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Williams College
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@EphSports
Williams College Ephs
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CORRECTED TIME - CONGRATULATIONS to Rachel Hyland '09 Who Finished 4th in the 2018 Boston Marathon in 2:44.29; Hyland Was the 3rd American Finisher and Was 0:00.25 in back of 2nd place! #It takes an Eph! @NCAADIII @NESCAC @USTFCCCA #d3xc #d3tf
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Williams College
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Congratulations to Courteney Monroe '90, president of National Geographic Global Networks, which won an Oscar last night for the documentary Free Solo!
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Today Williams celebrates the Class of 2022 at our 233rd Commencement. Visit for the full program and to watch the live stream. Congratulations, graduates! #williams2022
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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This week we opened our Covid-19 testing site for faculty & staff, allowing us to prepare for the staged arrival of most returning students next week. Many thanks to the trained faculty & staff who have volunteered to supervise testing, administered by the @broadinstitute .
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Williams College
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A glimpse of move-in day. ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Xiwen (Miranda) Wang '21 won the @NewYorker weekly cartoon caption contest! Wang took a Winter Study course called Humor Writing taught by Math Professor Colin Adams. He required his students to submit a caption every week. See the finalists here:
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Despite the heat, it was a #beautephul Moove-In Day! Big thanks to our Eph Helpers, JAs, House Coordinators, and volunteers for helping the newest members of the Eph family escape the heat quickly and make themselves at home. #Williams2026 #ephs
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Woohoo! Yes, Ephs!!!! ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ
@ByTimLayden
Tim Layden
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Williams 31, Amherst 24. Cows are back @EphSports @WilliamsCollege @EphsFB
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Williams College
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A silhouetted take of Thompson Memorial Chapel against a gorgeous Friday sunrise. #beautephul
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
2 years
Congratulations, Class of 2022! Check out some initial highlights from today's Commencement. #williams2022 Photos by Bradley Wakoff/Berkshirian Images
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@WilliamsCollege
Williams College
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Go, Ephs! The purple pride was strong at this weekend's Homecoming game against Amherst, and @EphsFB celebrated a third straight win against the Mammoths with "The Walk" down Spring Street. View more photo highlights on Flickr:
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