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			== Williams College gallery ==
			<gallery>
			File:Williams College Seal.svg\|Williams College Seal
			File:Williams College wordmark.svg\|Williams College Wordmark
			File:West College (Williamstown, MA).jpg\|West College (Williamstown, MA)
			File:Zephaniah Swift Moore, painting of.jpg\|Zephaniah Swift Moore, painting of
			File:Thompson Memorial Church, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass (NYPL b12647398-68120).tiff\|Thompson Memorial Church, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass
			File:Morgan Hall of Williams College in the fall (27 October 2010).jpg\|Morgan Hall of Williams College in the fall (27 October 2010)
			File:Williams College - West College (cropped).jpg\|Williams College - West College (cropped)
			File:Hopkins Observatory Williams College.jpg\|Hopkins Observatory Williams College
			File:Williams College Museum of Art - building front.jpg\|Williams College Museum of Art - building front
			File:Mark Hopkins circa 1840s.jpg\|Mark Hopkins circa 1840s
			</gallery>

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 '''Williams College''' is a [[private liberal arts college]] located in [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]], [[United States]]. Founded in 1793, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. The college is known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate education and its commitment to the [[liberal arts]].
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 == External Links ==
 * [Official website](http://www.williams.edu)
 [[Category:Williams College| ]]
 [[Category:Liberal arts colleges in Massachusetts]]

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	[[File:West College (Williamstown, MA).jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Zephaniah Swift Moore, painting of.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Thompson Memorial Church, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass (NYPL b12647398-68120).tiff\|thumb]] [[File:Morgan Hall of Williams College in the fall (27 October 2010).jpg\|thumb]] {{Infobox university
			{{Infobox university
	\| name = Williams College		\| name = Williams College
	\| image = ~~[[File:Williams College logo~~.png~~\|200px]]~~		\| image = Williams_College_Seal.png
	\| motto = E liberalitate E. Williams, armigeri		\| motto = E liberalitate E. Williams, armigeri
	\| established = 1793		\| established = 1793
	\| type = Private liberal arts college		\| type = Private liberal arts college
	~~\| endowment = $3.5 billion (2023)~~		\| president = Maud Mandel
	\| president = Maud S. Mandel
	~~\| undergrad = 2,000~~
	\| city = Williamstown		\| city = Williamstown
	\| state = Massachusetts		\| state = Massachusetts
	\| country = United States		\| country = United States
			\| undergrad = 2,000
	\| campus = Rural		\| campus = Rural
	\| colors = Purple and gold		\| colors = Purple and gold
	\| mascot = Ephelia the Purple Cow		\| mascot = Ephelia the Purple Cow
			\| website = [http://www.williams.edu www.williams.edu]
	}}		}}

	'''Williams College''' is a private liberal arts college located in [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]]. Founded in 1793, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. The college is known for its ~~rigorous academic programs, small class sizes, and~~ strong emphasis on undergraduate ~~teaching~~.		'''Williams College''' is a [[private liberal arts college]] located in [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]], [[United States]]. Founded in 1793, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. The college is known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate education and its commitment to the [[liberal arts]].

	==History==		== History ==
	Williams College was established ~~in 1793~~ with funds bequeathed by Colonel [[Ephraim Williams]], a soldier and benefactor~~. The college was originally intended~~ to ~~educate young men~~ in the ~~arts and sciences~~. ~~Over the years~~, ~~Williams has evolved into a coeducational institution with a diverse student body~~.		Williams College was established with funds bequeathed by Colonel [[Ephraim Williams]], a soldier and benefactor, who left his estate to support the establishment of a "free school" in the town of West Hoosac, which was later renamed Williamstown in his honor. The college officially opened on October 26, 1793.

	==Academics==		== Academics ==
	Williams College offers a wide range of academic programs ~~across~~ the ~~arts, humanities, social sciences,~~ and ~~natural sciences~~. The college ~~operates on a 4-1-4 academic calendar~~, ~~which includes two four-month semesters~~ and ~~a one-month winter study term in January~~.		Williams College offers a wide range of [[academic programs]] and is renowned for its [[tutorial system]], which is modeled after the [[University of Oxford]] and [[University of Cambridge]] systems. The college offers [[Bachelor of Arts]] degrees in 25 different majors, and students have the opportunity to design their own [[interdisciplinary studies]].

	==~~=Departments and Programs=~~==		== Campus ==
	Williams College is ~~organized into several~~ academic ~~departments~~ and ~~interdisciplinary programs~~. ~~Some~~ of the ~~notable departments include:~~		The Williams College campus is located in the [[Berkshire Mountains]] of western Massachusetts, providing a picturesque setting for academic and extracurricular activities. The campus features a mix of historic and modern architecture, with notable buildings such as [[Chapin Hall]], [[Griffin Hall]], and the [[Thompson Memorial Chapel]].

	* [[~~Department of Art~~]]		== Athletics ==
	* [[Department of ~~Biology]]~~		Williams College is a member of the [[New England Small College Athletic Conference]] (NESCAC) and has a strong tradition of [[athletic excellence]]. The college's athletic teams are known as the [[Williams Ephs]], and their mascot is [[Ephelia the Purple Cow]].
	* [[~~Department of Economics~~]]
	* [[~~Department of English~~]]
	* [[~~Department of Mathematics and Statistics~~]]

	~~The college also offers unique programs such as~~ the [[~~Williams-Exeter Programme at Oxford University~~]], ~~which allows students to study abroad at~~ [[~~Exeter College, Oxford~~]].		== Notable Alumni ==
			Williams College has produced many notable alumni, including:
			* [[James A. Garfield]], 20th President of the United States
			* [[Stephen Sondheim]], award-winning composer and lyricist
			* [[George Steinbrenner]], former owner of the New York Yankees

	==~~=Tutorial System=~~==		== External Links ==
	~~Williams is renowned for its tutorial system, modeled after the tutorial system at~~ [~~[University of Oxford~~]~~]. In this system, students engage in intensive, small-group learning experiences with faculty members, fostering close mentorship and personalized education.~~		* [Official website](http://www.williams.edu)

	~~==Campus==~~
	~~The Williams College campus is located in the scenic [[Berkshire Mountains]] of western Massachusetts~~. ~~The campus features a mix of historic and modern architecture, with notable buildings such as [[Chapin Hall]], [[Griffin Hall]], and the [[Sawyer Library]].~~

	~~==Student Life==~~
	~~Williams College offers a vibrant student life with numerous clubs, organizations, and extracurricular activities~~. ~~The college is known for its strong athletic programs, competing in the [[NCAA Division III]] as part of the [[New England Small College Athletic Conference]] (NESCAC~~).

	~~==Notable Alumni==~~
	~~Williams College has produced many distinguished alumni, including:~~

	* [[James A. Garfield]], 20th President of the United States
	* [[Stephen Sondheim]], renowned composer and lyricist
	* [[Elia Kazan]], influential film and theater director

	==~~Also see~~==		== References ==
	* [~~[Liberal arts colleges in the United States]]~~		* [Williams College History](http://www.williams.edu/history)
	* [[New England Small College Athletic Conference]]
	* [[Ephraim Williams]]
	* [[Exeter College~~, Oxford]~~]

	{{~~Liberal arts colleges in the United States}}~~		{{Coord\|42.7128\|-73.2031\|display=title}}
	~~{{Colleges and universities in Massachusetts~~}}

			[[Category:Williams College\| ]]
	[[Category:Liberal arts colleges in Massachusetts]]		[[Category:Liberal arts colleges in Massachusetts]]
	[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1793]]		[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1793]]
	[[Category:~~Williams College~~]]		[[Category:Private universities and colleges in Massachusetts]]
			[[Category:1793 establishments in Massachusetts]]

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	{{Infobox university		[[File:West College (Williamstown, MA).jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Zephaniah Swift Moore, painting of.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Thompson Memorial Church, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass (NYPL b12647398-68120).tiff\|thumb]] [[File:Morgan Hall of Williams College in the fall (27 October 2010).jpg\|thumb]] {{Infobox university
	\| name = Williams College		\| name = Williams College
	\| image = Williams College ~~seal~~.~~svg~~		\| image = [[File:Williams College logo.png\|200px]]
	\| ~~image_size = 150px~~
	\| motto = E liberalitate E. Williams, armigeri		\| motto = E liberalitate E. Williams, armigeri
	~~\| mottoeng = Through the Generosity of E. Williams, Esquire~~
	\| established = 1793		\| established = 1793
	\| type = Private liberal arts college		\| type = Private liberal arts college
	\| endowment = $3.5 billion (~~2021~~)		\| endowment = $3.5 billion (2023)
	\| president = Maud Mandel		\| president = Maud S. Mandel
	\| undergrad = 2,000		\| undergrad = 2,000
	\| city = Williamstown		\| city = Williamstown
	\| state = Massachusetts		\| state = Massachusetts
	\| country = United States		\| country = United States
	\| campus = Rural~~, 450 acres~~		\| campus = Rural
	\| colors = Purple and gold		\| colors = Purple and gold
	~~\| nickname = Ephs~~
	\| mascot = Ephelia the Purple Cow		\| mascot = Ephelia the Purple Cow
	~~\| website = {{URL\|https://www.williams.edu}}~~
	}}		}}
	[[File:Williams_College_Seal.svg\|thumb\|Williams_College_Seal]] [[file:Williams_College_wordmark.svg\|left\|thumb\|Williams_College_wordmark]] [[file:West_College_(Williamstown,_MA).jpg\|right\|thumb\|West_College_(Williamstown,_MA)]] [[file:Zephaniah_Swift_Moore,_painting_of.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Zephaniah_Swift_Moore,_painting_of]] [[file:Thompson_Memorial_Church,_Williams_College,_Williamstown,_Mass_(NYPL_b12647398-68120).tiff\|thumb\|Thompson_Memorial_Church,_Williams_College,_Williamstown,_Mass_(NYPL_b12647398-68120)]]

	'''Williams College''' is a private [[liberal arts college]] in [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]]. Founded in 1793 ~~with funds from the estate of [[Ephraim Williams]]~~, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. The college is known for its rigorous academic programs, small class sizes, and ~~close student-faculty relationships~~.		'''Williams College''' is a private liberal arts college located in [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]]. Founded in 1793, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. The college is known for its rigorous academic programs, small class sizes, and strong emphasis on undergraduate teaching.

	== History ==		==History==
	Williams College was established in 1793 ~~through the bequest of~~ Colonel [[Ephraim Williams]], a soldier and benefactor. The college was originally intended to educate young men ~~for~~ the ~~ministry~~ and ~~other learned professions~~. Over ~~time~~, it evolved into a ~~leading liberal arts~~ institution.		Williams College was established in 1793 with funds bequeathed by Colonel [[Ephraim Williams]], a soldier and benefactor. The college was originally intended to educate young men in the arts and sciences. Over the years, Williams has evolved into a coeducational institution with a diverse student body.

	== Academics ==		==Academics==
	Williams College offers a ~~[[Bachelor~~ of ~~Arts]] degree in 25 different majors~~ across ~~three academic divisions:~~ humanities, sciences, and ~~social~~ sciences. The college ~~follows~~ a [[4-1-4 academic calendar]], which includes two four-~~course~~ semesters and a one-~~course~~ winter study term in January.		Williams College offers a wide range of academic programs across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The college operates on a 4-1-4 academic calendar, which includes two four-month semesters and a one-month winter study term in January.

	=== ~~Notable~~ Programs ===		===Departments and Programs===
	* [[Williams~~-Mystic Program]]~~		Williams College is organized into several academic departments and interdisciplinary programs. Some of the notable departments include:
	* [[Williams-Exeter Programme at Oxford]]

	~~== Campus ==~~		* [[Department of Art]]
	~~The Williams College campus is located in the rural town of~~ [[~~Williamstown, Massachusetts~~]]~~, and spans 450 acres. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the~~ [[~~Chapin Hall (Williams College)\|Chapin Hall~~]], [[~~Thompson Memorial Chapel~~]]~~, and the~~ [[~~Sawyer Library~~]].		* [[Department of Biology]]
			* [[Department of Economics]]
			* [[Department of English]]
			* [[Department of Mathematics and Statistics]]

	~~== Student Life ==~~		The college also offers unique programs such as the [[Williams-Exeter Programme at Oxford University]], which allows students to study abroad at [[Exeter College, Oxford]].
	~~Williams College has a vibrant student life with over 150 student organizations, including academic clubs, cultural groups, and athletic teams.~~ The college~~'s athletic teams, known~~ as the [[Williams ~~Ephs~~]], ~~compete in the~~ [[~~NCAA Division III]] and are part of the [[New England Small~~ College ~~Athletic Conference~~]] ~~(NESCAC)~~.

	== ~~Traditions~~ ==		===Tutorial System===
	Williams ~~College~~ is ~~known~~ for its ~~unique traditions~~, such as the ~~annual~~ [[~~Mountain Day~~]], ~~where students hike up nearby mountains~~, and the [[~~First-Year Mountain Day~~]].		Williams is renowned for its tutorial system, modeled after the tutorial system at [[University of Oxford]]. In this system, students engage in intensive, small-group learning experiences with faculty members, fostering close mentorship and personalized education.

			==Campus==
			The Williams College campus is located in the scenic [[Berkshire Mountains]] of western Massachusetts. The campus features a mix of historic and modern architecture, with notable buildings such as [[Chapin Hall]], [[Griffin Hall]], and the [[Sawyer Library]].

			==Student Life==
			Williams College offers a vibrant student life with numerous clubs, organizations, and extracurricular activities. The college is known for its strong athletic programs, competing in the [[NCAA Division III]] as part of the [[New England Small College Athletic Conference]] (NESCAC).

			==Notable Alumni==
			Williams College has produced many distinguished alumni, including:

	~~== Notable Alumni ==~~
	~~Williams College has produced many notable alumni, including:~~
	* [[James A. Garfield]], 20th President of the United States		* [[James A. Garfield]], 20th President of the United States
	* [[Stephen Sondheim]], ~~award-winning~~ composer and lyricist		* [[Stephen Sondheim]], renowned composer and lyricist
	* [[Elia Kazan]], influential film and theater director		* [[Elia Kazan]], influential film and theater director

	== ~~Related Pages~~ ==		==Also see==
	* [[Liberal arts ~~college~~]]		* [[Liberal arts colleges in the United States]]
			* [[New England Small College Athletic Conference]]
	* [[Ephraim Williams]]		* [[Ephraim Williams]]
	* [[~~New England Small~~ College ~~Athletic Conference]]~~		* [[Exeter College, Oxford]]
	* [[Williamstown, ~~Massachusetts~~]]

	~~== References ==~~		{{Liberal arts colleges in the United States}}
	{{~~Reflist~~}}		{{Colleges and universities in Massachusetts}}

	~~[[Category:Williams College]]~~
	[[Category:Liberal arts colleges in Massachusetts]]		[[Category:Liberal arts colleges in Massachusetts]]
	[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1793]]		[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1793]]
	[[Category:~~1793 establishments in Massachusetts~~]]		[[Category:Williams College]]

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	'''Williams College''' is a private [[liberal arts college]] in [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]]. Founded in 1793 with funds from the estate of [[Ephraim Williams]], it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. The college is known for its rigorous academic programs, small class sizes, and close student-faculty relationships.		'''Williams College''' is a private [[liberal arts college]] in [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]]. Founded in 1793 with funds from the estate of [[Ephraim Williams]], it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. The college is known for its rigorous academic programs, small class sizes, and close student-faculty relationships.

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{{Infobox university
| name = Williams College
| image = Williams College seal.svg
| image_size = 150px
| motto = E liberalitate E. Williams, armigeri
| mottoeng = Through the Generosity of E. Williams, Esquire
| established = 1793
| type = Private liberal arts college
| endowment = $3.5 billion (2021)
| president = Maud Mandel
| undergrad = 2,000
| city = Williamstown
| state = Massachusetts
| country = United States
| campus = Rural, 450 acres
| colors = Purple and gold
| nickname = Ephs
| mascot = Ephelia the Purple Cow
| website = {{URL|https://www.williams.edu}}
}}

'''Williams College''' is a private [[liberal arts college]] in [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]]. Founded in 1793 with funds from the estate of [[Ephraim Williams]], it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. The college is known for its rigorous academic programs, small class sizes, and close student-faculty relationships.

== History ==
Williams College was established in 1793 through the bequest of Colonel [[Ephraim Williams]], a soldier and benefactor. The college was originally intended to educate young men for the ministry and other learned professions. Over time, it evolved into a leading liberal arts institution.

== Academics ==
Williams College offers a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in 25 different majors across three academic divisions: humanities, sciences, and social sciences. The college follows a [[4-1-4 academic calendar]], which includes two four-course semesters and a one-course winter study term in January.

=== Notable Programs ===
* [[Williams-Mystic Program]]
* [[Williams-Exeter Programme at Oxford]]

== Campus ==
The Williams College campus is located in the rural town of [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]], and spans 450 acres. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the [[Chapin Hall (Williams College)|Chapin Hall]], [[Thompson Memorial Chapel]], and the [[Sawyer Library]].

== Student Life ==
Williams College has a vibrant student life with over 150 student organizations, including academic clubs, cultural groups, and athletic teams. The college's athletic teams, known as the [[Williams Ephs]], compete in the [[NCAA Division III]] and are part of the [[New England Small College Athletic Conference]] (NESCAC).

== Traditions ==
Williams College is known for its unique traditions, such as the annual [[Mountain Day]], where students hike up nearby mountains, and the [[First-Year Mountain Day]].

== Notable Alumni ==
Williams College has produced many notable alumni, including:
* [[James A. Garfield]], 20th President of the United States
* [[Stephen Sondheim]], award-winning composer and lyricist
* [[Elia Kazan]], influential film and theater director

== Related Pages ==
* [[Liberal arts college]]
* [[Ephraim Williams]]
* [[New England Small College Athletic Conference]]
* [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Williams College]]
[[Category:Liberal arts colleges in Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1793]]
[[Category:1793 establishments in Massachusetts]]

{{Massachusetts-university-stub}}