Williams College

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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.

History

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

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.

Campus

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.

Athletics

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.

Notable Alumni

Williams College has produced many notable alumni, including:

External Links

Williams College gallery

  • Williams College Seal.svg

    Williams College Seal

  • Williams College Wordmark

  • West College (Williamstown, MA)

  • Zephaniah Swift Moore, painting of

  • Thompson Memorial Church, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass

  • Morgan Hall of Williams College in the fall (27 October 2010)

  • Williams College - West College (cropped)

  • Hopkins Observatory Williams College

  • Williams College Museum of Art - building front

  • Mark Hopkins circa 1840s

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