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College implements new standardized staff compensation framework
The College is implementing a new staff compensation framework, which will re-define base compensation and benefits, institute a clarified staff hiring process, and standardize staff job descriptions. The updated policies come as a result of a yearlong staff compensation study…
‘STRIKE!’: Student-led protests confronted the government and the College in 1969, 1970
For two weeks, “VOTE” banners in honor of National Voter Registration Day have adorned Chapin Hall. Almost 60 years ago, in 1970, the same building was plastered instead with the word “STRIKE!” At the time, students were protesting against the Vietnam War. The year prior,…
Eight new representatives elected to Student Union
Students elected three representatives from each class to the Williams Student Union (WSU) on Tuesday through an online ranked-choice voting system facilitated by the Student Faculty Committee Board.
Reduce, reuse … upcycle! Paresky steps host sustainable fashion workshop
Ever had a piece of clothing you just didn't know what to do with? This weekend, the Zilkha Center for the Environment (ZCE) and guest Dr. Elena X. Wang hosted a sustainable fashion up-cycling workshop, where students could learn no-sew clothing revamp methods.
MinCo splits into ‘core’ and ‘affiliate’ groups
Minority Coalition (MinCo), an umbrella organization which represents student affinity groups, has restructured, with member groups now designated as either “core” or “affiliate,” according to an email sent from Co-Chairs of the MinCo Steering Board (MSB)
Mount Greylock School Committee Moving Superintendent Evaluation to Fall
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass.—The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee this month discussed moving its evaluation of the superintendent from the spring to the fall starting in 2027. Chair Julia Bowen brought the idea to the table as part of her proposed calendar for the committee's…
College shuts down Goodrich Coffee Bar, citing need to restructure
The College has shut down Goodrich Coffee Bar indefinitely following a legal review that recommended the student-run coffee bar restructure its business model.
DHS tightens student visa rules amid legal battle
International students at the College face uncertainty and the loss of work opportunities amid the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) push to tighten student visa rules. Last Monday, a federal judge temporarily blocked DHS’s final rule that would have placed a four-year cap…
To the administration: Reopen Goodrich. It’s your job.
In this op-ed, alum Haley Zimmerman stresses the importance of Goodrich Coffee Bar and calls on the administration to reopen the café for the community.
To think or not to think
In an op-ed, Michael Sardo argues that a Williams education should teach students how to think and debate sensitive topics.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 15New leaders of BCC, MCLA commit to collaborative vision for Berkshire public higher ed
At the two public colleges of Berkshire County – the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams and Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield – the fall semester is underway. It marks the beginning of a new leadership era for both institutions.