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The Williams School

of Commerce, Economics and Politics

Established in 1905, the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics is distinct among its peers–offering a business education within a larger liberal arts curriculum. In fact, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is the only top tier liberal arts college in the United States to claim a nationally accredited commerce school. The Williams School has been fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1927. Student outcomes for ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ are available from the .

Highlights


A sun-cast, springtime afternoon near the Colonnade. Photo by Ryan Doty ’26

Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.

The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2 on the Front Lawn with remarks by Interim President Kenneth P. Ruscio ’76.

The Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor and assistant vice provost at Washington University in St. Louis will deliver a lecture on the impact of artificial intelligence on higher education Wednesday, Aug. 19, in University Chapel.

This summer, students in ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s Summer Research Scholars program are taking an interdisciplinary and interactive approach to environmental studies with ArcGIS mapping software.

This fall, Natwick will enter the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Jordan is moving back to her hometown in North Carolina to work in the marketing department at Allspring Global Investments.

The new Williams School building

Chloe Kim ’28 and Mackenzie Morante ’27 have both continued their public service in Washington, D.C., this summer.

The Colonnade

Inspired by life-changing study abroad opportunities, many ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ students decide to pursue fellowships that allow them to complete meaningful work on a global stage.

The Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham University Librarian will serve a five-year term starting July 1, 2027.

An environmental economist and former U.S. Forest Service firefighter, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s Cal Bryan discusses what the public needs to know about the current state of wildfire management and prevention.

Johnson Enhancement Funds Open up Opportunities for ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Johnson Scholars.

The article is based on a capstone paper Flower wrote for his minor in law, justice and society at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.

Events

Sep 24 - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Running up the Hill for 40 years! Learn more about W&L Washington Term 2027 at the upcoming info session on Wed

The Williams School

  • Williams School
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    Lexington, VA 24450

Rob Straughan

Crawford Family Dean

Elizabeth Oliver

Associate Dean

Misty Snider

Executive Assistant