Ephs In the World

Salmon Stories from Bristol Bay, Alaska

Salmon fishing

Catch up with Emma Laukitis '13, Josh Pierson '99, Robbi Behr '97 & Matthew Swanson '97 as they prepare for their summer salmon seasons up in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Here are three stories of Alaska, fishing, Williams and the unlikely bonds between them. Continue reading »

“Wooden Surfboard Shaper”

Man holding surfboard outside shop

Chase Davenport '12 weaves a tale of the twists and turns from Williamstown to San Francisco, from sleeping in vans by the beach to managing challenging health hurdles to spending an undercover semester at Harvard that led him to his current occupation as a professional wooden surfboard shaper. Continue reading »

Distinguished Achievement in Humanistic Healthcare

Craig Smith

Bicentennial Medalist Dr. Craig Smith ’70, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, wrote updates to faculty and staff about response and priorities in the early months of the pandemic which inspired those in his care and a broader society searching for understanding and leadership. Continue reading »