impact

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 »

We Belong Here

A portrait photograph of Kevin and Alejandra sitting down on a couch, holding a purple 'We the Purple' flag, with a frame of a landscape photo of a lake in the background. Kevin is on the left wearing a black baseball cap with a logo of the bicentennial cow 200th and is wearing a white shirt that has Williams in pride colors. Alejandra is sitting to the right wearing a purple baseball cap backwards and is wearing a blue shirt that reads with yellow text as Williams Firsts.

Alejandra Moran '17 and Kevin Hernandez '17 have recently relocated to Albuquerque, NM, where Alejandra has started medical school while Kevin works in the education space. We chat about finding a sense of belonging at Williams, the importance of seeking help and mentors, and building community for others like you. Continue reading »