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, Ƶ 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 Ƶ are available from the .
Highlights
The University Store has become an unexpected incubator, offering a platform to launch and grow entrepreneurial ventures.
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are Pell Grant recipients.
Tanlu’s discussion, “Designing Control Systems: How Structure and Syntax Impact Organizational Outcomes,” will be held Jan. 14 in Northen Auditorium.
The Bolands have dedicated their time and energy to building a more equitable economic system.
The associate professor of politics brings Thomas Jefferson’s definitive word on the rules for Congress to print.
The junior shared her research on how to build an AI-ready career.
Boatwright, co-captain of the field hockey team, is one of just 60 student-athletes nationwide to earn the honor.
Hughes served as professor at Ƶ for 33 years.
The W&L community celebrates the 2025 holiday season with a wide variety of campus and local events.
The assistant professor of business administration shared her paper on the materialization of experiences.
Chong loves spending time in nature, especially visiting the gazebo on campus.
The new building that serves the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics provides expanded space for state-of-the-art classrooms and collaborative gathering areas.