The Williams School: Not Just a Business School

Season 5, Episode 1

The Williams School: Not Just a Business School

The Liberal Arts Approach to a Career in Business

Rob Straughan, the Crawford Family Dean of the Williams School and Professor of Business Administration, brings a wealth of knowledge and insights about the unique interdisciplinary approach of the Williams School. In this episode, we'll delve into Rob's journey at W&L, the evolution of the William Schools' distinctive approach within a liberal arts curriculum, and the exciting initiatives on the horizon, including the plans for the new Williams School building.

Recorded: February 2, 2024
Aired: February 13, 2024

"We don't aspire to be a business program at a liberal arts school, we aspire to be a liberal arts business program. And I think that changes the way we imagine our curriculum, it changes the way we deliver the curriculum.”
~ Rob Straughan, Crawford Family Dean of the Williams School and Professor of Business Administration

The Williams School Construction

Photos of The Williams School construction.

Construction photo of The Williams School project
Construction photo of The Williams School project
Construction photo of The Williams School project