Will conducted research in aesthetics for the Vanderbilt Philosophy Department while serving on the “37208 Creates” project team, an initiative supporting creative placemaking for local artists in the North Nashville community. His senior immersion project examined bias and discrimination in machine learning, drawing upon topics in data science, feminist philosophy, and the philosophy of race.

During his time at Vanderbilt, Will was a member of the Debate Team, Student Government, and led the Vanderbilt Programming Board Music Group, which planned on-campus concerts and music festivals for students and Nashville residents. Will also played bass in the Blair School of Music jazz combos.