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18 February 2025Largest Gift in HWS History: $70 Million from L. Thomas Melly ’52 and Judith Hershey Melly
A transformative $70 million gift from Trustee Chair Emeritus L. Thomas Melly ’52, L.H.D. ’02 and Judith Hershey Melly L.H.D. ’16 will significantly impact HWS, enhancing student access, supporting academic excellence and fostering innovation.
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3 April 2025Folk Fest Revival 2025
This Spring, Folk Fest returns to Hobart and William Smith, headlined by indie rock band Arcy Drive.
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21 March 2025President's Forum Series Welcomes Dr. Chris Beyrer '81, D.Sc. '22
Internationally recognized epidemiologist and public health expert, Dr. Chris Beyrer joins the President’s Forum Series to discuss his career in public health, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing work to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS.
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10 April 2025Unlocking Solutions: New NSF Grant Propels Microplastic Research
Professor Arens secures prestigious National Science Foundation grant to explore the environmental impact of microplastics across the Finger Lakes watershed.
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10 April 2025Meyer '24 Takes on Capitol Hill with Congresswoman Dina Titus
Previous campaign experience supports Maddi Meyer ’24 in her current role with Nevada Congresswoman and goal of working in agriculture policy.
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10 April 2025Aguilar '25 Goes "All In" for Campus Democracy
As he plans for a career in public policy, HWS Votes Co-President Rafael Aguilar ’25 has been honored for his work planning and coordinating events prior to the 2024 election.
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9 April 2025Inspiring Futures for Local Youth
In conjunction with the Wayne County Youth Advocate Program, a local non-profit dedicated to family support, a middle school visit to HWS fosters meaningful connections and inspires future aspirations.
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8 April 2025Wertheimer '22 to Row in Historic Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race
Inspired by her HWS experience, Cambridge graduate student prepares to compete in one of the world’s most renowned collegiate rowing races on London’s Thames River.
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8 April 2025Layne '25 Shadows Chief Medical Officer at Geneva General Hospital
Experiential learning and interdisciplinary coursework propel the way for pre-medicine student.
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7 April 2025Using Geological Data to Reconstruct the Past
Associate Professor of Geoscience David Kendrick connects students with history and the natural world in ways he hopes will last a lifetime.
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7 April 2025Defining Home
During the Anderton Forum for Global Engagement, Northwestern University Professor of Political Science Wendy Pearlman explored how Syrian refugees view belonging.
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Talmage on Breweries in the Finger Lakes
Associate Professor of Business Management and Entrepreneurship Craig Talmage discusses in the Democrat and Chronicle how local breweries around the Finger Lakes build community and support economies.
Cost '07 Nominated for Billboard Women in Music Award
Liz Cost ’07, VP of International Marketing and Artist Development for Sony Music, Nashville, has been nominated for Billboard’s Women in Music 2025 in the Labels and Distributors category.
Sensational Statesmen
The Hobart hockey team was featured on News 10 to discuss their dominance in Division III, including back-to-back national championships and a 42 game unbeaten streak.
Sipher ’83 Featured in NYT on Trump and Intelligence Community
John Sipher ’83, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and former member of the CIA, examines in the New York Times how President-Elect Donald Trump could affect intelligence agencies.
Gale '69 on EVs and Deep-Sea Mining
Steven Gale '69, a senior strategic advisor at Global Foresight Strategies LLC and former senior foresight advisor at USAID, explores how electric vehicle demand is driving mineral mining on the ocean floor.
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Coaching Where it All Began
The journey of HWS alumni leaders.
The Karofskys Make An Unrestricted Gift of $1 Million
Rob ’89 and Ann Karofsky commit $1 million. Their gift will be directed to advances in the sciences.
Patterson ’04 Takes the Lead on Strategic Initiatives at Us Against Alzheimer’s
Catherine Patterson ’04 has been named Director of Strategic Initiatives at UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C.
Cruz ’11 Explores Cultural Crosscurrents in “Carry on Tradition”
New mixed media works by Walter Cruz ’11 fuse diasporic histories and contemporary experience.
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HWS Debate Competes at World Championship in Panama
Hudson Chou '27 and Fairooj Suhita '27 competed at the World Universities Debating Championship in Panama City. Sandeep Tissaaratchy ’26 and Director of Debate Daniel Schonning ’16 served as adjudicators at the tournament.
Tauscher '25 to Join Willis Towers Watson
Oliver Tauscher ’25 will serve as a health benefits analyst in the financial, actuarial and analytics group at Willis Towers Watson following graduation.
Weier ’25 Interns with J.Crew Group
Tabitha Weier ’25 reflects on her experience with J.Crew Marketing.
Foley '25 Attends UN Climate Change Convention in Azerbaijan
As part of his Honors work on renewable energy solutions, Finn Foley ’25 is attending the 29th meeting of parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Azerbaijan.
