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3 March 2026President's Forum Welcomes Maya Rupert
Author and political strategist to discuss the struggle of “being real” during March 10 visit to campus.
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9 March 2026Behind the Scenes of the 2026 Winter Olympics
A sports physician, an artist, two NBC game management employees and a mother celebrating daughters' history were part of HWS' contingent at the Olympic Games in Milan Cortina.
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5 March 2026From Lisbon to Taipei
Colton Lestorti ’27 and Michelle Mangione ’27 earn highly competitive Gilman scholarships to study abroad this spring.
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12 March 2026Sorbello '23, MHEL '25 Joins Colgate
In her new role as Assistant Director of New Student Programs, Eleanor Sorbello ’23, MHEL ’25 supports students as they transition to college.
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12 March 2026Yoshikawa Named 2025 Kinghorn Global Fellow
Lisa Yoshikawa was awarded the Kinghorn Fellowship, which is presented to an outstanding HWS faculty member who exemplifies global citizenship.
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11 March 2026Dunn Authors Book on 'Inflammable Material'
International Relations professor explores the impact of Stiff Little Fingers’ 1979 punk album in Northern Ireland.
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11 March 2026Bringing Latina Stories to Life
Instructor Alejandra Molina’s course examines the narratives, voices and experiences of Latina women.
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10 March 2026Schonning to Read from Debut Poetry Collection
Professor explores topics from suffering and loss of faith to everyday observations in As When Walking.
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6 March 2026Opening the Black Box
A new Reader’s College course creates a space for students to examine artificial intelligence openly, critically and without fear.
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3 March 2026Explorations in Math
HWS students reflect on math conference that offers networking and career exploration opportunities.
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27 February 2026HWS and Maxwell Forge a New Path to Public Service
Students can begin graduate coursework early, secure priority admission and receive scholarships to Syracuse University’s top ranked Maxwell School.
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Ratliff '88 Releases New Book

Hiram Ratliff '88 has released a book titled The Black and Beautiful Side of Us, exploring his upbringing in Harlem through poetry. The book and his life are highlighted in an article from New York Weekly.

Wright '97 Named Montclair Foundation Executive Director

Kay Sarlin Wright '97 has been named the executive director of the Montclair Foundation, as announced in an article by Montclair Local.

Lucore '20 Highlighted in The East Hampton Star

Christopher Lucore '20 discusses opening an exhibit at his gallery in Montauk, N.Y. and his path toward an art career.

Petry '26 Featured in Catholic Courier

Christian Petry '26 was recently featured in an article by the Catholic Courier on Geneva's Community Lunch Program receiving new kitchen appliances through a grant from the Wyckoff Family Foundation.