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11 August 2022The Internet, The Brain and Neuroscience Insights
Associate Professor of Psychological Science Daniel Graham discusses his research on the human brain with Columbia University Press, which will publish his latest book An Internet in Your Head in paperback this fall.
Read More11 August 2022Toward Compassionate Global Citizenship, Hertzfeld Endows Study Abroad Fund
Patricia Hertzfeld has established an endowed fund for study abroad opportunities.
Read More11 August 2022Newest Phi Beta Kappa Members
Twenty-seven Hobart and William Smith juniors and seniors were elected to Phi Beta Kappa this spring in recognition of their commitment to academic rigor across the liberal arts.
Read More11 August 2022McCarty ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS
While exploring everything HWS has to offer academically, Holly McCarty ’25 has grounded herself in community and joined several clubs including PLEN and the Day of Service team.
Read More10 August 2022Blogging in Germany
This spring, Sarah Palmisciano ’23 studied abroad in Freiburg, Germany.
Read More10 August 2022HWS Social Norms Experts in the News
Recent articles on bullying and university alcohol policies feature Professor of Sociology H. Wesley Perkins, whose social norms research with Professor of Chemistry David W. Craig P’05 has provided a national model of intervention and education.
Read More10 August 2022Moreau ’13 Takes Center Stage at Essence Festival
Performing as Lynda Starr, singer-songwriter Youdlyn Moreau ’13 dazzled judges at the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans this summer, winning the Center Stage showcase of emerging artists.
Read More10 August 2022Finding Autonomy: Layne ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS
During his first year at the Colleges, Jadon Layne ’25 jumped right in to preparing for medical school. He declared a major in biochemistry, joined the HWS EMS squad and started a position with sports medicine on campus.
Read More10 August 2022Seeing First Snow: Tran ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS
An international student from Vietnam, Van Tran ’25 had many firsts this year, including seeing her first snowfall out of a window overlooking the Quad.
Read More10 August 2022Bicentennial Panel: Remember the Past, Imagine the Future
Bicentennial event will highlight accomplishments and examine critical aspects of Bishop Hobart and his era.
Read More5 August 2022Cohen ’67 Provides Strategies, Insights into Talent Development Consulting
A new book by Dr. Stephen Cohen ’67, an expert consultant in the talent development field, provides strategies and insights into how businesses within the field can develop strategies and grow.
Read More5 August 2022HWS Wins National Awards for Branding, Website, Admissions
Hobart and William Smith were awarded a gold and two silver Circle of Excellence Awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
Read More3 August 2022HWS Community Mourns Dean Banks
Dr. Cerri Banks, former dean of William Smith College and member of the Education Department, has passed away.
Read More29 July 2022HWS Ranks Among Top 5 in US at World Universities Debating Championships
Sreyan Kanungo ’23 and Sarim Karim ’22 debated their way to the octo-finals at the World Universities Debating Championship, placing in the top 5 of U.S. teams and becoming the highest ranked liberal arts college.
Read More27 July 2022Following Resignation of Jacobsen, Gearan Returns as President
Five years after leaving HWS for Harvard, President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. ’17, P’21 returns.
Read More24 July 2022Hood Discusses NYC Subway History on American Built
Clifton Hood, the George E. Paulsen ’49 Professor of American History and Government, is featured on Fox series about engineering marvels.
Read More21 July 2022Blanchard Presents her Song Dynasty analysis at Stanford
Professor of Art and Architecture Lara Blanchard facilitated a workshop at Stanford University based on her award-winning book about female representation in Song Dynasty painting and poetry.
Read More18 July 2022The Human Factor: Guest Lecturers Offer View of Criminology and Penology
Guest lecturers lend a human-centered approach to penology studies at HWS.
Read More18 July 2022Faculty Honored for Teaching, Scholarship, Service and Inclusion
Four professors were awarded the annual honors recognizing faculty excellence.
Read More18 July 2022Equinozzi ’23 Named to “ALL IN” Honor Roll for Voter Registration
For her impassioned efforts to increase voter turnout, Kate Equinozzi ’23 has been named to the ALL IN: Campus Democracy Challenge Honor Roll.
Read More18 July 2022Meet the Orientation Coordinators
Orientation Coordinators Ethan Lewis ’23 and Ainsley Woods ’24 can’t wait to introduce the Classes of 2026 to campus.
Read More18 July 2022Worth ’22 Headed to Bloomberg
Kelsie Worth ’22 has accepted a position as a financial products analyst at Bloomberg.
Read More18 July 2022“I’m on the side of Truth:” Whitaker ’73 Honored with L.A. Press Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Whitaker, a renowned journalist and HWS Trustee, earned the Los Angeles Press Club’s highest recognition this month, when actress Rita Moreno presented him with the Joseph M. Quinn Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Read More18 July 2022Finding Community: Ramsay ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS
From finding her academic path in the Economics and Asian Studies departments to using the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education to land a summer internship, Annabel Ramsay ’25 has capitalized on her first year at HWS.
Read More18 July 2022HWS and NY6 Receive $1.5M Mellon Foundation Grant
Mellon grant will support a three-year leadership program for faculty members in the humanities.
Read More18 July 2022On Path to Medical School, Bonagura ’22 Starts with Public Health
In the fall, Allie Bonagura ’22 will head to the University of Iowa to earn her master’s in public health.
Read More18 July 2022Rep. Lowenthal ’62 to Retire
After a decade in Congress, Rep. Alan Lowenthal ’62 recently announced that he will be retiring after the end of his current term.
Read More18 July 2022When All of Wales is Your Classroom
This June, HWS students traveled to Wales as part of an HWS summer abroad program focused on outdoor education.
Read More17 July 2022Shafer Helps Produce 25th Annual Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival
FLEFF is one of the world’s longest running environmental film festivals.
Read More16 July 2022Writing Her Story, Mughal '25 Reflects on First Year at HWS
In her first year at the Colleges, Sophia Mughal ’25 emerged as a promising writer. As she discovered her academic interests in political science and religious studies, and involved herself with cl…
Read More16 July 2022Music is Key for Malcolm '24
This sophomore plays nine instruments, writes and records his own music.
Read More16 July 2022Dwyer ’23 Earns Goldwater Scholarship
Alex Dwyer ’23 has been selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate award of its type in natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.
Read More15 July 2022Pre-Law Prestige for Yonten ’23
Tenzin Yonten ’23 earned admission to two prestigious pre-law programs, which include scholarship funding, LSAT prep and a summer program at Harvard Law School.
Read More15 July 2022Anderton Establishes Symposia on World Affairs and Economic Policy
Two new speaker series invite international experts to campus, thanks to gifts from former Trustee James F. Anderton IV ’65.
Read More15 July 2022Black Woman Be Whole: Alums on Prioritizing Self-Care and Mental Wellness
Ednesha Saulsbury ’00 and Kimberly Moore ’00, the cofounders of “Black Woman Be Whole,” led a self-care workshop on campus.
Read More15 July 2022The Grassroots Initiative that Grew into America Reads
Grounded in a rich culture of student initiative at HWS, the founders of America Reads made a lasting impact at HWS.
Read More7 July 2022Introducing the New Aquatic Sciences Minor
A new minor in aquatic sciences capitalizes on the campus’ long history of limnologic research and leverages the Colleges’ location on Seneca Lake.
Read More5 July 2022Bekauri 20 Heads to Medical School
This fall, Tamari Bekauri ’20 begins medical school at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. Following a holistic liberal arts experience and a j…
Read More5 July 2022Bekauri '20 Heads to Medical School
This fall, Tamari Bekauri ’20 begins medical school at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo.
Read More1 July 2022New Higher Education Masters Degree Offered
Program focuses on student identity, social justice and change.
Read More30 June 2022Whelan-Small ’24 Named Newman Civic Fellow
Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 has been named a Newman Civic Fellow for his work with the FLX College Leaders Program.
Read More29 June 2022Faculty Dance Concert 2022
Three Faculty Choreographers join Guest Artist Olive Prince ’99 in three performances.
Read More27 June 2022Lewis 00 Celebrates 5 Years of Finger Lakes Toy Library
The Finger Lakes Toy Library, founded by Debra Lewis ’00, celebrates is fifth anniversary this month. Like toys, “joy is meant to be shared,” says Debra Eileen Lewis ’00, Founding Board Presid…
Read More27 June 2022Lewis 00 Celebrates 5 Years of Finger Lakes Toy Library
The Finger Lakes Toy Library, founded by Debra Lewis ’00, celebrates is fifth anniversary this month. Like toys, “joy is meant to be shared,” says Debra Eileen Lewis ’00, Founding Board Presid…
Read More25 June 2022Huskies Appearance on Jeopardy Airs July 4
Andrea “Andie” Huskie, director of secondary education, will be a contestant on Jeopardy beginning Monday, July 4. Last summer, Director of Secondary Education Andrea “Andie” Huskie successfully co…
Read More25 June 2022Huskie's Appearance on Jeopardy Airs July 4
Andrea “Andie” Huskie, director of secondary education, will be a contestant on Jeopardy beginning Monday, July 4.
Read More24 June 2022Sipos '23 Honored by Botanical Society of America
Biology major Erika Sipos ’23 is one of only six students nationwide to earn a 2022 Undergraduate Student Research Award from the Botanical Society of America.
Read More24 June 2022Writing Her Story, Mughal 25 Reflects on First Year at HWS
In her first year at the Colleges, Sophia Mughal ’25 emerged as a promising writer. As she discovered her academic interests in political science and religious studies, and involved herself with cl…
Read More23 June 2022HWS Celebrates Support for Pell Grants
Along with colleges and universities across the country, Hobart and William Smith will recognize the 50th anniversary of the National Pell Grant on Thursday, June 23.
Read More22 June 2022Marr 89 Wins Pulitzer
The 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting was awarded to the staff of The Miami Herald, including reporter Madeleine Marr ’89. Alongside her colleagues at The Miami Herald, real-time news…
Read More22 June 2022Marr 89 Wins Pulitzer
The 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting was awarded to the staff of The Miami Herald, including reporter Madeleine Marr ’89. Alongside her colleagues at The Miami Herald, real-time news…
Read More21 June 2022Studying Community Development at London School of Economics
Emma Falkenstein ’21 calls on HWS research experience at the London School of Economics.
Read More21 June 2022Guest Speaker Explores the Relevance of Dantes Work in the 21st Century
Indiana University (Bloomington) Professor Akash Kumar offered talk this spring that considered contemporary reflections on Dante.
Read More21 June 2022Kriak 22 to Enter Legal Field
Nicholas Kriak ’22 will put the skills he learned in and out of the classroom to work in his new role at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, and Flom LLP and Affiliates. Graduating summa cum laude…
Read More21 June 2022Brathwaite 22 Presents Honors Research on Guyanese Feminism
A recent conference showcased the unsung expressions of Guyanese feminism that Kaitlyn Brathwaite ’22 studied as part of her Honors project. At the Latin American and Caribbean Area Studies undergr…
Read More21 June 2022Guest Speaker Explores the Relevance of Dantes Work in the 21st Century
Indiana University (Bloomington) Professor Akash Kumar offered talk this spring that considered contemporary reflections on Dante. The French, Francophone and Italian Studies Department hosted a ta…
Read More21 June 2022Grahams Internet in Your Head Now on Audiobook
To coincide with the release of the audio version of his latest book, Associate Professor of Psychological Science Daniel Graham discusses the findings and implications of his research, which argue…
Read More21 June 2022Asaro-Niederlitz '22 Presents Honors Work in Philosophy
Juniper Asaro-Niederlitz ’22 presented her Honors research at the SUNY Oneonta Undergraduate Philosophy Conference this spring.
Read More21 June 2022Grahams Internet in Your Head Now on Audiobook
To coincide with the release of the audio version of his latest book, Associate Professor of Psychological Science Daniel Graham discusses the findings and implications of his research, which argue…
Read More21 June 2022Asaro-Niederlitz 22 Presents Honors Work in Philosophy
Juniper Asaro-Niederlitz ’22 presented her Honors research at the SUNY Oneonta Undergraduate Philosophy Conference this spring. Juniper Asaro-Niederlitz ’22, who graduated summa cum laude in philos…
Read More20 June 2022Brathwaite ’22 Presents Honors Research
A recent conference showcased the unsung expressions of Guyanese feminism that Kaitlyn Brathwaite ’22 studied as part of her Honors project.
Read More17 June 2022Rundlett ’22 Accepted to University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
Emily Rundlett ’22, who graduated cum laude with a B.S. in chemistry, will attend the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in the fall.
Read More17 June 2022New Student Trustees Elected
Samari Brown ’24 and Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 have been elected by their peers to serve as Junior Student Trustees.
Read More17 June 2022Summer Sandbox 2022 Underway
The 14 students in this year’s entrepreneurial accelerator program have begun generating business ideas, performing customer discovery and developing business models.
Read More17 June 2022Destined for Greatness: Alger Adams Dinner 2022
Educator and instructional coach Shavonne Ward ’09 headlined the annual celebration of students’ achievements and Alger Adams ’32, the first Black graduate of Hobart College. “Life experiences have…
Read More17 June 2022New Student Trustees Elected
Samari Brown ’24 and Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 have been elected by their peers to serve as Junior Student Trustees. Samari Brown ’24 and Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 have been chosen by their peers t…
Read More17 June 2022Summer Sandbox 2022 Underway
The 14 students in this year’s entrepreneurial accelerator program have begun generating business ideas, performing customer discovery and developing business models. The HWS Summer Sandbox Startup…
Read More10 June 2022Cohen 81 Donates HWS Debate Case
Alumnus is thankful for education that propelled his success as a litigation attorney. Keith Cohen ’81 says the well-rounded, liberal arts education he received as a student at HWS helped make him…
Read More7 June 2022The Human Factor: Guest Lecturers Offer View of Criminology and Penology
Guest lecturers lend a human-centered approach to penology studies at HWS. In order to help students get comfortable with “confronting ambiguity and reconciling conflicting objectives,” Asso…
Read More6 June 2022Meet the Orientation Coordinators
Orientation Coordinators Ethan Lewis ’23 and Ainsley Woods ’24 can’t wait to introduce the Classes of 2026 to campus. The role of Orientation Coordinators (OC’s) is to plan the perfect introductory…
Read More3 June 2022Reunion 2022 Kicks Off During Bicentennial Year
This year, Hobart and William Smith will host two Reunion celebrations. It’s two parties this year!
Read More2 June 2022Atomic Physics with Prof. Allen
Associate Professor of Physics Ted Allen explains recent research on quantum mechanics. In 2021, the Journal of Mathematical Physics published an article by Associate Professor of Physics Ted Allen…
Read More2 June 2022Labyrinth Funded, Construction Underway
During the most recent Day of Service, students began work on a new labyrinth for spiritual restoration. A gift from Honorary Trustee Katherine D. Elliott ’66, L.H.D. ’08 enabled construction …
Read More1 June 2022Atomic Physics with Prof. Allen
Associate Professor of Physics Ted Allen explains recent research on quantum mechanics.
Read More1 June 2022Pulteney Street Podcast with Guest Jim Cecere 91
In the latest issue of the Pulteney Street Podcast, President Joyce P. Jacobsen talks with Jim Cecere ’91, founder and owner of two of Geneva’s newest and most interesting shops, FLX Goods & Vi…
Read More26 May 2022Italian Studies Minor Offered
Program expands on language offering; furthers cultural immersion A new Italian Studies minor will help students further their skills in Italian and become better global citizens through deep…
Read More26 May 2022Commencement 2022: Your Education Matters More than Ever
During his Commencement address to graduates, Dr. Christopher Beyrer ’81, Sc.D. ’22 emphasized the vital role of education and critical thinking in fostering democracy, validating truth and combatt…
Read More24 May 20227th Fulbright-Hays Award for Russian Studies and Economics
The grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund an intensive course abroad on the politics, economics and culture of Georgia.
Read More24 May 2022Italian Studies Minor Offered
Program expands on language offering; furthers cultural immersion
Read More24 May 20227th Fulbright-Hays Award for Russian Studies and Economics
The grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund an intensive course abroad on the politics, economics and culture of Georgia. For the seventh time since 2005, Hobart and William Smith Col…
Read More23 May 2022Presenting Finger Lakes Fieldwork
A conference in April showcased students’ scientific research on salamanders, leaf litter and lake levels, including fieldwork conducted in the Colleges’ backyard.
Read More23 May 2022Labyrinth Funded, Construction Underway
During the most recent Day of Service, students began work on a new labyrinth for spiritual restoration.
Read More23 May 2022Presenting Finger Lakes Fieldwork
A conference in April showcased students’ scientific research on salamanders, leaf litter and lake levels, including fieldwork conducted in the Colleges’ backyard. Under the guidance of Professor o…
Read More23 May 2022Presenting Finger Lakes Fieldwork
A conference in April showcased students’ scientific research on salamanders, leaf litter and lake levels, including fieldwork conducted in the Colleges’ backyard. Under the guidance of Professor o…
Read More22 May 2022Commencement 2022: “Your Education Matters More than Ever”
During his Commencement address to graduates, Dr. Christopher Beyrer ’81, Sc.D. ’22 emphasized the vital role of education and critical thinking in fostering democracy, validating truth and combatting disinformation.
Read More21 May 2022Commencement Start Time Changed to 9 a.m.
Due to concerns about the storm pattern tomorrow, the Commencement ceremony will start at 9 a.m. The Quad will open for families at 7:30 a.m. Students will begin robing at 8 a.m. Faculty…
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