Hobart and William Smith Colleges

30 June 2025Otero '18 Earns Top Dissertation Honor

Former Geoscience major Jeremiah Otero ’18 honored for best dissertation at the University at Albany for groundbreaking research on hurricane patterns.

30 June 2025Un-required Reading

Looking for your next summer read? Look no further! Librarian for Service Access Jennifer Schlossberg and members of the The Warren Hunting Smith Library asked for recommendations from faculty, students and staff to provide the HWS and Geneva community with some (Un)Required Reading this summer!

30 June 2025Creativity, Curiousity and Community at the Core of Graduate's Journey

Brooke Prochniak ’25 blends her artistic passion and career ambition during her liberal arts education.

27 June 2025Leadership Celebrated

The HWS community gathered to recognize students completing HWS leadership programs and their mentors.

27 June 2025Art, Culture and Identity in Argentina

From national museums to vibrant street corners, Buenos Aires became a classroom for HWS students this summer.

26 June 2025Career Trajectory: Tess Weber '23 Accepted to Top-Ranked Ph.D. Program in Chemistry

HWS grad will hang up her lab coat at Mass General Brigham to further her career goals at the University of Buffalo.

26 June 2025Emma Faso '23, MSM '24 Joins New York State Police

HWS graduate trades lesson plans for a badge as she embarks on a career in law enforcement.

24 June 2025HWS Earns Top Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, ROI and Impact

The Princeton Review’s 2025 rankings recognize Hobart and William Smith as a Best Value College, highlighting a strong Alumni Network, accessibility of Internships, outstanding Return on Investment and meaningful Student Impact.

24 June 2025HWS Students Repurpose Items for Community Good

Sustainability meets service as students donate 10,000 pounds of goods to local nonprofits through this year’s Community Donation Effort.

24 June 2025Reporting with Purpose: Pete Lambos '18 Elevates Local Sports Journalism

At the Finger Lakes Times, Lambos blends a love for sports and storytelling — winning 12 statewide journalism awards in the process.

24 June 2025A Legacy of Gratitude

Impactful time for Dr. Michael Dick ’70, P’09 and his family inspire gift to empower future generations in the sciences.

24 June 2025Conflicting Evidence May Not Change Minds but Strong Evidence Can

With support from her former student co-authors, Assistant Professor Stephanie Anglin’s research reveals that people are more open to changing their beliefs than previously thought—when presented with high-quality evidence.

23 June 2025The Last Sweet Bite: A '99 Grad's Journey into the Cuisine of Conflict Zones

Michael Shaikh ’99 is set to release his debut book on June 24 titled The Last Sweet Bite: Stories and Recipes of Culinary Heritage Lost and Found.

23 June 2025HelloFresh Joins HWS Dining Plan Options

Meal kits bring convenience to off-campus life.

23 June 2025Bohan ’27 and Ramsay ’27 Elected as Student Trustees

Cori Bohan ’27 and Rupert Ramsay ’27 have been elected by their peers to serve as Junior Student Trustees.

18 June 2025Investing in Collaborative Summer Research

A 1974 alumnus looks to fund summer research initiatives that challenge students to think across disciplines and explore new ways of understanding.

18 June 2025The Davis Gallery Extends its Footprint Virtually

Spatial data technology extends the reach of works on display at Houghton House’s gallery.

16 June 2025HWS Faculty Deepen Focus on Asia at National Conference

Four professors from Hobart and William Smith shared research and curricular innovations at the ASIANetwork Annual Conference, advancing conversations on Southeast Asia, India and China’s global presence.

13 June 2025Faculty Promotion Awarded

Five associate professors are approved for promotion.

13 June 2025Igniting Global Futures: Five Students Awarded with Salisbury International Internship Stipend

Funded by the Charles H. Salisbury Summer International Internship Stipend, students get on-the-ground experience abroad.

12 June 2025Career Trajectory: Jackson Mischler '24 at Harvard Law School

Diverse academic and practical experiences provide a strong foundation for a career in public policy.

12 June 2025Reunion 2025: Celebrating a Record-Setting $12M in Support for HWS

Reunion 2025 reminded us of what it truly means to go Further Together. From celebrations on the Quad to engaging moments back in the classroom, it was a weekend full of connections and tradition.

12 June 2025Rethinking China in Africa: HWS Students Challenge Media Narratives

Students explore Chinese-Zambian relations through innovative research, from global trade to social media.

11 June 2025Wells College and Hobart and William Smith Colleges Announce Legacy Agreement

Following the closure of Wells College in 2024, a legacy agreement has been finalized and submitted to New York State Supreme Court in Cayuga County that transfers stewardship of Wells’ records, endowment and some historical materials to Hobart and William Smith Colleges as the legacy institution.

11 June 2025HWS Hosts 11th Annual Somatic Dance Conference and Festival

Public Film Screening and Dance Concerts Highlight Four-Day Celebration of Movement, Collaboration and Community.

10 June 2025From the Office of the President: Remembering Tammy VanSickle

9 June 2025Families Share Milestone Reunion

Shared campus experiences and a shared celebration link two generations.

4 June 2025 Exploring Cultural Continuity Through Design

“Morphologics” (18 inches x 18 inches, wood and wire, November 2024) was a semester-long Architecture Design Studio project by Mira Linderman-Vento ’26 and Madelyn Lyons ’25.

3 June 2025Geneva Students Explore Learning and Community at HWS

Second and sixth-graders from Geneva visit campus for storytelling, collaboration and a celebration of educational journeys.

3 June 2025Reunion Radio: The Class of '75 Brings the Beat Back

Spearheaded by alumni DJs, Reunion Radio will stream retro sounds – from Led Zeppelin to the Decemberists—across the Quad to celebrate classes ending in 0 and 5.

29 May 2025Gorges, Ghosts and Gender: History Reimagined at HWS Theatre

A motel full of secrets, reenactors in conflict, and a gender-bending epic—this HWS Theatre season, the past is not behind us, it’s center stage.

27 May 2025Global Experience, Local Impact: Students Earn Prestigious Bickley Internship Awards

With support from the Bickley International Internship Award, three HWS students will pursue hands-on professional experiences in the Czech Republic, Spain and the U.K., advancing their academic and career goals on a global stage.

27 May 2025HWS to the Workforce: A Tradition of Alumni-Powered Opportunity

Fellowship Home Loans Branch Manager Brian Schiele ’02 and Senior Loan Officer Joe Escamilla ’18 continue a proud legacy of mentoring and hiring HWS students.

22 May 2025Howes '27 Awarded Prestigious Hollings Scholarship

HWS sophomore joins an elite group of U.S. undergraduates recognized for academic excellence with sought after research scholarship.

18 May 2025"May I Have Your Attention?"

Former TIME Editor in Chief, presidential historian and Harvard professor Nancy Gibbs L.H.D. ’25 urged members of Class of 2025 to apply the knowledge they gained as students to focus on sources of information that truly deserve their attention.

18 May 2025Four Members of the Class of 2025 Join Peace Corps

HWS seniors will serve two-year positions in Africa, South America and the Caribbean, continuing HWS’ long-standing commitment to service abroad.

15 May 2025A Bat-Like Robot Design Using Echolocation Could Help Find Disaster Survivors

Faculty and student research in AI and robotics merge to create more effective and cost-efficient methods for search and rescue missions.

13 May 2025From Novice Breaks to Worlds: HWS Debate’s Remarkable Year

Top-tier tournaments, standout novice performances and a world-class Round Robin define an exceptional season for HWS Debate.

13 May 2025Lisa Kaenzig to Deliver Keynote Address at Baccalaureate

Hobart and William Smith graduates and their families are invited to attend annual interfaith celebration and opportunity for reflection on the eve of Commencement.

12 May 2025Nancy Gibbs to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address, Receive Blackwell Award

Former Editor in Chief of TIME magazine, presidential historian and Harvard professor, Nancy Gibbs to offer the 2025 Commencement address on May 18.

9 May 2025Iasenza to Play Professionally in France

Forward on the three-time national champion Hobart Statesmen hockey team Matthew Iasenza '25 will play with the Dogs de Cholet.

8 May 2025Quint '21 Named a 2025 Knight-Henessy Scholar

Meg Quint ’21, current medical student at Stanford School of Medicine, earns prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholarship to pursue a master’s at Stanford, advancing groundbreaking work in LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming care, intersex health justice, homeless health access, harm reduction, sexually transmitted infection prevention and plastics and reconstructive related surgical education and research.

8 May 2025A Legacy of Service: Janeciah Cunningham '25 Joins the U.S. Army

Inspired by her grandmother’s military career, HWS student-athlete will carry forward a family tradition of service.

7 May 2025HWS Named Top Peace Corps Producer

HWS is once again named to the Peace Corps’ list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities.

7 May 2025Breslin '27 Wins Annual Physics Competition

Project by Henry Breslin ’27 examines Planck temperature Derivation and earns top honors in the 24th annual Albert Holland Physics Lecture Competition.

7 May 2025Newest Members Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

Students join the nation’s oldest honors society celebrating excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. 

2 May 2025Scholarship Day of Donors 2025

In its third year, Scholarship Day of Donors garnered donations from 525 HWS community members, contributing over $270,000.

2 May 2025Professors Burns and Cummings to be Honored with Distinguished Faculty Awards

Former faculty recognized for their inspiration and dedication.

1 May 2025HWS Earns National Recognition for Workplace Excellence

In a Newsweek poll, Hobart and William Smith has been honored for an organizational culture of leadership, integrity, compensation, belonging and work-life balance.

1 May 2025Rickey Foundation Bolsters Support for Science Scholarship

In conjunction with Further Together: The Campaign for Our Third Century, the Brenda and Dave Rickey Foundation adds $100,000 to scholarship fund for chemistry majors.

1 May 2025From the Office of the President: Remembering Professor Mary Gerhart

30 April 2025Destined for the Stage

Derrielle Faulkner ’25 has been accepted to the MFA Production and Project Management program at University of North Carolina School of the Arts and will begin their graduate studies this fall.

30 April 2025Feast, Farm and Ferment in the FLX

Registration is now open for a 3-day course on food, wine, beer and agritourism in the Finger Lakes Region.

30 April 2025Graham Flips Perspective on Neural Coding

Associate Professor Daniel Graham parses new viewpoint on brain dynamics research that can create better understanding of disorders such as epilepsy.

29 April 2025Davidson '24 to Upenn Dental School

Opportunities on campus provided real-world experience to a career in dentistry and acceptance into six dental schools.

29 April 2025Open Study During Reading Days

28 April 2025Destined for Lives of Consequence: Meet the Newest Geneva Scholarship Associates

Four Geneva High School graduates make their mark at Hobart and William Smith.

28 April 2025A Proud Legacy

Notable Japanese alumnus maintains connections to Hobart and William Smith.

25 April 2025Moving Up Day 2025

Join Moving Up Day 2025 on Friday, May 2 to celebrate the academic achievements and leadership roles of all students.

24 April 2025Rowland '24 Published in Young Scholars in Writing

The HWS Writing and Rhetoric Program shines through in recent graduate’s publication.

24 April 2025Humphrey '23 Finds Peace Corps Service in Viet Nam Rewarding

HWS Grad combines passion for cultural immersion, service to others and academic interests on assignment in Viet Nam as a Peace Corps Volunteer.

24 April 2025National Research Recognition: HWS Receives “Research College” Designation from Carnegie Classification of Colleges and Universities

Carnegie recognizes HWS as one of the most committed institutions among colleges and universities across the country for research and development, highlighting opportunities for faculty mentored study and impact of cutting-edge research.

23 April 2025Alumnus Hay Makes Estate Bequest to HWS Sailing

Sailing enthusiast Warren Kingsland Hay ’59 leaves 50% of estate to high-performing HWS Sailing team.

23 April 2025Northrup Honored by ALL IN as Standout Local Official

Assistance to HWS during election seasons contributes to passion for civic engagement on campus.

22 April 2025Scholarship Day of Donors is Back, April 30-May 1

HWS seeks to create another 50 Annual Fund Scholarships by engaging the entire HWS community.

22 April 2025SAGE APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AND ALUMNAE RELATIONS

An HWS alumna, parent and former student trustee, Melanie Sage ’95, P’25, P’27 is poised to lead efforts in alumni connection and community building.

22 April 2025More Than Adornment: The Magical World of Renaissance Gemstones

In her translation of a 1502 treatise, Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Liliana Leopardi explores how gemstones were once viewed as tools of healing, magic and political power.

17 April 2025Lithuanian Folk Group “Suvartukas” to Perform at HWS

A folk dance group traveling the country brings their show to Geneva, N.Y.

17 April 2025HWS Day 2025

Senior research, scholarly dialogue and campus-wide creativity.

17 April 2025Baldev ’25 Wins at Regional NY Business Plan Competition

Three HWS students enter their business plans prepared for the HWS’ 2025 Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch competition to the New York State Contest.

16 April 2025From Grit to Growth: Scott Martin ’90 Inspires the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Returning to campus as Entrepreneur in Residence, Scott Martin shares real-world lessons, raw honesty and a relentless spirit with students preparing to navigate entrepreneurship's uncertain terrain.

16 April 2025HWS Faculty Dance 2025

An evening of original choreography and performance by HWS faculty, students and guest artists will be held April 25 and 26.

16 April 2025From Squirrels to Symptoms: How Research Prepared Bryan '20 for Medicine

As a medical student at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, Alessandra Bryan ’20 applies her undergrad skills researching urban ecology to understand underlying patient conditions.

15 April 2025Honoring a Legacy: The Professor Iva E. Deutchman Annual Fund Scholarship

To preserve her impact and influence on HWS students, the family of the late Professor Iva Deutchman establishes a scholarship in her honor.  

15 April 2025HWS Presents at the 96th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association

Student-Faculty research explores the influence of medical and mindfulness practices on mental health and behavioral outcomes.

14 April 2025President's Forum Series Welcomed Dr. Chris Beyrer '81, D.Sc. '22

Internationally recognized epidemiologist and public health expert, Dr. Chris Beyrer joined 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

8 April 2025Wertheimer '22 Rows 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.

8 April 2025Layne '25 Shadows Chief Medical Officer at Geneva General Hospital

Experiential learning and interdisciplinary coursework propel the way for pre-medicine student.

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.

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.

3 April 2025Folk Fest Revival 2025

This Spring, Folk Fest returns to Hobart and William Smith, headlined by indie rock band Arcy Drive.

3 April 2025Exploring History: Sabine Cadeau on the Haitian Massacre of 1937

The annual Huff Lecture Series sponsored by the HWS History Department will welcome McGill University Professor Sabine Cadeau on Thursday, April 10.

2 April 2025Junior/Senior Choreographers Concert 2025

Dance and Movement Studies majors present “Gravity” April 4-5.

2 April 2025Giving Back: Spring 2025 Day of Service

HWS students, faculty and staff will volunteer at 28 locations, including the Geneva Public Library where students will help senior citizens with their tech questions.

31 March 2025Impact Conference Inspires Action and Advocacy

Two HWS students attend the largest annual conference focused on engaging college students in service, advocacy and social action.

31 March 2025Explore Kitchen Chemistry at the Edible Science Fair April 5

Faculty and students from the HWS Chemistry Department will host the annual Edible Science Fair, a fun, interactive and family friendly event.

31 March 2025National Champions! Fontana's OT Winner Gives Hobart its 3rd Straight Title

The Statesmen become the first team nationally in nearly 20 years to finish as three-time consecutive champions.  

27 March 2025Service and Community Impact over Spring Break

HWS students dedicated their spring break to making a difference.

26 March 2025Teaching During Wartime Infuses Lessons with New Meaning

Professor of Philosophy Eric Barnes to explore morals and ethics with Ukrainian students.

25 March 2025Covelli '25 Secures Analyst Position at Bloomberg

A summer internship in New York City paved the way for Grace Covelli ’25 to land a full-time analyst position at Bloomberg L.P.

24 March 2025Bozzuto Center Marketing Coordinators

Graduate students provide marketing expertise to local businesses.

24 March 2025From Lost Pictures to an Exhibition

Hobart alumnus Andy Satter ’75 restores photos he took in the 1970s for 64-page book Walk-ins Welcome that was released March 20 and is now on display as “The Diner Project – Remember A Time Passed But Not Forgotten” at CambridgeSide Galleria.

21 March 2025Success for HWS Alpine Skiing at USCSA Nationals

Statesmen and Herons capture standout performances to wrap up third varsity season.

21 March 2025Makker Authors New Book on Pioneering Planning Organization

Professor Makker’s research explores the Laurel Hill Association, founded by Mary Hopkins Goodrich in 1853, which reshaped the village of Stockbridge in the Berkshires into a model American town.

20 March 20252025 HWS Round Robin

This April, HWS welcomes top-tier debaters from around the world for HWS Round Robin.

19 March 2025WHWS-FM Spotlight: Student-Led Fiction Podcasts Take Flight

At WHWS-FM, Hobart and William Smith’s student-run radio station, a new form of storytelling is making waves.