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23 October 2023HWS Hosts Biggest U.S. Debate Tournament of the Year
First-years Fairooj Suhita '27 and Hudson Chou '27 shine at the United States University Debate Championship.
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23 October 2023Yadav’s Book Reviewed in WSJ
Professor of International Relations Vikash Yadav’s recent book offers “a bold and unconventional claim” about the work of economist Friedrich Hayek, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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20 October 2023President's Forum Bridges the Political Aisle
Reaching across the aisle, former Congressmen promote civic engagement and reflect on pressing topics.
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19 October 202330 Years Forward: Gearan Joins Celebration of AmeriCorps in Arkansas
HWS President Mark D. Gearan and national service leaders convened in Arkansas with former President Bill Clinton L.H.D. '17 to discuss the future of national service.
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19 October 2023An Evening of Inclusion and Understanding with Zaidi '12
Islamic civilizations researcher Dr. Syed Zaidi ’12 returns to campus as part of cultural and religious diversity and awareness events.
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18 October 2023Higher Education Legal Trends Explored by HWS General Counsel
Litigation, costs and changing views of colleges and universities among topics in new article.
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16 October 2023Colleges Launch New Public Health Program
New program explores health, wellness and care from multiple angles.
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15 October 2023Stern Family Forum Welcomes Bruni and Carter
This fall, New York Times opinion writer Frank Bruni and Lee Carter, communications strategist and Fox and MSNBC contributor, will join 60 Minutes correspondent and HWS Trustee Bill Whitaker ’73, L.H.D. ’97 for a conversation on campus.
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13 October 2023Giving Back: Fall 2023 Day of Service
HWS students and staff will participate in a day of volunteerism, giving back to the Geneva community.
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13 October 2023HWS Theatre Presents “The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong”
Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Hatch will direct the HWS Theatre 2023-2024 season debut during Homecoming and Family Weekend.
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13 October 2023Psychology Students Attend NAMI Conference and Mental Health Symposium
Conference offers an eye-opening and enriching experience that allowed students to listen and learn from people combating and from those suffering from mental illness.
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10 October 2023HWS Awarded NSF Innovation Grant
Supported by a $400K grant, HWS faculty will lead a six-institution partnership to address the rapidly growing demand for a skilled STEM workforce.
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9 October 2023Partial Solar Eclipse Watch Party
Associate Professor of Physics Leslie Hebb will host a viewing party for the partial solar eclipse that will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14.
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8 October 2023Countdown to the Total Solar Eclipse T-minus 6 months: Geometry of Eclipses
Today is almost exactly 6 months until the total solar eclipse in Geneva! Let’s warm up with a partial eclipse on October 14 and get oriented with the geometry of eclipses.
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6 October 2023Heron Society Celebrates 40 Years
Funding celebrates four decades of athletic society.
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6 October 2023Opportunities for Learning
Magee takes leave from HWS to explore new opportunities.
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5 October 2023Hobart Soccer at 70
A radio interview looks back on seven decades of Statesmen soccer — and the program’s future.
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3 October 2023Holch ’70 Honored by Artists Association of Nantucket
Alumnus Eric Holch ’70 Recognized for New England inspired paintings at annual Wet Paint Auction in Nantucket.
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29 September 2023Presenting Passion Fruit Dance Company
A NYC dance troupe that is a passionate advocate for Hip-Hop, House and Club dance movement styles to lead performances and workshops at HWS from Oct. 6-14.
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29 September 2023HWS Awarded NIH Anticancer Research Grant
A $386K grant from the National Institutes of Health drives interdisciplinary research to develop molecules with anticancer properties.
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29 September 2023President’s Forum: Congressman Faso and U.S. Secretary Glickman
The President’s Forum Series, in partnership with HWS Votes, will host former Congressional representatives for a discussion on voting, service and democratic engagement.
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29 September 2023Fundraising Tops $35 Million in 2022-23
New gifts and commitments to Hobart and William Smith totaled nearly $36 million during the 2022-23 fiscal year, the second best fundraising year in the Colleges’ history.
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28 September 2023Malhotra '26 Gains Legal Research Experience
Work this summer investigated environmental law under the Clean Water Act.
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28 September 2023Finalist for the $25K Prize at Haydenfilms Institute 5.0
Director and screenwriter Rachel Thomas-Medwid’s ’91’s film In the Company of Crows is a finalist in Haydenfilms Institute 5.0 and could win a 25K prize.
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27 September 2023Finger Lakes Youth Climate Summit - Open for Registration
High school students are invited to participate in the 2023 Finger Lakes Youth Climate Summit, a conference focused on climate solutions. The event is hosted by HWS’ Finger Lakes Institute.
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26 September 2023New Leadership in Admissions and Financial Aid
Michael J. Quinn welcomed as new Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid.
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25 September 2023Automation and the Future of Work
Sociologist and economic historian Aaron Benanav kicks off the 2023-24 Fisher Center speaker series.
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22 September 2023Announcing the Carver DeLaney Suite
Renovations to Heron Soccer Suite made possible thanks to the generosity of Trustee Calvin R. “Chip” Carver Jr. ’81 and his wife, Anne DeLaney.
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21 September 2023Best-Seller from Seneca Review Books
Published by Seneca Review Books, Katherine Indermaur’s full-length lyric essay recently appeared at no. 10 on SPD’s nonfiction bestseller list.
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20 September 2023Frank ’23 Enters Environmental Studies Grad Program
With aspirations for a career in habitat management, Benjamin Frank ’23 is working in the Environmental Studies Graduate Program at the University of Akron.
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20 September 2023Research Published in Scientific Journal Helps Shaw '22
As a student, JoAnna Shaw ’22 researched harmful algal blooms, work that has since been published in the science journal Water.
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20 September 2023HWS Debate Sets Sights on Fall and Winter Championships
After ending the 2022-2023 academic year with record-breaking performances, HWS Debate gears up for another competitive semester.
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20 September 2023HWS Awarded $1M in NFS Astrophysics Grants
Grants from the National Science Foundation support the astrophysics work of Associate Professor of Physics Steve Penn, who contributed to the Nobel-winning research that confirmed the existence of gravitational waves.
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20 September 2023Learning About Science Over Lunch
Four biologists will present their work this fall in a series presented by the HWS Department of Biology.
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19 September 2023McDonald Named New LGBTQ+ Resource Center Director
New director is initiating a mentoring program and working with faculty to showcase the LGBTQ+ Center offerings.
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18 September 2023Knoll ’06 Authors New Thriller
Author Jessica Knoll’s ’06 new novel earned a spot on the New York Times’ list of New Fiction to Read This Fall. She was also recently profiled in Time magazine.
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18 September 2023Breaking Ice, Fostering Community
Performances from an award-winning theatre troupe to cut through bias and misperceptions.
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18 September 2023Insincere Uncertainties Premieres
A new song cycle by Associate Professor of Music Mark Olivieri debuts on campus this fall.
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14 September 2023How an Ancient Solar Flare Illuminated the Start of the Viking Age
Year of the Sun program welcomes science and history writer Martin J. Kernan.
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13 September 2023Championing Environmental Stewardship: HWS Recognized for Green Initiatives
National recognition highlights protection and care of pollinators and trees.
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13 September 2023Boully Signs Two-Book Deal
Jenny Boully, last year’s Trias Writer-in-Residence at Hobart and William Smith, recently had two books picked up by Graywolf Press.
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13 September 2023Elliott Commits $5.5M for Scholarships and Annual Fund
The latest gift from Honorary Trustee Katherine D. Elliott ’66, L.H.D. ’08 provides historic support for need-based financial aid.
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13 September 2023Visit the HWS Solar Farm
To celebrate the Year of the Sun, Professor Tom Drennen will offer insights on renewable energy while leading tours of the HWS solar farm.
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12 September 2023Meet the AIC Graduate Student Assistants
Two students in the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program have graduate assistantships in the Adams Intercultural Center.
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8 September 20239/11 Remembered
Twenty-two years since the attacks on Sept. 11, Hobart and William Smith remembers the national tragedy and joins a Geneva community event.
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8 September 2023Countdown to the Total Solar Eclipse: T-minus 7 months: Ancient Solar Astronomy
Solar activity has been observed and studied dating back to prehistoric and ancient civilizations in the neolithic and bronze ages.
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5 September 2023America the Embodied: Democracy and the Future of Disability Justice
As part of the annual Constitution Day lecture, Joel Michael Reynolds will argue that disability justice demands an amendment to the U.S. Constitution ensuring access — for “without access, the ideals of justice and liberty will always fall short.”
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4 September 2023Graham Talks Brainpower on the BBC
On the BBC’s “More or Less,” Associate Professor of Psychological Science Daniel Graham discusses how much of the brain humans actually use. (Hint: it’s more than 10 percent).
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1 September 2023Whitaker Recognized for Lifetime Service
The Alumni Association of Hobart College honored Trustee Bill Whitaker ’73, L.H.D. ’97 with the Distinguished Service Award for Lifetime Service.
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31 August 2023HWS Ranked 5th in the Nation for Service, 32nd Overall
For the seventh year in a row, Hobart and William Smith Colleges are among the top five U.S. liberal arts institutions for service, according to Washington Monthly. The annual rankings also put the Colleges at 32nd overall for liberal arts schools.
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30 August 2023Damar Joins Federal Advisory Committee on Energy and Environmental Markets
Associate Professor of Economics Evren Damar recently joined two subcommittees of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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29 August 202322,000 Hours of Service and Counting
HWS Summer of Service interns make an impact in Geneva. Since the program’s inception in 2011, 81 interns have contributed more than 22,000 hours of work.
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29 August 2023Vesei Welcomed as HWS Library Director and Librarian
Hobart and William Smith Colleges name new Director of Warren Hunting Smith Library.
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29 August 2023HWS' Return on Investment among Nation's Best
A new study by Georgetown University notes that in higher ed, liberal arts colleges have the best return on investment — and HWS offers among the nation’s best.
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28 August 2023Studio Art Students to Participate in Show
The work of seven faculty members will be on display in the Davis Gallery at Houghton House.
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22 August 2023Students Explore Scientific Research Working at Cornell Lab
Professional experience prepares students for science careers.
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22 August 2023Now We Are In 6th Grade
HWS alum and staff member to present show at Rochester Fringe Festival.
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21 August 2023HWS Theatre Announces 2023-2024 Season
A rollicking backstage farce, a campy supernatural mystery, and a lyrical journey of friendship and artistry comprise the HWS Theatre 2023-2024 season of detours and delights.
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21 August 2023Welcoming the Newest HWS Students to Campus
HWS 2027 arrived this Sunday for a weeklong Orientation.
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17 August 2023Tissaaratchy ’26 Shares Sri Lankan Unheard Voices
NGO internship focused on rewriting the narrative of Black July, a period of rioting and massacres in 1983 that triggered Sri Lanka’s civil war.
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16 August 2023Students Catalogue Public Art at HWS
Two students explored the history of the Colleges’ public art this summer.
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15 August 2023HWS Faculty, Career Services Among Nation’s Best: Princeton Review
For the seventh year in a row, HWS faculty rank among the best in the nation, according to the Princeton Review, which also touts the Colleges’ stellar career services program, ability to “create futures,” and commitment to the environment.
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15 August 2023Local Internships, Wide-Ranging Experiences
Hobart and William Smith’s summer program supported student internships in the Finger Lakes.
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15 August 2023Intellectual Property
Meghan Donohoe ’92, chief operating officer at the American Intellectual Property Law Association, considers international innovation, economic growth and the ownership of ideas.
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10 August 2023Technos International Week 2023
The longstanding partnership between HWS and the Tanaka Memorial Foundation brought faculty and students to Tokyo.
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10 August 2023A New Generation of Civic Leaders
Samuel Barnard ’23 and Hugh Bator ’23 join a growing list of HWS alums in the City Year program.
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8 August 2023The Countdown to the Total Solar Eclipse
Each month, Hobart and William Smith will release an educational newsletter about the Sun leading up to the total solar eclipse that will pass over campus in April 2024.
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8 August 2023Annual Prizes Recognize Exceptional Professors
Hobart and William Smith faculty recognize their own with prizes for service, teaching, and diversity and inclusion.
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8 August 2023Introducing the Department of Politics
The department will provide a fresh approach to American political studies.
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7 August 2023Announcing the Trias-Writer-in-Residence Rachel Yoder
Novelist Rachel Yoder will serve as the 2023-2024 Trias-Writer-in-Residence.
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4 August 2023Hot Summer for Woodworth’s Plays
Five plays by Professor of Theatre Chris Woodworth have earned recognition this summer.
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4 August 2023Mindfulness in Action
This summer, Jamachukwunma Atumonyogo ’26 explored the mental health benefits of meditation and mindfulness.
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3 August 2023Brown ’24 Goes “All In” for Campus Democracy
For her dedication to increase voter engagement and turnout, Samari Brown ’24 has been named to the All In Campus Democracy Challenge Honor Roll.
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2 August 2023Liszewski ’21 Launches Public Health Career
Building on a research foundation developed at HWS, Kayla Liszewski ’21 has completed award-winning research while earning a Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in epidemiology.
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2 August 2023Recent Grads, Students Join National Service Programs
Students and young alums are building community and opportunity.
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1 August 2023Byrd Named Distinguished Fellow at The Anglican Communion Colleges and Universities Conference
Chaplain organized event that included nearly 100 members from around the world.
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1 August 2023From Data to Care
Inspired by her Peace Corps service, LISA THORPE NICHOLS ’96 is driving public health research at the Yale School of Medicine that uses data to connect people with the care they need.
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1 August 2023Pocket Miracles
How ophthalmologist Dr. Alan Kozarsky '74 helped transform cataract care in Honduras.
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1 August 2023Dancing Through Summer Research
As the HWS Dance Department prepared to host two summer conferences, students worked alongside Professor of Dance Cynthia Williams to organize the sessions while researching somatic theory and practice.
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1 August 2023Signs and Signals
Where is the world headed in five years? USAID Senior Foresight Advisor STEVEN GALE ’69 is helping the federal government plan for the likeliest scenarios.
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From China to Slovenia and now in Pakistan, DAVID LUNA ’14 is a welcoming face in the fast-paced world of diplomacy.
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1 August 2023Secure Intel
Cryptology expert and Navy veteran KATHRYN LAMARDO ’13 reflects on national security in the information age.
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1 August 2023Zhou Examines Taiwan and China Unification
The National Interest features an article by Associate Professor of Asian Studies Jinghao Zhou that discusses viewpoints regarding the U.S. deterrence strategy over Taiwan Strait conflicts.
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31 July 2023Two Alums at S&P Global Named "Rising Stars" in Finance
Amira Abdulkadir ’14 and Caroline Demeter ’15 were selected by the Women’s Bond Club as 2023 Rising Stars in finance.
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26 July 2023Faculty Honored with Endowed Professorships
Four professors recognized for outstanding work as teachers and scholars.
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26 July 2023HWS Abroad in Berlin, Germany
A HWS Abroad program explores the history and social relations of Berlin, and East Germany, before and after the fall of the Wall.
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24 July 2023Three Students Head to Cornell Law School
Through the Law Early Admissions Program, students receive degrees from Cornell Law School and Hobart and William Smith in six years.
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24 July 2023Yadav Publishes Two New Books
Professor of International Relations Vikash Yadav’s latest works explore international capitalism and India’s political outlook in the 21st century.
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20 July 2023Dietsche ’25 Studies Molecular Networks at MIT
After developing lab skills on campus, biochemistry major Brogan Dietsche ’25 is interning this summer at MIT, designing and synthesizing agents to strengthen industrial polymers.
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20 July 2023HWS Students Celebrated as Gilman Scholars
With support from the Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, students studied in Costa Rica, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Indonesia and South Korea.
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19 July 2023A Special Tradition for William Smith College
The Daisy Weeks Buchholz Class of 1912 Ring Award gives an exemplary William Smith student the class ring of an alumna of William Smith College.
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19 July 2023Tenure and Faculty Promotions Awarded
Eleven faculty members were elevated to full professor while six others have been approved for tenure-track positions. Five retiring professors have been honored with emeritus status.
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18 July 2023HWS Named Among Money’s 2023 Best Colleges
Citing educational quality and outcomes, Money ranks the Colleges among the nation’s best.
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18 July 2023DUNN’S NOVEL WINS WHIPPOORWILL BOOK AWARD
Vicious is My Middle Name has been recognized with the annual award honoring the most distinguished rural young adult and middle grade books.
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18 July 2023Exploring Sexuality, Gender from Different Lenses
Hobart and William Smith’s pioneering gender and sexuality programs enter a new chapter and expand conversations across campus.
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17 July 2023Healy '23 Accepted to George Washington University Law School
Graduating summa cum laude in history and psychological science, Katherine Healy ’23 has been accepted to George Washington University Law School, receiving a scholarship to cover tuition and other expenses.
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14 July 2023Director of HWS Debate Retires, Schonning ’16 to Lead Program
As Professor of Philosophy Eric Barnes retires as the Director of the HWS Debate Team, we look back at the thriving program he has built at the Colleges. Postgraduate Trias Fellow Daniel Schonning ’16 has been named the next director.
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13 July 2023Wassermans’ $500K Gift Supports HWS Science Center
HWS Trustee Dr. Richard Wasserman ’70 and his wife Tina are investing in the Colleges’ vision of a modern facility that fosters STEM teaching, learning, research and collaboration.
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13 July 2023Seneca Review Lyric Essay Wins Colorado Book Award
Published by Seneca Review Books, Katherine Indermaur’s full-length lyric essay is the winner of the 2023 Colorado Book Award in Poetry.
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