Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In This Week in Photos, we celebrate some of our favorite moments from the Fall Semester. Here, Sam Peeler ’26, Mason Fairfield ’26, Trevor Beatley ’26 and RJ Roseboro ’26 collect macroinvertebrate samples to assess stream habitats in Castle Creek during “Introductory Biology” with Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Cushman ’98.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Robinson Murphy and Professor of Economics Tom Drennen talk to graduate students during “Management Strategies for a Changing World.”

Thomas McCue ’26, Javier Pacheco ’26 and Rachel Faust ’26 work in the Accelerated General Chemistry lab of Technician David Slade.

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Kelsey Ward teaches “Contemporary Issues in Environmental Ethics” outside of Demarest Hall.

Gianluca LoPorto '25 and Gabriela Rosa '23 steal the show in “Two Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.”

President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan greet students during Orientation Weekend. Here they welcome Laura Therien ’26 of Montreal, Quebec.

The Hobart Bicentennial flag is raised on South Main Street.

More than 2,000 students, faculty, alums, staff and community members filled Bristol Field House for the Bicentennial Gala in October.

Led by Associate Professor of Dance Kelly Johnson, students perform a Guinea Style West African Dance during the Bicentennial Gala.

Board Chair Craig Stine ’81, P’17 announces that the newly renovated and expanded Intercultural Center will bear the name of Rev. Dr. Alger Adams ’32, D.D. ’83, Hobart’s first Black alumnus. Adams’ daughter, Patricia, joins Stine on stage. The naming was made possible through a lead gift from Stine and his wife, Kathy Hay Stine P’17.

Led by President Mark D. Gearan on the keys, the President’s Garage takes the stage during the Bicentennial Gala.

Students rock out as the President’s Garage Band sings “Sweet Caroline.”

Moderated by 60 Minutes Correspondent and HWS Trustee Bill Whitaker ’73, L.H.D.’97 (center), political strategist James Carville LL.D. ’13, P’17 and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie discuss politics at the Smith Opera House as part of the Stern Family Forum.

Students assist with meal packing for Rise Against Hunger at the Robert A. Bristol ’31 Field House during the annual HWS Orientation Day of Service.

During a visit to campus, award-winning writer, director and producer Brad Falchuk ’93, L.H.D. ’14 discusses his career and answers questions from students in Bartlett Theatre.

Students studying abroad in Italy visit Paestum, a city famous for having ancient Greek temples. They are led by Associate Professor of Media and Society Lisa Patti and Associate Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Ben Ristow.

Statesmen and their fans celebrate their victory over Oswego. Hobart hockey remains undefeated and is ranked No. 1 in the nation.

Sofia Pattillo ’24 celebrates her first career NCAA tournament goal. The Herons beat Hartwick 4-0 to advance to the second round in Babson Park, Mass.

Blake Hansen ’23 goes airborne to help Anthony Romano ’25 tackle a St. John Fisher wide receiver. The Statesmen shut out the Cardinals 17-0.

Heron soccer celebrates one of Nwabisa Qoba's '25 goals in their victory over Bard. The Herons (14-2-6) advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament.