Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Professor of Economics Joyce Jacobson and Vice President and General Counsel Lou Guard discuss academic freedom during their “Law and Economics of Higher Education” course.

Associate Professor of Greek and Roman Studies James Capreedy leads a lesson on the 1st Century during “Fall of the Roman Empire.”

Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Director of Opportunity Programs Renee Grant, Assistant Professor of History Virgil Slade, and Associate Professor of Politics DeWayne Lucas discuss "Teaching Black History" as part of a panel in the Warren Hunting Smith Library, which also included Associate Professor of History Janette Gayle.

Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing Kathryn Cowles chats with Nadir Khan ’27 while leading a found-text art workshop held at Houghton House.

Rachel Lee '27, Ella Wirth ’27 and Fiona Gibbons ’28 share a laugh while walking to lunch.

President Mark D. Gearan is joined by staff in a toast in honor of L. Thomas Melly ’52, L.H.D. ’02 and Judith Hershey Melly L.H.D. ’16, who generously donated $70 million to HWS.

Directed by Professor of Theatre Chris Woodworth, students perform “Airness” in the McDonald Theatre.

Luke Ward ’26 discusses his time studying abroad in Berlin during the Spring 2025 Blocker Showcase.

The Asian Student Union hosts a Lunar New Year celebration in Bartlett Theatre on Friday night.

At the American Conference of Academic Deans, Associate Provost and Dean Susan Pliner was presented with the Award for Excellence in Academic Leadership. She is joined by Provost and Dean of Faculty Sarah Kirk and Associate Provost and Professor of Geoscience Nick Metz.

Students walk to class outside Medbery Hall.

Students studying abroad in Auckland, New Zealand with Director of the Teacher Education Program and Secondary Education Andie Huskie pose for a photo at the Hell’s Gate GeoThermal Reserve.

Kelly Howe ’26 of the William Smith ice hockey team interviews Malya Sayre ’26 of the William Smith volleyball team during the Athletics Day of Donors livestream. Over $1 million was raised during the 24-hour giving event.

Daniel Cano '28 dodges a Bucknell defender. Making his first start, Cano recorded a team-high four points on two goals and two assists in the 13-12 win over the Bison.

Lily Winch '28 skied to a third-place finish in the giant slalom on Bristol Mountain, helping the William Smith alpine skiing team to a second-place finish at the Mideast Conference Championships last weekend. The second-place finish qualified the Herons for the 2025 USCSA National Championships on Mount Bachelor in March.

Benjamin Lincoln MSM ‘25 sets Andrew Kim MHEL ‘25 up for a kill in a UVC matchup at Nazareth on Tuesday.