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24 April 2024Himmelhoch's "Remarkable," "Praiseworthy" Take on Agamemnon
Associate Professor of Greek and Roman Studies Leah Himmelhoch’s new translation of Aeschylus’ Agamemnon receives a rave review.
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22 April 2024Meet the 2024 Orientation Coordinators
Jose Galicia Tello ’25 and Jill Vanlare ’26 are ready to welcome the Class of 2028 to campus.
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19 April 2024Newest Phi Beta Kappa Members Inducted
Nearly 30 students join the nation’s oldest honor society celebrating excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.
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29 April 2024Williams '23, MSM '24 Joins Protiviti
Zach Williams ’23 MSM ’24 will be launching his career in finance at global business consulting firm Protiviti.
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26 April 2024A New Appreciation
One of the first graduating members of HWS' new Master of Higher Education Leadership program, Jocelyn McKenzie ’18 reflects on returning to campus and how the program has prepared her to be a higher-ed leader.
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26 April 2024Empowering Exploration, Creating Futures
A gift from Trustee JB Robinson ’96 boosts HWS Career Services and encourages students to explore the breadth of the liberal arts curriculum.
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26 April 2024Innus '27 Wins Holland Physics Competition
Project explores connections between sciences.
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25 April 2024Oswalt '24 Goes "All In" for Campus Democracy
In recognition of her dedication to civic engagement and voter participation, HWS Votes Co-President Katelyn Oswalt ’24 receives national honor. Oswalt will attend Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University this fall.
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22 April 2024Dobkowski Serves as Keynote at Finger Lakes Community College
Dobkowski examined the Israel-Palestine relationship throughout history and discussed current relations through a critical lens.
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22 April 2024Unpacking America's Political Traditions and Future
Major conservative thinker Patrick Deneen argues for a populist conservatism that reimagines the political and social dynamics of the nation.
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16 April 2024Gillespie '24 Debuts "Four Million of Our Brethren" Display
In a senior capstone project, Lucas Gillespie ’24 details the history of enslavement and emancipation in Ontario County.
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The 'wild ways' of combat remain in your system
The Finger Lakes Times featured a piece by John E. Norvell ’66, P’99, P’02 on PTSD and the resources available to veterans including the American Institute for Stress and leading expert Dr. Kathy Platoni '74.
The World's Toughest Row
As four Hobart rowers prepare to cross the Atlantic Ocean in “the World’s Toughest Row,” Ryan Mulflur '24 reflects on his decision to attend HWS, his passion for the sport and the challenges of long-distance racing.
Minnick '19 Named Staff of the Month
College of Western Idaho Academic Advisor and former Americorps educator Denali Minnick '19 was named Staff of the Month by the institution.
Artwork of Wu ’12 Featured in Washington Post
Jenny Wu ’12 and her show “It Depends” at Morton Fine Art headline a recent article in the Washington Post.
"Insightful, engaging, and inspiring" leadership
The Sixth Level, a new book by psychologist and entrepreneur Stacy Feiner ’86 and Professor of Sociology Jack Harris, offers "a compelling guide to compassionate leadership and living an interconnected life," according the Kirkus Review.
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A Sense of Freedom and Belonging
Trustee Mehrnaz “Naz” Vahid-Ahdieh ’85, P’17 came to the U.S. to escape the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Her recent gift establishes a scholarship to support students who have also come to the U.S. as refugees or immigrants.
Leading Like a Champion
In his new book, Christopher D. Connors ’03 shares insights on inspirational leadership built on emotional connection.
“Pushing the Boundaries of Knowledge”
Kate Feller '06, a neurobiologist and assistant professor at Union College, was the subject of a recent feature story exploring her research on animals’ visual systems, which began with her Honors work at HWS with Professor of Biology Kristy Kenyon.
Reimagining Leadership: Feiner ’86 and Prof. Harris Team Up
A new book by psychologist and entrepreneur Stacy Feiner ’86 and Professor of Sociology Jack Harris offers a model for successful leadership.
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Wise '24 Joins Peace Corps
After graduation, Ahmed Wise ’24 will serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya for two years.
Kliesch '25 Interns at Pfizer
An internship at Pfizer for Payton Kliesch ‘25 has grown her passion for immunology research.
Van Alen ’24 Commits to AlphaSights
Media and Society major and Heron field hockey defender Laurens Van Alen ’24 is set to join AlphaSights following graduation.
Faulkner '25 Lands Stage Management Internship
Theatre production major will work with and learn from professional stage managers.
