Each year, members of the Hobart and William Smith faculty acknowledge their colleagues who have contributed significantly to the education of students, the scholarship of the institution and the community as a whole. This spring, the recipients include Associate Professor of Political Science Cedric Johnson, who received the faculty prize for scholarship; Associate Professor of Economics Jo Beth... More >>
Eric Patterson, associate professor of English and American studies, is presenting a film series in conjunction with his course, "Sex Minorities in America," which gives insight as to how sexuality in America has transformed during the past 60 years or so. The course and the films pay particular attention to the lives of people outside the "straight" sexual orientation.
Most of the films are ones... More >>
HWS Trustee N. Harrison "Pete" Buck '81 recalls his very first class at Hobart. It was an American Studies course taught by Eric Patterson, Associate Professor of English and American Studies. "He captivated my attention and pushed us all to become better writers and to understand a broader premise of the American culture," says Buck.
Nearly 30 years later, Patterson became the likely choice of a... More >>
Michael Higgins '93, a former All-American lacrosse player for the Statesman, has been appointed head men's lacrosse coach for Trinity College. Prior to his new position, Higgins served as the head coach at Thayer Academy in Braintree, Mass., and acted as defensive coordinator at Tufts University for 5 years.
"Michael Higgins has had championship experience as a player at Hobart, and as a coach ... More >>
