Academic Rigor Recognized

For their dedication to academic excellence, members of the Classes of 2013 had their moment of recognition Saturday morning during the annual Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony held this year at the Robert A. Bristol '31 Field House. "We warmly welcome all of our students who will be acknowledged here this morning and we congratulate them for their hard work," said President Mark D. Gearan dur...  More >>

2013 Touching the Future Awards

During Commencement 2013 ceremonies, Hobart and William Smith Colleges will honor two special educators for the role they played in the lives of a Hobart and a William Smith student who will graduate on Sunday, May 19. William Smith senior Krissy B. Stoner will honor Southside High School Retired Spanish Teacher Susan Tryon Rogers P'05 with the Touching the Future Award, and Hobart senior Raphae...  More >>

Senior Dinner 2013

Elected by the members of the Classes of 2013 to be their faculty speaker during the Senior Dinner, Assistant Professor of Education Khuram Hussain reminded the senior classes to reflect on what's most important to them and to recall the experiences that led to their own personal empowerment. He also urged them not to lose sight of the things that make people come alive. "I hope you don't leave ...  More >>

Reflect at Baccalaureate

In the rush to get from the Senior Dinner to the steps of Coxe Hall, it is easy for members of the Classes of 2013 to forget to take a moment to stop, breathe deeply, and reflect on this immense moment in their lives. On Saturday, May 18, members of the Classes of 2013 are invited to celebrate commencement and to reflect on their years at the Colleges at the annual Baccalaureate ceremony. A tradi...  More >>

HWS Rowing Teams Win Gold

Congratulations to the Hobart and William Smith rowing teams who each brought home gold at the New York State Collegiate Rowing Championships this weekend. Herons Double Medal Haul with 2 Gold Medals at States For the second year in a row, the William Smith College rowing team put all four of its crews on the medal stand at the New York State Collegiate Rowing Championships on Lake Whitney. After...  More >>

Students Complete Honors

During the 2012-2013 academic year, several Hobart and William Smith students successfully completed Honors projects. The students and their advisers were recognized by the HWS Board of Trustees last weekend and will be again honored at a reception hosted by Provost and Dean of Faculty Titi Ufomata on May 10. Their accomplishments will also be noted in this year's commencement program. The Hobart...  More >>

Herons Finish Regular Season

The William Smith College lacrosse team won their third straight game to finish out the regular season, topping Skidmore 13-8 in a Liberty League contest played on Boswell Field at the Caird Center for Sports and Recreation. Senior Kathleen Ragan led the Herons with four points on three goals and an assist. William Smith is 10-6 overall and a 7-2 in the Liberty League. The Herons have earned the...  More >>

Herons Win Liberty League Title

For the third time in as many seasons, William Smith College captured the Liberty League Women's Rowing Championship with a dominating performance on Fish Creek in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The Herons claimed the title, which goes to the winner of the varsity eight race, by open water over St. Lawrence, RIT, Skidmore and Union. In calm, flat conditions, the William Smith varsity eight, ranked third...  More >>

Hobart Wins Conference Championship

The Hobart College rowing team continued its dominance of the Liberty League, claiming its eight consecutive championship on Fish Creek in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Since the Liberty League sponsored its first men's rowing championship in 2004, Hobart's varsity eight has never been beaten, capturing nine consecutive gold medals (the 2005 championship was cancelled due to weather conditions). Since ...  More >>

Lax4Lunches Benefits Community Lunch

While it will be Denver, Loyola, Ohio State and Fairfield on Boswell Field come May 2 in the semifinals of the ECAC Lacrosse League Tournament, the Hobart Statesmen will be a key participant as well with the team's Lax4Lunches initiative.In appreciation for the HWS community's support throughout the year, Hobart Athletics is extending free admission (with a valid HWS ID) for the three ECAC tourna...  More >>