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24 October 2025Midnight in the Justice System
During the Stern Family Forum, journalists with conflicting views - Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus - confronted the cost of fear in the justice system.
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24 October 2025HWS Awarded $5M State Grant to Fuel Construction of Fish Center for the Sciences
State partnership supports new era of science at HWS.
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22 October 2025From Seneca Lake to the North Atlantic
Fiona Howes ’27 charts a future in oceanography.
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28 October 2025President's Forum Welcomes Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman
From social worker to nuclear arms negotiator, Wendy Sherman brings her experience advancing and protecting human rights and U.S. interests to campus for the President’s Forum.
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24 October 2025Volunteer Leadership Summit Highlights Service and Connection
During a day of celebration and service, alumni and parent volunteers strengthened ties with students, shared expertise and reaffirmed their commitment to HWS.
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24 October 2025Eric Stein '89 Helps Finance Students Raise Their Game
Interview prep sessions and two-day bootcamp, combined with a longstanding NYC Career Trek, help students land internships in finance.
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21 October 2025McConnell '12 Named Scholar of the Year at Florida Atlantic University
Scholarship, teaching and mentorship earn HWS alumnus top faculty honor.
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13 October 2025Connolly ’27 Named Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholar
Recognized for her leadership in inclusive education, Jacqueline Connolly ’27 has earned the prestigious Voyager Scholarship, one of the nation’s most selective awards for emerging public service leaders.
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9 October 2025Career Trajectory: Griffin Primeau '23 Completing a Master of Science in Urban Planning and Policy at Northeastern University
HWS provides technical and critical thinking skills necessary for post-graduate endeavors.
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8 October 2025Alumni Connections Open Doors in Healthcare Communications
Nicholas Jones ’26 and Nikolina Stanic ’26 explore the healthcare industry through internships at SAKS Health.
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8 October 2025Falchuk '93 Unveils Landmark Posthumous Interview with Jane Goodall
Netflix’s Famous Last Words, created by Falchuk ’93, resonates as a profound farewell.
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Elizabeth Blackwell in BBC History Magazine
Janice P. Nimura, author of The Doctors Blackwell, examines the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to graduate with a medical degree in the United States and a 1849 graduate of Geneva Medical College, the predecessor to Hobart and William Smith, and why she became a doctor.
Parsons ’16 Joins Tully Rinckey Law Firm
An article in Buffalo Business First featured the career trajectory of Thomas A. Parsons ’16.
Phillips '62 Honored in Avenue of Heroes
Dr. Steven J. Phillips '62, a retired lieutenant colonel of the United States Army Reserve who served two tours during the Vietnam War and held a career in medicine, was featured in the Coronado Eagle and Journal's Avenue of Heroes.
Q and A with Gregory '07 in The Daily Record
Peter J. Gregory '07, a partner at Goldberg Segalla, answers questions on real estate law for The Power List in The Daily Record.
McNally '96 Named Bellow Scholar
The Association of American Law Schools’ Committee on Lawyering in the Public Interest has recognized Laura McNally ‘96 for her efforts in uncovering the rampant “tangled title” problem plaguing estate law.
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Redefining Tourism in the Finger Lakes
Rob Holmes ’92 and Erika Piik ’87 launched a new tourism campaign that tells the story of the Finger Lakes through the lens of their connection to the community and their company’s artful documentary-style approach to storytelling.
Worden '87 Inspires as Entrepreneur in Residence
Alan Worden ’87 shared advice and lessons from his more than 30 years working on startups.
WSJ Names HWS No. 8 in Nation for Student Experience
Hobart and William Smith has earned a top 10 spot in the Wall Street Journal’s national rankings for student experience.
Yonten '23 to Harvard Law School
Time spent working and studying abroad during and after Hobart and William Smith has inspired a future as an attorney.
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How Gorczynski '26 Found Her Place at HWS
Three years after nearly bailing at Orientation, Emily Gorczynski ’26 is president of HWS Student Government, a biochemistry researcher and future UNC pharmacy doctoral student.
Historical Research Internships Shed Light on the Region
Through internships, students develop and expand their interests in history and the area.
A Deep Dive into Finger Lakes Aquatic Research
Students investigate how pollutants travel, accumulate and influence the Finger Lakes.
Bozzuto Interns Build Real-World Skills in Real Estate
Deployed across the U.S., four summer interns explored the spectrum of residential and commercial real estate, from leasing and due diligence to marketing and operations.
