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9 October 2026HWS Ranks No. 7 Nationally for Alumni Network and Internships
HWS continues its momentum with national recognition for value, alumni network, internships, impact and return on investment.
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14 October 2026George Abraham ’59 Marks 90th Birthday with Distinguished Pianists
The "Opus 90 Completed” recital brings together Abraham and three accomplished musicians whose performance and teaching careers span leading conservatories, universities and international concert stages.
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14 October 2026HWS Theatre Opens Season with New Translation of Ubu the King
Grotesque farce explores tyranny, greed and the effects of unchecked power. Show opens Oct. 29.
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23 October 2026Schonning ’16 Wins $20,000 International Poetry Prize
Daniel Schonning ’16 is the winner of the 2026 Montreal International Poetry Prize, a global competition celebrating contemporary poetry.
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22 October 2026A Summer in the Field
Connor Visingard '27 explored fisheries, wildlife and environmental stewardship through a hands-on internship with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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21 October 202650 Years Further: Profiles of the Class of 1977
Frank Kohn ’77: Conservationist, Wildlife Researcher, Photographer and Holocaust Awareness Educator
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20 October 2026Connecting Psychology and Practice
With Professor of Psychological Science Jamie Bodenlos, students explored emerging treatments, cultural influences and community resources at the NAMI Syracuse annual education conference
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20 October 2026Squash Team Puts Service into Action at ReUse Systems
During HWS’ annual Fall Day of Service, student-athletes helped a Geneva nonprofit reorganize its warehouse, supporting its mission of reuse and sustainability alongside alumnus Aaron Vicioso ’26.
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18 October 2026Morris to Join Live Panel on Student Mental Health at The Little Theatre
HWS vice president for campus life will join WXXI’s Evan Dawson and regional voices for an in-person discussion of how colleges are addressing student mental health.
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15 October 2026Levine ’59 Donates Forensic History Collection to HWS
A remarkable collection of materials gathered during a career in forensic odontology finds a new home at HWS.
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8 October 2026A Sculptor's Eye
Dr. Bruce Bauer ’70 returns to HWS to explore the three-dimensional thinking that connects his pioneering career in pediatric reconstructive surgery with his work as a sculptor and jewelry artist.
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Collectors who helped furnish Legacy Hall share passion for bringing history alive

The Pirates hosted Stephen Wong '89 and Denny Heindl to share their passion for baseball, its history and their extensive collection with fans at Legacy Hall.

UWTSD Outdoor Adventure students inspire and support visiting international cohort

Students on the BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Education programme at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) used their skills beyond the classroom to support visiting students from Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) as they settled into life on campus and in Wales during the recent annual Summer Programme.

With Bill Pulte, Trump Is Sending a Dangerous Message

John Sipher '83 writes a guest essay in the New York Times Opinion where he says the law establishing the Director of National Intelligence is explicit and unambiguous. Candidates must have extensive national security expertise, and that requirement exists for good reason. Anything to the contrary sends a dangerous message.