Alums & Friends
Largest Gift in HWS History: $70 Million from L. Thomas Melly ’52 and Judith Hershey Melly
JOIN US IN BUILDING THE
WORLD AS IT COULD BE.
Building on our proud legacy of inclusion, innovative interdisciplinary study and leadership in experiential education, we’re preparing students to imagine, lead and shape the brightest future.
Through teaching, research and dialogue that invites students to engage with such critical issues as climate change, racial inequality and the shifting geopolitical economy, they prepare for lives of personal success and global impact.
Further Together: The Campaign for Our Third Century
You can contribute to their exciting future.
- By connecting our students with opportunities
- By contributing to the annual fund
- By including HWS in your estate planning
- By keeping up to date on news about the Colleges
- By following @HWSColleges on social media
- By referring exceptional students for admission
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Stay connected to Hobart and William Smith and to one another.
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Be part of HWS’ future through the Hobart Alumni Association, William Smith Alumnae Association, WS@Work, the LGBTQIA+ Alumni Network, the Heron Society and the Statesmen Athletic Association.
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WAYS TO GIVE
Online Giving, Planned Giving, Wire Transfers, Appreciated Securities, Matching Gifts: there are many different ways to show your confidence in HWS’ future.
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ATTEND AN EVENT
We offer dozens of events each year from on-campus gatherings like Reunion and Homecoming & Family Weekend to regional events, lectures, tailgates and virtual webinars.
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CONTACT US
Have a question about making a gift, an upcoming event or a program at HWS? Reach out directly to a member of our Advancement Team.
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Alums in the News
AlumsBozzuto 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.
AlumsA Summer at Fidelity: Exploring a Career in Finance
Through his summer internship, Brandon Sacchetti ’26, and six student interns from various colleges, pitched their ideas to Fidelity Investments Canada President.
AlumsThe Chill of Winter
Research authored by Professor of Geoscience Neil Laird and students finds that both average and extreme wind chill temperatures have warmed across most of North America.