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30 January 2026Exploring Business in Boston
During winter break, students met with alumni and heard from leaders from some of the top companies in the country.
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29 January 2026Designing the Fish Center for the Sciences
An interdisciplinary approach to an interdisciplinary space.
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5 February 2026Longos' Support Honors Wilber
A gift from Joseph and Pam Sherman Longo P’15, P’21 recognizes the lasting impact of longtime William Smith Soccer Head Coach Aliceann Wilber P’12, L.H.D.’22.
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23 February 2026From Lisbon to Taipei
Colton Lestorti ’27 and Michelle Mangione ’27 earn highly competitive Gilman scholarships to study abroad this spring.
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23 February 2026HWS and Maxwell Forge a New Path to Public Service
Students can begin graduate coursework early, secure priority admission and receive scholarships to Syracuse University’s top ranked Maxwell School.
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23 February 2026HWS Alumni-Led Reuse Effort Finds Value in Eaton Hall
Before Eaton Hall's demolition, ReUse Systems stepped in to keep tables, shelves and other remnants out of the landfills.
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19 February 2026Between Then and Now
HWS Theatre opens its spring season with Now Circa Then, an intimate look at memory and meaning.
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18 February 2026Behind the Scenes of the 2026 Winter Olympics
A sports physician, an artist and two NBC game management employees are working at the Olympic Games in Milan Cortina.
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17 February 2026Mooney ’77 Appointed to Inaugural Greenway Commission
Five-member volunteer board created to safeguard open space and environmental assets.
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16 February 2026Thrillogy Debuts at the Finger Lakes Film Festival
A film by HWS students will be shown as part of the Finger Lakes Film Festival on Feb. 28.
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13 February 2026Turning Learning into Impact
Students share insights and focus on how to support resilient communities.
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Ratliff '88 Releases New Book

Hiram Ratliff '88 has released a book titled The Black and Beautiful Side of Us, exploring his upbringing in Harlem through poetry. The book and his life are highlighted in an article from New York Weekly.

Wright '97 Named Montclair Foundation Executive Director

Kay Sarlin Wright '97 has been named the executive director of the Montclair Foundation, as announced in an article by Montclair Local.

Lucore '20 Highlighted in The East Hampton Star

Christopher Lucore '20 discusses opening an exhibit at his gallery in Montauk, N.Y. and his path toward an art career.

Petry '26 Featured in Catholic Courier

Christian Petry '26 was recently featured in an article by the Catholic Courier on Geneva's Community Lunch Program receiving new kitchen appliances through a grant from the Wyckoff Family Foundation.