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18 August 2026HWS Earns Top Rankings for Accessible Faculty, Internships and Impact
From Most Accessible Professors to Happiest Students, HWS Earns National Recognition for Academics, Community Engagement and Student Experience.
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17 August 2026Cohen '67 Invests in Psychological Science Faculty
The Stephen L. Cohen '67 Psychological Science Faculty Suite strengthens collaboration, scholarship and student support
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7 August 2026Across Disciplines, Across Continents
Supported by the Charles H. Salisbury Summer International Internship Stipend, Selina Owino '28 is expanding her professional experience while maximizing companies’ social impact.
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18 August 2026From Campus Service to Federal Service
First-generation graduate John Hillenbrand '17 builds a career dedicated to public safety.
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14 August 2026New Religious Studies Fellow Publishes Research on Queer Migration and Canadian Judaism
Gleibman’s latest research explores the connections between queer migration, Jewish identity and Canadian cultural life.
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13 August 2026Three Paths to Oxford
Sophia Mughal ’25, Andrew Painton ’25 and Florence Rodman Stout ’24 bring interests in global affairs, conservation and peacebuilding to graduate study at the University of Oxford.
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12 August 2026Head and Shoulders Above the Rest
Years in business reinforced the value of his liberal arts education. Now, John D. Roberts Jr. ’75 is helping future students access that same experience through three Annual Fund scholarships.
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7 August 2026More Pathways to Business Leadership
Three new graduate pathways give Hobart and William Smith students more options for advancing their business careers.
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7 August 2026HWS and The Fletcher School at Tufts University Create a New Pathway to Global Leadership
International Relations majors gain early admission opportunity at Fletcher.
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7 August 2026HWS Launches Accelerated Pathway to Johns Hopkins Business Master's Degree
Students can earn their bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years through a new partnership with Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School.
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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.
Tyler Terens ’16 will voice play-by-play for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Tyler Terens ’16 will voice play-by-play for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
After a Secret Was Revealed, Their First Wedding Was Canceled
The New York Times features Negarin S.Sadr Hashemi Najad '10 wedding announcement
Freight Rail Firm Mullins Law Group Welcomes Mark Sidman as Of Counsel
North America Today and 55 similar outlets report that Mark Sidman '77, a Hobart College economics graduate, has joined Mullins Law Group as Of Counsel.
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Kirk Honored by Professional Women of the Finger Lakes
Professional Women of the Finger Lakes recognizes Kirk for transformative leadership, mentorship and advancing opportunities for women.
Every Gift Counts
Annual Fund exceeds fundraising and participation goals.
Dr. Robert Gale ’66 featured in CNN’s Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown
Leukemia and bone marrow disorders expert Dr. Robert P. Gale ’66 who coordinated medical relief efforts for victims of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Accident interviewed on CNN docuseries.
Ratliff ’88 Releases New Book
The pastor’s second book draws on scripture and personal experience to encourage faith, resilience and spiritual renewal.
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From Debate to Data: Rahman ’26 Launches Career at Bloomberg
Economics, debate and experiential learning prepared Lamia Nur Rahman ’26 for a role in Bloomberg's competitive Analytics & Sales program.
Biology Graduate Begins Peace Corps Service
Caroline Gannon '26 will teach English and support teachers as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sri Lanka.
Terens ’16 to Broadcast World Cup Matches on Fox
Sportscaster Tyler Terens '16 will join Fox Sports' soccer team for its coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Designing the Future: Architectural Studies Majors Head to Top Graduate Programs
From Yale to Brown and UVA and Columbia, HWS graduates are continuing their studies at top-ranked programs across architecture, design and planning disciplines.
