Hobart and William Smith Colleges

9 October 2025 • Alums Career 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. 

"The liberal arts education at HWS was monumental in helping me narrow my interests and develop a more intentional and defined career path.” Griffin Primeau '23

Name: Griffin Primeau '23 

Major: Architectural Studies 

Minor: Art History, Entrepreneurial Studies 

Career Plan Before HWS: “I have always been a person with many interests. The liberal arts education at HWS was monumental in helping me narrow my interests and develop a more intentional and defined career path.” 

On-Campus Activities: Dean’s List, Delta Chi Fraternity vice president, Hobart Club lacrosse team president

Mentored Research: Completed a research project with Professor of Sociology Jack Harris using the asset-based community development model of two Upstate New York towns.

Experience: Completed a six-month fellowship with the Housing Innovation Lab at the Boston Mayor’s Office of Housing, exploring innovative approaches to create more affordable housing. 

Study Abroad: Rome, Italy spring semester 2022 led by Professor Emeritus of Art and Architecture Ted Aub and Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Michael Tinkler 

Graduate School: Master of Science in Urban Planning and Policy from Northeastern University. Currently studying at the University of Amsterdam, focusing on different perspectives of urban development and the philosophy of urban planning.