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29 January 2026Designing the Fish Center for the Sciences
An interdisciplinary approach to an interdisciplinary space.
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19 January 2026Leadership Lessons from the C-Suite
President and CEO of Chegg Dan Rosensweig ’83 and Professor Tom Drennen will coteach a management course where students learn directly from people leading some of the world’s biggest and most influential companies, from ESPN and Nike to Meta and Verizon.
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29 January 2026When the Birds Move Out
More than 160 taxidermied birds and 20 live quail are among the final items removed from Eaton Hall, linking the building’s closure to Professor Elon Howard Eaton and the future Fish Center for the Sciences.
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30 January 2026Career Conversations with the HWS Board of Trustees
Trustees offer students practical advice and professional insight during Career Office Hours in Stern Hall.
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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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30 January 2026African American Men's Association to Honor Gearans
Event recognizes longtime partnership between the African American Men’s Association and HWS in support of Geneva youth and families.
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30 January 2026HWS Students Explore STEM Careers Across Boston
Students visited Boston-area organizations, connected with alumni and explored careers in science, technology and healthcare.
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29 January 2026From HWS Little Theatre to Greenwich Village
Alumna Ellen Fridovich David ’71 stars in A Crack in Time, a new solo play written for her and premiering in New York City.
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29 January 2026VanLare '25 Joins City Year
Former Tutor Corps coordinator is taking the lessons she learned at Hobart and William Smith to help students excel.
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29 January 2026Herons Playing for More Than the Game
William Smith ice hockey dedicates January 31 contest to the fight against cancer.
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28 January 2026HWS Alumni Unite at Guidehouse to Support National Emergency Response Efforts
Three Hobart and William Smith alumni from different generations recently found themselves working side by side on a national project with real-world impact.
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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.
Hayflinger-Rogers '29 in the Finger Lakes Times
Tristan Hayflinger-Rogers '29 was featured in the Finger Lakes Times' series The Bigger Picture on HWS' First Generation Initiative.
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Students and Alumni Head to NYC for Higher Education Career Trek
Launching higher education careers through alumni connections at Columbia, NYU and Manhattan University.
Where Power and Survival Collide: 'Dissection Day'
A tense and haunting short film by Rachel Thomas-Medwid ’91, P’23 transforms a college biology lab into a chilling exploration of power, trauma and survival.
Guiding Future Paths
Continued philanthropy from former Trustee John A. Ross ’66 expands access to meaningful internships and enhances the HWS career experience.
Rethinking the Cell
Undergraduate research reveals how real cells function.
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From Seneca Lake to the North Atlantic
Fiona Howes ’27 charts a future in oceanography.
Connolly ’27 Named Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholar
Recognized for her leadership in inclusive education, Jacqueline Connolly ’27 has earned the prestigious Voyager Scholarship, one of the nation’s most selective awards for emerging public service leaders.
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.
Alumni Connections Open Doors in Healthcare Communications
Nicholas Jones ’26 and Nikolina Stanic ’26 explore the healthcare industry through internships at SAKS Health.
