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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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13 February 2026Fisher Center Spring Programs Announced
A multidisciplinary lineup of artists and scholars examines how narrative, performance and language shape identity, culture and human rights.
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13 February 2026Student Entrepreneurs Take the Stage Thursday in HWS Pitch Finals
Four students have advanced to the final round of HWS’ Shark-Tank style pitch competition, set for Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Vandervort Room.
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12 February 2026Redefining the College Experience
Through a two-decade partnership with The Arc Ontario, Hobart and William Smith has opened classrooms, friendships and opportunities—proving that the college experience is richer when it’s shared.
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9 February 2026'She's Got This!'
Immersive visit by Saman Munir showcases her story of strength, faith and breaking barriers in the fitness world.
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5 February 2026Teaching the Teacher
Brittany Coburn ’17 and Professor Nick Ruth collaborate on “In the Shadow,” an exhibition shaped by shared experimentation, technical exchange and mutual respect.
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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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Sorbello '23, MHEL '25 Joins Colgate
In her new role as Assistant Director of New Student Programs, Eleanor Sorbello ’23, MHEL ’25 supports students as they transition to college.
Behind the Scenes of the 2026 Winter Olympics
A sports physician, an artist, two NBC game management employees and a mother celebrating daughters' history were part of HWS' contingent at the Olympic Games in Milan Cortina.
HWS 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.
Savits ’57 Awarded President’s Medal in Washington, D.C.
Jacqueline Wrubel Savits ’57 is honored for a lifetime of service, leadership and devotion to Hobart and William Smith.
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VanLare '25 Joins City Year
Former Tutor Corps coordinator is taking the lessons she learned at Hobart and William Smith to help students excel.
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.
