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2 December 2025Showcasing Scholarly and Creative Work at FSEM Symposium
First-year students present culminating projects across 20+ seminars.
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2 December 2025HWS Launches Sophomore Global Scholars Program in Cyprus
A new faculty-led study abroad program offers sophomores an early global experience.
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21 November 2025The Hidden Forces Behind Lake-Effect Snow
HWS alumni reveal hidden atmospheric forces driving the blizzards that define winters across the Great Lakes.
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12 December 2025Charting a Path Through Global Complexity
In London this month, Professor Vikash Yadav explored how countries can foster innovation and safeguard freedoms while meeting the challenges of a changing world.
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11 December 2025From Geneva to Doha
A January workshop in Qatar, co-directed by Professor of International Relations Stacey Philbrick Yadav, explores methods and ethics for research in conflict-affected environments.
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11 December 2025Inside Wall Street: HWS Students Set for NYC Career Trek
Students to gain firsthand exposure to investment banking, asset management, analytics and more — all in two and a half days.
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10 December 2025Forest Justice
Exploring moral choice in humanity’s darkest hours.
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5 December 2025Two Soccer Players Earn All-American Honors
Hobart soccer's Brady Leitner '28 and William Smith soccer's Ruth Hotaling '26 were named to the 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-America first team and third team, respectively.
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4 December 2025Mind Over Muscle
Dr. Jaimie Rubin ’13 currently works with some of the biggest names in basketball to make mental health a priority.
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25 November 2025Matters of Memory
A new bidisciplinary course brings students face-to-face with the national symbols and stories that shape collective memory.
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24 November 2025HWS Votes Travels to National Student Voter Summit
Trip gives students a chance to reflect, learn and share on topics regarding voter engagement and the 2024 election.
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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.