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25 August 2025Career Trajectory: Nathan Deller '27 at Gallagher
Nathan Deller '27 lands a summer internship with Gallagher as a sales intern.
Read More22 August 2025Meet the Class of 2029!
Orientation Week welcomes new students with exploration, service and a touch of Disney magic.
Read More21 August 2025From Statesmen to Educator: Inspiring the Next Generation
Jamie Anderson ’06 Named Ontario County Youth Bureau School Employee of the Year.
Read More21 August 2025Behind the Curtain: Learning the Art of Production
Anna Pedone ’27 and Azure Sage ’27 experience the teamwork, creativity and community that powers local performances during her internship at the Smith Center of the Arts.
Read More18 August 2025Surrounded by Support: HWS Earns National Recognition
Hobart and William Smith is #20 in the Nation for Best Student Support and Counseling Services.
Read More18 August 2025Exploring the Universe with Rubin Observatory Images
With access to new data through a revolutionary telescope and camera, students dive into asteroid detection—merging computer science with cosmic discovery.
Read More18 August 2025HWS 2025 Convocation: Honoring Walt Disney Imagineering Architect Richard "Toby" Pugh '67
As the new academic year begins, the HWS community welcomes students back and awards distinguished Vietnam Veteran, Architect and Alumnus Toby Pugh ’67 with the Hobart Medal of Excellence.
Read More18 August 2025Startup-Inspired Device Targets Nighttime Seizures
At the intersection of business and biomedical innovation, one undergraduate’s prototype could change epilepsy care.
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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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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.

Mind Over Muscle
Dr. Jaimie Rubin ’13 currently works with some of the biggest names in basketball to make mental health a priority.

The 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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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.













