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21 August 2024Orientation Week Kicks Off
HWS hosts a weeklong Orientation for the incoming class.
Read More19 August 2024The Class of 2028
HWS welcomed new students from across the country and around the world on Sunday.
Read More17 August 2024A Warm Welcome for Transfer Students
HWS faculty and staff welcomed a large group of transfer students following the closure of nearby Wells College.
Read More15 August 2024Turning on Enzymes
With Professor of Chemistry Kristin Slade, student researchers investigate one enzyme’s relationship with certain types of cancers.
Read More15 August 2024Exploring Space
HWS students conduct research in New Mexico that focuses on the structure of planets and absorption of stars.
Read More9 August 2024Corbett '25 Lands J.P. Morgan Internship
Through a J.P. Morgan internship, Will Corbett ’25 embarks on a finance journey in NYC this summer.
Read More8 August 2024Davenport Earns DEI Leadership Award
The National Dance Education Organization honors Professor of Dance and Movement Studies Donna Davenport for her outstanding work on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Read More8 August 2024Swartz '24 Joins Fidelity
Support from HWS staff and alumni help economics major land position at investment firm.
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Teaching Elections On Campus
President Mark D. Gearan, Associate Professor of Politics DeWayne Lucas and Will Jones '26 were guests on "Connections with Evan Dawson" talking about the Gearan and Lucas co-taught class "Elections and Voting in America" offered this semester.
Dorman '14 Speaks to CNN about Virgina's Voter Rolls
Anna Dorman ’14, who serves as counsel to Protect Democracy, speaks to CNN’s Rene Marsh in a segment about Virginia’s voter rolls.
Horowitz ’98 Featured in IndieWire
MTV Correspondent Josh Horowitz ’98 profiled in “What Does the Next 10 Years of ‘Happy Sad Confused’ Look Like? Josh Horowitz Is Eyeing an International Expansion.”
Toth ’14 Named Associate at Fox Rothschild
As an Associate in the Intellectual Property Department, Clarissa Sullivan Toth ’14 recently joined Fox Rothschild in Philadelphia. In the position, Toth provides legal advice on a broad range of intellectual property issues including patent, trademark and copyright strategy and enforcement.
Peter Shelley, environmental lawyer who led effort to clean up Boston Harbor’s ‘dirty water,’ dies at 77
Remembering the life and memory of Peter Shelley ’69, who served as an environmental lawyer for the Conservation Law Foundation and as a member of the Board of Directors of Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay.
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HWS Graduates Serve with AmeriCorps
Hobart and William Smith recent graduates serve with AmeriCorps, making a lasting impact on communities.
Announcing the Bozzuto Family Endowed Fund for Scientific Excellence
A $1 million commitment from former Chair of the Board of Trustees Tom Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. ’18 and Barbara Bozzuto will support innovative scientific teaching and research in perpetuity.
De Nose '10 to Highlight Mentorship's Impact on Success
Non-profit leader’s visit will explore how different experiences and viewpoints can lead to success.
Schwartz '12 Produces WNBA Documentary
Emma Schwartz ’12 is a producer of the WNBA documentary, “Power of the Dream.”
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Letters ’27 Interns with Formula 1
Callum Letters ’27 shares his experience interning at Formula 1 and receiving the prestigious Bickley International Internship Award.
Brady’s '26 Film Premieres in Buffalo Festival
Dark comedy features actual events of Ryan Brady’s father.
Cianflone '24 Joins the Peace Corps
Julia Cianflone ’24 has found a convergence of her academic passions and professional goals in her Peace Corps assignment in the heart of South America.
Nguyen '26 Awarded Prestigious Washington Media Scholarship
Joy Nguyen ’26 is one of only 65 college students to receive a Washington Media Scholars Foundation scholarship.