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21 April 2026Perkins Earns Global Scholar Recognition
One of just seven scholars worldwide — and in the top 0.05% — Professor Emeritus of Sociology H. Wesley Perkins recognized for lifetime impact in alcohol abuse research.
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18 April 2026President’s Medal Awarded to Charles ’71 and Nancy Bauder
Hobart and William Smith honors lifelong Geneva leaders during Day of Service.
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17 April 2026The Ebbs and Flows
As part of Earth Week observances, New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki Spruill P’12 spoke at the President’s Forum to share the state of the oceans and how the tributaries of her career converged in conservation.
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16 April 2026Faculty Dance Concert Showcases Collaboration, Creativity and Campus Culture
The Faculty Dance Concert takes place on April 24-25.
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16 April 2026Conserving Minerva
Wells College’s cherished Minerva statue is made whole again.
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16 April 2026A Diplomat for a Defining Moment
U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns brings decades of global leadership — and rare insight on Iran and China — to the Anderton Forum on April 28.
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14 April 2026Orlando Brings a 500-Year Journey to Life at HWS Theatre
Closing the 2025–2026 season, Sarah Ruhl’s vibrant adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel blends humor, transformation and theatrical magic.
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10 April 2026Diving Into Ocean Conservation
As part of Earth Week celebrations, New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki Spruill P’12 will bring global environmental leadership to the President’s Forum.
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UWTSD Outdoor Adventure students inspire and support visiting international cohort
Students on the BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Education programme at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) used their skills beyond the classroom to support visiting students from Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) as they settled into life on campus and in Wales during the recent annual Summer Programme.
With Bill Pulte, Trump Is Sending a Dangerous Message
John Sipher '83 writes a guest essay in the New York Times Opinion where he says the law establishing the Director of National Intelligence is explicit and unambiguous. Candidates must have extensive national security expertise, and that requirement exists for good reason. Anything to the contrary sends a dangerous message.
Tyler Terens ’16 will voice play-by-play for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Tyler Terens ’16 will voice play-by-play for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
After a Secret Was Revealed, Their First Wedding Was Canceled
The New York Times features Negarin S.Sadr Hashemi Najad '10 wedding announcement
Freight Rail Firm Mullins Law Group Welcomes Mark Sidman as Of Counsel
North America Today and 55 similar outlets report that Mark Sidman '77, a Hobart College economics graduate, has joined Mullins Law Group as Of Counsel.
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The Next Chapter Begins
Record-setting interest and a more than 20 percent increase in first-year enrollment bring a vibrant new class to campus.
Convocation 2026 Begins Academic Year
HWS community members to offer reflections on opportunities in the year ahead.
From Campus Service to Federal Service
First-generation graduate John Hillenbrand '17 builds a career dedicated to public safety.
A Summer Evening Celebrates the HWS Community in Brooklyn
HWS students and young alumni share career insights, build connections and experience the enduring strength of the HWS community.
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From Debate to Data: Rahman ’26 Launches Career at Bloomberg
Economics, debate and experiential learning prepared Lamia Nur Rahman ’26 for a role in Bloomberg's competitive Analytics & Sales program.
Biology Graduate Begins Peace Corps Service
Caroline Gannon '26 will teach English and support teachers as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sri Lanka.
Terens ’16 to Broadcast World Cup Matches on Fox
Sportscaster Tyler Terens '16 will join Fox Sports' soccer team for its coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Designing the Future: Architectural Studies Majors Head to Top Graduate Programs
From Yale to Brown and UVA and Columbia, HWS graduates are continuing their studies at top-ranked programs across architecture, design and planning disciplines.
