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9 July 2026Brunt ’26 Pursues M.S. in Criminology at Northeastern
Victim advocacy and criminal justice reform inspires Leia Brunt ’26 to pursue graduate studies.
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9 July 2026Biology Graduate Begins Peace Corps Service
Caroline Gannon '26 will teach English and support teachers as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sri Lanka.
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7 July 2026Rodríguez-Mansilla Named 2026-27 Kinghorn Global Fellow
Spanish, Latin American and Bilingual Studies professor recognized for advancing global citizenship through scholarship, teaching and community engagement.
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2 July 2026From Manuscript to Broadside
Students, alumni and faculty handprint the inaugural winner of the Seneca Review’s Carter Harris Broadside Poetry Prize.
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1 July 2026Preserving the History and Stories Behind the Game
Stephen Wong ’89 helps bring Dodgers' history to life.
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1 July 2026World Cup Dreams Being Realized
From the broadcast booth to tournament operations, Tyler Terens '16 and Mia Tetrault '25 are helping to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to life.
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24 June 2026Geneva High’s Top Two Choose Hobart and William Smith
Madeline Askin ’30 and Alexander Dorrington ’30 finished first and second in their Geneva High School class and chose Hobart and William Smith for the opportunity to pursue ambitious goals in academics, athletics and leadership.
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23 June 2026Engineering a New Pathway
HWS students can pursue an MA in fields ranging from cybersecurity to biomedical engineering through a new Syracuse University partnership.
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Midterm Results Surprise NY College Students from Both Parties
Students in “Voting and Elections,” co-taught by President Mark D. Gearan and Professor of Politics DeWayne Lucas, share their reflections on Tuesday’s election results with WHAM13.
Incumbents hold Massive Fundraising Leads in New York's 24th and 25th Congressional Races
Professor of Politics DeWayne Lucas joins WHAM13 to discuss campaign financing in New York’s 24th and 25th Congressional District races.
Collectors who helped furnish Legacy Hall share passion for bringing history alive
The Pirates hosted Stephen Wong '89 and Denny Heindl to share their passion for baseball, its history and their extensive collection with fans at Legacy Hall.
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.
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Rediscovering the Criticism of Tyrone Williams
Claire Tranchino ’18 draws on her experience in poetry and archival scholarship to help bring a prolific writer's reviews to new audiences.
Tillman ’95 Publishes Literary Mystery Novel
This November, author Aaron Tillman ’95 will release his newest book Lucy Miles’ Photogenic Mind, published by Regal House Publishing. The novel is a witty literary mystery with elements of magical realism.
Gaines ’83 Recognized for Leadership at RiverSpring Living
Former HWS Trustee honored for his service to the New York City organization dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults.
A Summer Among the Puffins
Through Project Puffin, HWS students study seabirds, contribute to important research and experience the challenges and rewards of life in the field.
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Brown ’28 Publishes Fiction and Poetry in Literary Journals
Supported by a close-knit community of writers, Hazel Brown ’28 has published in two literary journals – with more pieces slated for publication.
Squash Team Puts Service into Action at ReUse Systems
During HWS’ annual Fall Day of Service, student-athletes helped a Geneva nonprofit reorganize its warehouse, supporting its mission of reuse and sustainability alongside alumnus Aaron Vicioso ’26.
HWS Day of Donors: Meet Juliza Ariza ’27
HWS Day of Donors, a 24-hour giving challenge, kicks off Oct. 6. In this series of stories, meet six students whose pivotal HWS experiences were made possible through support from the Annual Fund. Here, Julia Ariza ’27 reflects on her scholarship and global healthcare internships.
New Pathways to Nursing at University of Rochester
