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15 August 2025Why Students Love HWS: Top National Rankings Roll In
Princeton Review ranks Hobart and William Smith among the happiest, friendliest and most student-loved colleges in the nation.
Read More14 August 2025Centered on Careers
The Princeton Review ranks HWS #10 in the Nation for Best Career Services.
Read More14 August 2025Career Trajectory: Samuel Oestreicher ’27 at The Knothole Foundation
Samuel Oestreicher ’27 builds on his passion for baseball as a marketing and social media intern at The Knothole Foundation this summer.
Read More13 August 2025Committed to Community
The Princeton Review ranks HWS #3 in the Nation for most engaged community service.
Read More13 August 2025Forging a Path to Service
Guided by hometown heroes, college leadership and HWS courses, Will Jones ’26 finds clarity in his calling as a future U.S. Marine Corps Officer.
Read More12 August 2025HWS Shines in Princeton Review Rankings with 9 National Honors
From Best Career Services to Top Student Support, HWS has been recognized as a top college for community, career and campus life.
Read More12 August 2025Investigating Gene Connections
Under Professor of Biology Kristy Kenyon, three students have spent the summer conducting experiments to better understand molecular partnerships in the development of fruit flies.
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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.














