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1 April 2024Redefining the Narrative in Italian Cinema
Italian actor to discuss breaking barriers and triumphs over adversity.
Read More1 April 2024Come Back, My Love: A Concert of Love Songs
The Hobart and William Smith Community Chorus will present Come Back, My Love on Wednesday, April 17 at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
Read More1 April 2024Adams MSM’24 Embarks on Exciting Marketing Journey with NextCorps
Morgan Adams MSM ’24 will step into the professional world as a marketing and content coordinator at NextCorps, Inc. following graduation.
Read More29 March 2024New Approaches for Lasting Peace
During the Anderton Forum for Global Engagement, award-winning author and scholar Séverine Autesserre discussed global conflict, peace-building and hope.
Read More29 March 2024Hip-Hop/Pop Rappers Perform at HWS Spring Concert
Rapper, Singer and Songwriter Bryce Vine will headline the Spring Concert on April 6 with Sammy Adams as the show’s opener.
Read More28 March 2024Spring Semester Success for HWS Debate
HWS Debate reached the finals at both the Novice National Debating Championship and Colgate Open Debate Championship.
Read More28 March 2024New Opportunities for FLCC Students to Transfer to HWS
A new agreement creates a streamlined process for students to transfer from Finger Lakes Community College and pursue their bachelor’s degree at HWS.
Read More27 March 2024Confessions of an Applied Psychologist: Surviving vs. Thriving
Applied Psychologist Dr. Stephen Cohen ’67 returns to campus to discuss careers in psychology.
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The World's Toughest Row
As four Hobart rowers prepare to cross the Atlantic Ocean in “the World’s Toughest Row,” Ryan Mulflur '24 reflects on his decision to attend HWS, his passion for the sport and the challenges of long-distance racing.
Minnick '19 Named Staff of the Month
College of Western Idaho Academic Advisor and former Americorps educator Denali Minnick '19 was named Staff of the Month by the institution.
Artwork of Wu ’12 Featured in Washington Post
Jenny Wu ’12 and her show “It Depends” at Morton Fine Art headline a recent article in the Washington Post.
"Insightful, engaging, and inspiring" leadership
The Sixth Level, a new book by psychologist and entrepreneur Stacy Feiner ’86 and Professor of Sociology Jack Harris, offers "a compelling guide to compassionate leadership and living an interconnected life," according the Kirkus Review.
Lever '08 featured at Women's Leadership Forum 2024
The Mainebiz Women’s Leadership Forum will feature President of the Baxter Brewing Company Jenn Lever ’08 as a panelist. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 1 in Portland, Maine.
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A Sense of Freedom and Belonging
Trustee Mehrnaz “Naz” Vahid-Ahdieh ’85, P’17 came to the U.S. to escape the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Her recent gift establishes a scholarship to support students who have also come to the U.S. as refugees or immigrants.
Leading Like a Champion
In his new book, Christopher D. Connors ’03 shares insights on inspirational leadership built on emotional connection.
“Pushing the Boundaries of Knowledge”
Kate Feller '06, a neurobiologist and assistant professor at Union College, was the subject of a recent feature story exploring her research on animals’ visual systems, which began with her Honors work at HWS with Professor of Biology Kristy Kenyon.
Reimagining Leadership: Feiner ’86 and Prof. Harris Team Up
A new book by psychologist and entrepreneur Stacy Feiner ’86 and Professor of Sociology Jack Harris offers a model for successful leadership.
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Wise '24 Joins Peace Corps
After graduation, Ahmed Wise ’24 will serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya for two years.
Kliesch '25 Interns at Pfizer
An internship at Pfizer for Payton Kliesch ‘25 has grown her passion for immunology research.
Van Alen ’24 Commits to AlphaSights
Media and Society major and Heron field hockey defender Laurens Van Alen ’24 is set to join AlphaSights following graduation.
Faulkner '25 Lands Stage Management Internship
Theatre production major will work with and learn from professional stage managers.