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22 September 2026HWS Climbs 13 Spots in U.S. News Rankings
New ranking places HWS at No. 60 among national liberal arts colleges, reflecting a period of significant momentum across the institution.
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18 September 2026Rooted in Conservation
Peace Corps service in Paraguay deepens Julia Cianflone ’24’s commitment to environmental preservation.
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18 September 2026Opposites Attract
Curated by Elva Ye ’13, a new Brooklyn exhibition celebrates the contrasting artistic practices — and shared creative spirit — of professors Ted Aub and Phillia Yi.
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15 September 2026Morrissey ’27 Builds Real Estate Experience in New York
Through an internship with Cushman & Wakefield, Bauer Morrissey ’27 experiences the commercial side of New York City real estate
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15 September 2026Acclaimed Poets Headline Trias Reading Series
Trias Writer-in-Residence Dan Beachy-Quick opens a fall series featuring National Book Award finalist Ann Lauterbach and T.S. Eliot Prize winner Peter Gizzi.
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10 September 2026Wall Street Technology Arrives at HWS
New Bloomberg Terminals put real-time financial data, professional analytics and a $1 million global trading challenge in students’ hands.
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7 September 2026Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan to Deliver 2026 Anderton Symposium
The Chair and CEO of Bank of America will share insights on leadership, the economy and the future of global business during Hobart and William Smith's annual Anderton Economic Policy Symposium.
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7 September 2026HWS Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11
The HWS community came together to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 and remember the lives lost, including Andrew H. Golkin ’93, Scott W. Rohner ’01 and Michael J. Simon ’83, P’11, P’13.
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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.
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
Niskayuna grad, Fulbright Scholar Rebecca Barr heads to Indonesia
Rebecca Barr Fulbright Scholar, Niskayuna and HWS grad heads to Indonesia
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Csaposs ’09 Named City Year Alumni Shining Star
The HWS graduate is recognized for a career in education and service that has taken him from Geneva to Baton Rouge and Nairobi.
HWS Day of Donors: Meet Rupert Ramsay ’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, Nicholas Short ’27 reflects on study abroad.
HWS Day of Donors: Meet Nicholas Short ’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, Nicholas Short ’27 reflects on study abroad.
HWS Day of Donors: Meet Isabella Miller ’28
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, Isabella Miller ’28 reflects on summer research.
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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
Emily Cain ’27 Launches Her Career at Bank of America
An internship with Bank of America gave Cain a firsthand look at life in New York City and her future career.
From Campus Service to Federal Service
First-generation graduate John Hillenbrand '17 builds a career dedicated to public safety.
