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23 January 2025Seeing and Feeling
Associate Professor of Psychological Science Dan Graham’s most recent research explores the connections between what people see and how they feel about what they’re looking at.
Read More23 January 2025Fostering Unity
HWS to host a campus event inspired by Dr. King’s vision of non-violence and community building.
Read More22 January 2025Dahouda Publishes on African Diaspora in America
Professor Kanaté Dahouda authors a book chapter in a new anthology featuring 15 prominent scholars in the field of African Diaspora Studies.
Read More21 January 2025Honoring Dr. King: HWS and Geneva Unite for a Day of Justice, Inclusion and Community
Hobart and William Smith, in partnership with the Geneva MLK Committee, once again honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of community-wide events celebrating the vision of equality, justice and service.
Read More17 January 2025Discovering Finance in New York City
HWS students immersed themselves in the world of finance through the NYC Finance Trek, held Jan. 6-8.
Read More15 January 2025Talmage Explores Breweries and Community Development
Associate Professor of Business Management and Entrepreneurship Craig Talmage discusses his research regarding the impact breweries can have on community development in The Academic.
Read More14 January 2025Casting Connections
HWS Fishing Club brings the excitement and interest of fishing to campus while emphasizing conservation and a love for the outdoors.
Read More9 January 2025HWS Debate Competes at World Championship in Panama
Hudson Chou '27 and Fairooj Suhita '27 competed at the World Universities Debating Championship in Panama City. Sandeep Tissaaratchy ’26 and Director of Debate Daniel Schonning ’16 served as adjudicators at the tournament.
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Elizabeth Blackwell in BBC History Magazine
Janice P. Nimura, author of The Doctors Blackwell, examines the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to graduate with a medical degree in the United States and a 1849 graduate of Geneva Medical College, the predecessor to Hobart and William Smith, and why she became a doctor.
Parsons ’16 Joins Tully Rinckey Law Firm
An article in Buffalo Business First featured the career trajectory of Thomas A. Parsons ’16.
Phillips '62 Honored in Avenue of Heroes
Dr. Steven J. Phillips '62, a retired lieutenant colonel of the United States Army Reserve who served two tours during the Vietnam War and held a career in medicine, was featured in the Coronado Eagle and Journal's Avenue of Heroes.
Q and A with Gregory '07 in The Daily Record
Peter J. Gregory '07, a partner at Goldberg Segalla, answers questions on real estate law for The Power List in The Daily Record.
McNally '96 Named Bellow Scholar
The Association of American Law Schools’ Committee on Lawyering in the Public Interest has recognized Laura McNally ‘96 for her efforts in uncovering the rampant “tangled title” problem plaguing estate law.
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The Hidden Forces Behind Lake-Effect Snow
HWS alumni reveal hidden atmospheric forces driving the blizzards that define winters across the Great Lakes.

A Decade of Discovery
HWS puts undergraduates at the center of complex, publishable research that informs future anticancer drug discovery.

The Fix Family Honored for Service and Philanthropy
Robert C. Fix and Karen W. Fix P’15, P’17 receive the President’s Medal.

A Small World on Ice
Two Hobart hockey families share more than a love for the game — they share three names, three brothers and a legacy built on championship ice.
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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.














