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7 January 2026Dahouda Co-Publishes on the Return of the African Diaspora
Essay in Le Patriote highlights the diaspora’s role in advancing sustainable development in Africa.
Read More5 January 2026Civic Speech and AI
Students in “Public Speaking” evaluated an AI platform in pilot use by the City of Geneva.
Read More23 December 2025Highlights from 2025
2025 was defined by momentum. From historic philanthropy and research breakthroughs to student life and championship athletics, check out the highlights that made 2025 a year to remember.
Read More23 December 2025Shaping STEM Futures at HWS
Associate Director Jessica Townley guides STEM students through career exploration grounded in community and curiosity.
Read More23 December 2025Hobart and William Smith Establishes New Partnership With TC3
Transfer agreement creates seamless pathway and guaranteed scholarships for TC3 graduates.
Read More23 December 2025Guiding Future Paths
Continued philanthropy from former Trustee John A. Ross ’66 expands access to meaningful internships and enhances the HWS career experience.
Read More22 December 2025Meet the 2026 Pitch Semifinalists
Ten students have been selected in this year’s Shark-Tank style entrepreneurial leadership competition.
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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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Career Conversations with the HWS Board of Trustees
Trustees offer students practical advice and professional insight during Career Office Hours in Stern Hall.

Exploring Business in Boston
During winter break, students met with alumni and heard from leaders from some of the top companies in the country.

HWS Students Explore STEM Careers Across Boston
Students visited Boston-area organizations, connected with alumni and explored careers in science, technology and healthcare.

From HWS Little Theatre to Greenwich Village
Alumna Ellen Fridovich David ’71 stars in A Crack in Time, a new solo play written for her and premiering in New York City.
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VanLare '25 Joins City Year
Former Tutor Corps coordinator is taking the lessons she learned at Hobart and William Smith to help students excel.

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.













