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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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15 September 2026Maureen Dowd, Karl Rove and Bill Whitaker to Headline 2026 Stern Family Forum
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd and Republican political strategist Karl Rove will discuss American politics, media and civil discourse in a conversation moderated by 60 Minutes Correspondent and Trustee Bill Whitaker ’73, L.H.D. ’97.
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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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6 September 2026Putting Economics to Work
Professor Joyce Jacobsen launched an SIE exam preparation program for HWS students and delivered the Eastern Economic Association’s presidential address on the economics of higher education.
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Incumbents hold Massive Fundraising Leads in New York's 24th and 25th Congressional Races
Professor of Politics DeWayne Lucas joins WHAM13 to discuss campaign financing in New York’s 24th and 25th Congressional District races.
HWS Day of Donors: Meet Andy Dinh ’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, Andy Dinh ’27 reflects on campus life.
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.
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Gaines ’83 Recognized for Leadership at RiverSpring Living
Former HWS Trustee honored for his service to the New York City organization dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults.
Honoring Family, Building Community
A renovated residential community on Pulteney Street now carries the name of the Piltch family, whose connection to Hobart and William Smith spans generations.
Schonning ’16 Wins $20,000 International Poetry Prize
Daniel Schonning ’16 is the winner of the 2026 Montreal International Poetry Prize, a global competition celebrating contemporary poetry.
50 Years Further: Profiles of the Class of 1977
Frank Kohn ’77: Conservationist, Wildlife Researcher, Photographer and Holocaust Awareness Educator
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Squash Team Puts Service into Action at ReUse Systems
During HWS’ annual Fall Day of Service, student-athletes helped a Geneva nonprofit reorganize its warehouse, supporting its mission of reuse and sustainability alongside alumnus Aaron Vicioso ’26.
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.
