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29 April 2026Finding Her Voice in the Classroom
Ashley Yang ’11, MAT ’12 draws on early inspiration and HWS values to foster curiosity, critical thinking and respectful dialogue among her students.
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29 April 2026Art in the Wake of Loss
Kirin Makker’s Absence Presence series, selected for the Made in NY exhibition, confronts environmental fragility and the disappearance of birdlife.
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28 April 2026Jared Weeden '91 Appointed HWS' VP for Advancement
Longtime advancement leader and alumnus to guide next chapter of philanthropic growth.
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23 April 2026Registration Open for Liberal Arts by the Lake
Return to the classroom for an immersive 3-day course on the Finger Lakes region’s celebrated food, wine and agritourism.
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23 April 2026Folk Fest Returns April 26
Revived campus tradition brings music, vendors and community to Bristol Lawn.
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23 April 2026Fulbright to Indonesia
Rebecca Barr ’25, MAT ’26, a dual Education and Sociology major, has been accepted into the U.S. Government’s flagship international exchange program.
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23 April 2026Career Readiness at HWS
The Salisbury Center’s Career Coaches prepare students to land opportunities after graduation.
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23 April 2026Ink, Paper and the Art of the Printed Page
The Wells Book Arts Center began its next chapter at Hobart and William Smith this spring, offering students a tactile counterpoint to the digital world.
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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 ’25, MAT ’26, a dual Education and Sociology major, discusses her next chapter as a 2026 Fulbright Scholar, English Teaching Assistant.
After a Secret Was Revealed, Their First Wedding Was Canceled
The New York Times features Negarin S.Sadr Hashemi Najad '10 wedding announcement
Freight Rail Firm Mullins Law Group Welcomes Mark Sidman as Of Counsel
North America Today and 55 similar outlets report that Mark Sidman '77, a Hobart College economics graduate, has joined Mullins Law Group as Of Counsel.
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HWS Board of Trustees Elects New Members
Six new trustees will bring diverse perspectives and ideas to the HWS Board.
Terens ’16 to Broadcast World Cup Matches on Fox
Sportscaster Tyler Terens '16 will join Fox Sports' soccer team for its coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Reunion 2026 Celebrates Community, Raises a Record $20 Million
1,000 alumni and guests returned to campus for Reunion 2026.
HWS Earns Top Marks in Forbes Financial Health Ranking
Forbes’ “Financial Report Card” gives HWS an “A” for operational soundness and balance sheet health.
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Designing the Future: Architectural Studies Majors Head to Top Graduate Programs
From Yale to Brown and UVA and Columbia, HWS graduates are continuing their studies at top-ranked programs across architecture, design and planning disciplines.
Nonprofit Career Trek
Funded by the Gantcher Family Foundation, students took part in a two-day Nonprofit Career Trek, exploring career pathways while connecting with organizations serving communities across Brooklyn and Westchester County.
Sarah O’Brien ’13 Named Partner at Barclay Damon
From HWS to complex commercial litigation, O’Brien advances at Barclay Damon.
Sorbello '23, MHEL '25 Joins Colgate
In her new role as Assistant Director of New Student Programs, Eleanor Sorbello ’23, MHEL ’25 supports students as they transition to college.
