Hobart and William Smith Colleges

28 January 2025Understanding Race and Identity in the Dominican Republic

Immersive study abroad course allowed students to explore multiple aspects of life in Santo Domingo.

24 January 2025The Karofskys Make An Unrestricted Gift of $1 Million

Rob ’89 and Ann Karofsky commit $1 million. Their gift will be directed to advances in the sciences.

24 January 2025Exploring the Value of Purpose-Driven Careers

During winter break, HWS students learned from alumni in Boston the value of aligning core values to their work.

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.

23 January 2025Fostering Unity

HWS to host a campus event inspired by Dr. King’s vision of non-violence and community building.

22 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.

21 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.

17 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.

15 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.

14 January 2025Casting Connections

HWS Fishing Club brings the excitement and interest of fishing to campus while emphasizing conservation and a love for the outdoors.

9 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.

8 January 2025Guard and Jacobsen's 'All the Campus Lawyers' Earns Praise in Legal Scholarship

In the Journal of College and University Law, Phi Beta Kappa Society CEO and Georgetown Law Center lecturer reviews the well-received book.

7 January 2025Exploring Marine and Urban Ecology

A faculty-led study abroad program brought students to Queensland, Australia, one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world.

5 January 2025From the Office of the President: On the Passing of Professor Iva E. Deutchman

3 January 2025Clinical Psychology Students Attend NAMI Conference

Students in Professor of Psychological Science Jamie Bodenlos’ PSY 353 class explored the dual diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Conference.

29 December 2024From the Office of the President: On the Passing of Trustee Chair Emeritus L. Thomas Melly ’52, L.H.D. '02

20 December 2024Highlights from 2024

Look back at the exciting news and accomplishments that shaped the year, from HWS’ #4 ranking in the Wall Street Journal to extraordinary momentum behind “Further Together: the Campaign for our Third Century.”

20 December 2024New Science Center to be Named for Alumna Cynthia Fish

Hobart and William Smith honors Cynthia Gelsthorpe Fish ’82, L.H.D. ’23 and John F. Fish for their $25 million gift to key academic priority.

19 December 2024NYC, Boston and D.C. Career Treks

This winter break features four career treks, offering insights into careers in communications and marketing, business management, finance, politics and public policy.

18 December 2024A HWS Connection to Olympics Equestrian

Christopher ’94 and Robert Desino ’94 are the owners of Cooley Nutcracker, a horse that competed in Equestrian Eventing at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

17 December 2024Mental Health Matters: Kelliher ’11 Encourages Students to Seek Support

Katy Wolfe Kelliher ’11, a staff counselor at the HWS Counseling Center, shares insight into the support available to students.

17 December 2024Tauscher '25 to Join Willis Towers Watson

Oliver Tauscher ’25 will serve as a health benefits analyst in the financial, actuarial and analytics group at Willis Towers Watson following graduation.

16 December 2024Unveiling Curiosities at FSEM Symposium

First-year students showcase their semester of learning

16 December 2024Schonning Featured in Best New Poets Anthology

Director of HWS Debate Daniel Schonning ’16 will be included in the next edition of the Best New Poets anthology.

13 December 2024Leading the Charge: HWS Students Inspire High Schoolers at Climate Summit

Hobart and William Smith students led environmental sustainability workshops for high school students during the annual Finger Lakes Youth Climate Summit.

13 December 2024Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Book Prize Winner

The Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Book Prize winner Matthew Morris’ work was released on Dec. 10. Morris will give a reading of his work on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. in Bartlett Theatre.

12 December 2024Mapping the Self Exhibit

Students in “Drawing for Study and Storytelling” exhibit work at the Provenzano Student Art Gallery.

11 December 2024Exploring Ancient Innovation: Experimental Archaeology and Paleotechnology

ANTH 310 engages students in hands-on exploration of Upper Paleolithic technology.

11 December 2024Media & Society’s Shorts Film Festival

The Media & Society Program's annual film festival featured six short films with various topics, genres and styles from the U.S., the UK, Japan, Kenya and Brazil.

6 December 2024Amplifying Voices: Fontana ’26 Takes the Helm of Podcast

Kahlil Fontana ’26 is the new host and producer of the “Behind Success” podcast. First guest: Superbowl Champion Ali Marpet ’15.