Hobart and William Smith Colleges

1 October 2026HWS Day of Donors: Meet Grace McCormick ’28

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, Grace McCormick ’28 reflects on her scholarship.

30 September 2026HWS 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.

30 September 2026HWS Day of Donors: 24 Hours of Impact

The 24-hour giving challenge on Oct. 6-7 supports scholarships, global education, internships, research, student life and the areas of greatest need across HWS.

29 September 2026Pamela Young Named Executive Director of The Melly Institute

Young will lead the Institute as it expands experiential learning and career-readiness opportunities.

29 September 2026Williams Hall Renovation Begins, Creating New Home for Melly Institute

Transformation of first floor will create a flexible hub where students connect a liberal arts education with business, innovation and leadership.

28 September 2026Seeing What Shapes Us

After a national seminar on interfaith understanding, Associate Professor Shalahudin Kafrawi is finding new ways to help students recognize religion’s influence on their lives and the world around them.

28 September 2026New Pathways to Nursing at University of Rochester

28 September 2026Emily 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.

25 September 2026Between Worlds: Jianan Chen Graybill ’86 Shares Her Journey from China to Medicine

In a newly published memoir, the HWS alumna recounts her childhood during China’s Cultural Revolution, her journey to America at 15 and the path that led her to a career in medicine. Graybill will discuss her book and experiences during an upcoming HWS virtual program.

25 September 2026Penn’s Research Advances the Future of Precision Optics

New Optica cover article highlights Penn’s research as HWS receives renewed National Science Foundation support for advances in optical coatings.

25 September 2026The Science Beneath the Science Building

By the time the Fish Center for the Sciences opens, ancient sediment hidden beneath it may already be helping students investigate one of the Finger Lakes' oldest mysteries.

24 September 2026A Legacy on Two Wheels

After seeing a need for sustainable transportation at HWS, Tarang Malhotra ’26 built a bike-sharing program designed to keep rolling long after he graduated.

22 September 2026HWS Climbs 13 Spots in U.S. News Rankings

New ranking places HWS at No. 60 among national liberal arts colleges, reflecting a period of significant momentum across the institution.

18 September 2026Rooted in Conservation

Peace Corps service in Paraguay deepens Julia Cianflone ’24’s commitment to environmental preservation.

18 September 2026Opposites Attract

Curated by Elva Ye ’13, a new Brooklyn exhibition celebrates the contrasting artistic practices — and shared creative spirit — of professors Ted Aub and Phillia Yi.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3 September 2026From the Office of the President: Remembering Professor Emeritus of Economics Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12

2 September 2026Every Gift Counts: HWS Celebrates Record Year of Giving

Thousands of members of the HWS community came together to invest in today’s students and help build the foundation for the institution’s future.

1 September 2026Expanding the Screen

Lisa Patti’s new book brings together more than 40 scholars to explore new approaches to writing about today’s evolving media landscape.

1 September 2026Metz Selected for Senior Leadership Academy

Professor of Geoscience and Associate Provost Nicholas Metz will exchange ideas with higher education leaders from across the country through a yearlong leadership program.

31 August 2026Learning Your Way Forward

At Convocation, the Class of 2030 is encouraged to embrace curiosity, vulnerability in relationships and the messy process of learning their way forward.

28 August 2026Bringing Hidden Histories to Light

Joshua Bastian Cole-Kurz connects scholarship on transgender history and media with contemporary theater and national conversations.

27 August 2026Tapper ’64 Gifts $4.5 Million to Expand Summer Science Research at HWS

Planned gift will endow summer research opportunities for HWS students and honor Tapper’s legacy in the new Fish Center for the Sciences.

25 August 2026The Next Chapter Begins

Record-setting interest and a more than 20 percent increase in first-year enrollment bring a vibrant new class to campus.