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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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23 April 2026Sarah O’Brien ’13 Named Partner at Barclay Damon
From HWS to complex commercial litigation, O’Brien advances at Barclay Damon.
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21 April 2026New Faculty Appointments for Vincent ’83
Gregory J. Vincent will teach higher education law at Ohio State. He also joins Kansas State’s graduate faculty.
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21 April 2026Perkins Earns Global Scholar Recognition
One of just seven scholars worldwide — and in the top 0.05% — Professor Emeritus of Sociology H. Wesley Perkins recognized for lifetime impact in alcohol abuse research.
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18 April 2026President’s Medal Awarded to Charles ’71 and Nancy Bauder
Hobart and William Smith honors lifelong Geneva leaders during Day of Service.
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17 April 2026The Ebbs and Flows
As part of Earth Week observances, New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki Spruill P’12 spoke at the President’s Forum to share the state of the oceans and how the tributaries of her career converged in conservation.
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16 April 2026Faculty Dance Concert Showcases Collaboration, Creativity and Campus Culture
The Faculty Dance Concert takes place on April 24-25.
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16 April 2026Conserving Minerva
Wells College’s cherished Minerva statue is made whole again.
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16 April 2026A Diplomat for a Defining Moment
U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns brings decades of global leadership — and rare insight on Iran and China — to the Anderton Forum on April 28.
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14 April 2026Orlando Brings a 500-Year Journey to Life at HWS Theatre
Closing the 2025–2026 season, Sarah Ruhl’s vibrant adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel blends humor, transformation and theatrical magic.
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10 April 2026Diving Into Ocean Conservation
As part of Earth Week celebrations, New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki Spruill P’12 will bring global environmental leadership to the President’s Forum.
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8 April 2026Where Ideas Become Reality — and Opportunity Gives Back
AI Venture Exec Adam Chaput ’07 applies his approach to building tech startups to supporting HWS students.
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8 April 2026HWS Round Robin Brings World’s Top Debaters to Campus
With competitors from leading universities across five continents, the tournament highlights elite argumentation and global perspectives.
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8 April 2026HWS Student’s Film Selected for Boston Festival
Elise Henry ’28’s short film “Wasted” will debut in Boston after evolving beyond a classroom assignment.
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7 April 2026HWS #2 among Peace Corps’ 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges
With 15 alumni serving, HWS earns number-two-spot on Peace Corps’ list.
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7 April 2026Media and Society Presents Senior Film Festival
Students in the Media and Society capstone presented short films on April 6.
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3 April 2026Ruth’s Solo Exhibition “Here and There” Opens in Chelsea
Show at Planthouse Gallery features prints, drawings and paintings; opening reception April 23.
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2 April 2026“Prayer for Peace” Community Chorus Concert Explores Themes of Peace and Consolation
Featuring guest musicians from Eastman, the spring performance offers a contemplative musical experience April 29.
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2 April 202615 Years of PLEN at HWS
Special programming celebrates 15 years of the HWS chapter of the Public Leadership Education Network.
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2 April 2026A Public Radio Career Comes Full Circle
After getting her start at WEOS in Geneva, Sara Henegan ’09 steps into a leading on-air role at WWNO New Orleans Public Radio.
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1 April 2026Winning Streak for HWS Debate
Recent achievements for HWS Debate include advancing to elimination rounds at USUDC — one of the most prestigious competitions in U.S. debate — as well as securing championship titles at Bard IV and Cornell Novice Nationals.
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1 April 2026From Campus to the Cardiac Ward
A new internship will send four Hobart and William Smith students on life-saving international medical missions this summer.
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30 March 2026From the Office of the President: Honoring the 2026 Hobart Hockey Team
A letter to campus from President Mark D. Gearan on Hobart hockey's national runner-up finish at the NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey National Championship.
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30 March 2026Junior/Senior Choreographers Concert 2026
On April 3-4, more than 40 students will perform in the annual Junior/ Senior Choreographers concert.
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26 March 2026Levine ’26 Finds her Path in Emergency Medicine
Hands-on EMT experience, athletics and academics shape her journey to the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.
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