HWS News Top Stories
13 November 2025Senator Cooney and the Melly Institute Connect Students to the Future of Mobility
Waymo’s visit to HWS showcased how artificial intelligence, policy and a liberal arts education converge to shape tomorrow’s transportation systems.
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11 November 2025Savard '15, MAT '16 Performs Five and a Half Feet of Fearsome
Nicolas Shannon Savard ‘15, MAT '16 delivered a one-night-only performance of their solo show Five and a Half Feet of Fearsome.
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11 November 2025Honorary Degree Celebrates Lieutenant General Woodward ’68
On Veterans Day, HWS announces Lt. General John L. Woodward Jr. '68 will be awarded an honorary degree.
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7 November 2025HWS Launches the Melly Institute for Business, Innovation and Leadership
From the classroom to the boardroom, the Melly Institute guarantees every HWS student hands-on experience, mentorship and a path to success.
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6 November 2025Soccer Teams Face Off in Liberty League Semifinals
The Herons take on RIT while the Statesmen play Union.
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4 November 2025Dr. Harvey Guttmann ’75 Honored at Jefferson Abington Hospital
In recognition of four decades of leadership and care, Jefferson Abington Hospital has named its GI Procedure Suite for Dr. Harvey Guttmann ’75.
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4 November 2025Protecting Seneca Lake
Collaboration with Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association strengthens research, education and community engagement to protect the Finger Lakes’ largest lake.
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3 November 2025From Sculpture to Surgery and Back
From the operating room to the studio bench, Dr. Bruce Bauer ’70 has spent a lifetime sculpting beauty—whether from living tissue, lapis or opal.
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31 October 2025Babbitt Publishes on Blake
New collection of poetry examines and intertwines the life of William Blake.
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30 October 2025Studio Art Majors Explore New York City's Art World
Professor Christine Chin leads ARTS 480 students on a weekend of museums, galleries and alumni connections, supported by the Jonas Wood ’99 Fund.
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29 October 2025HWS Students Explore Mental Health Advocacy at NAMI Conference
Psychological Science students join a regional dialogue on resilience and wellness at the National Alliance on Mental Illness conference in Syracuse, N.Y.
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28 October 2025President's Forum Welcomes Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman
From social worker to nuclear arms negotiator, Wendy Sherman brings her experience advancing and protecting human rights and U.S. interests to campus for the President’s Forum.
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24 October 2025Volunteer Leadership Summit Highlights Service and Connection
During a day of celebration and service, alumni and parent volunteers strengthened ties with students, shared expertise and reaffirmed their commitment to HWS.
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24 October 2025HWS Awarded $5M State Grant to Fuel Construction of Fish Center for the Sciences
State partnership supports new era of science at HWS.
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24 October 2025Midnight in the Justice System
During the Stern Family Forum, journalists with conflicting views - Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus - confronted the cost of fear in the justice system.
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24 October 2025Eric Stein '89 Helps Finance Students Raise Their Game
Interview prep sessions and two-day bootcamp, combined with a longstanding NYC Career Trek, help students land internships in finance.
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22 October 2025From Seneca Lake to the North Atlantic
Fiona Howes ’27 charts a future in oceanography.
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21 October 2025McConnell '12 Named Scholar of the Year at Florida Atlantic University
Scholarship, teaching and mentorship earn HWS alumnus top faculty honor.
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13 October 2025Connolly ’27 Named Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholar
Recognized for her leadership in inclusive education, Jacqueline Connolly ’27 has earned the prestigious Voyager Scholarship, one of the nation’s most selective awards for emerging public service leaders.
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9 October 2025Career Trajectory: Griffin Primeau '23 Completing a Master of Science in Urban Planning and Policy at Northeastern University
HWS provides technical and critical thinking skills necessary for post-graduate endeavors.
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8 October 2025Alumni Connections Open Doors in Healthcare Communications
Nicholas Jones ’26 and Nikolina Stanic ’26 explore the healthcare industry through internships at SAKS Health.
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8 October 2025Falchuk '93 Unveils Landmark Posthumous Interview with Jane Goodall
Netflix’s Famous Last Words, created by Falchuk ’93, resonates as a profound farewell.
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7 October 2025Gearan Appointed to Public Agenda Board of Directors
HWS President Mark D. Gearan will serve a three-year term on the board of directors for Public Agenda.
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7 October 2025How Gorczynski '26 Found Her Place at HWS
Three years after nearly bailing at Orientation, Emily Gorczynski ’26 is president of HWS Student Government, a biochemistry researcher and future UNC pharmacy doctoral student.
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3 October 2025Forbes and Talmage Publish on Business Leadership
New book by HWS professors explores the qualities that create impactful leaders.
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3 October 2025Discoveries in AI Art
Students and Professor of Religious Studies Etin Anwar spent the summer researching Islamic art and AI’s ability to recreate it.
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2 October 2025Checking in to Chaos at the Gorges Motel
HWS Theatre opens its 2025–26 season with a comic collision of guests, secrets and surprises in the Finger Lakes regional premiere.
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2 October 2025Tradition and Connection Take Center Stage at HWS Homecoming
Events include the President’s State of HWS, athletic matchups, research symposium and the inaugural Corgi Fall National race.
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1 October 2025Historical Research Internships Shed Light on the Region
Through internships, students develop and expand their interests in history and the area.
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1 October 2025Redefining Tourism in the Finger Lakes
Rob Holmes ’92 and Erika Piik ’87 launched a new tourism campaign that tells the story of the Finger Lakes through the lens of their connection to the community and their company’s artful documentary-style approach to storytelling.
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