Hobart and William Smith Colleges

25 July 2025Magnetic Fields and Military Secrets: Summer Research with a Twist

Students blend physics, history and art to create a digital archive of vintage scientific equipment pulled from Eaton Hall’s hidden archives.

25 July 2025Celebrating Service and Connection to the Community

This year’s Community Engaged Scholarship Forum celebrated the passionate work of civically engaged HWS community members.

23 July 2025Finding the Future of Finance at Bank of America

Esme Pham ’26 landed a Global Payment Solutions Summer Analyst internship at Bank of America with help from the Finance Trek to New York City and the HWS Alumni Network.

23 July 2025A Lesson in Impact: Gantcher Gift Fuels Student-Led Philanthropy

Made possible by a grant from the Gantcher Family Foundation, students donate $25,000 to local organizations.

22 July 2025From the Office of the President: Remembering Greg Cotterill

11 July 2025Olivieri's Approach to Music Composition and Mentorship

From Bogotá to Fort Worth, Composer and Associate Professor of Music Mark Olivieri performs his works while balancing teaching, composing and coordinating international performances.

11 July 2025The Legacy of Summer of Service

Since 2011, HWS students have contributed more than 30,500 hours to the Finger Lakes Region. This year’s cohort continues that tradition of meaningful community engagement.

10 July 2025In Germany's Eco-Capital, Students Learn to Tell the Climate Story

In the Black Forest, students tune into nature and craft stories about a more sustainable future.

10 July 2025Where Does Lake Effect Snow Begin? HWS Students Investigate

Decades of data help reveal the surprising origins of cold air over the Great Lakes.

10 July 2025Schwartz '12 Wins Emmy

Documentary Producer Emma Schwartz ’12 was honored for her work exposing the monopolization of food and water.

10 July 2025McDonald '77 Stars in Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore 2, starring Christopher McDonald '77, L.H.D.’13 as pro-golfer Shooter McGavin, releases on Netflix on Friday, July 25.

10 July 2025Turning Passion into Practice: MacShara's Path to Digital Engagement

Inspiring classes and hands-on work through Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership provides invaluable opportunities to start a career as a digital engagement officer.

9 July 2025The Mathematics of Music

HWS students explore the science behind sound.

8 July 2025Shafer Helps Shape Global Media Conference on Digital Futures

Through her leadership in the #IFM conference, Associate Professor of Media and Society Leah Shafer fosters global collaboration and innovation in the ever-evolving world of media and technology.

3 July 2025Honoring a Legend: Aliceann Wilber

Led by Chip Carver ’81 and Anne DeLaney, HWS announces fundraising effort to name head coach position in honor of Aliceann Wilber.

3 July 2025Fulbright-Hays Award Immerses Students in Georgian Culture

A seven-week summer program takes students to Georgia where homestays, language study and personal research provide contrast to the U.S. and deepen learning.

2 July 2025Faculty Prizes Awarded

Hobart and William Smith faculty recognize peer excellence in teaching, community service and scholarship.

1 July 2025From Arts to Analytics: Interning in the Finger Lakes

Students in Hobart and William Smith’s summer program gain valuable experience through local internships.

30 June 2025Otero '18 Earns Top Dissertation Honor

Former Geoscience major Jeremiah Otero ’18 honored for best dissertation at the University at Albany for groundbreaking research on hurricane patterns.

30 June 2025Un-required Reading

Looking for your next summer read? Look no further! Librarian for Service Access Jennifer Schlossberg and members of the The Warren Hunting Smith Library asked for recommendations from faculty, students and staff to provide the HWS and Geneva community with some (Un)Required Reading this summer!

30 June 2025Creativity, Curiosity and Community at the Core of Graduate's Journey

Brooke Prochniak ’25 blends her artistic passion and career ambition during her liberal arts education.

27 June 2025Leadership Celebrated

The HWS community gathered to recognize students completing HWS leadership programs and their mentors.

27 June 2025Art, Culture and Identity in Argentina

From national museums to vibrant street corners, Buenos Aires became a classroom for HWS students this summer.

26 June 2025Career Trajectory: Tess Weber '23 Accepted to Top-Ranked Ph.D. Program in Chemistry

HWS grad will hang up her lab coat at Mass General Brigham to further her career goals at the University of Buffalo.

26 June 2025Emma Faso '23, MSM '24 Joins New York State Police

HWS graduate trades lesson plans for a badge as she embarks on a career in law enforcement.

24 June 2025HWS Earns Top Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, ROI and Impact

The Princeton Review’s 2025 rankings recognize Hobart and William Smith as a Best Value College, highlighting a strong Alumni Network, accessibility of Internships, outstanding Return on Investment and meaningful Student Impact.

24 June 2025HWS Students Repurpose Items for Community Good

Sustainability meets service as students donate 10,000 pounds of goods to local nonprofits through this year’s Community Donation Effort.

24 June 2025Reporting with Purpose: Pete Lambos '18 Elevates Local Sports Journalism

At the Finger Lakes Times, Lambos blends a love for sports and storytelling — winning 12 statewide journalism awards in the process.

24 June 2025A Legacy of Gratitude

Impactful time for Dr. Michael Dick ’70, P’09 and his family inspire gift to empower future generations in the sciences.

24 June 2025Conflicting Evidence May Not Change Minds but Strong Evidence Can

With support from her former student co-authors, Assistant Professor Stephanie Anglin’s research reveals that people are more open to changing their beliefs than previously thought—when presented with high-quality evidence.