Hobart and William Smith Colleges

18 August 2025Exploring the Universe with Rubin Observatory Images

With access to new data through a revolutionary telescope and camera, students dive into asteroid detection—merging computer science with cosmic discovery.

18 August 2025HWS 2025 Convocation: Honoring Walt Disney Imagineering Architect Richard "Toby" Pugh '67

As the new academic year begins, the HWS community welcomes students back and awards distinguished Vietnam Veteran, Architect and Alumnus Toby Pugh ’67 with the Hobart Medal of Excellence.

18 August 2025Startup-Inspired Device Targets Nighttime Seizures

At the intersection of business and biomedical innovation, one undergraduate’s prototype could change epilepsy care.

15 August 2025From the Office of the President: Remembering Professor Carl Aten

15 August 2025Why Students Love HWS: Top National Rankings Roll In

Princeton Review ranks Hobart and William Smith among the happiest, friendliest and most student-loved colleges in the nation.

14 August 2025Centered on Careers

The Princeton Review ranks HWS #10 in the Nation for Best Career Services.

14 August 2025Career Trajectory: Samuel Oestreicher ’27 at The Knothole Foundation

Samuel Oestreicher ’27 builds on his passion for baseball as a marketing and social media intern at The Knothole Foundation this summer.

13 August 2025Committed to Community

The Princeton Review ranks HWS #3 in the Nation for most engaged community service.

13 August 2025Forging a Path to Service

Guided by hometown heroes, college leadership and HWS courses, Will Jones ’26 finds clarity in his calling as a future U.S. Marine Corps Officer.

12 August 2025HWS Shines in Princeton Review Rankings with 9 National Honors

From Best Career Services to Top Student Support, HWS has been recognized as a top college for community, career and campus life.

12 August 2025Investigating Gene Connections

Under Professor of Biology Kristy Kenyon, three students have spent the summer conducting experiments to better understand molecular partnerships in the development of fruit flies.

7 August 2025HWS Fulfill Helps Students Prepare and Save Each Semester

The HWS Fulfill Program provides all course materials in one simple service.

6 August 2025Grosso Family Gift Honors Shared HWS Experience

A gift from Kristin and Christopher Grosso P’25 recognizes the relationship-rich culture HWS extends to parents as well as students, creating a powerful legacy for both.

4 August 2025Ruderman MHEL '25 to Lead Bucknell Women's Rowing

Hobart associate head coach Katy Ruderman MHEL '25 helped elevate the Statesmen’s rowing program through competitive success, athlete development and impactful leadership both on and off the water.

1 August 2025Melly Gift Leads $113M Fundraising Year

Support for Hobart and William Smith students, programs and facilities reaches historic levels during a remarkable start of capital campaign.

1 August 2025Discovery of an Enzyme

Under Professor of Chemistry Kristin Slade, three students have explored the effects of altering conditions for an enzyme in the metabolic system.

1 August 2025Preserving a Community's History

Hobart and William Smith students design a project that tells the story of Geneva’s Italian immigrants.

30 July 2025Welcoming New Staff in the Centennial Center

Emily Rogowski Kana '12 joins the Centennial Center as Associate Director.

30 July 2025Career Trajectory: McKenzie Mandyck '26 at Hartford Athletic

McKenzie Mandyck '26 has worked this summer as a game day operations and events intern for Hartford Athletic in Connecticut. 

29 July 2025International Relations Internships Harness the Power of Digital Storytelling

Under the guidance of Professor Vikash Yadav, two International Relations students are mastering professional-grade software to transform their research data into compelling visual presentations.

28 July 2025Exploring Sustainability from Campuswide and Citywide Perspectives

Students evaluate sustainability efforts on the HWS campus and in office buildings across New York City.

25 July 2025Redefining Name, Image and Likeness

Two HWS Leaders Aim to Transform College Athletics with Purpose and Vision.

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.