Hobart and William Smith Colleges

23 June 2025The Last Sweet Bite: A '99 Grad's Journey into the Cuisine of Conflict Zones

The debut book by Michael Shaikh ’99 was released on June 24 titled The Last Sweet Bite: Stories and Recipes of Culinary Heritage Lost and Found.

23 June 2025HelloFresh Joins HWS Dining Plan Options

Meal kits bring convenience to off-campus life.

23 June 2025Bohan ’27 and Ramsay ’27 Elected as Student Trustees

Cori Bohan ’27 and Rupert Ramsay ’27 have been elected by their peers to serve as Junior Student Trustees.

18 June 2025Investing in Collaborative Summer Research

A 1974 alumnus looks to fund summer research initiatives that challenge students to think across disciplines and explore new ways of understanding.

18 June 2025The Davis Gallery Extends its Footprint Virtually

Spatial data technology extends the reach of works on display at Houghton House’s gallery.

16 June 2025HWS Faculty Deepen Focus on Asia at National Conference

Four professors from Hobart and William Smith shared research and curricular innovations at the ASIANetwork Annual Conference, advancing conversations on Southeast Asia, India and China’s global presence.

13 June 2025Faculty Promotion Awarded

Five associate professors are approved for promotion.

13 June 2025Igniting Global Futures: Five Students Awarded with Salisbury International Internship Stipend

Funded by the Charles H. Salisbury Summer International Internship Stipend, students get on-the-ground experience abroad.

12 June 2025Career Trajectory: Jackson Mischler '24 at Harvard Law School

Diverse academic and practical experiences provide a strong foundation for a career in public policy.

12 June 2025Reunion 2025: Celebrating a Record-Setting $12M in Support for HWS

Reunion 2025 reminded us of what it truly means to go Further Together. From celebrations on the Quad to engaging moments back in the classroom, it was a weekend full of connections and tradition.

12 June 2025Rethinking China in Africa: HWS Students Challenge Media Narratives

Students explore Chinese-Zambian relations through innovative research, from global trade to social media.

11 June 2025Wells College and Hobart and William Smith Colleges Announce Legacy Agreement

Following the closure of Wells College in 2024, a legacy agreement has been finalized and submitted to New York State Supreme Court in Cayuga County that transfers stewardship of Wells’ records, endowment and some historical materials to Hobart and William Smith Colleges as the legacy institution.

11 June 2025HWS Hosts 11th Annual Somatic Dance Conference and Festival

Public Film Screening and Dance Concerts Highlight Four-Day Celebration of Movement, Collaboration and Community.

10 June 2025From the Office of the President: Remembering Tammy VanSickle

9 June 2025Families Share Milestone Reunion

Shared campus experiences and a shared celebration link two generations.

4 June 2025 Exploring Cultural Continuity Through Design

“Morphologics” (18 inches x 18 inches, wood and wire, November 2024) was a semester-long Architecture Design Studio project by Mira Linderman-Vento ’26 and Madelyn Lyons ’25.

3 June 2025Geneva Students Explore Learning and Community at HWS

Second and sixth-graders from Geneva visit campus for storytelling, collaboration and a celebration of educational journeys.

3 June 2025Reunion Radio: The Class of '75 Brings the Beat Back

Spearheaded by alumni DJs, Reunion Radio will stream retro sounds – from Led Zeppelin to the Decemberists—across the Quad to celebrate classes ending in 0 and 5.

2 June 2025Career Trajectory: Madeline Patrick '25 Begins Career at Heidrick & Struggles

Maddie Patrick '25 lands a job as an executive search analyst with the Boston leadership advisory firm she interned at in 2024.

29 May 2025Gorges, Ghosts and Gender: History Reimagined at HWS Theatre

A motel full of secrets, reenactors in conflict, and a gender-bending epic—this HWS Theatre season, the past is not behind us, it’s center stage.

27 May 2025Global Experience, Local Impact: Students Earn Prestigious Bickley Internship Awards

With support from the Bickley International Internship Award, three HWS students will pursue hands-on professional experiences in the Czech Republic, Spain and the U.K., advancing their academic and career goals on a global stage.

27 May 2025HWS to the Workforce: A Tradition of Alumni-Powered Opportunity

Fellowship Home Loans Branch Manager Brian Schiele ’02 and Senior Loan Officer Joe Escamilla ’18 continue a proud legacy of mentoring and hiring HWS students.

22 May 2025Howes '27 Awarded Prestigious Hollings Scholarship

HWS sophomore joins an elite group of U.S. undergraduates recognized for academic excellence with sought after research scholarship.

18 May 2025"May I Have Your Attention?"

Former TIME Editor in Chief, presidential historian and Harvard professor Nancy Gibbs L.H.D. ’25 urged members of Class of 2025 to apply the knowledge they gained as students to focus on sources of information that truly deserve their attention.

18 May 2025Four Members of the Class of 2025 Join Peace Corps

HWS seniors will serve two-year positions in Africa, South America and the Caribbean, continuing HWS’ long-standing commitment to service abroad.

15 May 2025A Bat-Like Robot Design Using Echolocation Could Help Find Disaster Survivors

Faculty and student research in AI and robotics merge to create more effective and cost-efficient methods for search and rescue missions.

13 May 2025From Novice Breaks to Worlds: HWS Debate’s Remarkable Year

Top-tier tournaments, standout novice performances and a world-class Round Robin define an exceptional season for HWS Debate.

13 May 2025Lisa Kaenzig to Deliver Keynote Address at Baccalaureate

Hobart and William Smith graduates and their families are invited to attend annual interfaith celebration and opportunity for reflection on the eve of Commencement.

12 May 2025Nancy Gibbs to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address, Receive Blackwell Award

Former Editor in Chief of TIME magazine, presidential historian and Harvard professor, Nancy Gibbs to offer the 2025 Commencement address on May 18.

9 May 2025Iasenza to Play Professionally in France

Forward on the three-time national champion Hobart Statesmen hockey team Matthew Iasenza '25 will play with the Dogs de Cholet.