Hobart and William Smith Colleges

24 February 2025Jump ’27 and Tran ’25 Explore Opportunities at Women in Math Conference

Last week, students offered a colloquium, reflecting on their experience at the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics.

19 February 2025The Sun Does Shine

Former death row inmate to share his story and the reforms needed to prevent future injustices.

18 February 2025Hobart and William Smith Awarded $500K Mellon Foundation Grant to Launch New “Matters of Memory” Program

Mellon Grant will support the launch of an interdisciplinary certificate and fellowship program led by Chair of the Department of History and Director of Law and Society Professor Matthew Crow.

18 February 2025Largest Gift in HWS History: $70 Million from L. Thomas Melly ’52 and Judith Hershey Melly

A transformative $70 million gift from Trustee Chair Emeritus L. Thomas Melly ’52, L.H.D. ’02 and Judith Hershey Melly L.H.D. ’16 will significantly impact HWS, enhancing student access, supporting academic excellence and fostering innovation.

14 February 2025Hobart Club Ice Hockey Returns with Playoff Aspirations

Hobart Club Hockey gears up for the playoffs, wrapping up their packed Spring 2025 schedule.

13 February 2025HWS Theatre Presents: "Airness"

In the world of competitive air guitar there is one big question: will you shred or be shredded?

12 February 2025Stump Supports STEM Students’ Career Journeys

Introducing Emily Stump, the Salisbury Center’s new STEM Career Coordinator.

12 February 2025Nutrition, Fitness and Faith During Ramadan

During her visit to campus, personal trainer Saman Munir will discuss the defining moment in her fitness journey: climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.

12 February 2025Geology of the Bahamas

Over winter break, students embarked on a transformative study abroad experience in the Bahamas.

12 February 2025McCorkle Named Kinghorn Global Fellow for 2024-2025

Africana Studies professor recognized for excellence in teaching and leadership. 

7 February 2025From the Office of the President: Proposed Changing Federal Policies

7 February 2025Day on the Hill

Students explored a multitude of careers in Washington, D.C. during a three-day program.

31 January 2025Honoring a Legend: HWS Community Gathers for Urick Memorial Mass

Members of the Hobart and William Smith campus and alumni community joined other friends and family of the late David J Urick for the memorial Mass honoring the coaching legend at Holy Trinity Church in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 31.

31 January 2025Taylor Swift Strategy

Harvard Business Review senior editor Kevin Evers ’04 analyzes business acumen behind megastar’s career that led to her pop icon status.

30 January 2025Cushman to Speak on Fish Ecology

Insight from research will guide panel during the New York Seafood Summit at Cornell AgriTech.

29 January 2025Shaping Perceptions, Changing Behaviors: Perkins Continues Pioneering Work in Social Norms Research

Professor Emeritus of Sociology H. Wesley Perkins shared his research regarding substance misuse among adolescents through several talks and a school resource guide.

29 January 2025Protecting Historic Bird Colonies

For decades, HWS has been sending students to Maine through Project Puffin, continuing the work to preserve historic tern colonies.

28 January 2025Coaching Where it All Began

The journey of HWS alumni leaders.

28 January 2025Understanding Race and Identity in the Dominican Republic

Immersive study abroad course allowed students to explore multiple aspects of life in Santo Domingo.

24 January 2025The Karofskys Make An Unrestricted Gift of $1 Million

Rob ’89 and Ann Karofsky commit $1 million. Their gift will be directed to advances in the sciences.

24 January 2025Exploring the Value of Purpose-Driven Careers

During winter break, HWS students learned from alumni in Boston the value of aligning core values to their work.

23 January 2025Seeing and Feeling

Associate Professor of Psychological Science Dan Graham’s most recent research explores the connections between what people see and how they feel about what they’re looking at.

23 January 2025Fostering Unity

HWS to host a campus event inspired by Dr. King’s vision of non-violence and community building.

22 January 2025Dahouda Publishes on African Diaspora in America

Professor Kanaté Dahouda authors a book chapter in a new anthology featuring 15 prominent scholars in the field of African Diaspora Studies.

21 January 2025Honoring Dr. King: HWS and Geneva Unite for a Day of Justice, Inclusion and Community

Hobart and William Smith, in partnership with the Geneva MLK Committee, once again honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of community-wide events celebrating the vision of equality, justice and service.

17 January 2025Discovering Finance in New York City

HWS students immersed themselves in the world of finance through the NYC Finance Trek, held Jan. 6-8.

15 January 2025Talmage Explores Breweries and Community Development

Associate Professor of Business Management and Entrepreneurship Craig Talmage discusses his research regarding the impact breweries can have on community development in The Academic.

14 January 2025Casting Connections

HWS Fishing Club brings the excitement and interest of fishing to campus while emphasizing conservation and a love for the outdoors.

9 January 2025HWS Debate Competes at World Championship in Panama

Hudson Chou '27 and Fairooj Suhita '27 competed at the World Universities Debating Championship in Panama City. Sandeep Tissaaratchy ’26 and Director of Debate Daniel Schonning ’16 served as adjudicators at the tournament.

8 January 2025Guard and Jacobsen's 'All the Campus Lawyers' Earns Praise in Legal Scholarship

In the Journal of College and University Law, Phi Beta Kappa Society CEO and Georgetown Law Center lecturer reviews the well-received book.