Hobart and William Smith Colleges

7 January 2025Exploring Marine and Urban Ecology

A faculty-led study abroad program brought students to Queensland, Australia, one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world.

5 January 2025From the Office of the President: On the Passing of Professor Iva E. Deutchman

3 January 2025Clinical Psychology Students Attend NAMI Conference

Students in Professor of Psychological Science Jamie Bodenlos’ PSY 353 class explored the dual diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Conference.

29 December 2024From the Office of the President: On the Passing of Trustee Chair Emeritus L. Thomas Melly ’52, L.H.D. '02

20 December 2024Highlights from 2024

Look back at the exciting news and accomplishments that shaped the year, from HWS’ #4 ranking in the Wall Street Journal to extraordinary momentum behind “Further Together: the Campaign for our Third Century.”

20 December 2024New Science Center to be Named for Alumna Cynthia Fish

Hobart and William Smith honors Cynthia Gelsthorpe Fish ’82, L.H.D. ’23 and John F. Fish for their $25 million gift to key academic priority.

19 December 2024NYC, Boston and D.C. Career Treks

This winter break features four career treks, offering insights into careers in communications and marketing, business management, finance, politics and public policy.

18 December 2024A HWS Connection to Olympics Equestrian

Christopher ’94 and Robert Desino ’94 are the owners of Cooley Nutcracker, a horse that competed in Equestrian Eventing at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

17 December 2024Mental Health Matters: Kelliher ’11 Encourages Students to Seek Support

Katy Wolfe Kelliher ’11, a staff counselor at the HWS Counseling Center, shares insight into the support available to students.

17 December 2024Tauscher '25 to Join Willis Towers Watson

Oliver Tauscher ’25 will serve as a health benefits analyst in the financial, actuarial and analytics group at Willis Towers Watson following graduation.

16 December 2024Unveiling Curiosities at FSEM Symposium

First-year students showcase their semester of learning

16 December 2024Schonning Featured in Best New Poets Anthology

Director of HWS Debate Daniel Schonning ’16 will be included in the next edition of the Best New Poets anthology.

13 December 2024Leading the Charge: HWS Students Inspire High Schoolers at Climate Summit

Hobart and William Smith students led environmental sustainability workshops for high school students during the annual Finger Lakes Youth Climate Summit.

13 December 2024Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Book Prize Winner

The Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Book Prize winner Matthew Morris’ work was released on Dec. 10. Morris will give a reading of his work on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. in Bartlett Theatre.

12 December 2024Mapping the Self Exhibit

Students in “Drawing for Study and Storytelling” exhibit work at the Provenzano Student Art Gallery.

11 December 2024Exploring Ancient Innovation: Experimental Archaeology and Paleotechnology

ANTH 310 engages students in hands-on exploration of Upper Paleolithic technology.

11 December 2024Media & Society’s Shorts Film Festival

The Media & Society Program's annual film festival featured six short films with various topics, genres and styles from the U.S., the UK, Japan, Kenya and Brazil.

6 December 2024Amplifying Voices: Fontana ’26 Takes the Helm of Podcast

Kahlil Fontana ’26 is the new host and producer of the “Behind Success” podcast. First guest: Superbowl Champion Ali Marpet ’15. 

6 December 2024HWS Delegates Earned Top Awards at Model African Union Conference

HWS attends 27th Annual Southeast Model African Union Conference at Fort Valley State University in Georgia.

6 December 2024Zhou Discusses U.S.-China Relations for Trump's Second Term

Recent articles examine how factors such as tariffs, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, cabinet appointments, and Taiwan’s issue could shape the next president’s approach to foreign policy with China.

5 December 2024Patterson ’04 Takes the Lead on Strategic Initiatives at Us Against Alzheimer’s

Catherine Patterson ’04 has been named Director of Strategic Initiatives at UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C.

5 December 2024Cruz ’11 Explores Cultural Crosscurrents in “Carry on Tradition”

New mixed media works by Walter Cruz ’11 fuse diasporic histories and contemporary experience.

5 December 2024HWS Recognized as an ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for Student Voting

Hobart and William Smith’s voter engagement initiatives and nonpartisan participation receives national honor.

4 December 2024Weier ’25 Interns with J.Crew Group

Tabitha Weier '25 reflects on her experience with J.Crew Marketing and uses the experience to inform her position as a digital strategist at Maison MRKT.

3 December 2024Student Startups Compete for $10,000 Prize

Meet the 2025 Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Competition semifinalists.

3 December 2024Barile and Bishop Receive 2024 CSPA Awards

Campus Life staff are celebrated by College Student Personnel Association of New York State.

25 November 2024DeSimone Jr. '89 Honors Parents with Endowed Scholarship

With a $1 million gift, Joe DeSimone Jr. ’89 establishes a scholarship in honor of his parents, who are also HWS alumni.

25 November 2024Patchett '88 Endows Summer of Service

Inspired by his time spent tutoring as a student at Hobart and William Smith, Tom Patchett ’88 establishes service-learning endowment.

21 November 2024Foley '25 Attends UN Climate Change Convention in Azerbaijan

As part of his Honors work on renewable energy solutions, Finn Foley ’25 is attending the 29th meeting of parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Azerbaijan. Following graduation, Foley will serve as an origination analyst at Constellation. 

21 November 2024Transgender Day of Remembrance

The LGBTQ+ Resource Center hosted a Trans Day of Remembrance in the Seneca Room on Nov. 20.