HWS News Top Stories
21 November 2024HWS Debate to Compete at Worlds in Panama
Hudson Chou ’27, Fairooj Suhita ’27, Lamia Nur Rahman ’26 and Sandeep Tissaaratchy ’26 have been selected to represent HWS at the World University Debate Championship in Panama.
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20 November 2024Kinetic Dance Collective Puts on Yet Another Captivating Showcase
This semester, more than 120 students took center stage for the Kinetic Dance Collective’s annual fall showcase.
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20 November 2024Post-Graduation Pathways: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Fellowships
Rodman Stout ’24, who serves as a post-baccalaureate clinical fellow at McLean Hospital, returned to campus on Nov. 1 to discuss her post-baccalaureate fellowship.
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20 November 2024Beyond the Sheltering Sky
The Hobart and William Smith Wind Ensemble will present “Beyond the Sheltering Sky” on Friday, Nov. 22. at 7:30 p.m. in the Vandervort Room.
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20 November 2024Exploring Community at HWS
Director of the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning Katie Flowers encourages belonging in her first-year seminar, “Exploring Community.”
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19 November 2024Cooperative Teaching and Learning
Campus classrooms and labs receive renovations to boost collaboration and accessibility.
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15 November 2024Veterans Day Video & Book
President Mark D. Gearan and three students created a special video message for the HWS community in honor of Veterans Day.
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15 November 2024Stephen Wong ’89 Commits $1M to Support International Scholarships
HWS Trustee Stephen Wong ’89 establishes endowed scholarship to support international student representation and encourage cross-cultural exchange.
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14 November 2024Hajim Shares Insight and Knowledge During Campus Visit
Ed Hajim, Wall Street executive and author, shares his inspiring life story with the HWS community through The President’s Forum.
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14 November 2024Womb Chair Speaks at Winterthur Museum
Professor of American Studies Kirin Makker’s collaborative artwork Womb Chair Speaks is on display at the Winterthur Museum in Wilmington, Delaware through Sunday, Jan. 5.
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13 November 2024Guard to Speak on Cornell Keynotes Podcast
HWS Vice President and General Counsel Lou Guard ’07 will discuss the evolving role of in-house counsel in higher education and the challenges universities face in navigating legal complexities.
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12 November 2024HWS Vocal Ensembles to Present Concerts of Hope and Reflection
Featuring music since the Renaissance, “Splendor of Eternal Light” and “Peace Be Within Thy Walls” will be held on Nov. 16 and Nov. 21.
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11 November 2024Veterans Day and the History of the William Scandling
This Veterans Day, the Captain of the William Scandling Dave Rockwell reflects on the military history of the HWS research vessel, which has been a part of the HWS community since 1975.
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8 November 2024Allison Morrow ’76 Commits $5.125 Million to Support Sciences and Annual Fund at HWS
Morrow’s gift will support advances in the sciences at HWS.
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8 November 2024HWS Wins Two CASE Awards
For excellence in videography and publications, Hobart and William Smith won Best CASE District II Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
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7 November 2024Exploring Irish Creativities
A group of HWS students are deepening their understanding of cultural creativity through an immersive experience in Ireland’s lived culture.
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7 November 2024Kinetic Dance Collective Promises an Unforgettable Evening
120 dancers. 20 stunning performances. 2 shows only. Join the Kinetic Dance Collective for an evening of movement and artistry as they present their annual Fall Showcase on Nov. 8 and 9.
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7 November 2024The Latina Experience
Course examines the varied and evolving experiences of Latinas, focusing on themes such as migration and immigration, health and education, labor, and gender.
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5 November 2024Ethics & Athletics
Professor of Philosophy Eric Barnes explores the “Philosophy of Sport.”
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5 November 2024Exploring Elections in the Classroom and Community
Students in POL 221 have been examining the different issues and aspects of the 2024 election through guest speakers and interactive projects.
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31 October 2024Alumni Launch New Podcast
Listen and subscribe to CTFO, a podcast for young professionals hosted by HWS alumni featuring CEOs, founders and other standout guests.
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31 October 2024Poole Family Names Hobart Head Soccer Coach Position
The generosity of Honorary Trustee Thomas B. Poole ’61, P’91, L.H.D. ’06 and Mary Jane Poole P’91 is the latest in a long history of philanthropy benefitting HWS.
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30 October 2024Cooks Honored with Salisbury Award
During the annual Cook Parents Circle dinner, Honorary Trustee Lang Cook P’99, P’05, L.H.D. ’12 and Lyn Cook P’99, P’05 were recognized with the Salisbury Award for their service to HWS.
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29 October 2024NYT: How Ben Wattenberg ’55 Helped Explain the 2024 Election — in 1970
The late Ben Wattenberg ’55, L.H.D. ’75, who served as an aide and speechwriter to President Lyndon B. Johnson, pointed to the importance of working-class voters in his 1970 book The Real Majority. As the New York Times notes, the book “was prophetic” in the 1970s and ’80s — and may be again today.
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29 October 2024Anderton Economic Policy Symposium: Kartik B. Athreya
New York Fed research director Kartik B. Athreya joins the HWS community for a conversation about the nation’s economic outlook.
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29 October 2024ALAA Mentorship Program Fosters Growth and Connection
The Afro-Latino Alumni Association’s mentorship initiative connects dedicated alumni and eager students.
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24 October 2024Art on the Move Across Campus
SPARK course inspires dialogue through a new mural.
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23 October 2024HWS Graduates Serve with AmeriCorps
Hobart and William Smith recent graduates serve with AmeriCorps, making a lasting impact on communities.
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22 October 2024Letters ’27 Interns with Formula 1
Callum Letters ’27 shares his experience interning at Formula 1 and receiving the prestigious Bickley International Internship Award.
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22 October 2024Announcing the Bozzuto Family Endowed Fund for Scientific Excellence
A $1 million commitment from former Chair of the Board of Trustees Tom Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. ’18 and Barbara Bozzuto will support innovative scientific teaching and research in perpetuity.
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