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13 May 2026New Student Trustees Elected
Representing student voices, two rising juniors prepare to help shape campus priorities and policy.
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13 May 2026Dimensions of Mindfulness
At one of the nation’s longest-standing academic conferences, HWS students explore mindfulness strategies for communities under chronic strain.
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12 May 2026Trustee Kevin Stein ’88 to take part in USS Cleveland Commissioning
HWS Trustee helps mark the launch of a U.S. Navy vessel bearing the name of his hometown while reflecting a career rooted in scientific innovation, civic leadership and service.
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11 May 2026Dame Louise Richardson to Deliver Commencement Address
The Carnegie Corporation president, who led Oxford and is a prominent scholar of foreign policy, will also receive the prestigious Elizabeth Blackwell Award and an Honorary degree.
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6 May 2026Philanthropy in Action
Made possible by a grant from the Gantcher Family Foundation, students donate $25,000 to local organizations.
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6 May 2026Expanding the Scope of Asian Studies
HWS faculty present research and lead discussions at ASIANetwork’s annual gathering.
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6 May 2026Nonprofit Career Trek
Funded by the Gantcher Family Foundation, students took part in a two-day Nonprofit Career Trek, exploring career pathways while connecting with organizations serving communities across Brooklyn and Westchester County.
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5 May 2026A Network of Lifelong Connections
Trustee Gordon Sweely ’86 makes a meaningful commitment today — and a bequest for tomorrow — honoring the relationships that shaped his life.
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1 May 2026Redefining the College Experience
Through a two-decade partnership with The Arc Ontario, Hobart and William Smith has opened classrooms, friendships and opportunities—proving that the college experience is richer when it’s shared.
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29 April 2026Finding Her Voice in the Classroom
Ashley Yang ’11, MAT ’12 draws on early inspiration and HWS values to foster curiosity, critical thinking and respectful dialogue among her students.
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29 April 2026Art in the Wake of Loss
Kirin Makker’s Absence Presence series, selected for the Made in NY exhibition, confronts environmental fragility and the disappearance of birdlife.
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28 April 2026Jared Weeden '91 Appointed HWS' VP for Advancement
Longtime advancement leader and alumnus to guide next chapter of philanthropic growth.
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23 April 2026Registration Open for Liberal Arts by the Lake
Return to the classroom for an immersive 3-day course on the Finger Lakes region’s celebrated food, wine and agritourism.
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23 April 2026Folk Fest Returns April 26
Revived campus tradition brings music, vendors and community to Bristol Lawn.
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23 April 2026Fulbright to Indonesia
Rebecca Barr ’25, MAT ’26, a dual Education and Sociology major, has been accepted into the U.S. Government’s flagship international exchange program.
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23 April 2026Career Readiness at HWS
The Salisbury Center’s Career Coaches prepare students to land opportunities after graduation.
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23 April 2026Ink, Paper and the Art of the Printed Page
The Wells Book Arts Center began its next chapter at Hobart and William Smith this spring, offering students a tactile counterpoint to the digital world.
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23 April 2026Sarah O’Brien ’13 Named Partner at Barclay Damon
From HWS to complex commercial litigation, O’Brien advances at Barclay Damon.
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21 April 2026New Faculty Appointments for Vincent ’83
Gregory J. Vincent will teach higher education law at Ohio State. He also joins Kansas State’s graduate faculty.
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21 April 2026Perkins Earns Global Scholar Recognition
One of just seven scholars worldwide — and in the top 0.05% — Professor Emeritus of Sociology H. Wesley Perkins recognized for lifetime impact in alcohol abuse research.
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18 April 2026President’s Medal Awarded to Charles ’71 and Nancy Bauder
Hobart and William Smith honors lifelong Geneva leaders during Day of Service.
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17 April 2026The Ebbs and Flows
As part of Earth Week observances, New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki Spruill P’12 spoke at the President’s Forum to share the state of the oceans and how the tributaries of her career converged in conservation.
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16 April 2026Faculty Dance Concert Showcases Collaboration, Creativity and Campus Culture
The Faculty Dance Concert takes place on April 24-25.
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16 April 2026Conserving Minerva
Wells College’s cherished Minerva statue is made whole again.
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16 April 2026A Diplomat for a Defining Moment
U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns brings decades of global leadership — and rare insight on Iran and China — to the Anderton Forum on April 28.
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14 April 2026Orlando Brings a 500-Year Journey to Life at HWS Theatre
Closing the 2025–2026 season, Sarah Ruhl’s vibrant adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel blends humor, transformation and theatrical magic.
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10 April 2026Diving Into Ocean Conservation
As part of Earth Week celebrations, New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki Spruill P’12 will bring global environmental leadership to the President’s Forum.
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8 April 2026Where Ideas Become Reality — and Opportunity Gives Back
AI Venture Exec Adam Chaput ’07 applies his approach to building tech startups to supporting HWS students.
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8 April 2026HWS Round Robin Brings World’s Top Debaters to Campus
With competitors from leading universities across five continents, the tournament highlights elite argumentation and global perspectives.
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8 April 2026HWS Student’s Film Selected for Boston Festival
Elise Henry ’28’s short film “Wasted” will debut in Boston after evolving beyond a classroom assignment.
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