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18 June 2024Crane ’24 to Join PricewaterhouseCoopers
Will Crane ’24 to work as Transfer Pricing Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City.
Read More17 June 2024Introducing the Public Health Studies Major
Broad ranging major explores public health from a variety of angles.
Read More17 June 2024Economic Inequality: Bridging Theory and Practice
In ECON 210, students study economic disparities while supporting solutions in Geneva.
Read More14 June 2024Old Colors, New Life
This summer, students are studying how ancient people were able to produce colored paints utilizing heat.
Read More14 June 2024Gallagher '26 Begins Internship with U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley
Fiona Gallagher ’26 is spending the summer gaining insight into the workings of Illinois’ 5th Congressional District.
Read More14 June 2024Whitley '11 Honored with PLEN's Marianne Alexander Alumnae Leadership Award
Entrepreneur Jalisa Whitley ’11 recognized for leading women.
Read More12 June 2024Yohan ’25 Secures Internship with Adtalem Global Education
Tessa Yohan ’25 will gain professional skills from a leading healthcare corporation.
Read More12 June 2024An Interdisciplinary Look at Modern Southeast Asia
Professor of History and Asian Studies Lisa Yoshikawa and Assistant Professor of Media & Society Jiangtao Harry Gu ’13 are participating in a summer institute in Hawai’i exploring Southeast Asia and ways to enrich the HWS curriculum.
Read More12 June 2024From Geneva to San Antonio: Olivieri Debuts New Compositions
Associate Professor of Music Mark Olivieri premieres new works at both the Geneva Music Festival and the 2024 National Flute Convention.
Read More11 June 2024New from Seneca Review
A look back at Hobart and William Smith’s internationally renowned literary magazine’s 2023-24 year.
Read More10 June 2024Professors Honored with Annual Prizes
Hobart and William Smith faculty recognize their own with prizes for service, research, teaching, and diversity and inclusion.
Read More10 June 2024Mulvaney '24 Receives National Civic Leadership Honor
For her service work in the Geneva community, North Carolina and Puerto Rico, Margaret Mulvaney ’24 was recognized nationally by AmeriCorps’ Partners for Campus-Community Engagement.
Read More10 June 2024Honoring Profs. Frishman and Hosking
During Reunion 2024, professors were recognized for their academic impact.
Read More7 June 2024Reconstructing the Climate of the Eocene
Alongside Professor of Geoscience Nan Crystal Arens, students are using fossils to model the Earth’s climate 55 million years ago.
Read More6 June 2024Zulkarnain Presents on Interactive Media and Games
During the international CIVIC Interactive Media and Games conference, Assistant Professor of Media and Society Iskandar Zulkarnain discussed Atari, Dingdong, and the New Order Regime.
Read More5 June 2024Exploring Rock-Cut Architecture and Art in Ethiopia
A member of the HWS Anthropology Department, Brian Clark presented his work on the archaeology of post-Aksumite Ethiopia at Debre Berhan University.
Read More30 May 2024Kaenzig to Lead Centennial Center
Longtime William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig P’22 tapped to lead the HWS Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Read More30 May 2024New Advising Model Launching
Advising for students will be streamlined with multiple resources co-located in Smith Hall.
Read More24 May 2024HWS Hosts Campus Visits for Geneva City School District Students
Annual campus visits bring Geneva students to a day of college and career exploration.
Read More21 May 2024Neighborhood Democracy's Role in Community Revitalization
With former Hobart Dean Richard Guarasci serving as the facilitator, HWS participates in a workshop on how civic engagement can help revitalize communities.
Read More19 May 2024Human Connections Across Difference
Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn urged students to take intentional action to create “authentic personal, curious, human connections made across difference” during her Commencement address at Hobart and William Smith on Sunday.
Read More15 May 2024The Enlightenment and Original Sin
Professor of History Matthew Kadane’s new book offers a novel interpretation of one of the most important periods in European history.
Read More14 May 2024Guard and Jacobsen in Chronicle of Higher Ed
HWS General Counsel Lou Guard ’07 and Professor of Economics Joyce P. Jacobsen explain why the “wildly expanded legal presence on campuses is here to stay” in an opinion piece drawn from their new book.
Read More13 May 2024Touching the Future
Coach, educator make memorable impacts on graduating seniors.
Read More13 May 2024Supporting First Generation Students
Funding empowers students’ liberal arts experience.
Read More10 May 2024Baccalaureate 2024 to Reflect on Life Lessons
Graduates and their families are invited to Baccalaureate, an interfaith celebration and opportunity for reflection on the eve of Commencement.
Read More10 May 2024Roberts '89 Establishes Doc Heaton Scholarship
Friendship with late religious studies professor motivates philanthropy.
Read More10 May 2024Scholarship Day of Donors Exceeds Goals
In its second year, the Scholarship Day of Donors receives gifts from more than 500 alumni, parents, families and students, contributing nearly $370,000.
Read More10 May 2024Aquatic Biology Students Take Local Approach
This semester, students in “Aquatic Biology” performed assessments of local freshwater systems taking a deep dive into stream ecology.
Read More9 May 2024Pattillo ’24 To Join Northern Trust Asset Management Team
Thanks to course work in economics and an internship experience, Sofia Pattillo ’24 is ready for the asset management team at Northern Trust.
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