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7 April 2026HWS #2 among Peace Corps’ 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges
With 15 alumni serving, HWS earns number-two-spot on Peace Corps’ list.
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7 April 2026Media and Society Presents Senior Film Festival
Students in the Media and Society capstone presented short films on April 6.
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3 April 2026Ruth’s Solo Exhibition “Here and There” Opens in Chelsea
Show at Planthouse Gallery features prints, drawings and paintings; opening reception April 23.
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2 April 2026“Prayer for Peace” Community Chorus Concert Explores Themes of Peace and Consolation
Featuring guest musicians from Eastman, the spring performance offers a contemplative musical experience April 29.
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2 April 202615 Years of PLEN at HWS
Special programming celebrates 15 years of the HWS chapter of the Public Leadership Education Network.
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2 April 2026A Public Radio Career Comes Full Circle
After getting her start at WEOS in Geneva, Sara Henegan ’09 steps into a leading on-air role at WWNO New Orleans Public Radio.
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1 April 2026Winning Streak for HWS Debate
Recent achievements for HWS Debate include advancing to elimination rounds at USUDC — one of the most prestigious competitions in U.S. debate — as well as securing championship titles at Bard IV and Cornell Novice Nationals.
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1 April 2026From Campus to the Cardiac Ward
A new internship will send four Hobart and William Smith students on life-saving international medical missions this summer.
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30 March 2026From the Office of the President: Honoring the 2026 Hobart Hockey Team
A letter to campus from President Mark D. Gearan on Hobart hockey's national runner-up finish at the NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey National Championship.
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30 March 2026Junior/Senior Choreographers Concert 2026
On April 3-4, more than 40 students will perform in the annual Junior/ Senior Choreographers concert.
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26 March 2026Levine ’26 Finds her Path in Emergency Medicine
Hands-on EMT experience, athletics and academics shape her journey to the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.
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19 March 2026HWS Announces the Legacy Cup
A gift from the Sigma Phi Educational Foundation establishes an annual tradition recognizing graduating classes that lead in senior philanthropy and participation.
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19 March 2026Using Data to Empower
Students have been collecting air quality data to identify areas of high pollution.
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13 March 2026President’s Forum Examines the Politics of Authenticity
Author and political strategist Maya Rupert challenges assumptions about race, leadership and the pressure to “be real.”
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13 March 2026Charles ’27 Wins Pitch Finals
Duke Charles II ’27 receives $10,000 to develop a streetwear discovery app during the 2026 Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Competition.
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12 March 2026Sorbello '23, MHEL '25 Joins Colgate
In her new role as Assistant Director of New Student Programs, Eleanor Sorbello ’23, MHEL ’25 supports students as they transition to college.
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12 March 2026Yoshikawa Named Kinghorn Global Fellow
Lisa Yoshikawa was awarded the Kinghorn Fellowship, which is presented to an outstanding HWS faculty member who exemplifies global citizenship.
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11 March 2026Dunn Authors Book on 'Inflammable Material'
International Relations professor explores the impact of Stiff Little Fingers’ 1979 punk album in Northern Ireland.
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11 March 2026Bringing Latina Stories to Life
Instructor Alejandra Molina’s course examines the narratives, voices and experiences of Latina women.
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10 March 2026Schonning to Read from Debut Poetry Collection
Professor explores topics from suffering and loss of faith to everyday observations in As When Walking.
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9 March 2026Behind the Scenes of the 2026 Winter Olympics
A sports physician, an artist, two NBC game management employees and a mother celebrating daughters' history were part of HWS' contingent at the Olympic Games in Milan Cortina.
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6 March 2026Opening the Black Box
A new Reader’s College course creates a space for students to examine artificial intelligence openly, critically and without fear.
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5 March 2026From Lisbon to Taipei
Colton Lestorti ’27 and Michelle Mangione ’27 earn highly competitive Gilman scholarships to study abroad this spring.
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3 March 2026Explorations in Math
HWS students reflect on math conference that offers networking and career exploration opportunities.
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3 March 2026President's Forum Welcomes Maya Rupert
Author and political strategist to discuss the struggle of “being real” during March 10 visit to campus.
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27 February 2026HWS and Maxwell Forge a New Path to Public Service
Students can begin graduate coursework early, secure priority admission and receive scholarships to Syracuse University’s top ranked Maxwell School.
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26 February 2026A Record-Setting Day for HWS Athletics
Athletics Day of Donors raises an unprecedented $1.3 million, marking the most successful 24-hour giving challenge in program history.
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25 February 2026Savits ’57 Awarded President’s Medal in Washington, D.C.
Jacqueline Wrubel Savits ’57 is honored for a lifetime of service, leadership and devotion to Hobart and William Smith.
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23 February 2026HWS Alumni-Led Reuse Effort Finds Value in Eaton Hall
Before Eaton Hall's demolition, ReUse Systems stepped in to keep tables, shelves and other remnants out of the landfills.
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