Hobart and William Smith Colleges

19 February 2026Between Then and Now

HWS Theatre opens its spring season with Now Circa Then, an intimate look at memory and meaning.

17 February 2026Mooney ’77 Appointed to Inaugural Greenway Commission

Five-member volunteer board created to safeguard open space and environmental assets.

16 February 2026Thrillogy Debuts at the Finger Lakes Film Festival

A film by HWS students will be shown as part of the Finger Lakes Film Festival on Feb. 28.

13 February 2026Turning Learning into Impact

Students share insights and focus on how to support resilient communities.

13 February 2026Fisher Center Spring Programs Announced

A multidisciplinary lineup of artists and scholars examines how narrative, performance and language shape identity, culture and human rights.

13 February 2026Student Entrepreneurs Take the Stage Thursday in HWS Pitch Finals

Four students have advanced to the final round of HWS’ Shark-Tank style pitch competition, set for Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Vandervort Room.

9 February 2026'She's Got This!'

Immersive visit by Saman Munir showcases her story of strength, faith and breaking barriers in the fitness world.

5 February 2026Teaching the Teacher

Brittany Coburn ’17 and Professor Nick Ruth collaborate on “In the Shadow,” an exhibition shaped by shared experimentation, technical exchange and mutual respect.

5 February 2026Longos' Support Honors Wilber

A gift from Joseph and Pam Sherman Longo P’15, P’21 recognizes the lasting impact of longtime William Smith Soccer Head Coach Aliceann Wilber P’12, L.H.D.’22.

4 February 2026Hobart and William Smith Establishes Partnership with SUNY Schenectady

Agreement streamlines transfer and secures scholarships for SUNY Schenectady County Community College graduates.

2 February 2026Dr. Antell '73 Receives Fulbright Specialist Award

Renowned plastic surgeon shares expertise in Antigua and Barbuda.

2 February 2026Cole-Kurz Publishes on 'Cercle Hermaphroditos'

Essay explores transgender relationships in the Gilded Age.

30 January 2026Career Conversations with the HWS Board of Trustees

Trustees offer students practical advice and professional insight during Career Office Hours in Stern Hall.

30 January 2026Exploring Business in Boston

During winter break, students met with alumni and heard from leaders from some of the top companies in the country.

30 January 2026African American Men's Association to Honor Gearans

Event recognizes longtime partnership between the African American Men’s Association and HWS in support of Geneva youth and families.

30 January 2026HWS Students Explore STEM Careers Across Boston

Students visited Boston-area organizations, connected with alumni and explored careers in science, technology and healthcare.

29 January 2026From HWS Little Theatre to Greenwich Village

Alumna Ellen Fridovich David ’71 stars in A Crack in Time, a new solo play written for her and premiering in New York City.

29 January 2026VanLare '25 Joins City Year

Former Tutor Corps coordinator is taking the lessons she learned at Hobart and William Smith to help students excel.

29 January 2026When the Birds Move Out

More than 160 taxidermied birds and 20 live quail are among the final items removed from Eaton Hall, linking the building’s closure to Professor Elon Howard Eaton and the future Fish Center for the Sciences.

29 January 2026Designing the Fish Center for the Sciences

An interdisciplinary approach to an interdisciplinary space.

29 January 2026Herons Playing for More Than the Game

William Smith ice hockey dedicates January 31 contest to the fight against cancer.

28 January 2026HWS Alumni Unite at Guidehouse to Support National Emergency Response Efforts

Three Hobart and William Smith alumni from different generations recently found themselves working side by side on a national project with real-world impact.

28 January 2026Exploring Financial Careers in NYC

From speaking with alumni to hearing from industry leaders, HWS students explored investment banking, asset management, analytics and more.

27 January 2026Library Collaboration and Innovation

The Warren Hunting Smith Library joins a consortium of 81 academic and research libraries.

26 January 2026Exploring Art Through Ekphrastic Verse

A double book release and reading celebrate Professors Cowles and Babbitt.

23 January 2026Winter Storm Warning

22 January 2026Students and Alumni Head to NYC for Higher Education Career Trek

Launching higher education careers through alumni connections at Columbia, NYU and Manhattan University.

22 January 2026HWS and Geneva Unite to Honor MLK

In collaboration with the Geneva Martin Luther King Committee, Hobart and William Smith hosted Geneva's service and reception to commemorate the work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

21 January 2026Perkins Continues National Leadership in Prevention Education

Professor Emeritus of Sociology H. Wesley Perkins delivered invited talks and trainings on the social norms approach across the U.S. in 2025.

20 January 2026HWS Students Experience Washington Up Close

From Capitol Hill offices to global policy organizations, students gain firsthand exposure to life and work in D.C.