Hobart and William Smith Colleges

18 August 2022Meshanic '25 Reflects on First Year at HWS

Rising sophomore Carter Meshanic ’25 reflects on his first year at HWS where he decided to major in Spanish and Psychology.

17 August 2022Winch '90 Publishes Book on Family's Civil War Correspondence

In her newest book, Sarah Burrows Winch ’90, P’25, under the pen name Sarah Tracy Burrows, shares a collection of private, family letters sent by an ancestor during the Civil War, providing personal accounts of the war and time.

12 August 2022Gearan and Jacobsen on Connections with Evan Dawson

On WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson, President Mark D. Gearan and former President Joyce P. Jacobsen discuss the recent leadership change and what’s ahead for HWS and for higher ed more broadly.

11 August 2022The Internet, The Brain and Neuroscience Insights

Associate Professor of Psychological Science Daniel Graham discusses his research on the human brain with Columbia University Press, which will publish his latest book An Internet in Your Head in paperback this fall.

11 August 2022Toward Compassionate Global Citizenship, Hertzfeld Endows Study Abroad Fund

Patricia Hertzfeld has established an endowed fund for study abroad opportunities.

11 August 2022Newest Phi Beta Kappa Members

Twenty-seven Hobart and William Smith juniors and seniors were elected to Phi Beta Kappa this spring in recognition of their commitment to academic rigor across the liberal arts.

11 August 2022McCarty ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS

While exploring everything HWS has to offer academically, Holly McCarty ’25 has grounded herself in community and joined several clubs including PLEN and the Day of Service team.

10 August 2022Blogging in Germany

This spring, Sarah Palmisciano ’23 studied abroad in Freiburg, Germany.

10 August 2022HWS Social Norms Experts in the News

Recent articles on bullying and university alcohol policies feature Professor of Sociology H. Wesley Perkins, whose social norms research with Professor of Chemistry David W. Craig P’05 has provided a national model of intervention and education.

10 August 2022Moreau ’13 Takes Center Stage at Essence Festival

Performing as Lynda Starr, singer-songwriter Youdlyn Moreau ’13 dazzled judges at the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans this summer, winning the Center Stage showcase of emerging artists.

10 August 2022Finding Autonomy: Layne ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS

During his first year at the Colleges, Jadon Layne ’25 jumped right in to preparing for medical school. He declared a major in biochemistry, joined the HWS EMS squad and started a position with sports medicine on campus.

10 August 2022Seeing First Snow: Tran ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS

An international student from Vietnam, Van Tran ’25 had many firsts this year, including seeing her first snowfall out of a window overlooking the Quad.

10 August 2022Bicentennial Panel: Remember the Past, Imagine the Future

Bicentennial event will highlight accomplishments and examine critical aspects of Bishop Hobart and his era.

10 August 2022Piqued Curiosity: Howe ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS

During her first year, Lucy Howe ’25 says her path had ups and downs.

9 August 2022HWS Community Mourns the Loss of Melissa Bank '82

5 August 2022Freedman '22 to Attend Columbia University

Ani Freedman ’22, who graduated summa cum laude in writing and rhetoric and Spanish & Hispanic studies, will attend graduate school at Columbia University’s School of Journalism.

5 August 2022Cohen ’67 Provides Strategies, Insights into Talent Development Consulting

A new book by Dr. Stephen Cohen ’67, an expert consultant in the talent development field, provides strategies and insights into how businesses within the field can develop strategies and grow.

5 August 2022HWS Wins National Awards for Branding, Website, Admissions

Hobart and William Smith were awarded a gold and two silver Circle of Excellence Awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.

3 August 2022“All the World’s a Stage:” HWS Theatre Abroad

This summer, Lucas Amaral ’23, Hannah Angelico ’25 and A King ’25 participated in the “Advanced Studies in England” Theatre Summer School in Bath, England.

3 August 2022HWS Community Mourns Dean Banks

Dr. Cerri Banks, former dean of William Smith College and member of the Education Department, has passed away.

29 July 2022HWS Ranks Among Top 5 in US at World Universities Debating Championships

Sreyan Kanungo ’23 and Sarim Karim ’22 debated their way to the octo-finals at the World Universities Debating Championship, placing in the top 5 of U.S. teams and becoming the highest ranked liberal arts college.

27 July 2022Following Resignation of Jacobsen, Gearan Returns as President

Five years after leaving HWS for Harvard, President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. ’17, P’21 returns.

24 July 2022Hood Discusses NYC Subway History on American Built

Clifton Hood, the George E. Paulsen ’49 Professor of American History and Government, is featured on Fox series about engineering marvels.

21 July 2022Blanchard Presents her Song Dynasty analysis at Stanford

Professor of Art and Architecture Lara Blanchard facilitated a workshop at Stanford University based on her award-winning book about female representation in Song Dynasty painting and poetry.

18 July 2022The Human Factor: Guest Lecturers Offer View of Criminology and Penology

Guest lecturers lend a human-centered approach to penology studies at HWS.  

18 July 2022Faculty Honored for Teaching, Scholarship, Service and Inclusion

Four professors were awarded the annual honors recognizing faculty excellence.

18 July 2022Meet the Orientation Coordinators

Orientation Coordinators Ethan Lewis ’23 and Ainsley Woods ’24 can’t wait to introduce the Classes of 2026 to campus.

18 July 2022Equinozzi ’23 Named to “ALL IN” Honor Roll for Voter Registration

For her impassioned efforts to increase voter turnout, Kate Equinozzi ’23 has been named to the ALL IN: Campus Democracy Challenge Honor Roll.

18 July 2022Worth ’22 Headed to Bloomberg

Kelsie Worth ’22 has accepted a position as a financial products analyst at Bloomberg.

18 July 2022“I’m on the side of Truth:” Whitaker ’73 Honored with L.A. Press Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Whitaker, a renowned journalist and HWS Trustee, earned the Los Angeles Press Club’s highest recognition this month, when actress Rita Moreno presented him with the Joseph M. Quinn Award for Lifetime Achievement.