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20 January 2026When Images Tell Stories
Feminist Philosopher Mariana Ortega examines memory, displacement and photography in the Ann Palmeri Lecture.
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19 January 2026Leadership Lessons from the C-Suite
President and CEO of Chegg Dan Rosensweig ’83 and Professor Tom Drennen will coteach a management course where students learn directly from people leading some of the world’s biggest and most influential companies, from ESPN and Nike to Meta and Verizon.
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15 January 2026Upside Down & Backwards
A retrospective celebrating the work of A. E. Ted Aub.
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15 January 2026Celebrating Bilingualism in Geneva
HWS students strengthen language access and community connection.
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15 January 2026Finding His Rhythm in Geneva
Through weekly piano lessons, Ben Sheppard ’29 shares his love for music with local children at the Salvation Army.
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13 January 2026Doug Varone and Dancers to Hold Three-Week Residency at HWS
Internationally acclaimed company brings performances, master classes and community outreach to Geneva and Rochester, Jan. 12–31.
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12 January 2026Wilkins '28, Cano '28 Selected for Prestigious Nomura Early Careers Summit Series
Economics majors earn coveted spots in Nomura’s national program, gaining mentorship, technical training and early exposure to global finance.
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8 January 2026Two Minutes in the Lake
A pre-dawn cold-water plunge has become a defining tradition for a team that believes the hardest part of the day should come first.
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8 January 2026Where Power and Survival Collide: 'Dissection Day'
A tense and haunting short film by Rachel Thomas-Medwid ’91, P’23 transforms a college biology lab into a chilling exploration of power, trauma and survival.
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7 January 2026Dahouda Co-Publishes on the Return of the African Diaspora
Essay in Le Patriote highlights the diaspora’s role in advancing sustainable development in Africa.
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5 January 2026Civic Speech and AI
Students in “Public Speaking” evaluated an AI platform in pilot use by the City of Geneva.
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23 December 2025Highlights from 2025
2025 was defined by momentum. From historic philanthropy and research breakthroughs to student life and championship athletics, check out the highlights that made 2025 a year to remember.
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23 December 2025Shaping STEM Futures at HWS
Associate Director Jessica Townley guides STEM students through career exploration grounded in community and curiosity.
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23 December 2025Hobart and William Smith Establishes New Partnership With TC3
Transfer agreement creates seamless pathway and guaranteed scholarships for TC3 graduates.
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23 December 2025Guiding Future Paths
Continued philanthropy from former Trustee John A. Ross ’66 expands access to meaningful internships and enhances the HWS career experience.
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22 December 2025Meet the 2026 Pitch Semifinalists
Ten students have been selected in this year’s Shark-Tank style entrepreneurial leadership competition.
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19 December 2025Rethinking the Cell
Undergraduate research reveals how real cells function.
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17 December 2025Students Take the Lead in the Fight Against Hunger
The Food Recovery Network at HWS rescues thousands of pounds of food each year for shelters and pantries across the region.
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17 December 2025HWS Announces Global Studies Minor
New program promotes collaboration and builds cultural and language competencies.
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15 December 2025Malhotra '26 Attends UN Climate Summit
Tarang Malhotra ’26 recently attended COP 30 in Brazil to aid his Honors project and provide background knowledge into the world of sustainability.
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12 December 2025Charting a Path Through Global Complexity
In London, Professor Vikash Yadav explored how countries can foster innovation and safeguard freedoms while meeting the challenges of a changing world.
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11 December 2025From Geneva to Doha
A January workshop in Qatar, co-directed by Professor of International Relations Stacey Philbrick Yadav, explores methods and ethics for research in conflict-affected environments.
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11 December 2025Inside Wall Street: HWS Students Set for NYC Career Trek
Students to gain firsthand exposure to investment banking, asset management, analytics and more — all in two and a half days.
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10 December 2025Forest Justice
Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies Michael Dobkowski took a deep dive into an understudied chapter of the Holocaust for his book Military Ethics Education and the Holocaust: Opportunities, Challenges and Moral Imperatives
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5 December 2025Two Soccer Players Earn All-American Honors
Hobart soccer's Brady Leitner '28 and William Smith soccer's Ruth Hotaling '26 were named to the 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-America first team and third team, respectively.
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4 December 2025Mind Over Muscle
Dr. Jaimie Rubin ’13 currently works with some of the biggest names in basketball to make mental health a priority.
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2 December 2025HWS Launches Sophomore Global Scholars Program in Cyprus
A new faculty-led study abroad program offers sophomores an early global experience.
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2 December 2025Showcasing Scholarly and Creative Work at FSEM Symposium
First-year students present culminating projects across 20+ seminars.
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25 November 2025Matters of Memory
A new bidisciplinary course brings students face-to-face with the national symbols and stories that shape collective memory.
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