Hobart and William Smith Colleges

10 September 2025Revitalizing Seneca Review

Two HWS students preserve the past and promote the future of Seneca Review, HWS’ internationally recognized literary journal.

9 September 2025Beginning to Make Their Mark in Sociology

HWS sociology faculty and alumni connect during national sociology conference.

5 September 2025Exploring Womanhood Through Art and Dance

Professors Kelly Johnson and Kirin Makker partner for a performance that weaves movement, installation and reflection on identity.

4 September 2025Preparing for Their Next Steps

Media and society grads pursue passions in nonprofits, film, sports and PR in graduate programs across the world.

4 September 2025An Eye into Psychology

Maggie Adams '25 is gaining firsthand knowledge of psychology research as a Human Subject Research Specialist.

4 September 2025Plurality of Perspectives

The Princeton Review ranks HWS #10 in the Nation for Race and Class Interaction.

4 September 2025Convocation 2025: "Put yourself out there. Make yourself heard."

Convocation called students to collaborate, question and lead with purpose, while recognizing Walt Disney Imagineer Richard “Toby” Pugh ’67 with the Hobart Medal of Excellence. 

3 September 2025Changing the Perception

Leia Brunt ’26 is conducting a feasibility study to explore ways to engage the HWS community with crime survivors.

2 September 2025Schonning ’16 Debuts First Poetry Collection

A poetry collection by Professor of Practice and Director of HWS Debate Daniel Schonning ’16 will be published this October.

29 August 2025Service and Education are in his DNA

For a career devoted to narrowing the achievement gap, Brendan Csaposs ’09 is one of 11 nationally to win the 2025 Service Year Alum Award.

26 August 2025Tanaka Funds Hong Kong Internship and Kabuki Research

Sandeep Tissaaratchy ’26 and Johnny Bewley ’27 were awarded the Tanaka Fellowships.

25 August 2025HWS Launches Frelinghuysen Summer Program in Washington, D.C.

A recent gift from former U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen ’69, L.H.D. ’01 (R-NJ) will expand public service, policy and advocacy internship opportunities for Hobart and William Smith students.

25 August 2025Career Trajectory: Nathan Deller '27 at Gallagher

Nathan Deller '27 lands a summer internship with Gallagher as a sales intern.

22 August 2025Meet the Class of 2029!

Orientation Week welcomes new students with exploration, service and a touch of Disney magic.

21 August 2025From Statesmen to Educator: Inspiring the Next Generation

Jamie Anderson ’06 Named Ontario County Youth Bureau School Employee of the Year.

21 August 2025Behind the Curtain: Learning the Art of Production

Anna Pedone ’27 and Azure Sage ’27 experience the teamwork, creativity and community that powers local performances during her internship at the Smith Center of the Arts.

20 August 2025HWS Ranks No.1 in Service for Third Straight Year

With 80,000 annual service hours and full student participation, Hobart and William Smith earns top national recognition for the third year in a row

18 August 2025Surrounded by Support: HWS Earns National Recognition

Hobart and William Smith is #20 in the Nation for Best Student Support and Counseling Services.

18 August 2025Exploring the Universe with Rubin Observatory Images

With access to new data through a revolutionary telescope and camera, students dive into asteroid detection—merging computer science with cosmic discovery.

18 August 2025HWS 2025 Convocation: Honoring Walt Disney Imagineering Architect Richard "Toby" Pugh '67

As the new academic year begins, the HWS community welcomes students back and awards distinguished Vietnam Veteran, Architect and Alumnus Toby Pugh ’67 with the Hobart Medal of Excellence.

18 August 2025Startup-Inspired Device Targets Nighttime Seizures

At the intersection of business and biomedical innovation, one undergraduate’s prototype could change epilepsy care.

15 August 2025From the Office of the President: Remembering Professor Carl Aten

15 August 2025Why Students Love HWS: Top National Rankings Roll In

Princeton Review ranks Hobart and William Smith among the happiest, friendliest and most student-loved colleges in the nation.

14 August 2025Centered on Careers

The Princeton Review ranks HWS #10 in the Nation for Best Career Services.

14 August 2025Career Trajectory: Samuel Oestreicher ’27 at The Knothole Foundation

Samuel Oestreicher ’27 builds on his passion for baseball as a marketing and social media intern at The Knothole Foundation this summer.

13 August 2025Committed to Community

The Princeton Review ranks HWS #3 in the Nation for most engaged community service.

13 August 2025Forging a Path to Service

Guided by hometown heroes, college leadership and HWS courses, Will Jones ’26 finds clarity in his calling as a future U.S. Marine Corps Officer.

12 August 2025HWS Shines in Princeton Review Rankings with 9 National Honors

From Best Career Services to Top Student Support, HWS has been recognized as a top college for community, career and campus life.

12 August 2025Investigating Gene Connections

Under Professor of Biology Kristy Kenyon, three students have spent the summer conducting experiments to better understand molecular partnerships in the development of fruit flies.

7 August 2025HWS Fulfill Helps Students Prepare and Save Each Semester

The HWS Fulfill Program provides all course materials in one simple service.