Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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.

20 January 2026When Images Tell Stories

Feminist Philosopher Mariana Ortega examines memory, displacement and photography in the Ann Palmeri Lecture.

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.

15 January 2026Upside Down & Backwards

A retrospective celebrating the work of A. E. Ted Aub.

15 January 2026Celebrating Bilingualism in Geneva

HWS students strengthen language access and community connection.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

7 January 2026Winter Wonderland Returns

Bundle up for outdoor fun.

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.

5 January 2026Civic Speech and AI

Students in “Public Speaking” evaluated an AI platform in pilot use by the City of Geneva.

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.

23 December 2025Shaping STEM Futures at HWS

Associate Director Jessica Townley guides STEM students through career exploration grounded in community and curiosity.

23 December 2025Hobart and William Smith Establishes New Partnership With TC3

Transfer agreement creates seamless pathway and guaranteed scholarships for TC3 graduates.

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.

22 December 2025Meet the 2026 Pitch Semifinalists

Ten students have been selected in this year’s Shark-Tank style entrepreneurial leadership competition.

19 December 2025Rethinking the Cell

Undergraduate research reveals how real cells function.

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.