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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.
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3 March 2026President's Forum Welcomes Maya Rupert
Author and political strategist to discuss the struggle of “being real” during March 10 visit to campus.
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24 February 2026Always Ready
Two HWS alumni serve side by side in the U.S. Coast Guard.
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5 March 2026From Lisbon to Taipei
Colton Lestorti ’27 and Michelle Mangione ’27 earn highly competitive Gilman scholarships to study abroad this spring.
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3 March 2026Explorations in Math
HWS students reflect on math conference that offers networking and career exploration opportunities.
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2 March 2026Opening the Black Box
A new Reader’s College course creates a space for students to examine artificial intelligence openly, critically and without fear.
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27 February 2026HWS and Maxwell Forge a New Path to Public Service
Students can begin graduate coursework early, secure priority admission and receive scholarships to Syracuse University’s top ranked Maxwell School.
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26 February 2026A Record-Setting Day for HWS Athletics
Athletics Day of Donors raises an unprecedented $1.3 million, marking the most successful 24-hour giving challenge in program history.
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25 February 2026Savits ’57 Awarded President’s Medal in Washington, D.C.
Jacqueline Wrubel Savits ’57 is honored for a lifetime of service, leadership and devotion to Hobart and William Smith.
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23 February 2026HWS Alumni-Led Reuse Effort Finds Value in Eaton Hall
Before Eaton Hall's demolition, ReUse Systems stepped in to keep tables, shelves and other remnants out of the landfills.
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19 February 2026Between Then and Now
HWS Theatre opens its spring season with Now Circa Then, an intimate look at memory and meaning.
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Ratliff '88 Releases New Book

Hiram Ratliff '88 has released a book titled The Black and Beautiful Side of Us, exploring his upbringing in Harlem through poetry. The book and his life are highlighted in an article from New York Weekly.

Wright '97 Named Montclair Foundation Executive Director

Kay Sarlin Wright '97 has been named the executive director of the Montclair Foundation, as announced in an article by Montclair Local.

Lucore '20 Highlighted in The East Hampton Star

Christopher Lucore '20 discusses opening an exhibit at his gallery in Montauk, N.Y. and his path toward an art career.

Petry '26 Featured in Catholic Courier

Christian Petry '26 was recently featured in an article by the Catholic Courier on Geneva's Community Lunch Program receiving new kitchen appliances through a grant from the Wyckoff Family Foundation.