Hobart and William Smith Colleges

7 October 2025Gearan Appointed to Public Agenda Board of Directors

HWS President Mark D. Gearan will serve a three-year term on the board of directors for Public Agenda.

7 October 2025How Gorczynski '26 Found Her Place at HWS

Three years after nearly bailing at Orientation, Emily Gorczynski ’26 is president of HWS Student Government, a biochemistry researcher and future UNC pharmacy doctoral student.

3 October 2025Forbes and Talmage Publish on Business Leadership

New book by HWS professors explores the qualities that create impactful leaders.

3 October 2025Discoveries in AI Art

Students and Professor of Religious Studies Etin Anwar spent the summer researching Islamic art and AI’s ability to recreate it.

2 October 2025Checking in to Chaos at the Gorges Motel

HWS Theatre opens its 2025–26 season with a comic collision of guests, secrets and surprises in the Finger Lakes regional premiere.

2 October 2025Justice in the Spotlight: Stern Forum Hosts American Judiciary Conversation

Ruth Marcus and Hugh Hewitt – leading liberal and conservative voices – to headline conversation moderated by “60 Minutes” Correspondent Bill Whitaker on Oct. 16.

2 October 2025Tradition and Connection Take Center Stage at HWS Homecoming

Events include the President’s State of HWS, athletic matchups, research symposium and the inaugural Corgi Fall National race.

1 October 2025Historical Research Internships Shed Light on the Region

Through internships, students develop and expand their interests in history and the area.

1 October 2025Redefining Tourism in the Finger Lakes

Rob Holmes ’92 and Erika Piik ’87 launched a new tourism campaign that tells the story of the Finger Lakes through the lens of their connection to the community and their company’s artful documentary-style approach to storytelling.

1 October 2025Trias Reading Series Welcomes Dantiel Moniz

Award-winning author shares from her debut book Milk Blood Heat.

1 October 2025Worden '87 Inspires as Entrepreneur in Residence

Alan Worden ’87 shared advice and lessons from his more than 30 years working on startups.

30 September 2025WSJ Names HWS No. 8 in Nation for Student Experience

Hobart and William Smith has earned a top 10 spot in the Wall Street Journal’s national rankings for student experience.

29 September 2025Take Back the Night

Annual event unites campus in support of survivors and calls for an end to sexual violence.

24 September 2025Yonten '23 to Harvard Law School

Time spent working and studying abroad during and after Hobart and William Smith has inspired a future as an attorney.

24 September 2025A Deep Dive into Finger Lakes Aquatic Research

Students investigate how pollutants travel, accumulate and influence the Finger Lakes.

23 September 2025HWS Named a “Dream School” by NYTimes Bestselling Author

New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo cites Hobart and William Smith as a dream school for its strong outcomes, accessible admissions and student experience.

22 September 2025Cosentino Featured in Audubon Magazine on the Importance of Squirrels

Audubon Magazine shares Cosentino’s insights on squirrel evolution and adaptability.

19 September 2025Rethinking the Rules: Banking, Oversight and the Illusion of Inevitability

Stanford Professor and Economist Anat R. Admati will be on campus to explain why banks face too little scrutiny, how they conceal risk and why the cycle of financial booms and busts is not a law of nature but a failure of regulation.

19 September 2025Yoshikawa Named 2025 Kinghorn Global Fellow

Lisa Yoshikawa has been awarded the Kinghorn Fellowship, which is presented to an outstanding HWS faculty member who exemplifies global citizenship.

19 September 2025Understanding Patterns of Engagement

Students have spent this summer challenging assumptions about China’s impact in Zambia.

18 September 2025HWS Launches Melly Scholarship to Empower Future Changemakers

Scholarship Honors Legacy of Tom Melly ’52 with $46,000 Annual Merit Award and Transformative Opportunities.

16 September 2025Celebrated Pianist Scott Cuellar Kicks Off Concert Series

Winner of top international competitions launches the 2025 Guest Artist Concert Series on Sept. 27.

15 September 2025Exploring Research Methodology

Students join Professor Philbrick Yadav in rethinking global policy research practices.

15 September 2025On the Frontlines of Science and Medicine

The career-spanning insights of Dr. Joy H. Glaser '62, P’89, P’97, GP’19 will be highlighted with a campus lecture.

12 September 2025Bozzuto Interns Build Real-World Skills in Real Estate

Deployed across the U.S., four summer interns explored the spectrum of residential and commercial real estate, from leasing and due diligence to marketing and operations.

11 September 2025A Summer at Fidelity: Exploring a Career in Finance

Through his summer internship, Brandon Sacchetti ’26, and six student interns from various colleges, pitched their ideas to Fidelity Investments Canada President.

11 September 2025The Chill of Winter

Research authored by Professor of Geoscience Neil Laird and students finds that both average and extreme wind chill temperatures have warmed across most of North America.

11 September 2025HWS Remembers 9/11

HWS recalls the solemn anniversary of September 11, 2001 with reflection and community.

10 September 2025Three Named to Endowed Professorships

Professors in the sciences and humanities are recognized for their excellence as teachers and scholars.

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.

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.

6 August 2025Grosso Family Gift Honors Shared HWS Experience

A gift from Kristin and Christopher Grosso P’25 recognizes the relationship-rich culture HWS extends to parents as well as students, creating a powerful legacy for both.

1 August 2025Melly Gift Leads $113M Fundraising Year

Support for Hobart and William Smith students, programs and facilities reaches historic levels during a remarkable start of capital campaign.

1 August 2025Discovery of an Enzyme

Under Professor of Chemistry Kristin Slade, three students have explored the effects of altering conditions for an enzyme in the metabolic system.

1 August 2025Preserving a Community's History

Hobart and William Smith students design a project that tells the story of Geneva’s Italian immigrants.

30 July 2025Welcoming New Staff in the Centennial Center

Emily Rogowski Kana '12 joins the Centennial Center as Associate Director.

30 July 2025Career Trajectory: McKenzie Mandyck '26 at Hartford Athletic

McKenzie Mandyck '26 has worked this summer as a game day operations and events intern for Hartford Athletic in Connecticut. 

29 July 2025International Relations Internships Harness the Power of Digital Storytelling

Under the guidance of Professor Vikash Yadav, two International Relations students are mastering professional-grade software to transform their research data into compelling visual presentations.

28 July 2025Exploring Sustainability from Campuswide and Citywide Perspectives

Students evaluate sustainability efforts on the HWS campus and in office buildings across New York City.

25 July 2025Redefining Name, Image and Likeness

Two HWS Leaders Aim to Transform College Athletics with Purpose and Vision.

25 July 2025Magnetic Fields and Military Secrets: Summer Research with a Twist

Students blend physics, history and art to create a digital archive of vintage scientific equipment pulled from Eaton Hall’s hidden archives.

25 July 2025Celebrating Service and Connection to the Community

This year’s Community Engaged Scholarship Forum celebrated the passionate work of civically engaged HWS community members.

23 July 2025Finding the Future of Finance at Bank of America

Esme Pham ’26 landed a Global Payment Solutions Summer Analyst internship at Bank of America with help from the Finance Trek to New York City and the HWS Alumni Network.

23 July 2025A Lesson in Impact: Gantcher Gift Fuels Student-Led Philanthropy

Made possible by a grant from the Gantcher Family Foundation, students donate $25,000 to local organizations.

22 July 2025From the Office of the President: Remembering Greg Cotterill

11 July 2025Olivieri's Approach to Music Composition and Mentorship

From Bogotá to Fort Worth, Composer and Associate Professor of Music Mark Olivieri performs his works while balancing teaching, composing and coordinating international performances.

11 July 2025The Legacy of Summer of Service

Since 2011, HWS students have contributed more than 30,500 hours to the Finger Lakes Region. This year’s cohort continues that tradition of meaningful community engagement.

10 July 2025In Germany's Eco-Capital, Students Learn to Tell the Climate Story

In the Black Forest, students tune into nature and craft stories about a more sustainable future.

10 July 2025Career Trajectory: Godson-Kemfon Umoren '25 at [s]Cube Inc.

Godson-Kemfon Umoren ’25 landed a full-time job at the software development company where he started interning in 2021. In addition, he is working toward his Master of Science in Software Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. 

10 July 2025Where Does Lake Effect Snow Begin? HWS Students Investigate

Decades of data help reveal the surprising origins of cold air over the Great Lakes.

10 July 2025Schwartz '12 Wins Emmy

Documentary Producer Emma Schwartz ’12 was honored for her work exposing the monopolization of food and water.

10 July 2025McDonald '77 Stars in Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore 2, starring Christopher McDonald '77, L.H.D.’13 as pro-golfer Shooter McGavin, releases on Netflix on Friday, July 25.

10 July 2025Turning Passion into Practice: MacShara's Path to Digital Engagement

Inspiring classes and hands-on work through Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership provides invaluable opportunities to start a career as a digital engagement officer.

9 July 2025The Mathematics of Music

HWS students explore the science behind sound.

8 July 2025Shafer Helps Shape Global Media Conference on Digital Futures

Through her leadership in the #IFM conference, Associate Professor of Media and Society Leah Shafer fosters global collaboration and innovation in the ever-evolving world of media and technology.

3 July 2025Honoring a Legend: Aliceann Wilber

Led by Chip Carver ’81 and Anne DeLaney, HWS announces fundraising effort to name head coach position in honor of Aliceann Wilber.

3 July 2025Fulbright-Hays Award Immerses Students in Georgian Culture

A seven-week summer program takes students to Georgia where homestays, language study and personal research provide contrast to the U.S. and deepen learning.

2 July 2025Faculty Prizes Awarded

Hobart and William Smith faculty recognize peer excellence in teaching, community service and scholarship.

1 July 2025From Arts to Analytics: Interning in the Finger Lakes

Students in Hobart and William Smith’s summer program gain valuable experience through local internships.

30 June 2025Otero '18 Earns Top Dissertation Honor

Former Geoscience major Jeremiah Otero ’18 honored for best dissertation at the University at Albany for groundbreaking research on hurricane patterns.

30 June 2025Un-required Reading

Looking for your next summer read? Look no further! Librarian for Service Access Jennifer Schlossberg and members of the The Warren Hunting Smith Library asked for recommendations from faculty, students and staff to provide the HWS and Geneva community with some (Un)Required Reading this summer!

30 June 2025Creativity, Curiosity and Community at the Core of Graduate's Journey

Brooke Prochniak ’25 blends her artistic passion and career ambition during her liberal arts education.

27 June 2025Leadership Celebrated

The HWS community gathered to recognize students completing HWS leadership programs and their mentors.

27 June 2025Art, Culture and Identity in Argentina

From national museums to vibrant street corners, Buenos Aires became a classroom for HWS students this summer.

26 June 2025Career Trajectory: Tess Weber '23 Accepted to Top-Ranked Ph.D. Program in Chemistry

HWS grad will hang up her lab coat at Mass General Brigham to further her career goals at the University of Buffalo.

26 June 2025Emma Faso '23, MSM '24 Joins New York State Police

HWS graduate trades lesson plans for a badge as she embarks on a career in law enforcement.

24 June 2025HWS Earns Top Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, ROI and Impact

The Princeton Review’s 2025 rankings recognize Hobart and William Smith as a Best Value College, highlighting a strong Alumni Network, accessibility of Internships, outstanding Return on Investment and meaningful Student Impact.

24 June 2025HWS Students Repurpose Items for Community Good

Sustainability meets service as students donate 10,000 pounds of goods to local nonprofits through this year’s Community Donation Effort.

24 June 2025Reporting with Purpose: Pete Lambos '18 Elevates Local Sports Journalism

At the Finger Lakes Times, Lambos blends a love for sports and storytelling — winning 12 statewide journalism awards in the process.

24 June 2025A Legacy of Gratitude

Impactful time for Dr. Michael Dick ’70, P’09 and his family inspire gift to empower future generations in the sciences.

24 June 2025Conflicting Evidence May Not Change Minds but Strong Evidence Can

With support from her former student co-authors, Assistant Professor Stephanie Anglin’s research reveals that people are more open to changing their beliefs than previously thought—when presented with high-quality evidence.

23 June 2025The Last Sweet Bite: A '99 Grad's Journey into the Cuisine of Conflict Zones

The debut book by Michael Shaikh ’99 was released on June 24 titled The Last Sweet Bite: Stories and Recipes of Culinary Heritage Lost and Found.

23 June 2025HelloFresh Joins HWS Dining Plan Options

Meal kits bring convenience to off-campus life.