Hobart and William Smith Colleges

14 March 2025Plugging into Sustainability

HWS expands electric vehicle charging stations on campus.

13 March 2025Pliner Wins National Award in Academic Leadership

For her work shaping and supporting positive change on campus, Susan Pliner is the recipient of a national award for higher education administrators.

13 March 2025Statesmen Earn 1st Round Bye

Team will play the winner of Trine versus Oswego on March 22.

12 March 2025Exploring Displacement and Belonging

Renowned Scholar Wendy Pearlman to discuss forced migration and the concept of home during this year’s Anderton Forum for Global Engagement.

10 March 2025Gantcher Family Foundation Funds Student-Led Grant Program

A grant from the Gantcher Family Foundation gives students the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

10 March 2025Hearts for Ovid

Theta Phi Alpha fundraises to support victims of Ovid, N.Y. fire.

10 March 2025'All the Campus Lawyers' Earns Acclaim in the Los Angeles Review of Books

UC Berkeley Law School Dean reviews highly praised work.

7 March 2025#1 Hobart hosts NEHC Championship Weekend

The top-ranked Hobart hockey team will host the 2025 New England Hockey Conference Championship at The Cooler this weekend, March 8-9.

7 March 2025HWS Students Present Research at International Studies Convention

After coauthoring a paper with Professor Stacey Philbrick Yadav on conflict and narration, students presented their research at the prestigious International Studies Association Annual Convention.

7 March 2025Trustee Rebecca Fox on Higher Education

Rebecca Fox, former Dean of William Smith, recently shared her thoughts on the changes higher education institutions face and provided views from her time as an administrator.

7 March 2025Odell '27 Wins Pitch Final

Chloe Odell receives $10,000 to expand heirloom upcycling business during the 2025 Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Competition.

6 March 2025Pitch Finalists: Where Are They Now?

On March 6, Diya Baldev ’25, Maeghan Mahoney ’26, Chloe Odell ’26, and Ahata Laska ’27, will compete in the 2025 Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Contest for a chance to win $10,000 to bring their business idea to life. Over the past 13 years, 66 finalists have taken the stage at the annual Pitch contest.

3 March 2025HWS Students Present Research at American Geophysical Union Conference

Joining more than 25,000 attendees, five HWS geoscience majors recently showcased their research at the annual American Geophysical Union meeting.

28 February 2025Bank of America Internship

Last year’s Finance Trek to New York City helped land Lacey Somerville a position as a Financial Management Summer Analyst.

28 February 2025Breaking the Stigma: The Bonners Return to HWS to Talk Mental Health

Heather Bonner ’88 and Sean Bonner ’88 returned to campus to discuss mental health with HWS student athletes and clubs.

28 February 2025ADOD Continues 3 Year Tradition of Breaking $1M

It’s an Athletics Day of Donors “three-peat!” For the third year in a row, the 24-hour giving day raised more than $1 million for HWS Athletics.

28 February 2025Todd Feldman '89 and Family Pitch Competition This Week

Four students compete for $10,000 to help their entrepreneurial ventures.

24 February 2025Jump ’27 and Tran ’25 Explore Opportunities at Women in Math Conference

Last week, students offered a colloquium, reflecting on their experience at the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics.

19 February 2025The Sun Does Shine

Former death row inmate to share his story and the reforms needed to prevent future injustices.

18 February 2025Hobart and William Smith Awarded $500K Mellon Foundation Grant to Launch New “Matters of Memory” Program

Mellon Grant will support the launch of an interdisciplinary certificate and fellowship program led by Chair of the Department of History and Director of Law and Society Professor Matthew Crow.

18 February 2025Largest Gift in HWS History: $70 Million from L. Thomas Melly ’52 and Judith Hershey Melly

A transformative $70 million gift from Trustee Chair Emeritus L. Thomas Melly ’52, L.H.D. ’02 and Judith Hershey Melly L.H.D. ’16 will significantly impact HWS, enhancing student access, supporting academic excellence and fostering innovation.

14 February 2025Hobart Club Ice Hockey Returns with Playoff Aspirations

Hobart Club Hockey gears up for the playoffs, wrapping up their packed Spring 2025 schedule.

13 February 2025HWS Theatre Presents: "Airness"

In the world of competitive air guitar there is one big question: will you shred or be shredded?

12 February 2025Stump Supports STEM Students’ Career Journeys

Introducing Emily Stump, the Salisbury Center’s new STEM Career Coordinator.

12 February 2025Nutrition, Fitness and Faith During Ramadan

During her visit to campus, personal trainer Saman Munir will discuss the defining moment in her fitness journey: climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.

12 February 2025Geology of the Bahamas

Over winter break, students embarked on a transformative study abroad experience in the Bahamas.

12 February 2025McCorkle Named Kinghorn Global Fellow for 2024-2025

Africana Studies professor recognized for excellence in teaching and leadership. 

7 February 2025From the Office of the President: Proposed Changing Federal Policies

7 February 2025Day on the Hill

Students explored a multitude of careers in Washington, D.C. during a three-day program.

31 January 2025Honoring a Legend: HWS Community Gathers for Urick Memorial Mass

Members of the Hobart and William Smith campus and alumni community joined other friends and family of the late David J Urick for the memorial Mass honoring the coaching legend at Holy Trinity Church in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 31.

31 January 2025Taylor Swift Strategy

Harvard Business Review senior editor Kevin Evers ’04 analyzes business acumen behind megastar’s career that led to her pop icon status.

30 January 2025Cushman to Speak on Fish Ecology

Insight from research will guide panel during the New York Seafood Summit at Cornell AgriTech.

29 January 2025Shaping Perceptions, Changing Behaviors: Perkins Continues Pioneering Work in Social Norms Research

Professor Emeritus of Sociology H. Wesley Perkins shared his research regarding substance misuse among adolescents through several talks and a school resource guide.

29 January 2025Protecting Historic Bird Colonies

For decades, HWS has been sending students to Maine through Project Puffin, continuing the work to preserve historic tern colonies.

28 January 2025Coaching Where it All Began

The journey of HWS alumni leaders.

28 January 2025Understanding Race and Identity in the Dominican Republic

Immersive study abroad course allowed students to explore multiple aspects of life in Santo Domingo.

24 January 2025The Karofskys Make An Unrestricted Gift of $1 Million

Rob ’89 and Ann Karofsky commit $1 million. Their gift will be directed to advances in the sciences.

24 January 2025Exploring the Value of Purpose-Driven Careers

During winter break, HWS students learned from alumni in Boston the value of aligning core values to their work.

23 January 2025Seeing and Feeling

Associate Professor of Psychological Science Dan Graham’s most recent research explores the connections between what people see and how they feel about what they’re looking at.

23 January 2025Fostering Unity

HWS to host a campus event inspired by Dr. King’s vision of non-violence and community building.

22 January 2025Dahouda Publishes on African Diaspora in America

Professor Kanaté Dahouda authors a book chapter in a new anthology featuring 15 prominent scholars in the field of African Diaspora Studies.

21 January 2025Honoring Dr. King: HWS and Geneva Unite for a Day of Justice, Inclusion and Community

Hobart and William Smith, in partnership with the Geneva MLK Committee, once again honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of community-wide events celebrating the vision of equality, justice and service.

17 January 2025Discovering Finance in New York City

HWS students immersed themselves in the world of finance through the NYC Finance Trek, held Jan. 6-8.

15 January 2025Talmage Explores Breweries and Community Development

Associate Professor of Business Management and Entrepreneurship Craig Talmage discusses his research regarding the impact breweries can have on community development in The Academic.

14 January 2025Casting Connections

HWS Fishing Club brings the excitement and interest of fishing to campus while emphasizing conservation and a love for the outdoors.

9 January 2025HWS Debate Competes at World Championship in Panama

Hudson Chou '27 and Fairooj Suhita '27 competed at the World Universities Debating Championship in Panama City. Sandeep Tissaaratchy ’26 and Director of Debate Daniel Schonning ’16 served as adjudicators at the tournament.

8 January 2025Guard and Jacobsen's 'All the Campus Lawyers' Earns Praise in Legal Scholarship

In the Journal of College and University Law, Phi Beta Kappa Society CEO and Georgetown Law Center lecturer reviews the well-received book.

7 January 2025Exploring Marine and Urban Ecology

A faculty-led study abroad program brought students to Queensland, Australia, one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world.

5 January 2025From the Office of the President: On the Passing of Professor Iva E. Deutchman

3 January 2025Clinical Psychology Students Attend NAMI Conference

Students in Professor of Psychological Science Jamie Bodenlos’ PSY 353 class explored the dual diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Conference.

29 December 2024From the Office of the President: On the Passing of Trustee Chair Emeritus L. Thomas Melly ’52, L.H.D. '02

20 December 2024Highlights from 2024

Look back at the exciting news and accomplishments that shaped the year, from HWS’ #4 ranking in the Wall Street Journal to extraordinary momentum behind “Further Together: the Campaign for our Third Century.”

20 December 2024New Science Center to be Named for Alumna Cynthia Fish

Hobart and William Smith honors Cynthia Gelsthorpe Fish ’82, L.H.D. ’23 and John F. Fish for their $25 million gift to key academic priority.

19 December 2024NYC, Boston and D.C. Career Treks

This winter break features four career treks, offering insights into careers in communications and marketing, business management, finance, politics and public policy.

18 December 2024A HWS Connection to Olympics Equestrian

Christopher ’94 and Robert Desino ’94 are the owners of Cooley Nutcracker, a horse that competed in Equestrian Eventing at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

17 December 2024Mental Health Matters: Kelliher ’11 Encourages Students to Seek Support

Katy Wolfe Kelliher ’11, a staff counselor at the HWS Counseling Center, shares insight into the support available to students.

17 December 2024Tauscher '25 to Join Willis Towers Watson

Oliver Tauscher ’25 will serve as a health benefits analyst in the financial, actuarial and analytics group at Willis Towers Watson following graduation.

16 December 2024Unveiling Curiosities at FSEM Symposium

First-year students showcase their semester of learning

16 December 2024Schonning Featured in Best New Poets Anthology

Director of HWS Debate Daniel Schonning ’16 will be included in the next edition of the Best New Poets anthology.

13 December 2024Leading the Charge: HWS Students Inspire High Schoolers at Climate Summit

Hobart and William Smith students led environmental sustainability workshops for high school students during the annual Finger Lakes Youth Climate Summit.

13 December 2024Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Book Prize Winner

The Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Book Prize winner Matthew Morris’ work was released on Dec. 10. Morris will give a reading of his work on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. in Bartlett Theatre.

12 December 2024Mapping the Self Exhibit

Students in “Drawing for Study and Storytelling” exhibit work at the Provenzano Student Art Gallery.

11 December 2024Exploring Ancient Innovation: Experimental Archaeology and Paleotechnology

ANTH 310 engages students in hands-on exploration of Upper Paleolithic technology.

11 December 2024Media & Society’s Shorts Film Festival

The Media & Society Program's annual film festival featured six short films with various topics, genres and styles from the U.S., the UK, Japan, Kenya and Brazil.

6 December 2024Amplifying Voices: Fontana ’26 Takes the Helm of Podcast

Kahlil Fontana ’26 is the new host and producer of the “Behind Success” podcast. First guest: Superbowl Champion Ali Marpet ’15. 

6 December 2024HWS Delegates Earned Top Awards at Model African Union Conference

HWS attends 27th Annual Southeast Model African Union Conference at Fort Valley State University in Georgia.

6 December 2024Zhou Discusses U.S.-China Relations for Trump's Second Term

Recent articles examine how factors such as tariffs, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, cabinet appointments, and Taiwan’s issue could shape the next president’s approach to foreign policy with China.

5 December 2024Patterson ’04 Takes the Lead on Strategic Initiatives at Us Against Alzheimer’s

Catherine Patterson ’04 has been named Director of Strategic Initiatives at UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C.

5 December 2024Cruz ’11 Explores Cultural Crosscurrents in “Carry on Tradition”

New mixed media works by Walter Cruz ’11 fuse diasporic histories and contemporary experience.

5 December 2024HWS Recognized as an ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for Student Voting

Hobart and William Smith’s voter engagement initiatives and nonpartisan participation receives national honor.

4 December 2024Weier ’25 Interns with J.Crew Group

Tabitha Weier '25 reflects on her experience with J.Crew Marketing and uses the experience to inform her position as a digital strategist at Maison MRKT.

3 December 2024Student Startups Compete for $10,000 Prize

Meet the 2025 Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Competition semifinalists.

3 December 2024Barile and Bishop Receive 2024 CSPA Awards

Campus Life staff are celebrated by College Student Personnel Association of New York State.

25 November 2024DeSimone Jr. '89 Honors Parents with Endowed Scholarship

With a $1 million gift, Joe DeSimone Jr. ’89 establishes a scholarship in honor of his parents, who are also HWS alumni.

25 November 2024Patchett '88 Endows Summer of Service

Inspired by his time spent tutoring as a student at Hobart and William Smith, Tom Patchett ’88 establishes service-learning endowment.

21 November 2024Foley '25 Attends UN Climate Change Convention in Azerbaijan

As part of his Honors work on renewable energy solutions, Finn Foley ’25 is attending the 29th meeting of parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Azerbaijan. Following graduation, Foley will serve as an origination analyst at Constellation. 

21 November 2024Transgender Day of Remembrance

The LGBTQ+ Resource Center hosted a Trans Day of Remembrance in the Seneca Room on Nov. 20.

21 November 2024HWS Debate to Compete at Worlds in Panama

Hudson Chou ’27, Fairooj Suhita ’27, Lamia Nur Rahman ’26 and Sandeep Tissaaratchy ’26 have been selected to represent HWS at the World University Debate Championship in Panama.

20 November 2024Kinetic Dance Collective Puts on Yet Another Captivating Showcase

This semester, more than 120 students took center stage for the Kinetic Dance Collective’s annual fall showcase.

20 November 2024Post-Graduation Pathways: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Fellowships

Rodman Stout ’24, who serves as a post-baccalaureate clinical fellow at McLean Hospital, returned to campus on Nov. 1 to discuss her post-baccalaureate fellowship.

20 November 2024Beyond the Sheltering Sky

The Hobart and William Smith Wind Ensemble will present “Beyond the Sheltering Sky” on Friday, Nov. 22. at 7:30 p.m. in the Vandervort Room.

20 November 2024Exploring Community at HWS

Director of the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning Katie Flowers encourages belonging in her first-year seminar, “Exploring Community.”

19 November 2024Cooperative Teaching and Learning

Campus classrooms and labs receive renovations to boost collaboration and accessibility.

15 November 2024Veterans Day Video & Book

President Mark D. Gearan and three students created a special video message for the HWS community in honor of Veterans Day.

15 November 2024Stephen Wong ’89 Commits $1M to Support International Scholarships

HWS Trustee Stephen Wong ’89 establishes endowed scholarship to support international student representation and encourage cross-cultural exchange.

14 November 2024Hajim Shares Insight and Knowledge During Campus Visit

Ed Hajim, Wall Street executive and author, shares his inspiring life story with the HWS community through The President’s Forum.

14 November 2024Womb Chair Speaks at Winterthur Museum

Professor of American Studies Kirin Makker’s collaborative artwork Womb Chair Speaks is on display at the Winterthur Museum in Wilmington, Delaware through Sunday, Jan. 5.

13 November 2024Guard to Speak on Cornell Keynotes Podcast

HWS Vice President and General Counsel Lou Guard ’07 will discuss the evolving role of in-house counsel in higher education and the challenges universities face in navigating legal complexities.

12 November 2024HWS Vocal Ensembles to Present Concerts of Hope and Reflection

Featuring music since the Renaissance, “Splendor of Eternal Light” and “Peace Be Within Thy Walls” will be held on Nov. 16 and Nov. 21.

11 November 2024Veterans Day and the History of the William Scandling

This Veterans Day, the Captain of the William Scandling Dave Rockwell reflects on the military history of the HWS research vessel, which has been a part of the HWS community since 1975.

8 November 2024Allison Morrow ’76 Commits $5.125 Million to Support Sciences and Annual Fund at HWS

Morrow’s gift will support advances in the sciences at HWS.

8 November 2024HWS Wins Two CASE Awards

For excellence in videography and publications, Hobart and William Smith won Best CASE District II Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

7 November 2024Exploring Irish Creativities

A group of HWS students are deepening their understanding of cultural creativity through an immersive experience in Ireland’s lived culture.

7 November 2024Kinetic Dance Collective Promises an Unforgettable Evening

120 dancers. 20 stunning performances. 2 shows only. Join the Kinetic Dance Collective for an evening of movement and artistry as they present their annual Fall Showcase on Nov. 8 and 9.

7 November 2024The Latina Experience

Course examines the varied and evolving experiences of Latinas, focusing on themes such as migration and immigration, health and education, labor, and gender.

5 November 2024Ethics & Athletics

Professor of Philosophy Eric Barnes explores the “Philosophy of Sport.”

5 November 2024Exploring Elections in the Classroom and Community

Students in POL 221 have been examining the different issues and aspects of the 2024 election through guest speakers and interactive projects.

31 October 2024Alumni Launch New Podcast

Listen and subscribe to CTFO, a podcast for young professionals hosted by HWS alumni featuring CEOs, founders and other standout guests.

31 October 2024Poole Family Names Hobart Head Soccer Coach Position

The generosity of Honorary Trustee Thomas B. Poole ’61, P’91, L.H.D. ’06 and Mary Jane Poole P’91 is the latest in a long history of philanthropy benefitting HWS.

30 October 2024Cooks Honored with Salisbury Award

During the annual Cook Parents Circle dinner, Honorary Trustee Lang Cook P’99, P’05, L.H.D. ’12 and Lyn Cook P’99, P’05 were recognized with the Salisbury Award for their service to HWS.