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17 September 2024HWS Votes Prepares for Big Year
Non-partisan organization will host events to help students register to vote and learn about local and national candidates and issues.
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12 September 2024Elvis Njomo ’25 Coordinates Guest Concert Series
As part of an independent study, Elvis Njomo ’25 is working with the Department of Music to coordinate the Guest Concert Series featuring world artists.
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12 September 2024How Satisfied Are HWS Grads with Their Education?
A new report by Professor Emeritus of Sociology Wes Perkins and Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 details how satisfied HWS alumni are with their education and their lives after graduation.
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12 September 2024HWS Parents Support Club Hockey Program
A gift from Alex Clyde P’24 and Tom Meskan P’24 pays tribute to their son’s academic and cocurricular experiences at HWS.
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11 September 2024Berman '08 Offers Emotional Regulation Tools for Kids
Therapist Jenna Berman ’08 distills insights from cognitive behavioral therapy for young people to manage powerful emotions and stress.
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11 September 2024Thinking About the Future: Brad Spring '88 Gives Back to HWS Sciences
In recognition of the lasting impact of his education, Brad Spring ’88 establishes an endowed scholarship and summer science support for future generations of HWS students.
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11 September 2024HWS Wind Ensemble Welcomes Musicians for New Season
With more than 20 years of teaching experience, the new Ensemble Director is eager to share his passion for music.
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10 September 2024Wall Street Journal Ranks HWS No. 4 in Nation for Student Experience
Campus facilities, community and diversity distinguish Hobart and William Smith’s student experience as one of the best in the country.
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10 September 2024HWS Remembers 9/11
The HWS community, including its AmeriCorps Volunteers and Kappa Alpha Society members, will remember those lost on September 11, 2001.
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10 September 2024Scheines '79 on Freedom of Expression in the Academy
Carnegie Mellon University Dean Richard Scheines '79 returns to HWS to offer an inside perspective on the issue of free speech on college campuses.
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9 September 2024President's Forum: Amy Walter on the 2024 Election
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report Amy Walter joins the President’s Forum Series.
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6 September 2024Fly-By-Night Dance Theater Comes to HWS
This month, the HWS Department of Dance and Movement Studies will host New York City-based Fly-By-Night Dance Theater in a four-day teaching and performing residency.
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5 September 2024HWS Debate Prepares for Most Competitive Season Ever
HWS Debate prepares for the most competitive semester in team history. Their goal is to qualify for international tournaments in the United Kingdom and Panama City.
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30 August 2024May Participates in Residency for Blind, Disabled and Abled Artists
The residency explored the question: “What might a musical theatre production be if it embraced blind aesthetics and blind experiences?”
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29 August 2024Launching a Sports Analytics Career
Natalie Haythorn ’25 secures an internship with Rochester Americans, the fourth oldest franchise in the AHL.
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28 August 2024Nguyen '26 Awarded Prestigious Washington Media Scholarship
Joy Nguyen ’26 is one of only 65 college students to receive a Washington Media Scholars Foundation scholarship.
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28 August 2024HWS Welcomes Kazim Ali as 2024-25 Trias Writer-in-Residence
Award-winning writer Kazim Ali, who joins the renowned literary residency at Hobart and William Smith, will give a reading of his work on Thursday, Sept. 12.
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28 August 2024Successful, Happy and Engaged: Princeton Review Gives HWS Top Marks
Princeton Review’s 2025 Best 390 Colleges guide ranks HWS among the best in the nation.
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27 August 2024HWS Ranks No. 1 in the Nation for Service, 19th Overall
Washington Monthly ranks Hobart and William Smith first for service and 19th for liberal arts colleges, a jump of 13 spots in just one year.
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26 August 2024HWS Library joins Oberlin Group
The Warren Hunting Smith Library is now part of a national cooperative of leading liberal arts libraries.
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26 August 2024Convocation 2024: Explore, Connect and Flourish
The academic year begins with Convocation.
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26 August 2024Fisher Center Announces Fall 2024 Series
This year’s Fisher Center speaker series welcomes authors who will discuss a range of topics centered on the theme of Walls.
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26 August 2024A Musical Journey Through the Bronx
As a production assistant, Joshua Cruz ’24 is forging his Media career working for Gary Axelbank Productions.
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26 August 2024DeVaney ’95, P’21, P’23 Named Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
HWS announces the appointment of Chevanne DeVaney ’95, P’21, P’23 as Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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23 August 2024Babbitt Wins Betsy Joiner Flanagan Award
Associate Professor of English Geoffrey Babbitt’s new poetic biography of English poet and artist William Blake was selected for the 2023 Betsy Joiner Flanagan Award.
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22 August 2024Wanduragala '25 to Attend Climate Summit in Malaysia
A double major in Economics and Environmental Studies, Anjalee Wanduragala ’25 has been selected as a delegate for the Youth Climate Summit Southeast Asia 2024. Since graduating, Wanduragala has enrolled at the Levi Economics Institute at Bard College for a master's degree in economic theory.
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22 August 2024HWS Kicks Off 2024-25 Academic Year with Convocation
Orientation week culminates in Convocation ceremony as all classes return to campus.
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22 August 2024Articulating the FLX Brand
Associate Professor of Sociology Ervin Kosta, Abigail Cole ’25 and Piper Polga ’26 studied the Finger Lakes Region brand and its economic growth this summer.
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21 August 2024Campus Staff Honored
Awards ceremony recognizes the hard work and dedication of Hobart and William Smith staff.
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21 August 2024Orientation Week Kicks Off
HWS hosts a weeklong Orientation for the incoming class.
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19 August 2024The Class of 2028
HWS welcomed new students from across the country and around the world on Sunday.
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17 August 2024A Warm Welcome for Transfer Students
HWS faculty and staff welcomed a large group of transfer students following the closure of nearby Wells College.
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15 August 2024Turning on Enzymes
With Professor of Chemistry Kristin Slade, student researchers investigate one enzyme’s relationship with certain types of cancers.
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15 August 2024Exploring Space
HWS students conduct research in New Mexico that focuses on the structure of planets and absorption of stars. Following commencement, Nardos is pursuing a Ph.D. in astrophysics at Arizona State University.
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9 August 2024Corbett '25 Lands J.P. Morgan Internship
Through a J.P. Morgan internship, Will Corbett ’25 embarks on a finance journey in NYC this summer.
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8 August 2024Davenport Earns DEI Leadership Award
The National Dance Education Organization honors Professor of Dance and Movement Studies Donna Davenport for her outstanding work on diversity, equity and inclusion.
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8 August 2024Swartz '24 Joins Fidelity
Support from HWS staff and alumni help economics major land position at investment firm.
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6 August 2024HWS Recognized for Voter Engagement
As HWS Votes prepares for the 2024 Presidential Election, the student organization’s efforts earned national recognition for its nonpartisan democratic engagement action plan.
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6 August 2024HWS Grads Serve Geneva Through AmeriCorps VISTA
Jonathan Garcia ’23, William Koepp ’23 and James Anderson ’23 conclude their AmeriCorps VISTA service in Geneva this summer.
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6 August 2024Summer of Service
HWS Summer of Service interns make an impact in Geneva. Since the program’s inception in 2011, 92 interns have contributed more than 22,000 hours.
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5 August 2024HWS Hosts NYS DanceForce
Contemporary dance artists from New York State offered a dance concert in Deming Theatre on Wednesday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m.
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1 August 2024Bodenlos Leads Workshop at Netroots Nation
In July, Professor of Psychological Science Jamie Bodenlos guided workshop participants through strategies to help with the challenges inherent in social justice work.
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31 July 2024The Great Lakes Effect
HWS researchers study winter lake-effect patterns that impact the entire Great Lakes Region.
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30 July 2024$103 Million: HWS Donors Support Record Giving Year as Campaign Launches
New gifts and commitments totaled $103 million during the 2023-24 fiscal year — by far the largest fundraising year in HWS history. Fundraising success leads to leadership shifts in Advancement.
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26 July 2024HWS Wins National CASE Silver and Bronze
HWS’ communications and marketing materials receive national recognition.
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26 July 2024Vargas García ’24 Curates Davis Gallery Exhibit
Román Vargas García ’24 gains practical experience by curating an exhibit for the HWS community.
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24 July 2024Grapshi ’22 Joins NBC Sports at Paris Olympics
Margo Grapshi ’22 is in Paris, France, working behind the scenes at NBC Sports to ensure a successful Olympic Games.
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23 July 2024Dr. Friedman ’67 Endows Scholarship
Harold Friedman M.D., Ph.D. ’67 reaches back to support science education and opportunities.
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23 July 2024Geology of the Pacific Northwest
During a summer course, geoscience students and faculty traveled the coast and mountains of the Pacific Northwest exploring the geology, climatology, and aquatic science of the region.
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23 July 2024HWS Lauded by Colleges of Distinction
The annual list of accolades calls out HWS’ career services and commitment to equity and inclusion.
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19 July 2024New Scholarship Honors Rawlins '80, P'16
A new scholarship will remember Trustee Michael Rawlins ’80, P’16, who died unexpectedly in late 2023.
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19 July 2024A New Language: Makker’s Womb Chair Speaks Reviewed
Architecture Now features Professor of American Studies Kirin Makker’s collaborative artwork Womb Chair Speaks.
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19 July 2024Walker ’24 set to work at Fidelity Investments as Financial Representative
Thomas Walker ’24 accepts position with Fidelity Investments after successful internship with the firm last summer.
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18 July 2024Exploring Careers Around the Finger Lakes
Students have gained valuable insights and experience through internship programs.
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17 July 2024Green Scholarship Strengthens HWS-Western NY Connections
The William and Diane Green P’83, P’87 Endowed Scholarship supports students from the Buffalo-Niagara Region.
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16 July 2024HWS Athletes Excel on the Field and in the Classroom
Thanks to a department wide focus on academics and a strong Faculty-Athletics Fellows Program, HWS student athletes are thriving.
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15 July 2024War Game: New Film from Littlefield ’74
Produced by Warren Littlefield ’74, War Game simulates the aftermath of a political coup.
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15 July 2024HWS Community Members Featured in Women's Hall of Fame Exhibit
Oral histories on democracy and women’s role in democracy’s evolution on display.
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11 July 2024"Rollercoaster of Rights"
Students’ exhibit explores the Equal Rights Amendment and local political activism.
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11 July 2024Providing Access: Romano '82 Endows Scholarship
Scholarship named after Joseph Romano’s father, who emphasized the value of a college education.
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10 July 2024Building Community Across Higher Ed
Provost Sarah Kirk highlights strategies for building community and support systems among faculty.
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9 July 2024Narrating Peace: Research on Post-Conflict Societies
Chair of International Relations Stacey Philbrick Yadav and summer research students explore peacebuilding and post-conflict societies.
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9 July 2024Innovations in Drug Design
A deep appreciation of scientific collaboration emerges as Professor of Chemistry Justin Miller and summer research students generate potential pharmaceutical compounds.
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9 July 2024Kaenzig Featured on Under the Sisterhood Podcast
Dean and Director of the Centennial Center Lisa Kaenzig P’22 joins Under the Sisterhood to discuss the personal and professional journey that shapes her work at HWS.
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9 July 2024Dance Professors Present at International Conference
Sessions on Somatic Jazz Pedagogy and Somatic Modalities in Dialogue offered at DSSE conference.
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9 July 2024Student Researchers Investigate Fish Habitat and Diet in the Finger Lakes
Student researchers examine changes in aquatic communities in Seneca Lake and its watershed.
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3 July 2024New Environmental Science Major
Program promotes interdisciplinary sciences to understand and address challenges surrounding the environment.
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1 July 2024Recognizing Service and Community Commitment
This year’s Community Engaged Scholarship Forum celebrated the passionate work of civically engaged HWS community members.
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1 July 2024Jackson '24 joins Rochester's Neurology Movement Disorders Division
Lauren Jackson ‘24 uses personal experiences with injury and disease to land a position as a human research specialist in the University of Rochester’s Neurology Movement Disorders Division.
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27 June 2024Farnsworth Finalist for the ATHE Outstanding Book Award
Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies May Farnsworth’s Feminist Rehearsals was named a finalist for the Associate for Theatre in Higher Education’s 2024 Outstanding Book Award.
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24 June 2024Learning Side by Side
Recent graduates of the Arc Ontario’s College Experience program share their views.
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24 June 2024HWS Theatre Announces 2024-2025 Season
Ancient tragedy, modern rock and a contemporary fairy tale collide in the HWS Theatre 2024-2025 season.
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21 June 2024Best Value, Best Alumni Network, Best for Internships: Princeton Review
HWS shines in The Princeton Review’s 2024 rankings for return on investment, alumni network and career preparedness.
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20 June 2024Rohlfs '25 Lands Internship with Hubbell Incorporated
Charlotte Rohlfs ’25 is serving as a purchasing intern with Hubbell Incorporated. Following graduation, Rohlfs has joined Hubbell Incorporated as a supply chain analyst.
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20 June 2024From the Archives: Twin Oaks
HWS Archives revisits the iconic campus restaurant with a digital exhibit.
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18 June 2024Crane ’24 to Join PricewaterhouseCoopers
Will Crane ’24 to work as Transfer Pricing Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City.
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17 June 2024Introducing the Public Health Studies Major
Broad ranging major explores public health from a variety of angles.
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17 June 2024Economic Inequality: Bridging Theory and Practice
In ECON 210, students study economic disparities while supporting solutions in Geneva.
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14 June 2024Old Colors, New Life
This summer, students are studying how ancient people were able to produce colored paints utilizing heat.
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14 June 2024Gallagher '26 Begins Internship with U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley
Fiona Gallagher ’26 is spending the summer gaining insight into the workings of Illinois’ 5th Congressional District.
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14 June 2024Whitley '11 Honored with PLEN's Marianne Alexander Alumnae Leadership Award
Entrepreneur Jalisa Whitley ’11 recognized for leading women.
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12 June 2024Yohan ’25 Secures Internship with Adtalem Global Education
Tessa Yohan ’25 will gain professional skills from a leading healthcare corporation.
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12 June 2024An Interdisciplinary Look at Modern Southeast Asia
Professor of History and Asian Studies Lisa Yoshikawa and Assistant Professor of Media & Society Jiangtao Harry Gu ’13 are participating in a summer institute in Hawai’i exploring Southeast Asia and ways to enrich the HWS curriculum.
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12 June 2024From Geneva to San Antonio: Olivieri Debuts New Compositions
Associate Professor of Music Mark Olivieri premieres new works at both the Geneva Music Festival and the 2024 National Flute Convention.
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11 June 2024New from Seneca Review
A look back at Hobart and William Smith’s internationally renowned literary magazine’s 2023-24 year.
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10 June 2024Professors Honored with Annual Prizes
Hobart and William Smith faculty recognize their own with prizes for service, research, teaching, and diversity and inclusion.
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10 June 2024Mulvaney '24 Receives National Civic Leadership Honor
For her service work in the Geneva community, North Carolina and Puerto Rico, Margaret Mulvaney ’24 was recognized nationally by AmeriCorps’ Partners for Campus-Community Engagement.
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10 June 2024Honoring Profs. Frishman and Hosking
During Reunion 2024, professors were recognized for their academic impact.
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7 June 2024Reconstructing the Climate of the Eocene
Alongside Professor of Geoscience Nan Crystal Arens, students are using fossils to model the Earth’s climate 55 million years ago.
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6 June 2024Zulkarnain Presents on Interactive Media and Games
During the international CIVIC Interactive Media and Games conference, Assistant Professor of Media and Society Iskandar Zulkarnain discussed Atari, Dingdong, and the New Order Regime.
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5 June 2024Exploring Rock-Cut Architecture and Art in Ethiopia
A member of the HWS Anthropology Department, Brian Clark presented his work on the archaeology of post-Aksumite Ethiopia at Debre Berhan University.
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30 May 2024Kaenzig to Lead Centennial Center
Longtime William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig P’22 tapped to lead the HWS Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
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30 May 2024New Advising Model Launching
Advising for students will be streamlined with multiple resources co-located in Smith Hall.
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24 May 2024HWS Hosts Campus Visits for Geneva City School District Students
Annual campus visits bring Geneva students to a day of college and career exploration.
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21 May 2024Neighborhood Democracy's Role in Community Revitalization
With former Hobart Dean Richard Guarasci serving as the facilitator, HWS participates in a workshop on how civic engagement can help revitalize communities.
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19 May 2024Human Connections Across Difference
Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn urged students to take intentional action to create “authentic personal, curious, human connections made across difference” during her Commencement address at Hobart and William Smith on Sunday.
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15 May 2024The Enlightenment and Original Sin
Professor of History Matthew Kadane’s new book offers a novel interpretation of one of the most important periods in European history.
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14 May 2024Guard and Jacobsen in Chronicle of Higher Ed
HWS General Counsel Lou Guard ’07 and Professor of Economics Joyce P. Jacobsen explain why the “wildly expanded legal presence on campuses is here to stay” in an opinion piece drawn from their new book.
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13 May 2024Touching the Future
Coach, educator make memorable impacts on graduating seniors.
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13 May 2024Supporting First Generation Students
Funding empowers students’ liberal arts experience.
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