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1 June 2023Community Engaged Scholarship Forum Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Hosted by CCESL, the 15th Annual Community Engaged Scholarship Forum honors individuals and local organizations.
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24 May 2023Brachfeld '23 Joins Peace Corps
Emma Brachfeld ’23, an Environmental Studies major and a Biology and Spanish & Hispanic Studies minor, is the fifth Hobart and William Smith senior this year to be accepted into the Peace Corps.
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22 May 2023Building a Better World
City Year Cofounder Alan Khazei offered Commencement Address at Hobart and William Smith Colleges on Sunday.
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17 May 2023Celebrating Colton's Work at Reunion
A collection of prints by retiring Lead Photographer Kevin Colton L.H.D.’23 will be on display at the Davis Art Gallery at Houghton House during Reunion 2023.
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12 May 2023Remembering Dr. Arthur Patchett P'88
A graduate of Princeton University, Cambridge University and Harvard University, Dr. Arthur Patchett P’88 worked at Merck & Company, Inc. for 44 years, retiring as Vice President of Medicinal Chemistry.
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12 May 2023Kaltschmidt ’84 Supports Theatre Scholarships
Motivated by a lifelong passion for theatre, Russell Kaltschmidt ’84 has committed to a $100,000 endowed scholarship fund to support theatre students.
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12 May 2023Glover, Mertens Honored with Distinguished Faculty Award
The Hobart Alumni Association and William Smith Alumnae Association will honor Professor Emeritus of Biology Thomas J. Glover and Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics Jo Beth Mertens with Distinguished Faculty Awards during Reunion 2023.
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11 May 2023HWS Celebrates Baccalaureate
During Commencement Weekend activities, the Baccalaureate ceremony is an opportunity for graduates and families to take a meaningful pause to reflect and celebrate a significant milestone.
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10 May 2023Brand ’24 Accepts Internship with Citigroup
This summer, Matthew Brand ’24 will enter the world of finance as an intern at Citigroup.
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10 May 2023Wilkerson '24 Lands Internship at Citizen Science GIS
Britta Wilkerson ’24, a sociology and educational studies double major, has been selected for a paid research internship at the research organization Citizen Science GIS where she will conduct community-based research in Belize this summer.
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9 May 2023With Genuine Welcome and Deep Care, Newly Dedicated Adams Intercultural Center Opens
The HWS community gathered for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated and expanded Adams Intercultural Center.
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9 May 2023 HWS Named Among Best Value Colleges by The Princeton Review
Outstanding education, career prep and value? Check, check, check. The Princeton Review ranks HWS among the nation’s schools offering the best value.
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9 May 2023Physics Competition Explores Teleportation, Uranium
Students presented their research during the Physics Department’s annual oratory competition, established to encourage and further the art of physics discourse and to memorialize former HWS President Albert Holland.
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9 May 2023Keogh ’91 Navigates the World’s Electrified Streets
Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh ’91 talks EVs, marketing philosophy and seizing opportunity at the President’s Forum Series.
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8 May 2023Inaugural Scholarship Day of Donors Tops $650K
The inaugural Scholarship Day of Donors set a giving day record for the most Annual Fund support in a single day.
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8 May 2023The Met Acquires Ruth's work
A 2022 screenprint and colored pencil work by Professor of Art and Architecture Nick Ruth joins the permanent collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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5 May 2023Professor Lemelin Named Club Advisor of the Year
Associate Professor of Russian Area Studies Christopher Lemelin received this year’s Club Advisor of the Year award for his work with the Kinetic Dance Collective.
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5 May 2023Croce '25 Reflects on Curating Gallery Exhibit
As part of her capstone project, Adriana Croce ’25 got a chance to experience what her potential future career of being a museum curator would be like as she recently curated an exhibit at the Provenzano Student Art Gallery.
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1 May 2023Value Judgements
How the Hon. Vincent Failla ’97 found an ideal mentor and role model in the Hon. Judge Paul J. Vichness ’65.
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1 May 2023City Year Cofounder Khazei to Deliver HWS Commencement Address
Social entrepreneur Alan Khazei L.H.D. ’15 will give the keynote address at Commencement 2023. HWS will recognize four members of the Colleges’ community with honorary degrees.
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27 April 2023Senior Symposium 2023
More than 100 seniors and graduate students presented their scholarship at the 14th annual Senior Symposium in April.
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27 April 2023Newest Phi Beta Kappa Members Inducted
Twenty-seven HWS students were recently inducted into the Zeta chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
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27 April 2023Students Spend Spring Break Giving Back
The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning led civic work at three sites through the HWS Alternative Spring Break program.
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27 April 2023The Social Forces Behind Social Media
During the President’s Forum Series, social scientist Carrie James ’92 shared insights from her research exploring young people’s digital, moral and civic lives.
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27 April 2023A Moment of Science: Lab Work, Cancer Research and STEM Careers
Professor of Biology Patricia Mowery and Professor of Chemistry Erin Pelkey discuss their collaborative research.
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26 April 2023Scholarship Day of Donors Launches May 2
Introducing Scholarship Day of Donors, a 24-hour fundraising challenge taking place on May 2-3. A generous matching gift from John Manley ’64, P’93 will double the impact of your gift.
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26 April 2023McCooey '76 Commits $150K to Sustained Giving
Trustee and former chair of the Annual Fund Herbert J. McCooey Jr. ’76, P’04, P’09 has committed $150,000 to Hobart and William Smith to ensure current and future students can pursue an unparalleled liberal arts education and experiential learning opportunities.
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25 April 2023HWS Finds Success at NYS Business Competition
After recent success at the regional round of the New York Business Plan Competition, three teams from Hobart and William Smith will compete for up to $100,000 this week in Syracuse.
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25 April 2023Colleges Host Olympiada of Spoken and Written Russian
On Saturday, April 15, the Russian Area Studies program hosted the Olympiada of Spoken and Written Russian for New York State Colleges and Universities.
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21 April 2023Who Should We Be Online?
In Who Should We Be Online? A Social Epistemology for the Internet, Associate Professor of Philosophy Karen Frost-Arnold offers a timely and interdisciplinary look at how global inequalities and social identities shape who we are, who we can be online and what we know.
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21 April 2023Student Art Show 2023
An array of student artwork will fill the Davis Gallery at Houghton House April 28 – May 21.
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21 April 2023Celebrating Charter Day
On Friday, April 28, Charter Day will commemorate the founding of Hobart College and celebrate student accomplishments in academics and civic leadership.
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20 April 2023President's Forum: Scott Keogh '91
Mercedes-Benz, to Audi, to Volkswagen and now … Reimagining an Iconic Brand for the World’s Electrified Streets: Keogh’s Journey, Ethos and Vision.
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19 April 2023Earth Week and Adirondack Chairs
In conjunction with HWS Earth Week festivities, crews from the Buildings and Grounds Department have been adding nearly two dozen Adirondack chairs across campus.
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18 April 2023Multicultural Networking Conference 2023
An exciting lineup of alums are returning to campus to participate in the Multicultural Networking Conference on Saturday, April 22.
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18 April 2023Super Bowl Champ Ali Marpet ’15 Returns to Campus
Join the Entrepreneurial Endeavors podcast live as they interview Super Bowl Champion Ali Marpet ’15.
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14 April 2023Stewart '15 Joins Top Houston Theatre
Nick Stewart ’15 has recently been hired as the Engagement and Inclusion Specialist at Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas.
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14 April 2023Sandoval ’25 to Study Family Planning in Rwanda
Through the Research Experience for Undergraduates program, Natalie Sandoval ’25 will study in Rwanda this summer.
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14 April 2023President’s Forum Series: Behind the Screen with Carrie James ’92
Author, Research Associate and Principal Investigator at Harvard’s Project Zero Carrie James ’92 joins the President’s Forum Series to discuss the insights of her research, which explores young people’s digital, moral and civic lives.
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14 April 2023Understanding the Atmospheric Rivers in the Northeastern U.S.
Associate Professor of Geoscience and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Development Nicholas Metz is one of the authors of a recent research paper on atmospheric rivers in the northeastern United States.
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13 April 2023Four Guest Artists Join HWS Faculty and Students in Dance Concert
The work of HWS faculty Donna Davenport, Michelle Iklé and Cynthia Williams will be complemented by four guest artists in this year’s Faculty Dance Concert.
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13 April 2023Space for Living and Learning Together
Social spaces across campus are getting a glow-up, so that indoors and out, students can find and build community.
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12 April 2023Dunn’s Work Named Finalist in Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards
Vicious is My Middle Name has been recognized as a finalist in the 25th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.
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12 April 2023Dobkowski to offer Yom HaShoah Keynote
Professor Dobkowski to speak at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester event April 17.
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11 April 2023Guard '07 Advises College Attorneys on Department of Education Changes
HWS General Counsel Lou Guard ’07 addressed the National Association of College and University Attorneys in reference to upcoming guidance changes from the U.S. Department of Education.
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11 April 2023Five Seniors Join Peace Corps
Five Hobart and William Smith seniors have accepted two-year positions to serve abroad with the Peace Corps.
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11 April 2023Four Seniors Join Peace Corps
Four Hobart and William Smith seniors have accepted two-year positions to serve abroad with the Peace Corps.
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6 April 2023Yonten ’23 Receives Princeton in Asia Fellowship
Tenzin Yonten ’23 has earned the prestigious 2023 Princeton in Asia Fellowship that will begin in September. Before then he will present research in Ohio, study the Holocaust in Germany and Poland, and conduct research in Japan.
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6 April 2023Albreski ’23 Earns Fulbright to Germany
English major Ian Albreski ’23 has been accepted into the U.S. Government’s flagship international exchange program.
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3 April 2023HWS Hosts International Debate Tournament
Last weekend, HWS Debate hosted the competitive Round Robin tournament.
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1 April 2023The Eclipse Is Coming
Mark your calendars: the Hobart and William Smith campus will be in the path of totality for the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse.
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31 March 2023MaKinster Writes on Ways to Make Campuses More Inclusive
Administrator gives tips from experiences as a transgender woman.
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31 March 2023Zhou's Book Examines Power Dynamics Between China and U.S.
In “Great Power Competition as the New Normal of China-U.S. Relations,” Associate Professor of Asian Studies Jinghao Zhou examines the relationship between China and the U.S. and points out that the relationship between China and the U.S. “has nosedived to the lowest point since President Richard Nixon started the engagement process with China in 1972.”
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31 March 2023HWS Presents at Composition and Communication Conference
Faculty, students and alums from the Writing Colleagues Program presented at a national conference in Chicago.
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30 March 2023Minott-Ahl's New Book Connects National Identities to Architecture
Associate Professor of English Nicola Minott-Ahl’s new book explores how some of the giants of 19th century English and French literature including Dumas, Hugo and Ainsworth used architecture to shape national identities.
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29 March 2023Capturing Moments in Rome
Studio art and English double major Claire Kapitan ’24 has compiled a visual documentation of her semester abroad in Rome, Italy thanks to a Student International Initiative Fund (SIIF) grant.
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29 March 2023Quintos '17 Working as Casting Director on Broadway
William Smith alumna Gail Quintos ’17 was recently selected as the casting director for the disco musical “Here Lies Love” based on former Philippines First Lady Imelda Marcos' rise and fall.
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29 March 2023HWS to Welcome Geneva Sixth-Graders
Sixth-grade students from Geneva Middle School will get to explore college life and careers when they visit Hobart and William Smith on Friday, March 31.
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29 March 2023Chin Featured in Syracuse Exhibition
Professor of Art and Architecture Christine Chin is one of the featured artists exploring the natural environment and the consequences of climate change in the upcoming exhibition “Climate Connections: Our Shared Future” at the ArtRage Gallery in Syracuse.
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29 March 2023HWS Equestrian Team Members Progress to Regionals
With strong performances during its first two competitions of the spring semester at Alfred University, the HWS Equestrian Team progressed to regionals.
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28 March 2023Cosquer Adds Koivumäki to Coaching Staff
Hobart and William Smith Colleges Squash Head Coach Patrick Cosquer recently announced that Sanna Koivumäki MHEL '24 will serve as the program's first graduate assistant coach.
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28 March 2023Yoshikawa Reflects on Fulbright to Taiwan
Since September, Professor Yoshikawa has been examining the colonial politics of nature as part of her Fulbright Award to Taiwan.
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28 March 2023HWS Attends American College Dance Association Conference
Students enjoy participating in classes in modern dance, West African dance, improvisation, musical theatre and somatic techniques.
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27 March 2023The Intriguing Giant Salamander
Threatened species of salamander is the focus of Professor Lisa Yoshikawa’s work.
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27 March 2023Boston Globe: "It was a character game"
“I thought there was a lot of character out there. The experts will say it was an offensive game, a defensive game, but to me, it was a character game,” Coach Mark Taylor tells Boston Globe.
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27 March 2023Statesmen win National Championship!
The Statesmen defeated Adrian 3-2 in the NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey National Championship contested at Raymond J. Bourque Arena on Sunday, March 26.
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26 March 2023Statesmen Face Adrian for National Title
For the first time in program history, the Hobart College ice hockey team will compete for a national title. The Statesmen will take on third-ranked Adrian College with the national championship trophy on the line on Sunday, March 26.
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24 March 2023Finance Career to Kick off at Deloitte with a Focus on Crime
Matt Nusom ’23 has accepted a position with Deloitte in their New York City office.
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24 March 2023Students Earn Certificates in International Economics and Finance
Grace Swartz ’24 and Ryan Mulflur ’24 decided to challenge themselves personally and academically while studying abroad in Prague by choosing an optional, rigorous track for their courses.
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23 March 2023Fault Lines Opens April 13
Student-devised performance tackling climate change to take the stage in McDonald Theatre.
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23 March 2023Hiking Torres del Paine
While studying abroad, Litzy Bautista ’23 and Samuel Calderon ’23 completed a 4-day hiking trek in Chilean Patagonia.
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23 March 2023Meet Isabel Huelgas ’25 and the Moonflower Band
Isabel Huelgas ’25 of the student-led jazz group Moonflower reflects on the group’s recent performances on campus and downtown.
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23 March 2023Attend the Edible Science Fair
Join the HWS community for the Edible Science Fair, a fun, interactive and family friendly event.
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22 March 2023Hobart Hockey Advances to the Frozen Four
The Hobart ice hockey team scored three goals in 35 seconds late in the second period, propelling them past seventh-ranked Curry College 5-1 in an NCAA quarterfinal contest. With the win, the Statesmen are now 27-2-0 this season.
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22 March 2023Food Justice
HWS joins with Geneva in welcoming the founder of DC Central Kitchen to campus.
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22 March 2023Tenure and Promotion Awarded
Four assistant professors have been approved for tenure and promotion.
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22 March 2023Emmy for Donovan '12
Longstanding WSYR-TV news reporter Andrew Donovan ’12, who now serves as host of the station’s public affairs show “Newsmakers,” was part of a team that won a New York Emmy for the NewsChannel 9 special program on New York veterans.
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20 March 2023Colleges Welcome Woodson as VP of DEI
Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Bill Woodson shares first impressions of HWS and considers the relationship between diversity and belonging, and institutional success.
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20 March 2023Hogan ’71 Honored for Medical Excellence
Neuro-ophthalmologist and University of Texas Southwestern Professor Dr. R. Nick Hogan ’71 was awarded the Zimmerman Medal for his exceptional impact to the field of ophthalmic pathology.
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20 March 2023Carr ’23 Flies into Aviation Industry
With a goal to become a pilot, Caitlin Carr ’23 turns her summer internship into a career in aviation.
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20 March 2023Exchange Students from Lithuania to Perform in Albright Auditorium
A group of young singers and dancers from Lithuania will perform at Albright Auditorium on Sunday, March 26.
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17 March 2023Brook Trout and Lake Trout Research Showcased
Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Cushman took three students to the New York Chapter of American Fisheries Society research conference at Stony Brook University in February.
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17 March 2023HWS Presents at Eastern Psychology Association Conference
Students and faculty attend the Eastern Psychology Association conference, presenting research, networking and representing the HWS chapter of Psi Chi, the international psychology honor society.
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17 March 2023HWS Films Premiere at Geneva Festival
The second annual Geneva Downtown Film Festival, hosted at The Smith Opera House this February, featured 18 short films selected by a jury from around the world. HWS filmmakers and participants included Tyler Stimpson ’23 and digital learning team member Casey Puccini.
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16 March 2023Boucher ’22 Pursues Ph.D. at Penn State
Colleen Boucher ’22 is pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience at Penn State University. Intent on becoming a professor, Boucher says she entered the program ahead of the curve, having gained research and teaching experience at HWS.
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16 March 2023HWS Champions the National Novice Tournament
Lamia Nur Rahman ’26 and Sandeep Tissaaratchy ’26 won first place at Novice Nationals held at the University of Rochester. The pair ranked higher than Duke, Cornell and Stanford Universities, and individually were ranked among the top speakers of the tournament.
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16 March 2023Waters '59 Creates Political Science Scholarship to Honor President Mark D. Gearan
Grateful for the scholarship funding he received as a student, Joseph Waters ’59 has committed $150,000 over five years in the form of the President Mark D. Gearan Annual Scholarship. The scholarship is presented by Waters and his wife, Leslie.
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15 March 2023Farnsworth Publishes on Feminist Theatre
Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies May Farnsworth’s new book, “Feminist Rehearsals,” explores gender at the theatre in early 20th century Argentina and Mexico.
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15 March 2023Woodworth's Play Featured in Buffalo Festival
“Buffalo Quickies #32,” a play by Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Woodworth, is one of the featured works at the Alleyway Theatre in Buffalo, N.Y. as part of the annual “Buffalo Quickies” Festival.
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14 March 2023The Art of Talking about Mental Health
Alums team up for an art show fundraiser to encourage open conversation around mental health.
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10 March 2023HWS Debate Semifinals in the Spanish-Speaking Circuit
HWS Debaters branch out to the Spanish-language circuit and find great promise, with Nicolas Diaz-Aguilar ‘26 and Paulina Tejada ’25 proceeding to the semifinals.
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10 March 2023Talking Diplomacy at Inaugural Anderton Forum
During the first event of the Anderton Forum for Global Engagement, former U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch discussed her career as a diplomat, the role of the Foreign Service and the future of the war in Ukraine.
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9 March 2023O’Connor ’23 on Masculinity, Social Media and Toxic Influence
Jordan O’Connor ’23 joined WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss toxic influencers and navigating the social spaces in which their messages flourish, both online and off.
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9 March 2023Spector Offers Insight on Quantum Mechanics
Professor of Physics Donald Spector gave a keynote address at the annual meeting for the Society for Literature, Science and the Arts at Purdue University.
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9 March 2023Márquez ’23 Interns with U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Marce Márquez ’23 reflects on international relations, squash, volunteerism and her internship at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants.
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7 March 2023Statesmen Earn First-Round Bye
The Hobart College hockey team earned one of four first round byes in the 12 team NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship. The Statesmen earned the New England Hockey Conference's automatic bid.
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6 March 2023Representing Guinea, Gambia and Uganda at Model African Union
HWS students traveled to D.C. for the 21st annual Model African Union, with delegates representing nations, arguing at committees and gaining invaluable experience in the world of foreign policy.
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6 March 2023Women in Management and Entrepreneurship Information Session
William Smith students are encouraged to attend a special session to learn more about HWS’ newest programs.
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3 March 2023Quinn ’23 Wins the Pitch while Holograms Connect HWS to LA
Connor Quinn ‘23 is the winner of the Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Contest. The event included a surprise hologram display and special appearance by Howie Mandel, the host of America’s Got Talent.
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2 March 2023HWS Boost Economy with $200M Economic Impact
Between institutional operations, students, visitors and employees, Hobart and William Smith’s economic impact totaled more than $200 million.
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