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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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29 October 2024NYT: How Ben Wattenberg ’55 Helped Explain the 2024 Election — in 1970
The late Ben Wattenberg ’55, L.H.D. ’75, who served as an aide and speechwriter to President Lyndon B. Johnson, pointed to the importance of working-class voters in his 1970 book The Real Majority. As the New York Times notes, the book “was prophetic” in the 1970s and ’80s — and may be again today.
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29 October 2024ALAA Mentorship Program Fosters Growth and Connection
The Afro-Latino Alumni Association’s mentorship initiative connects dedicated alumni and eager students.
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23 October 2024HWS Graduates Serve with AmeriCorps
Hobart and William Smith recent graduates serve with AmeriCorps, making a lasting impact on communities.
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22 October 2024Announcing the Bozzuto Family Endowed Fund for Scientific Excellence
A $1 million commitment from former Chair of the Board of Trustees Tom Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. ’18 and Barbara Bozzuto will support innovative scientific teaching and research in perpetuity.
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21 October 2024De Nose '10 to Highlight Mentorship's Impact on Success
Non-profit leader’s visit will explore how different experiences and viewpoints can lead to success.
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16 October 2024HWS Honors Rowing Legacy
With the dedication of four new rowing shells, HWS celebrated the enduring impact of Angela Desino P’94 and former Head Rowing Coach Jim Joy, and the support of Chris Desino ’94 and Rob Desino ’94.
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13 October 2024Wu '12 Featured in Perspectives
Jenny Wu ’12 is one of nine global contemporary artists featured in a pop-up gallery that presents a sweeping view of the possibilities of nature-based abstraction.
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10 October 2024The Art of Mentorship
Tom Swanston ’78 and Jeff Mather ’79 reflect on the legacy of Professor Alvin Sher.
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7 October 2024The Magic of a Failed Destiny
Author Sarah Buckleitner ’14 will give a talk on living the life that’s in front of you and how to make the most out of interdisciplinary education for a happier life.
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7 October 2024Mead '13 Featured in Rochester Business Journal
Spotlight on alumnus details start and growth of business that sprung from a concept developed as an HWS student.
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3 October 2024Smith-Padmore '24 Completes Consulate Internship
Experience in policy writing and data collection at the United Nations inspires postgraduate study.
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2 October 2024Hacks Wins Emmy for Best Comedy
Christopher McDonald ’77, L.H.D. ’13 is a cast member on the 2024 Emmy Award-winner for Best Comedy Series Hacks.
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2 October 2024HWS Forever and Ever
Introducing HWS Forever, a Class of 2025 initiative to encourage engagement with HWS after graduation.
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26 September 2024Schwartz '12 Produces WNBA Documentary
Emma Schwartz ’12 is a producer of the WNBA documentary, “Power of the Dream.”
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26 September 2024Endowed Scholarship Honors Michael Max Henry '78
A new endowed scholarship commemorates Michael Max Henry ’78 and his deep appreciation for HWS.
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23 September 2024Psyched Up for Post-Grad Opportunities
Recent psychological science graduates reflect on the ways that research, coursework and faculty mentorship shaped their experiences on campus.
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20 September 2024Team Seneca Navy Returns to Campus
During Homecoming and Family Weekend, learn more about the trans-Atlantic race that four Hobart rowers will undertake next year for charity.
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17 September 2024Stern '03 Makes a Play for State Attorney
Sam Stern ’03, trial lawyer, educator, author and HWS Trustee, is running for State Attorney in Palm Beach’s 15th Judicial Court.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 2024From the Archives: Twin Oaks
HWS Archives revisits the iconic campus restaurant with a digital exhibit.
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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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13 May 2024Supporting First Generation Students
Funding empowers students’ liberal arts experience.
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10 May 2024Roberts '89 Establishes Doc Heaton Scholarship
Friendship with late religious studies professor motivates philanthropy.
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9 May 2024Provenzano Student Art Gallery Dedicated
Dominic Provenzano '72, P'04 was thanked for the impact the new student art gallery provides to the heart of campus.
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2 May 2024Vincent '83 Endows Scholarship
Life-changing experience paves the way to support students.
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1 May 2024Peace Corps Director Spahn to Deliver HWS Commencement Address
Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn will give the keynote address at Commencement 2024.
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26 April 2024A New Appreciation
One of the first graduating members of HWS' new Master of Higher Education Leadership program, Jocelyn McKenzie ’18 reflects on returning to campus and how the program has prepared her to be a higher-ed leader.
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26 April 2024The Future of Finance
President of UBS Investment Bank Rob Karofsky ’89 considers the state of domestic and global economies, the impact of his time at HWS and the importance of organizational culture.
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26 April 2024Empowering Exploration, Creating Futures
A gift from Trustee JB Robinson ’96 boosts HWS Career Services and encourages students to explore the breadth of the liberal arts curriculum.
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16 April 2024Lippman '87 Publishes New Poetry Collection
We Are All Sleeping with Our Sneakers On, the sixth collection by Matthew Lippman ’87, features cover art by Courtney Shepard Muller ’87.
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11 April 2024Historic Philanthropy Launches Campaign to Transform HWS
$100M in donations accelerates the launch of “Further Together: The Campaign for Our Third Century”
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10 April 2024Karofsky ’89 Joins President’s Forum Series
President of UBS Investment Bank Rob Karofsky ’89 returns to campus in April as a President’s Forum Speaker.
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4 April 2024Honorary Degrees Celebrate Leadership, Creativity and Service
HWS will recognize three members of the alumni community with honorary degrees alongside Commencement speaker Carol Spahn.
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2 April 2024Hiking for 101 Million Trees
On April 1, Art Dwight ’83 began hiking the 2,197-mile Appalachian Trail to raise funds to plant 101 million trees.
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27 March 2024Confessions of an Applied Psychologist: Surviving vs. Thriving
Applied Psychologist Dr. Stephen Cohen ’67 returns to campus to discuss careers in psychology.
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21 March 2024Thank You, Ten: Celebrating HWS Theatre
Join HWS Theatre to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the department and two centuries of theatre at HWS.
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19 March 2024A Sense of Freedom and Belonging
Trustee Mehrnaz “Naz” Vahid-Ahdieh ’85, P’17 came to the U.S. to escape the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Her recent gift establishes a scholarship to support students who have also come to the U.S. as refugees or immigrants.
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15 March 2024Leading Like a Champion
In his new book, Christopher D. Connors ’03 shares insights on inspirational leadership built on emotional connection.
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14 March 2024HWS Welcomes Central NY Improvisation Conference
Featuring Erin Law ’03, this day-long conference brings together colleagues from Central New York colleges and universities to explore dance improvisation and education.
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13 March 2024“Pushing the Boundaries of Knowledge”
Kate Feller '06, a neurobiologist and assistant professor at Union College, was the subject of a recent feature story exploring her research on animals’ visual systems, which began with her Honors work at HWS with Professor of Biology Kristy Kenyon.
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5 March 2024Celebrating International Women’s Day
HWS welcomed independent political strategist Lisa D.T. Rice and recent graduates to discuss women’s leadership in domestic politics and international peace and conflict.
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5 March 2024Reimagining Leadership: Feiner ’86 and Prof. Harris Team Up
A new book by psychologist and entrepreneur Stacy Feiner ’86 and Professor of Sociology Jack Harris offers a model for successful leadership.
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26 February 2024From Advertising to Law
Music licensing manager Leland Drake ’12, winner of Cannes Lions awards for his advertising work, is headed to law school.
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25 February 2024Campus Lawyers and Federal Law
In the Chronicle of Higher Education, HWS General Counsel Lou Guard ’07 discusses the evolution of federal regulation related to colleges and universities over the past 50 years and the ways institutions have responded.
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25 February 2024Close to Home
Raised in New York City, Paige Humphrey ’23 is now working with Barasch & McGarry, a law firm dedicated to assisting victims and families impacted by the September 11th attacks.
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20 February 2024Stepping into the World of Architecture
In her first job after graduation, Zoé Campanino ’23 has found a niche window into architectural design.
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20 February 2024Vichnesses Support Students Through Planned Gift
Planned gift from Sharlene ’66 and Paul Vichness ’65 honors Sharlene’s parents.
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6 February 2024Martin MSM ’23 Continues Exploration of Hospitality Industry
Hayley Martin MSM ’23 accepts position at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh.
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5 February 2024New Series from Falchuk '93 Premieres
The Brothers Sun, a new action series cocreated by Brad Falchuk ’93, L.H.D. ’14, debuted on Netflix in January.
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5 February 2024Mullavey '55 Starring as King Lear
Veteran actor reprising the role he performed more than 20 years ago.
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1 February 2024Pietrusinski ’22 Joins FLX Morning Podcast
Teresa Pietrusinski ’22 joins podcast to invite public to environmental education programs at the Montezuma Audubon Nature Center.
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24 January 2024Moses '89 Endows Lacrosse Coaching Position
Invaluable experiences on team spur giving back.
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18 January 2024Self-Care in the Post-Covid Era
HWS psychology research sheds light on the impact of physical activity and self-compassion on overall wellbeing during the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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12 January 2024Society of Classical Studies Honors Smith ’96
Steven D. Smith ’96, professor of Classics and comparative literature at Hofstra University, is the recipient of the Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit for his book Greek Epigram and Byzantine Culture: Gender, Desire, and Denial in the Age of Justinian.
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11 January 2024"Ferrari" Movie Based on HWS Alum's Book
A book by the former Car and Driver editor Brock Yates ’55, P ’78 serves as the basis for the new film “Ferrari.”
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6 December 2023From Empowering Students to Empowering Educators
An HWS bond reconnected two alums. Now, they’re working to recognize innovative educators and amplify their impact on students.
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5 December 2023Arnoff Regatta Celebrates 10th Anniversary
HWS Sailing took first place at the annual race, which honors the late David Lee Arnoff ’82.
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1 December 2023Synnott ’22, MSM’23 Launches Career with Suffolk Construction
After completing the Master of Science in Management program, Mark Synnott has begun a career with Suffolk Construction.
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17 November 2023Longo Family Scholarship Honors Coaches
In honor of William Smith Soccer Head Coach Aliceann Wilber P’12, L.H.D. ’22 and Hobart Hockey Head Coach Mark Taylor, Joseph and Pam Sherman Longo P’15, P’21 have established the Longo Family Scholarship.
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15 November 2023Heaton/Dr. Franks Celebrated
New endowed professorship enhances Religious Studies curriculum and study of human rights, genocide and social justice.
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14 November 2023Asante '23 Thrives Through Immersive Experience in Georgia
Fulbright-Hays Group Projects provides an opportunity to learn Georgian culture.
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10 November 2023Exploring Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare
Dr. Arnold Cohen ’71, P’05 recently visited “Ethical Debates in Medicine” to lend perspective to classroom discussion.
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8 November 2023DeVaney '23 Commits to Two Passions: Architecture and Basketball
By day, Lauren DeVaney’23 works as an architect/designer for New Energy Works and at night, serves as the William Smith basketball assistant coach.
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7 November 2023Supporting Community Mental Health Needs
Colleen McElduff ’22, MAT ’23 discusses mental health issues on Finger Lakes Television.
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6 November 2023Sociology Grads Earn Top Honors for Graduate Work
Three recent graduates were recognized by their respective master’s programs for outstanding thesis projects.
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3 November 2023Alums Return for Founder’s Day 2023
In celebration of William Smith Founder’s Day, three alums discussed what they’ve learned about fostering community.
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31 October 2023Pursuing a Career in Law
At George Washington University Law School, Joshua Barclay ’23 is carving a path to a career as a lawyer.
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26 October 2023Cecere ’91 honored by Wine Enthusiast
Jim Cecere ’91 has been named to Wine Enthusiast’s 2023 Future 40 list.
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18 October 2023Higher Education Legal Trends Explored by HWS General Counsel
Litigation, costs and changing views of colleges and universities among topics in new article.
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15 October 2023Stern Family Forum Welcomes Bruni and Carter
This fall, New York Times opinion writer Frank Bruni and Lee Carter, communications strategist and Fox and MSNBC contributor, will join 60 Minutes correspondent and HWS Trustee Bill Whitaker ’73, L.H.D. ’97 for a conversation on campus.
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