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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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3 October 2023Holch ’70 Honored by Artists Association of Nantucket
Alumnus Eric Holch ’70 Recognized for New England inspired paintings at annual Wet Paint Auction in Nantucket.
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29 September 2023Fundraising Tops $35 Million in 2022-23
New gifts and commitments to Hobart and William Smith totaled nearly $36 million during the 2022-23 fiscal year, the second best fundraising year in the Colleges’ history.
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28 September 2023Finalist for the $25K Prize at Haydenfilms Institute 5.0
Director and screenwriter Rachel Thomas-Medwid’s ’91’s film In the Company of Crows is a finalist in Haydenfilms Institute 5.0 and could win a 25K prize.
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22 September 2023Announcing the Carver DeLaney Suite
Renovations to Heron Soccer Suite made possible thanks to the generosity of Trustee Calvin R. “Chip” Carver Jr. ’81 and his wife, Anne DeLaney.
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20 September 2023Frank ’23 Enters Environmental Studies Grad Program
With aspirations for a career in habitat management, Benjamin Frank ’23 is working in the Environmental Studies Graduate Program at the University of Akron.
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20 September 2023Research Published in Scientific Journal Helps Shaw '22
As a student, JoAnna Shaw ’22 researched harmful algal blooms, work that has since been published in the science journal Water.
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18 September 2023Knoll ’06 Authors New Thriller
Author Jessica Knoll’s ’06 new novel earned a spot on the New York Times’ list of New Fiction to Read This Fall. She was also recently profiled in Time magazine.
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13 September 2023Elliott Commits $5.5M for Scholarships and Annual Fund
The latest gift from Honorary Trustee Katherine D. Elliott ’66, L.H.D. ’08 provides historic support for need-based financial aid.
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8 September 20239/11 Remembered
Twenty-two years since the attacks on Sept. 11, Hobart and William Smith remembers the national tragedy and joins a Geneva community event.
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1 September 2023Whitaker Recognized for Lifetime Service
The Alumni Association of Hobart College honored Trustee Bill Whitaker ’73, L.H.D. ’97 with the Distinguished Service Award for Lifetime Service.
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22 August 2023Now We Are In 6th Grade
HWS alum and staff member to present show at Rochester Fringe Festival.
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15 August 2023Intellectual Property
Meghan Donohoe ’92, chief operating officer at the American Intellectual Property Law Association, considers international innovation, economic growth and the ownership of ideas.
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10 August 2023A New Generation of Civic Leaders
Samuel Barnard ’23 and Hugh Bator ’23 join a growing list of HWS alums in the City Year program.
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2 August 2023Liszewski ’21 Launches Public Health Career
Building on a research foundation developed at HWS, Kayla Liszewski ’21 has completed award-winning research while earning a Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in epidemiology.
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1 August 2023From Data to Care
Inspired by her Peace Corps service, LISA THORPE NICHOLS ’96 is driving public health research at the Yale School of Medicine that uses data to connect people with the care they need.
Read More1 August 2023Pocket Miracles
How ophthalmologist DR. ALAN KOZARSKY ’74 helped transform cataract care in Honduras.
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1 August 2023Signs and Signals
Where is the world headed in five years? USAID Senior Foresight Advisor STEVEN GALE ’69 is helping the federal government plan for the likeliest scenarios.
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From China to Slovenia and now in Pakistan, DAVID LUNA ’14 is a welcoming face in the fast-paced world of diplomacy.
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1 August 2023Secure Intel
Cryptology expert and Navy veteran KATHRYN LAMARDO ’13 reflects on national security in the information age.
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31 July 2023Two Alums at S&P Global Named "Rising Stars" in Finance
Amira Abdulkadir ’14 and Caroline Demeter ’15 were selected by the Women’s Bond Club as 2023 Rising Stars in finance.
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19 July 2023A Special Tradition for William Smith College
The Daisy Weeks Buchholz Class of 1912 Ring Award gives an exemplary William Smith student the class ring of an alumna of William Smith College.
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17 July 2023Healy '23 Accepted to George Washington University Law School
Graduating summa cum laude in history and psychological science, Katherine Healy ’23 has been accepted to George Washington University Law School, receiving a scholarship to cover tuition and other expenses.
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13 July 2023Wassermans’ $500K Gift Supports HWS Science Center
HWS Trustee Dr. Richard Wasserman ’70 and his wife Tina are investing in the Colleges’ vision of a modern facility that fosters STEM teaching, learning, research and collaboration.
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12 July 2023Gaines ’88 Named VP at Talladega College
Ludwig Gaines ’88 recently joined the historically Black institution as Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships.
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10 July 2023Zooming in on HWS Bonds
HWS alum Zoom groups that started in 2020 continue to connect friends across the country and around the world.
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27 June 2023From Radio to Podcast Hosts
During Reunion 2023, Joe LaSala ’98 and Chay Tower-Hughes ’98 taped an episode of their podcast “Underground Reunion” with a live audience in the Scandling Campus Center. The episode was broadcast on WHWS.
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26 June 2023Jantzi ’06 Welcomed as New Title IX Coordinator
Hobart and William Smith graduate Amanda Jantzi, who holds a juris doctor from Cornell University Law School, returns to serve as Title IX coordinator.
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26 June 2023Madden '99 Offers Advice on College in New Book
In her recent book, Dear Students: 10 Letters to Empower and Transform Your Higher Education Journey, Meredith Madden ’99 offers a guide to college students on how to “authentically and intentionally ‘do school.’”
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24 June 2023VanWormer '22 Joins Regeneron
Building on the experience of an independent study and research work at Hobart and William Smith, Matthew VanWormer ’22 landed a position as an Associate Biotech Production Specialist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
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22 June 2023Mathai '94 Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
TIME has selected Wanjira Mathai ’94, Managing Director of Africa and Global Partnerships at World Resources Institute (WRI), for inclusion on the magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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20 June 2023Lyon Doubles Down on Scholarship Support
A new gift from Dr. David Lyon ’67 adds $325,000 toward endowed scholarship funding for pre-med students, bringing his total bequest to more than $1 million.
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19 June 2023From the Collection of Edward T. Pollack '55
The exhibition American Women Artists, now on display at the Dove Block Project on Exchange Street in Geneva, N.Y., engages with efforts to help rectify the historical inattention of women, ethnic and racial minorities, and members of culturally marginalized groups who were artists.
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15 June 2023HWS Featured in Creative Dance Performances at MuCCC in Rochester
From June 28 - July 1, Professor of Dance Donna Davenport will produce Dances at MuCCC with Rochester-based freelance dancer and choreographer Nanako Horikawa Mandrino at 8 p.m. at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC) in Rochester, N.Y.
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12 June 2023York '71 Commits to the Future with the Anderton Challenge
Michael ’71 and Barbara York’s $250,000 gift supporting scholarships will have 50 percent more impact through the Anderton Challenge.
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