Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

18 September 2023Breaking Ice, Fostering Community

Performances from an award-winning theatre troupe to cut through bias and misperceptions.

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.

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.

5 September 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.

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.

22 August 2023Now We Are In 6th Grade

HWS alum and staff member to present show at Rochester Fringe Festival.

15 August 2023Intellectual Property

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.

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.

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.

1 August 2023Pocket Miracles

How ophthalmologist DR. ALAN KOZARSKY ’74 helped transform cataract care in Honduras.

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.

1 August 2023Diplomatic Community

From China to Slovenia and now in Pakistan, DAVID LUNA ’14 is a welcoming face in the fast-paced world of diplomacy.

1 August 2023Secure Intel

Cryptology expert and Navy veteran KATHRYN LAMARDO ’13 reflects on national security in the information age.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.’”

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.

23 June 2023Masons Endow Hobart Head Hockey Coach Position

The philanthropy of Trustee Scott J. ’81 and Lynne Nowadly Mason ’80, P’13 will create an endowed head coach position for Hobart hockey while also supporting hockey operations and annual giving.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

8 June 2023Tedeschi '22 Enters MFA in Film Program

Setting his career trajectory on becoming a cinematographer, independent videographer or director of photography, Troy Tedeschi ’22 has entered the Master of Fine Arts in Film and Animation program at Rochester Institute of Technology.

7 June 2023Credibility in the Courtroom

With his new book, HWS Trustee and seasoned trial attorney Sam Stern ’03 offers insights into effective witness cross-examination and the foundations of civil society.

6 June 2023A Lifetime of Giving Back

Remembering former Trustee Judith Haslam Cross ’52, P’85, L.H.D.’00.

2 June 2023Reunion Celebrates 3's and 8's

This weekend, the Colleges are welcoming back alums from the Classes of 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018, as well as some alums from class years in between.

1 June 2023Hobart Seniors Welcomed into Alumni Association

Graduating seniors were recognized and welcomed into the Hobart College Alumni Association during the Hobart Senior Launch on May 19.

1 June 2023William Smith Class of 2023 Celebrated During Senior Toast

Members of the William Smith Class of 2023 were honored and welcomed into the William Smith Alumnae Association during the William Smith Senior Toast on the Hill on May 19.

22 May 2023Building a Better World

City Year Cofounder Alan Khazei offered Commencement Address at Hobart and William Smith Colleges on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

14 March 2023The Art of Talking about Mental Health

Alums team up for an art show fundraiser to encourage open conversation around mental health.

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.

27 February 2023Terens ’16 to Broadcast Play-by-Play for Major League Soccer

Adding to his rising career in sports broadcasting, Tyler Terens ’16 will offer play-by-play for Major League Soccer.

27 February 2023Sokol '69 Authors New Novel

In his third novel, Fred Sokol ’69 tells a story of sports, teen romance and coming of age in the Catskills of New York.

24 February 2023Athletics Day of Donors is a Record-Breaking Success

Parents, alums and fans offer more than $1million in support in a single day.

20 February 2023Stine Family Invests in Community and Opportunity

A $3 million gift from Board Chair Craig R. Stine ’81, P’17 and Kathy Hay Stine P’17 boosts key strategic goals around entrepreneurial education, campus community and scholarships.

20 February 2023Innovating Entrepreneurship

In this Q&A, Dan Rosensweig ’83 Considers Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation — and the Power of the Liberal Arts.

16 February 2023The Value of Virtual Tutoring

A new book chapter, coauthored by HWS students, faculty and staff, examines the pandemic-prompted pivot to online tutoring and the gradual return to the in-person instruction.

8 February 2023Harris '85 to Speak on MLK

Clay Harris ’85, founder of Uniting and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County and the president and CEO of H&H Realty, H&H Property Management and Countrywide Construction, will discuss Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy during Hobart and William Smith’s annual MLK keynote address on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in St. John’s Chapel.

6 February 2023Legal Careers Converge

Three generations of HWS lawyers practicing under one roof.

2 February 2023Students Explore Life on the Hill

For three days over winter break, students spent time exploring career opportunities in public office, advocacy, security, consulting and marketing during one of the Colleges’ signature career preparation programs, Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C. 

2 February 2023Dorman '14 to Address Newest Laurel Society Inductees

Anna Dorman ’14, who serves as the regional voter protection director for the New Hampshire Democratic Party, will deliver the keynote address during the annual William Smith Celebrating Excellence dinner and induction of the newest William Smith Laurel Society members.

1 February 2023Bright Endowed Scholarship Honors the Blessing of Community

A scholarship commitment from J. Reeve Bright ’70, P’89 and his family pays tribute to the lifelong friendships forged at Hobart and William Smith.

19 January 2023Home Away From Home

For Rafael Rodriguez ’07, the Alger Adams ’32 Intercultural Center at HWS (or the IC, as it’s commonly known on campus) was an essential part of his college experience, his “home away from home.”

17 January 2023Exploring Media in NYC

During winter break, Hobart and William Smith students spent time in New York City exploring careers in the media industry during the annual Behind the Scenes program facilitated by the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education.

11 January 2023Gage ’22 interns with Parsons Dance

Since the fall, Bryna Gage ’22 has worked for Parsons Dance, an international touring modern dance company based in New York City.

11 January 2023Khokhar '00 Leads One of America’s Fastest Growing Companies

SAKS Health, led by founder and CEO Khawar Khokhar ’00, was named to the Inc. 5000 2022 list of America’s fastest growing private companies — and is offering internship opportunities.

6 January 2023Cohen '71, P'05 Commits $500K to Integrated Science Center Project

Thanks to Hobart and William Smith’s strong science and liberal arts programs, Dr. Arnold Cohen ’71, P’05 says the education he received at HWS was the best preparation for attending medical school and becoming a physician.

3 January 2023Finding a Passion for ESL Teaching

Molly Gorelick ’19 is pursuing her Master's in TESOL, ESL and Bilingual Education.

15 December 2022Stein Family Commits $5 Million to Integrated Science Center Project

A generous gift from Kevin Stein ’88 and his family provides the financial foundation for a state-of-the-art building that will be the hub of scientific education at Hobart and William Smith.

7 December 2022An International Perspective of Veterinary Medicine

During the spring, Natalie McCarthy ’22 spent three months in Thailand learning up-close what life as a veterinarian is like as part of the selective Thailand Veterinary Seminar Abroad.

5 December 2022Drosdowich '72 Reflects on College Experience

George Drosdowich ’72 explores coming of age amid the tumultuous cultural and societal changes of the late 1960s and early 1970s in his new book Bad to Me, published by Nine Mile Books.

1 December 2022Alums on Oprah’s “Favorite Things” List

Two companies helmed by HWS alums appear on Oprah Winfrey’s 2022 Favorite Things list.

29 November 2022Teaching Young Readers

As an AmeriCorps tutor, Isabelle Jeppsen ’21 says she is eager to help students in kindergarten to third grade with their reading through intervention activities at Literacy Lab in Washington, D.C. 

22 November 2022Mead '13 Wins at Grow-NY

Matthew “Mattie” Mead ’13, a co-founder of the hemp-based material business Hempitecture, won $500,000 in this year’s Grow-NY Food and Agriculture competition in Syracuse, New York, with the finalists pitching their businesses on Nov. 15-16.

16 November 2022An Abundant Life

Coming from careers spanning the fields of law, government, human services, education and health care, five William Smith alums returned to campus to share their stories with students, faculty and staff that filled the Vandervort Room on Thursday night.

15 November 2022Commit to the Future with the Anderton Impact Challenge

Former Trustee James F. Anderton IV ’65 hopes to inspire HWS alums and friends — and leverage his $1 million gift into even more support for student scholarships and financial aid.

9 November 2022Biomedical Research

The National Institutes of Health selected Maegan Manning ’22 for a highly competitive Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award.

4 November 2022Davis Reflects on a Career of Investing

This fall, Robert “Mal” Davis ’62, GP’18, GP’23 published a retrospective of his 56-year career as a wealth manager. With “I Made House Calls,” Davis details for readers some of the key ideas and experiences that shaped his success, examining his business and investing philosophy, important historical context and illuminating personal anecdotes.

2 November 2022Vying for $1 Million in Grow-NY Competition

As a finalist in this year’s Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Competition, Matthew “Mattie” Mead ’13, CEO and co-founder of Hempitecture, hopes a victory and its $1 million purse will allow him to expand his business back to its origin in New York.

28 October 2022Military Service Celebrated

During Bicentennial Weekend, HWS honored the military service of alums with the release of a book about veteran-alums and a panel discussion and book signing with its authors.

27 October 2022Click Here to See Hobart's Bicentennial Media Page

In honor of the 200th anniversary of Hobart College, making it one of the 50 oldest colleges in the United States, multiple events have celebrated the college’s historic past and promising future.

26 October 2022Founder's Day Event Welcomes Back Alums

Five William Smith alums will discuss their career trajectories during William Smith’s Founder’s Day talk “Life Transitions after College” on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Vandervort Room. President Mark D. Gearan will deliver welcoming remarks.

26 October 2022Christie and Carville Talk Politics

During the Bicentennial weekend’s Stern Family Forum, two political veterans shared their insights on the 2022 midterms, the issues animating voters, and strategies for effective campaigns, governance and political cooperation.

24 October 2022Announcing the Alger Adams '32 Intercultural Center

Thanks to Chair of the Board of Trustees Craig Stine ’81, P’17 and his wife, Kathy, the Colleges’ new Intercultural Center will bear the name of the Rev. Dr. Alger L. Adams ’32, the first Black man to graduate from Hobart College.

18 October 2022Celebrating the Military Service of HWS Alums

Hobart and William Smith have a long connection to the United States Armed Forces, dating back to the founding of Hobart College in 1822 with early trustees serving in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 and students serving not long after the College’s founding.

7 October 2022Campbell '18 Promoted at Mathematica

In her new role as data analytics developer supervisor at Mathematica, Katherine Campbell ’18 oversees a team of six employees who do data analysis and evaluation, primarily in labor and education fields, while she also performs data cleaning, analysis and programming. 

4 October 2022Day of Service Joins with San Francisco Alums

On campus, the fall Day of Service will bring students into the FLX community for a day of volunteerism. In conjunction with the event, alums in the San Francisco Bay Area will work at a food pantry.