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8 May 2025A Legacy of Service: Janeciah Cunningham '25 Joins the U.S. Army
Inspired by her grandmother’s military career, HWS student-athlete will carry forward a family tradition of service.
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23 April 2025Alumnus Hay Makes Estate Bequest to HWS Sailing
Sailing enthusiast Warren Kingsland Hay ’59 leaves 50% of estate to high-performing HWS Sailing team.
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8 April 2025Wertheimer '22 Rows in Historic Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race
Inspired by her HWS experience, Cambridge graduate student prepares to compete in one of the world’s most renowned collegiate rowing races on London’s Thames River.
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31 March 2025National Champions! Fontana's OT Winner Gives Hobart its 3rd Straight Title
The Statesmen become the first team nationally in nearly 20 years to finish as three-time consecutive champions.
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21 March 2025Success for HWS Alpine Skiing at USCSA Nationals
Statesmen and Herons capture standout performances to wrap up third varsity season.
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13 March 2025Statesmen Earn 1st Round Bye
Team will play the winner of Trine versus Oswego on March 22.
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7 March 2025#1 Hobart hosts NEHC Championship Weekend
The top-ranked Hobart hockey team will host the 2025 New England Hockey Conference Championship at The Cooler this weekend, March 8-9.
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28 February 2025ADOD Continues 3 Year Tradition of Breaking $1M
It’s an Athletics Day of Donors “three-peat!” For the third year in a row, the 24-hour giving day raised more than $1 million for HWS Athletics.
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14 February 2025Hobart Club Ice Hockey Returns with Playoff Aspirations
Hobart Club Hockey gears up for the playoffs, wrapping up their packed Spring 2025 schedule.
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31 January 2025Honoring a Legend: HWS Community Gathers for Urick Memorial Mass
Members of the Hobart and William Smith campus and alumni community joined other friends and family of the late David J Urick for the memorial Mass honoring the coaching legend at Holy Trinity Church in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 31.
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18 December 2024A HWS Connection to Olympics Equestrian
Christopher ’94 and Robert Desino ’94 are the owners of Cooley Nutcracker, a horse that competed in Equestrian Eventing at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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5 November 2024Ethics & Athletics
Professor of Philosophy Eric Barnes explores the “Philosophy of Sport.”
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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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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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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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9 August 2024Corbett '25 Lands J.P. Morgan Internship
Through a J.P. Morgan internship, Will Corbett ’25 embarks on a finance journey in NYC this summer.
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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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19 July 2024New Scholarship Honors Rawlins '80, P'16
A new scholarship will remember Trustee Michael Rawlins ’80, P’16, who died unexpectedly in late 2023.
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19 July 2024Walker ’24 set to work at Fidelity Investments as Financial Representative
Thomas Walker ’24 accepts position with Fidelity Investments after successful internship with the firm last summer.
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16 July 2024HWS Athletes Excel on the Field and in the Classroom
Thanks to a department wide focus on academics and a strong Faculty-Athletics Fellows Program, HWS student athletes are thriving.
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1 July 2024Jackson '24 joins Rochester's Neurology Movement Disorders Division
Lauren Jackson ‘24 uses personal experiences with injury and disease to land a position as a human research specialist in the University of Rochester’s Neurology Movement Disorders Division.
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10 June 2024Honoring Profs. Frishman and Hosking
During Reunion 2024, professors were recognized for their academic impact.
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20 February 2024Esports Commences Spring 2024 Season
Led by Nic Rivera-Torres ’24, the HWS Esports team will compete in a wide range of games this semester.
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24 January 2024Moses '89 Endows Lacrosse Coaching Position
Invaluable experiences on team spur giving back.
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19 January 2024Cornforth ’24 Embarks on Financial Career at Bracebridge
Ava Cornforth ’24, an economics major and captain of the Heron ice hockey team, has secured a position at Bracebridge Capital.
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29 December 2023Outstanding Highlights from 2023
At the start of the new year, we reflect on some of the many accolades and achievements of 2023.
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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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27 November 2023Albinati '24 Lands Position With Citigroup
Previous internship provides experience and knowledge for a career in finance.
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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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17 November 2023Earning a Bachelor's and Master's in Just Four Years
Nicholas Gullace ’23, MSM’24 and Emilyn Reed ’23, MSM’24 will graduate in May with a Master of Science in Management.
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16 November 2023Therien ’26, Team USA Win World Ringette Championship
Laura Therien ’26 and Team USA win gold in the World Ringette Championships in Calgary.
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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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3 November 2023Woods '24 Accepts Job at Mastercard
Senior Student Athlete Ainsley Woods ’24 Accepts Associate Consultant Role at Mastercard.
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1 November 2023Therien '26 Represents Team USA in World Ringette Championship
Laura Therien ’26, an English, and writing and rhetoric double major, is representing Team USA in the World Ringette Championship in Calgary this week.
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6 October 2023Heron Society Celebrates 40 Years
Funding celebrates four decades of athletic society.
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5 October 2023Hobart Soccer at 70
A radio interview looks back on seven decades of Statesmen soccer — and the program’s future.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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12 December 2022Statesmen extend stay at #1
For the fifth consecutive week, the Hobart College hockey team is ranked No. 1 in the DCU/USCHO.com poll. The Statesmen received all 20 first place votes for the fourth consecutive week.
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6 December 2022Alexander nets 2, #1 Hobart blanks #15 Skidmore 4-0
The top-ranked Hobart College hockey team erupted for three goals in the second period as it knocked off 15th-ranked Skidmore 4-0 in a New England Hockey Conference contest at The Cooler this afternoon.
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6 December 2022William Smith Soccer Berg Named All-American
William Smith College senior midfielder Julia Berg was named a 2022 United Soccer Coaches All-American today. She was selected to the first team.
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30 November 2022Goldman brings Colorado-Style to HWS Sailing
From Colorado to Seneca Lake, Elijah Goldman ’26 shares his journey to HWS sailing.
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29 November 2022Statesmen remain #1 in USCHO.com poll
For the third straight week, the Hobart College hockey team claimed the top spot in the DCU/USCHO.com poll. In addition, the Statesmen received all 20 first place votes for the second consecutive poll.
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10 November 2022No. 17 Herons Soar Past Hawks in NCAA First Round
The nationally ranked William Smith College field hockey team defeated Hartwick 4-0 in the first round of the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championships on McCooey Field.
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9 November 2022Statesmen Move Up to No. 2
The Hobart College hockey team moved up one spot to No. 2 in the USCHO.com poll, receiving one first place vote.
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22 September 2022Cohen ’67 Donates to Colleges, Creates Endowed Fund
Psychology Research, Internships, Leadership and Athletics will benefit from gift from Dr. Stephen L. Cohen ’67.
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15 September 2022With Ivan and Ruth Kuhl, the Legacy of Hobart’s No. 1 Fan Remains Strong
To many Hobart College students who matriculated during the first half of the 20th century, an intercollegiate athletics contest without Art Kenney leading cheers from the bleachers or sidelines was unthinkable.
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30 August 2022Ames '64 Establishes Endowed Fund
Former Statesman football player Donald S. “Bud” Ames ’64 creates the Ames Endowed Fund for the Statesmen Athletic Association.
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25 August 2022DeVaney ’23 Secured Internship with Raymond Design Builders
This summer, Lauren DeVaney ’23 held an internship with Raymond Design Builders in Fairfield, Connecticut.
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18 August 2022Meshanic '25 Reflects on First Year at HWS
Rising sophomore Carter Meshanic ’25 reflects on his first year at HWS where he decided to major in Spanish and Psychology.
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18 July 2022Worth ’22 Headed to Bloomberg
Kelsie Worth ’22 has accepted a position as a financial products analyst at Bloomberg.
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3 March 2022Barbados Today Features Smith-Padmore ’24
In a profile by Barbados Today, Jada Smith-Padmore ’24 discusses squash and finding a home away from home at HWS.
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17 November 2021Announcing the New HWS Rowing Center
Excavation and construction began this summer at the site of the Miltenberger and Bennett-Hooper Rowing Center.
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14 September 2021Pulteney Street Podcast: Hobart Football
Head Football Coach Kevin DeWall ’00 joins the Pulteney Street Podcast with President Joyce P. Jacobsen.
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6 September 2021Opening Wins
William Smith Soccer, Hobart Soccer and William Smith Field Hockey all win in their opening contests.
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3 September 2021Herons Land No. 2 in Preseason Poll
The William Smith College soccer team will begin the 2021 season ranked second in the United Soccer Coaches poll which was released this afternoon.
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3 September 2021Herons Earn IWLCA Academic Honors
The Intercollegiate Womens Lacrosse Coaches Association announced its 2020-21 academic award winners today.
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12 August 2021Herons Named AHCA All-American Scholars
Ten members of the 2020-21 William Smith College hockey team were named Krampade All-American Scholars by the American Hockey Coaches Association.
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23 July 2021Intercollegiate Tennis Association Honors HWS Teams
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association honored members of the Hobart and William Smith Colleges tennis teams by naming them scholar-athletes.
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22 July 2021Statesmen Celebrate Academic Achievement
Seven members of the Hobart College rowing team were among the 292 student-athletes named to the Intercollegiate Rowing Association All-Academic Team by the IRA Board of Stewards.
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16 July 2021Anderson '21 Named Liberty League Scholar Athlete of the Year
Liberty League Commissioner Tracy King announced that Hobart College tennis all-star Walker Anderson is the 2020-21 Liberty League Men’s Scholar Athlete of the Year.
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14 July 2021Montgomery '21 Voted Liberty League Scholar of the Year
William Smith College lacrosse defender Mekayla Montgomery was voted the 2020-21 Liberty League Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year Commissioner Tracy King announced today.
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7 July 2020Herons Named Scholar-Athletes
Six members of the William Smith College rowing team were recently named Scholar-Athletes by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association. It’s the most Herons honored by the CRCA since six were recognized in 2015.
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16 June 2020Easton '20 Wins Hobbs Sportsmanship Award
Hobart College sailor Kyle Easton 20 is the 2020 Robert H. Hobbs Sportsmanship Award winner as announced by the Intercollegiate Sailing Association over the weekend.
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