Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In This Week in Photos, we reflect on the 2024-2025 academic year. Here, Barbora Mickute ’27, Mohammad Yassin ’25 and Hussein Labib ’25 pose for a photo on the Quad under an incredible showing of the Northern Lights.

President Mark D. Gearan is joined by students, faculty and staff in a toast in honor of L. Thomas Melly ’52, L.H.D. ’02 and Judith Hershey Melly L.H.D. ’16, who generously donated $70 million to HWS.

The Spirit Squad welcomes students and families to kick off Orientation week.

President Mark D. Gearan provides the concluding remarks at Convocation.

Author and Wall Street leader Ed Hajim answers questions following his President’s Forum conversation. The talk was hosted by Sigma Phi fraternity with support from former Trustee James F. Anderton IV ’65.

President Mark D. Gearan and Dean Lisa Kaenzig pose with the Pitch Contest winner Chloe Odell ’27.

During Day of Service, students assist with clean up at Seneca Lake State Park. HWS is ranked first in the nation for service by Washington Monthly in its 2024 College Guide.

At the Homecoming football game, Hobart fans erupt after the Statesmen Defense makes a fourth down stop during the victory over Ithaca College.

Associate Professor of Physics Leslie Hebb speaks to students and their families at the Richard S. Perkin Observatory open house.

The Department of Dance and Movement Studies holds an informal showcase in Deming Theatre.

Students walk to class past the cherry blossom trees on the Quad.

While leading a tour for students on the career trek to Boston, Marketing Coordinator Kathleen Gearan ’21 speaks about her time working at Suffolk Construction.

Students who completed Honors work this year gather for a photo with their faculty advisors and Provost and Dean of Faculty Sarah Kirk.

During the indie rock band Arcy Drive performance, Nadir Khan ’27 crowd surfs during Folk Fest. HWS Student Government organized the revival of the cherished tradition.

Associate Professor of Politics DeWayne Lucas and President Mark D. Gearan join students in “Voting and Elections” on election night in the President’s House.

A laser light show illuminates the Quad during the Winter Wonderland event.

Students studying abroad in Rome, Italy with Professor of Art and Architecture Phillia Yi work on an assignment at the Ostia Antica Archeological Park.

The Hobart hockey team celebrates its third-straight NCAA Division III National Championship after defeating Utica University in overtime.

In Las Vegas, the William Smith soccer team celebrates after their victory over Emory University in the NCAA Division III semifinal.