Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Chris Fietkiewicz leads a class lesson during “Computational Neuroscience.”

Associate Professor of History Janette Gayle leads a lesson on the Great Migration during “African American History II.”

Kelly Howe ’26 and Rafael Aguilar ’25 present “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” at the International Studies Association Convention in Chicago, Ill. Their research was directed by Professor of International Studies Stacey Philbrick Yadav.

Matthew Morris, winner of the 2024 Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Book Prize, reads from his collection, “The Tilling,” in Bartlett Theatre.

Rahul Vallabhajosula ’25 returns a serve as the Hobart tennis team defeats SUNY Oneonta 7-0 during the spring season opener in Bristol Field House.

Maddy Buck ’26 and Julia Pida ’25 help the William Smith tennis team to a 7-0 win over SUNY Oneonta with their victory in the No. 1 doubles position.

Heather Bonner ’88 and Sean Bonner ’88, founders of the non-profit Mission 34, gather with student-athletes following their discussion on mental illness.

President Mark D. Gearan and Director of the Centennial Center Lisa Kaenzig pose with the Pitch Contest winner Chloe Odell ’27.

During the President’s Open House hosted by Mary Herlihy Gearan, students gather for a photo on Friday evening.

Students walk to the Scandling Campus Center for lunch on Thursday.

Rachel Lee '27, Ella Wirth ’27 and Fiona Gibbons ’28 share a laugh while walking to lunch.

Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing Kathryn Cowles chats with Nadir Khan ’27 while leading a found-text art workshop held at Houghton House.

Directed by Professor of Theatre Chris Woodworth, students perform “Airness” in the McDonald Theatre.

President Mark D. Gearan is joined by 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.

Associate Professor of Greek and Roman Studies James Capreedy leads a lesson on the 1st Century during “Fall of the Roman Empire.”

Professor of Economics Joyce Jacobson and Vice President and General Counsel Lou Guard discuss academic freedom during their “Law and Economics of Higher Education” course.