Hobart and William Smith Colleges

During the 17th annual Orientation Day of Service welcome, Geneva City Manager Matt Horn highlights the enduring connection between Geneva and HWS to the Classes of 2020. Each year, members of the HWS community perform more than 90,000 hours of community service.

HWS social justice theatre group Mosaic NY performs for first-year students during Orientation. ​

Sydney Ferry '18 makes a new friend during Paws for a Break on Smith Lawn.

Hobart Dean Eugen Baer P'95, P'97 speaks to first-year students at the Hobart Matriculation Ceremony.

President Mark D. Gearan receives a standing ovation during Convocation. Gearan has announced that he will conclude his duties as President at the end of the 2016-17 academic year.

“We have built a community here at Hobart and William Smith, one of great value and one that makes us proud.” – Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68

Following the first day of classes, HWS faculty join together for Convocation.

Chaplain Maurice Charles offers opening remarks at Convocation.

President Mark D. Gearan offers advice to students for the upcoming academic year during Convocation 2016.

Chair of the Board of Trustees Tom Bozzuto '68 at the podium during Convocation 2016.

A Hobart student bikes to class from the Scandling Campus Center.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Kristin Slade discusses amino acid structures and buffers during Chem 448: Biochemistry.

Bozzuto Boathouse at dawn.

The recipient of the 2015-2016 Faculty Prize for Scholarship and the faculty speaker at this year's Convocation ceremony, Professor of Geoscience Nan Crystal Arens encourages students to engage with faculty: “We each have a passion for ideas and a passion for getting you to love ideas, too.”

Dr. Gregory Vincent '83 delivers the keynote address during Convocation. The VP for Diversity and Community Engagement at University of Texas at Austin encouraged students to embrace their individuality during their four years.

A capella group Three Miles Lost sings the William Smith alma mater during the Welcome Celebration in the L. Thomas Melly ’52 Lobby in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.