Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Hobart students examine the Commencement program as they wait for the ceremony to begin. This year, 236 Hobart students and 260 William Smith students earned bachelor's degrees.

Ian Forsell’16 raises his diploma after crossing the stage on Sunday.

Student Trustee Max Gorton '16 gives a thumbs up after receiving his degree in architectural studies.

Shaakir Samuel '16 holds his diploma during the 2016 Commencement ceremony.

New Vision Medical Careers Program Instructor Laura Van Niel and Victor High School social studies teacher Michael Myers receive the Touching the Future Award. They were nominated by Courtney Franceschi ’16 and Samuel Menchel ’16.

Fireworks fill the sky over the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts during the Senior Barbecue for the Classes of 2016.

I think we'll find that these four years have provided us with invaluable experiences that we will never forget, says Connor May ’16, offering the Hobart student address.

After teaching me to look inward, HWS taught me to look out, to stand at the top of a hill and see what I could contribute to the world,” says Kelly Craig ’16 during her student address.

Ashley Harling '16 takes a picture with her family, including her father, Sergeant Maurice Harling P'16 of Campus Safety.

Shelby Chase '16 and family pose on the Quad following the 2016 Commencement ceremony.

Civic leader Judith Hershey Melly L.H.D. ’16 receives her honorary degree from President Mark D. Gearan during Commencement. She was one of five recipients who were each conferred a Doctorate of Humane Letters for their enduring spirit of service which has enhanced local, national and global communities.

The Classes of 2016, surrounded by faculty, staff and family, process through Robert A. Bristol ’31 Field House.

Jessica Bishop '16 shows off her diploma. She graduated cum laude as an individual major in contextual significance in leadership.

Talia Azour ’16 receives her degree cum laude in sociology and international relations.

The Classes of 2016 toss their caps in the air, marking the close of Sunday’s ceremony.

After receiving her honorary degree, Dr. Cheryl L. Dorsey, a physician who leads Echoing Green, the global social impact organization, offers the 2016 Commencement Address.