Hobart and William Smith Colleges

William Smith students reflect during the Commencement ceremony that marked the 191th graduation for Hobart College and the 105th for William Smith College.

Prior to the Commencement ceremony, many family members took photos of their soon-to-be graduates.

Ben Carr '16 receives an academic achievement award during the ceremony. He graduated magna cum laude in history on Sunday.

Siyan Tao '16, who graduated magna cum laude in economics, is recognized at the Academic Achievement Awards ceremony in the Robert A. Bristol Field House.

Trustee Emeritus L. Thomas Melly ’52, L.H.D. ’02 and Trustee Katherine D. Elliott ’66, L.H.D. ’08 process during Baccalaureate.

President Mark D. Gearan congratulates Chatham Anastasi ’16, the recipient of the Robert M. Finlayson, Jr. Class of 1972 Endowed Scholarship, on graduating magna cum laude in English and theatre. More than 150 students received Latin praise during the annual Academic Achievement Ceremony on Saturday.

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.

Randy Palacios '16 waits for Commencement to begin.

President Mark D. Gearan congratulates Max Piersol’16, who graduated summa cum laude in architectural studies. Piersol also completed Honors in philosophy.

The platform party including honorary degree recipients Dr. Cheryl L. Dorsey L.H.D.’16, Judith Hershey Melly L.H.D.’16, Board Chair Maureen Collins Zupan '72, P'09, L.H.D.’16, Joan Hinde Stewart L.H.D.’16, and John F. Collins P'72, P'74, P'84, P'90, GP'09, GP'12, GP'18, L.H.D.’16 gather for a photo.

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.

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

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

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.

Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Jeffrey Anderson places an academic sash on financial planner and Board Chair Maureen Collins Zupan ’72, P’09, L.H.D. ’16. Zupan has served as a trustee of the Colleges since 1994.