Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Trustee Edward R. Cooper ’86, P’16, P’19 and Robin Savits Cooper '87, P'16, P'19 address attendees of Friday’s Commencement rehearsal.

Jeff Rizza '16, a member of the Druid Honor Society and winner of the annual Pitch Contest, leads the Statesmen down to the Bozzuto Boathouse for the Hobart Launch.

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.

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.

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

A special HWS Commencement ceremony took place on Monday following an impressive postseason for the Heron lacrosse team. Emily Stratton ’16, Alexandra O'Hara ’16, Hannah Connolly ’16 and Geneva Calder ’16 received their diplomas.

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

The Herons receive their diplomas following an impressive postseason in lacrosse, which included capturing the Liberty League title and advancing to the second round of the NCAA DIII Women's Lacrosse Championship.

Emily Stratton ’16, Alexandra O'Hara’ 16, Hannah Connolly ’16 and Geneva Calder ’16 graduated with Latin praise during a special HWS Commencement ceremony on Monday in St. John’s Chapel.

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

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

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

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

Karly Wagner ’16 receives the Elizabeth Herendeen Odell Book Award.

Mimi Scott ’16 participates in the traditional tree planting at the William Smith Senior Welcome and Toast.

William Smith students raise their glasses and toast in celebration of their accomplishments at the Colleges.