Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The 2026 STEM scholars pose for a photo following their induction ceremony with keynote speaker and Associate Provost at Xavier University Florastina Payton-Stewart.

Rhodes Chair in Digital Humanities and Associate Professor of English at Duke University Richard Jean So delivers the keynote lecture in the Fish Screening Room during the Creativity and AI Workshop hosted by Assistant Professor of Media and Society Iskandar Zulkarnain and Assistant Professor of Media and Society Harry Gu.

New York State trooper Emma Faso ’23, MSM ’24 speaks with Katie Ingle ’27 about her career path after graduation following the conclusion of “Sociology of Police and Policing” with Professor of Sociology Jim Sutton.

Ph.D. candidate in organizational behavior at the University of Pittsburgh Sam Allen ’20 leads a workshop on ethical approaches to leadership with the Centennial Center.

Outside of Houghton House and wearing masks and gloves to follow appropriate conservation practices, Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Liliana Leopardi works with Azure Sage ‘27 on the restoration of a painting during “Collections Management.”

During “Introduction to Psychology,” Professor of Psychological Science Daniel Graham provides advice to Malachi Quinn ’29, who uses a hyperscope as part of a sensation and perception activity.

While visiting Washington D.C. on a career trek, Associate Professor of Political Science DeWayne Lucas and students pose for a group photo while on the roof of FGS Global.

Professor of Biology Mark Deutschlander helps Paige Madison ’26 and Jaylynn McCarthy ’26 with a lab activity during “General Physiology.”

Associate Professor of Economics Christina Houseworth chats with Vanesa Castillo ‘28 and Danie DeZart ‘28 during “Micro Theory and Policy.”

During “Leadership and Strategy in Entrepreneurial Organizations,” author and former COO of Meta Sheryl Sandberg, James Beard award-winning chef Dan Kluger and venture capitalist Katie Stanton joined class. Here, Kluger takes a selfie with President Mark D. Gearan, Professor of Business Management and Entrepreneurship Tom Drennen, CEO of Chegg Dan Rosensweig ‘83, Stanton and students.

While studying abroad in New Zealand with Associate Professor of Economics Keoka Grayson, students get ready to go zip lining during some downtime.

A member of the HWS sailing team, Cooper Delbridge ’26 discusses a statistical model for his team’s interactive dashboard project with Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science Jonathan Forde during their Data Analytics Capstone.

During “Eat Like a Slav,” Associate Professor of Russian Area Studies David Galloway teaches students how to make “blin,” a traditional Russian pancake, in the Jackson-Potter-Reese Kitchen.

Associate Professor of Philosophy Lisa Leininger leads a group discussion during “Ideas of Self.”

This week, we celebrate our dedicated faculty who help students discover their passions and pursue new opportunities. Here, Alexandria Toth ‘28 and Lex Searle ‘26 work with Professor of Biology Sigrid Carle during a lab for “Cancer Biology.”

During “Topics in Cognitive Psychology,” Associate Professor of Psychological Science Michelle Rizzella speaks with Lilay Abadi ‘26 during a class discussion.