Hobart and William Smith Colleges

First-years pose for a photo while playing bingo in the Cellar Pub.

After a day of training, Orientation Mentors gather at the home of President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan.

President Mark D. Gearan addresses first-years and their families at the President’s Welcome on Stern Hall.

Justin Price ’28 and Tre Paulfrey ‘30 play rock-paper-scissors during icebreakers.

Azure Sage ’27 hangs up merchandise in the newly renovated HWS bookstore.

Students gather in the Sanford Room for Community Assistant training.

This week, we highlight everything happening around campus to prepare for the start of the fall semester. Here, Analise Pilarski ’28 unpacks her belongings as she moves into Emerson Hall early for William Smith soccer preseason.

Progress continues on the Fish Center for the Sciences.

During a William Smith soccer team meeting, Provost and Dean of Faculty Sarah Kirk introduces herself to the players and their families. Kirk serves as the team’s faculty advisor.

Auben Ball '27 records a social media promo with Isa Abdus-Salaam '29, Juah-Siblay Kolliegbo '29 and Tru Styles '27 during Hobart Football's media day.

New faculty for the upcoming academic year pose for a photo on the steps of Coxe Hall.

Groundskeeper Joe McCann power washes the bleachers of the David J Urick Stadium at Boswell Field.

The four Hobart and William Smith Deans, Amy Green, David Mapstone ’93, P’21, Kelly Payne and Kelvin Clark pose for a photo outside Smith Hall.

Eliza Freeland ’28 fires a shot on goal during a William Smith field hockey preseason practice.

In Bristol Gym, Arielle Newsome ’28 and Emily Fulton ’28 show off the new William Smith volleyball uniforms.

Director of Student Success and Retention Peter Budmen '15 MAT '16 meets with staff from the Center for Teaching and Learning to discuss the new student success portal.