Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Members of the William Smith Class of 1982 march up the Hill in 1979 for Moving Up Day.

Before the construction of the Warren Hunting Smith Library and Stern Hall, the William Smith green was home to Boswell Field. Also pictured is the former baseball diamond where the Scandling Campus Center and Cozzens Field now stand.

Hobart lacrosse teams from 1908 and 2022.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Robinson Murphy and Professor of Economics Tom Drennen talk to graduate students during “Management Strategies for a Changing World.”

In This Week in Photos, we celebrate some of our favorite moments from the Fall Semester. Here, Sam Peeler ’26, Mason Fairfield ’26, Trevor Beatley ’26 and RJ Roseboro ’26 collect macroinvertebrate samples to assess stream habitats in Castle Creek during “Introductory Biology” with Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Cushman ’98.

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Kelsey Ward teaches “Contemporary Issues in Environmental Ethics” outside of Demarest Hall.

Thomas McCue ’26, Javier Pacheco ’26 and Rachel Faust ’26 work in the Accelerated General Chemistry lab of Technician David Slade.

Blake Hansen ’23 goes airborne to help Anthony Romano ’25 tackle a St. John Fisher wide receiver. The Statesmen shut out the Cardinals 17-0.

Heron soccer celebrates one of Nwabisa Qoba's '25 goals in their victory over Bard. The Herons (14-2-6) advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament.

Statesmen and their fans celebrate their victory over Oswego. Hobart hockey remains undefeated and is ranked No. 1 in the nation.

Students assist with meal packing for Rise Against Hunger at the Robert A. Bristol ’31 Field House during the annual HWS Orientation Day of Service.

Gianluca LoPorto '25 and Gabriela Rosa '23 steal the show in “Two Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.”

Led by President Mark D. Gearan on the keys, the President’s Garage takes the stage during the Bicentennial Gala.

Board Chair Craig Stine ’81, P’17 announces that the newly renovated and expanded Intercultural Center will bear the name of Rev. Dr. Alger Adams ’32, D.D. ’83, Hobart’s first Black alumnus. Adams’ daughter, Patricia, joins Stine on stage. The naming was made possible through a lead gift from Stine and his wife, Kathy Hay Stine P’17.

Moderated by 60 Minutes Correspondent and HWS Trustee Bill Whitaker ’73, L.H.D.’97 (center), political strategist James Carville LL.D. ’13, P’17 and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie discuss politics at the Smith Opera House as part of the Stern Family Forum.

Students rock out as the President’s Garage Band sings “Sweet Caroline.”