Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In This Week in Photos, we look at the HWS campus of today and yesterday. Whether the 1960s or the 2020s, the Quad is always a popular place to relax on a sunny day.

St. Mark’s Tower under construction in 1960. A student studies outside St. John’s Chapel.

Hobart lacrosse teams from 1908 and 2022.

The nostalgia of the Coxe Hall steps continues. Here, three students from 1981 enjoy the sunny weather.

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

Students studying abroad in Italy visit Paestum, a city famous for having ancient Greek temples. They are led by Associate Professor of Media and Society Lisa Patti and Associate Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Ben Ristow.

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.

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.

Sofia Pattillo ’24 celebrates her first career NCAA tournament goal. The Herons beat Hartwick 4-0 to advance to the second round in Babson Park, Mass.

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.

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.

President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan greet students during Orientation Weekend. Here they welcome Laura Therien ’26 of Montreal, Quebec.

The Hobart Bicentennial flag is raised on South Main Street.

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.

Led by Associate Professor of Dance Kelly Johnson, students perform a Guinea Style West African Dance during the Bicentennial Gala.

More than 2,000 students, faculty, alums, staff and community members filled Bristol Field House for the Bicentennial Gala in October.