Hobart and William Smith Colleges

First Generation graduates gather for a photo on Saturday following a special recognition ceremony.

Master of Arts in Teaching candidates sit in front of the Colleges’ first cohort of Master of Science in Management candidates.

On Sunday, 506 undergraduates, 10 Master of Arts in Teaching candidates, 14 Master of Science in Management candidates, and one College Experience Certificate candidate received degrees.

Commencement speaker Dr. Christopher Beyrer ’81, Sc.D.’22 emphasizes the vital role of education and critical thinking during his address.

Faculty process through the aisle lined with degree candidates at the start of the ceremony.

Owen Feider-Sullivan ’22 stands above the crowd to capture the sunrise with his Polaroid camera.

Associate Professor of Psychological Science and Posse mentor Brien Ashdown joins with Posse graduates in front of Stern Hall.

Students gather around an historic tree on the Hill during the William Smith Welcome on Friday. Touching the tree is a good luck tradition that dates back to the College's founding.

Students promise to give back to HWS in a pledge led by Trustee Joseph Stine ’86 at the Hobart Launch.

The Quad provides an ideal setting to celebrate the 197th graduating class of Hobart College and the 111th of William Smith College.

As part of Commencement Day traditions, members of the Classes of 2022 gather at dawn on the Bozzuto Boathouse dock to watch their final sunrise as students.

President Joyce P. Jacobsen and Board Chair Craig R. Stine ’81, P’17 join with honorary degree recipients Dr. Christopher Beyrer ’81, Sc.D.’22, William Smith Head Soccer Coach Aliceann Wilber P’13, L.H.D. ’22 and celebrated musician Eric Andersen ’65 , L.H.D. ’22.