Hobart and William Smith Colleges

While studying abroad in Queensland, students plant 250 trees as part of a service project to aid the rehabilitation of the riparian zone of Bulimba Creek.

Seamus Galvin ’23 of East Aurora, New York, joins with his family for a photo.

Mamadou Meite ’23 of New York, New York, and his family capture the moment in a selfie.

Tyler Stimpson ’23 of Darien, Connecticut, poses with his family.

Kidus Asmare Ayele ’23 of Alexandra, Virginia, and friends pose in front of the flags of Egypt and Ethiopia flags.

Katherine Brown '23, of Honeoye Falls, N.Y., and her family gather for a photo.

Kayleigh Aquino ’24 celebrates her graduation with family and friends.

The Class of 2024 throws their mortarboards in the air.

As is tradition on the day of Commencement, after watching the sunrise from Bozzuto Boathouse, HWS graduates jump into Seneca Lake.

William Smith lacrosse seniors throw their mortarboards on Monday following a small ceremony. The team plays in the NCAA national semifinal in Salem, Virginia on Friday, May 24 at 3 p.m.

Family and friends cheer for their graduates.

Senior Speaker Samari Brown ’24 commended the challenges the Class of 2024 has overcome. “The COVID-19 restrictions were strong, but the friendships that we have made along the way are stronger.”

Senior Speaker Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 praised the “tangible sense of place” at Hobart and William Smith and the passion he’s developed for his HWS family.

Madison Henry '23, MAT '24 accepts her diploma from President Mark D. Gearan.

John Finnerty ’24 receives his diploma from his aunt, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees Cassandra Naylor Brooks ’89.

Professor of Music Robert Cowles leads the Colleges Chorale.