Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Directed by Professor of Practice in Music Chris Potter, the HWS Jazz Ensemble performs during their spring concert.

Taylor McDermott ’28 speaks to Assistant Dean Kelvin Clark and Mary Herlihy Gearan about the art on display at the HWS Deans’ Gallery Opening.

Members of the Class of 2026 process during Moving Up Day.

Emmanuel Appiah ’26 and Shayna Straney ’26 present their honors research completed with Professor of Geoscience Nan Crystal Arens at the Air Sensors International Conference in Los Angeles, California.

Students interested in plasma physics examined the Laser Energetics Laboratory at the University of Rochester with Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics Zach Barfield.

Students pose for a photo after the Moving Up Day ceremony.

Professor of Philosophy Eric Barnes and his dog Elfie visit with students during the Paws for a Break event outside Scandling Campus Center.

During a field excursion for “Wild Things: Nature and Memory” with Professor of Biology Meghan Brown and Professor of Spanish, Latin American, and Bilingual Studies May Farnsworth, students watch a Caspian Tern through binoculars while learning about the birds found at the Montezuma Audubon Center.

Isaak Uriu ‘28, Steven Pickering ‘26 and Tag Walker ‘28 give a final presentation in the Stine Room of the Adams Intercultural Center during “Reclaiming African Artifacts” with Assistant Professor of History Virgil Slade.

President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan join staff and international students for a group photo following the International Student Celebration.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Architecture Studies Patrick Kana ’12 tests the chair designed and built by Kelsey Barrows ‘26 during a final critique for “Process and Design: Furniture.”

The William Smith varsity eight captured the 2026 Liberty League Women's Rowing Championship. It was the Herons' 10th Liberty League Championship and first since 2016.

In the President’s House, Maggie Woodruff ’26, former Trustee William Green ’83, Henry Bindig ’28, Alex McLaughlin ’27 and Johnny Bewley ’27 pose for a photo following a dinner to celebrate the Green Scholars.

Teck Nash '26 delivers a pitch versus RPI in the Liberty League Tournament. Nash pitched a complete game in the Statesmen's 7-2 victory to help establish a new program record for wins in a season with 28.

The William Smith lacrosse team celebrates their 10th Liberty League championship after defeating Union 13-8 at Urick Stadium. With the win, the Herons secured the Liberty League's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.