Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In his valedictory address, President Mark D. Gearan asks graduates to consider the challenge of living a life of consequence by observing the words of Danish Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard: “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”

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.

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

Families cheer on their graduates.

Gabriela Nieves '23 of Staten Island, N.Y., processes after the Ceremony.