Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The Classes of 2020 process across Pulteney Street.

Classmates celebrate while processing to the Quad.

Hobart and William Smith faculty are applauded while processing to their seats on Sunday.

President Joyce P. Jacobsen welcomes the more than 300 graduates and their families who returned to campus to celebrate a much overdue commencement.

Student speakers Gianna Gonzalez ’20 and Gavin Flood ’20 reflect on their fond memories as students and the personal and intellectual growth they found at HWS.

Tai-Ling Bey '20 celebrates after walking across the stage.

Alex Cottrell '20 poses for a photo after crossing the stage.

The 2020 graduates are ushered to the Quad by the Mohawk Valley Frasers bagpipe ensemble.

“The Lord didn’t put us here just to consume oxygen,” says the Most. Rev. Michael B. Curry ’75, D.D.’20, the Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church.

Djeneba Ballo '20 initiates a standing ovation following the address of the Most. Rev. Michael B. Curry ’75, D.D.’20.

The members of the Classes of 2021 and M.A.T. graduates fill the Quad.

Faculty process on to the Hobart Quadrangle.

Associate Professor of History Matt Crow leads the procession as Faculty Marshal.

The platform party gathers in the L. Thomas Melly '52, L.H.D. ’02 Lobby, including honorary degree recipients Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, Director of Public Health for Ontario County Mary Beer, and Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Geneva and the Geneva Community Center Chris Lavin ’81.

Graduates jump in celebration.

Commencement Eve on the Quad.