Hobart and William Smith Colleges

A colorful mortarboard.

The Quad is filled with socially distanced seating.

A student celebrates while waiting to receive their diploma.

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 take a photo before Commencement 2021.

Commencement Eve on the Quad.

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

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

In her valedictory address, President Joyce P. Jacobsen praised the campus’ collective strength over the past year and “the tenacity, dedication and sheer willpower of its individuals.”

In her Commencement address, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden L.H.D. ’21 congratulates the resilient Classes of 2021. Hayden was awarded an honorary doctorate and received the Elizabeth Blackwell Award, given to women whose lives exemplify outstanding service to humanity.

Faculty process on to the Hobart Quadrangle.

William Smith seniors take a plunge into Seneca Lake.

As part of Senior Week, students spend the week leading up to Commencement making lasting memories. Here, Mimi Smith 21, Audrey Platt 21, Lindsey Lesniak 21, Rylee Wernoch 21 and Mackenzie Frary 21 hang out on Stern Lawn before their wine tasting.

Travis Schneider '21 brings his dog Sky to a meeting with his Honors adviser Associate Professor of Psychological Science Julie Kingery. Schneider's research explores the connection between mindfulness and mental health.

Graduates of the Masters of Arts in Teaching spend time together by Seneca Lake

During Senior Week, Carly Shiever 21 plays cornhole on Stern Lawn.