Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Members of HWS Greek Life gather on the steps of Coxe Hall during the Greek Retreat on Wednesday.

The newest members of the HWS faculty gather for a photo on the steps of the Scandling Campus Center. They will join departments across campus, including philosophy, political science, math and computer science, history, environmental science, music and economics.

Students and their families listen to remarks during the President’s Welcome Ceremony on Stern Lawn.

New international students join Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 and Sandra McGuire for a photo on the steps of the President’s House. A culturally and geographically diverse group, they arrive at HWS from 11 countries.

Clifford Chan, former director of Volunteers in Asia, speaks to Zesheng Zhou '22 and Zhong Kang Cai '22 during the International Student Welcome Breakfast in the Scandling Campus Center.

Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Darrin Magee leads a discussion on classroom expectations with international students in the Sanford Room in Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Orientation Mentors discuss logistics for the weekend during a staff training session in the Vandervort Room.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D.’12 and Sandra McGuire gather with four new Posse Scholars and their family members, faculty and administrators on Tuesday night. The students are part of one of the most successful college access and youth leadership programs in the country.

Students, who are the first in their family to attend college, gather for a photo during the HWS First Generation Initiative welcome event.

John Camara '19 shares an idea with fellow Orientation Mentors in the Vandervort Room.

The sun sets over the Quad on Wednesday night.

The Classes of 2022 and their families listen to campus leaders at the President’s Welcome Ceremony on Stern Lawn.

HWS Trustee Dr. Richard L. Wasserman ‘70 shares his hopes for the Classes of 2022 during Thursday’s festivities.

Provost and Dean of Faculty DeWayne Lucas invites students to delve into new topics, ways of thinking and methods of inquiry during their time at the Colleges.

Hobart Dean Khuram Hussain discusses the history of the Colleges, the liberal arts, and the diversity of the HWS community. “May this be a place where we continuously learn from each other and cultivate belonging.”

Members of the Classes of 2022 and their families gather for the President's Welcome on Stern Lawn.