Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Ben Greiner '18 helps Statesmen secure NEHC Tournament semifinal win against Babson.

At The Cooler, Hobart Hockey fans erupt during the NCAA Div. III first-round game vs. Geneseo.

The HWS Sailing team at the Marchiando Cup on the Charles River in Boston, Mass. Hobart and William Smith Colleges 25-year veteran Head Sailing Coach Scott Iklé '84 was recently named the 2018 Sail1Design/Gill Coach of the Year.

Amelia Smith 21 and Rylee Wernoch 21 examined water samples at the Finger Lakes Institute in preparation for their summer research projects.

Professor Jack Harris P02, P06 greets Yujun Jiang 18 with a smile and a hug at Commencement.

Bart makes a new friend at Reunion -- perhaps a future member of the Class of 2036?

Jenny Quirindongo 08, MAT09 and Rafe Mattingly 08 reported their class gift totals made to the Colleges since their last Reunion.

As part of last year’s Orientation, members of the Classes of 2021 play with Barkley during Paws for a Break on Smith Lawn.

Students help the Geneva Boys and Girls Club construct a new play area during a Day of Service, one of several hosted throughout the year. The 25-year tradition is one of the most popular on campus.

Orientation Mentors lead new students on a tour of Geneva, their backdrop for the next four years.

On a campus defined by community, new students can seek guidance from William Smith Assistant Dean Kelly Payne, Orientation Coordinators Tanner Arnold ’20 and Miranda Smith ’18, MAT ’19, and Hobart Interim Assistant Dean Joseph Mink, pictured here in front of Smith Hall.

Professor of Political Science Jodi Dean speaks during a Fisher Center event, which hosts conversations on contemporary social justice issues with experts across disciplines. The seminars, a popular staple among politically active students, create opportunities for dialogue and learning outside the classroom.

Chris Williams ’19 makes an Instagram moment with Associate Professor of Chemistry Christine De Denus at the annual Involvement Expo, the first opportunity to sign up for clubs and activities in the fall. Williams and De Denus represent the First Generation Initiative, a group designed to support first generation college students.

Laura Sydell ’83, digital culture correspondent for National Public Radio, delivers the keynote address during last fall’s Convocation, a tradition that officially kicks-off the academic year. This year’s Convocation Address will be delivered by Margarita Ramos ’85, Global Head of Human Resource Compliance for Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Chris Williams 19 with Program Director and Associate Professor Christine de Denus P22 promoted the HWS 1st Generation Initiative at the student Involvement Expo.

Fall teams prepared for the season ahead at McCooey and Boswell Fields.