Hobart and William Smith Colleges

On Sunday morning, Ryan Carson '18, Colin Briggs '18, James Jablonski '18 and Trey Fleming ’18 gather for a photo during robing in Bristol Gym before Commencement.

Ella Calder '18 and Kelsey Jones '18 pose for a photo during robing in Bristol Gym.

Professor of Music Robert Cowles leads the Colleges' Choir in Trinity Church.

Associate Professor of Asian Studies James-Henry Holland leads the Baccalaureate procession.

Hobart Dean and Professor of Philosophy Eugen Baer P’95, P’97 delivers the keynote Baccalaureate address, reflecting on philosophical teachings from across the globe that inform the core principles of citizenship.

Director of the Abbe Center for Jewish Life and HWS Hillel Adviser Julianne Miller offers remarks during Baccalaureate.

Posse 5 Mentor and Campus Safety Director Marty Corbett says goodbye to members of the HWS Posse 5 cohort at the Rochester International Airport.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 presents Jason Kwong '18 with his diploma during Commencement.

President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.'17, P'21 and Honorary Trustee Roy Dexheimer ’55, P’86, GP’18, LL.D. ’80 present Miranda Smith '18 with her diploma during Commencement. Smith is Dexheimer's granddaughter.

The Classes of 2018 and their families fill the Quad for Commencement on Sunday.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 presents Lindsey Mulligan '18 with her diploma during Commencement.

HWS President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. ’17, P’21 reflected on his years at the Colleges and the advice he dispensed to previous classes. “HWS will always be closer than it appears. It will always stay with you.”

Members of the 2018 Master of Arts in Teaching cohort are recognized.

Brooklyn Frank is recognized as a recipient of a College Experience Certificate from HWS.

Peter Lambos '18 celebrates after receiving his diploma during Commencement.

William Smith students throw their hats in the air in celebration.