Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire ’12 presents Bennett Moore ’18 with a certificate of recognition for graduating summa cum laude during the Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony. Hobart Dean Eugen Baer P’95, P’97 and William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig P’22 read the names of each student during the event.

Director of Posse Los Angeles Tamara Craver speaks to members of HWS Posse 2 during the Posse Graduate Recognition Ceremony in Froelich Hall.

HWS Posse 2 mentor and Professor of Chemistry Erin Pelkey receives a handmade gift from his Posse cohort.

Morgan Bayreuther ’18 accepts a bound copy of her Honors thesis in geoscience from Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 during the Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony.

Graduating seniors pose for a photo on the dock of the Bozzuto Boathouse.

Members of the Chi Phi fraternity pose on the dock of the Bozzuto Boathouse.

Senior Dean of Faculty and Professor of Geoscience Nan Crystal Arens welcomes students and their families to the annual Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony in the Robert A. Bristol ’31 Field House on Saturday.

Seniors sing the William Smith alma mater during the traditional tree planting on William Smith Hill.

Owen Smith '18 poses for a photo with his lacrosse teammates.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 speaks to the graduating Classes of 2018 during rehearsal for Commencement.

Melissa Tyler ’18 shakes hands with Interim President Patrick McGuire L.H.D. ’12 during rehearsal on the Quad.

On Monday in St. John’s Chapel, Sarah Benyo ’18, Kelsi Carr ’18, Bailey Ebby ’18, Melissa Moore ’18 and Catherine Wolf ’18 as well as Heron Lacrosse Assistant Coach Allie Flaherty ’17, MAT ’18, donned caps and gowns and were presented with their diplomas during a special Commencement ceremony.

Professor of Women’s Studies Betty Bayer offers remarks during the dedication ceremony for the historic plaque marking the hospital founded by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell Class of 1849 at the New York Infirmary for Women and Children. Photo courtesy of the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation.

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

Herons throw their hats in the air following the special Commencement ceremony.

At rehearsal, Jessie Singleton ’19 practices receiving his diploma from President Patrick McGuire L.H.D. ’12.