Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Faculty Marshal and Professor of Philosophy Scott Brophy '78, P’12 opens the 2018 HWS Commencement ceremony.

William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig P’22 joins Hobart Dean and Professor of Philosophy Eugen Baer P’95, P’97 for a photo during Commencement.

After receiving his honorary degree, Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. '18 receives his hood from Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Jack Harris P’02, P’06 during Commencement.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 offers his valedictory address, recounting the accomplishments of the members of the graduating classes, who “have changed the lives of your fellow students, changed the lives of your parents, grandparents and relatives.”

Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. '18 and Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 process to the Quad.

The Classes of 2018 walk to the Quad for this year's Commencement ceremony.

Among her classmates, Natasha Patel '18 processes to the Quad.

John Grotzinger '79, Sc.D. '13 and Garry A. Mendez Jr. ’58, P’96, L.H.D. '18 receive applause from students as they enter the Quad.

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.

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

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

Director of Residential Education Shelle Basilio-Murray presents James Jablonski ’18 and Richie Ramrati ’18 with their stoles during the First-Generation Graduate Recognition Ceremony in Albright Auditorium.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire ’12 presents Alejandra Castillo ‘18 with her Posse stole in Froelich Hall.

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.

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

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.