Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The Hobart volleyball team celebrates the match-winning kill by Andrew Kim MHEL ’25 as the Statesmen defeated No. 7 Vassar for their highest ranked win in program history.

Maura Smeader ’25 makes a save in William Smith lacrosse’s 16-6 win over Cortland. The victory was Smeader’s 60th win, setting a new program record for career wins.

Jake Schulte ’27 fires a pitch on a beautiful evening at McDonough Park. The 2025 Statesmen (18-17) earned their first winning season since returning to varsity status in 2023.

Katherine Murray ’25 celebrates after receiving her diploma.

Mohammad Yassin ’25 embraces his mother after receiving his diploma.

HWS Trustees, honorary degree recipients, faculty and staff gather in the L. Thomas Melly '52, L.H.D. ’02 Lobby of the Gearan Center.

Family and friends watch the Commencement ceremony from the hill on the Quad.

The Class of 2025 throws their mortarboards in the air.

Clyde Williams ’24, MSM ’25 and Van Tran ‘25 pose for a photo after the ceremony.

Professors of International Relations Vikash Yadav and Stacey Philbrick Yadav congratulate Aidan Greiff ’25 at the conclusion of the ceremony.

After the conclusion of the Commencement ceremony, President Mark D. Gearan follows the procession as he is applauded by the faculty and members of the Board of Trustees.

Sanna Koivumaki MHEL ’25 poses for the camera while processing off the Quad.

Students smile for the camera while processing to the Quad.

Biruk Nardos Abebe ’25 receives his diploma from President Mark D. Gearan.

Alex George '24, MAT '25 accepts her diploma from President Mark D. Gearan.

Luke Ryan ’25, a member of the Hobart soccer team, thanks Honorary Trustee Thomas B. Poole '61, P'91, L.H.D. '06 after receiving his diploma.