Hobart and William Smith Colleges

President Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. ’17, Mary Herlihy Gearan L.H.D. '17 and their daughters Kathleen and Madeleine meet with President Bill Clinton L.H.D.’17, the founder of the Clinton Foundation and 42nd president of the United States, in the L. Thomas Melly '52 Lobby of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Caroline Conboy '17 shows off her mortarboard during robing in Bristol Gym.

With Associate Professor of Education Mary Kelly, students in the Master of Arts in Teaching program gather for a photo during robing in Bristol Gym before Commencement.

The view from St. Mark's Tower during Commencement 2017.

The Mohawk Valley Frasers Pipe Band leads the Commencement procession.

Outside of Bristol Gym, the HWS Classes of 2017 gather for the Commencement procession on Sunday.

Members of the HWS Board of Trustees, Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. ’17 and Mary Herlihy Gearan L.H.D. ’17 pose for a group photo with President Bill Clinton L.H.D.’17 on Sunday.

President Bill Clinton L.H.D.’17 greets members of the HWS Board of Trustees in Froelich Hall of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts before Sunday's Commencement ceremony.

HWS Trustee Linda D. Arrington ’88 helps Board Chair Thomas S. Bozzuto '68 during robing for Sunday's Commencement ceremony.

President Bill Clinton L.H.D. ’17 talks with HWS President-elect Gregory J. Vincent ’83 and Kimberly L. Vincent before Sunday's Commencement Ceremony.

Trustees Katherine R. MacKinnon ’77, Dr. Deborah S. Pilla ’76, Katherine D. Elliott ’66, L.H.D. ’08 and Aileen Diviney Gleason '85 gather for a photo on Sunday.

Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations Jared Weeden '91 joins graduating members of the Sigma Chi Fraternity for a group photo on the docks of Bozzuto Boathouse.

“Expand your world view and appreciation for others. Don’t be afraid to build something and not reap the benefits,” says Matthew Skinner '17, offering the Hobart student address.

Members of the Classes of 2017 fill the Quad on Sunday.

A view of the jumbotron during Sunday's ceremony.

To President and Mrs. Gearan, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and love for Hobart and William Smith Colleges over the past 18 years. I am so grateful for your unwavering support of my success, and the success of the HWS and Geneva communities. Thank you both for always opening your door, says Student Trustee Sydney Gomez ’17, offering the William Smith student address.