Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Director of the HWS Gospel Choir Patty Blue '77 sings the national anthem during Commencement 2017.

President Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.’17 and President Bill Clinton L.H.D.’17 hug each other during Commencement 2017. Gearan served during the Clinton Administration as Assistant to the President, Director of Communications and Deputy Chief of Staff, and as Director of the Peace Corps.

President Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.’17 welcomes the HWS Classes of 2017 and their families and friends during Commencement 2017.

Board Chair Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68 confers the title of President Emeritus to Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.’17 during Commencement 2017.

President Bill Clinton L.H.D.’17 and Mary Herlihy Gearan L.H.D.’17 share a laugh during the Commencement ceremony on Sunday.

Participants in this year's Honors program pose for a photo following a luncheon in their honor.

The President's Garage Band gathers for a group photo following their performance. Joining them is Joey Busuttil '17 (front row, left) who kicked off the evening with his stand up comedy routine.

The Classes of 2017 dance and sing along to the President’s Garage Band performance in Bartlett Theatre.

Caroline Blackett '20 enjoys a free food truck outside of Napier Hall. The food truck was sponsored by Chegg along with the Rosensweig Family and Rosensweig Learning Commons.

Faculty members and members of the Public Leadership Education Network gather for lunch in the Blackwell Room.

Members of Hai Timiai, the William Smith Senior Honor Society, stand outside the Common Room of the Scandling Campus Center.

Annie Venditti '17 and Grace Thompson '17, the founders of Black Market Salads, serve students during lunchtime in Saga. The two classmates started a salad company this semester.

Members of the President’s Garage Band perform Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline” in Bartlett Theatre.

Addressing the Classes of 2017, William Smith Dean Catherine Gallouët and Hobart Dean Eugen Baer P'95, P'97 encourage students to reflect on their time at HWS and carry that with them after graduation.

Senior Class Presidents Elizabeth Chirco ’17 and James Mandart ’17 address their classmates during the Senior Dinner on the Houghton House grounds.

Assistant Professor of Music Mark Olivieri, who was selected by the seniors as the keynote speaker, offers remarks at the Senior Dinner.