Historic $70 Million Gift from L. Thomas Melly ’52 and Judith Hershey Melly

Preparing StudentsTo Lead Lives ofConsequence

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Academics Fulbright-Hays Award Immerses Students in Georgian Culture

A seven-week summer program takes students to Georgia where homestays, language study and personal research provide contrast to the U.S. and deepen learning.
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Giving Largest Gift in HWS History: $70 Million from L. Thomas Melly ’52 and Judith Hershey Melly

A transformative $70 million gift from Trustee Chair Emeritus L. Thomas Melly ’52, L.H.D. ’02 and Judith Hershey Melly L.H.D. ’16 will significantly impact HWS, enhancing student access, supporting academic excellence and fostering innovation.
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Alums | Service HWS Earns Top Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, ROI and Impact

The Princeton Review’s 2025 rankings recognize Hobart and William Smith as a Best Value College, highlighting a strong Alumni Network, accessibility of Internships, outstanding Return on Investment and meaningful Student Impact.
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Walk your own road
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but Travel in Excellent Company

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  • EXPLORE REMAIN OPEN FIND YOUR FUTURE THROUGH RELATIONSHIP-RICH EXPERIENCES.

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Respected scholars, expert teachers and devoted mentors, our remarkable faculty will guide your intellectual growth while helping you carve a path to your most consequential future.

EXPLORE YOUR FASCINATIONS

Your undergraduate journey begins in Geneva, but your HWS experience will deepen your global citizenship and appreciation for difference.

70+ Academic ProgramsUndergraduate ResearchCenter for Global EducationAward Winning Faculty
The best of Each
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for the betterment of all

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  • Experience REACH BEYOND YOURSELF GAIN MEANINGFUL, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES THAT PREPARE YOU FOR IMPACT.

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Complement your liberal arts and sciences studies with real-world experiential learning opportunities at the 12 Centers for research, action and thought.

COMPETE AND COLLABORATE

Land competitive internships around the world that will set you apart when applying for jobs and grad school. Play for championship-caliber teams without sacrificing a bit of academic opportunity.

 

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DISCOVER THE WORLD AS IT IS
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IMAGINE THE WORLD AS IT COULD BE

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  • Expand BUILD THE WORLD YOU'LL LEAD AS YOU PREPARE FOR A LIFE OF CONSEQUENCE.

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We’ll prepare you for the road ahead by previewing emerging challenges. By building belonging in an increasingly pluralistic world. By teaching you how to create change on campus and in our local community. By connecting you to a network of peers, professors and alums. By helping you become a global citizen. By providing first-hand glimpses of the working world.

 

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