Alums & Friends
Largest Gift in HWS History: $70 Million from L. Thomas Melly ’52 and Judith Hershey Melly
JOIN US IN BUILDING THE
WORLD AS IT COULD BE.
Building on our proud legacy of inclusion, innovative interdisciplinary study and leadership in experiential education, we’re preparing students to imagine, lead and shape the brightest future.
Through teaching, research and dialogue that invites students to engage with such critical issues as climate change, racial inequality and the shifting geopolitical economy, they prepare for lives of personal success and global impact.
Further Together: The Campaign for Our Third Century
You can contribute to their exciting future.
- By connecting our students with opportunities
- By contributing to the annual fund
- By including HWS in your estate planning
- By keeping up to date on news about the Colleges
- By following @HWSColleges on social media
- By referring exceptional students for admission
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Stay connected to Hobart and William Smith and to one another.
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Get Involved
Be part of HWS’ future through the Hobart Alumni Association, William Smith Alumnae Association, WS@Work, the LGBTQIA+ Alumni Network, the Heron Society and the Statesmen Athletic Association.
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Published twice a year, the PSS is the official magazine of HWS. Submit classnotes and read past issues.
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WAYS TO GIVE
Online Giving, Planned Giving, Wire Transfers, Appreciated Securities, Matching Gifts: there are many different ways to show your confidence in HWS’ future.
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ATTEND AN EVENT
We offer dozens of events each year from on-campus gatherings like Reunion and Homecoming & Family Weekend to regional events, lectures, tailgates and virtual webinars.
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CONTACT US
Have a question about making a gift, an upcoming event or a program at HWS? Reach out directly to a member of our Advancement Team.
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Alums in the News
AlumsHonoring a Legend: Aliceann Wilber
Led by Chip Carver ’81 and Anne DeLaney, HWS announces fundraising effort to name head coach position in honor of Aliceann Wilber.
AlumsOtero '18 Earns Top Dissertation Honor
Former Geoscience major Jeremiah Otero ’18 honored for best dissertation at the University at Albany for groundbreaking research on hurricane patterns.
AlumsCreativity, Curiosity and Community at the Core of Graduate's Journey
Brooke Prochniak ’25 blends her artistic passion and career ambition during her liberal arts education.