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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.
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Alums in the News
AlumsConfessions of an Applied Psychologist: Surviving vs. Thriving
Applied Psychologist Dr. Stephen Cohen ’67 returns to campus to discuss careers in psychology.
AlumsThank You, Ten: Celebrating HWS Theatre
Join HWS Theatre to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the department and two centuries of theatre at HWS.
AlumsA Sense of Freedom and Belonging
Trustee Mehrnaz “Naz” Vahid-Ahdieh ’85, P’17 came to the U.S. to escape the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Her recent gift establishes a scholarship to support students who have also come to the U.S. as refugees or immigrants.
Alum Photo Gallery
- To celebrate Founder’s Day, Stephanie Nieves ’15, Sophia Mughal ’25, Gabrielle Perez ’12, Anjalee Wanduragala ’26 and Jane Erickson ’07 have a conversation about community and belonging.
- Before Hobart ice hockey’s game at University of Southern Maine, fans gather at Sebago Brewing Company. The event was hosted by Kristin Schram Riley ’03 and Tim Riley ’01.
- Jackie Cox Battles '05, the consumer brand practice lead and North America consumer brand practice growth lead at Weber Shandwick, speaks to students in “Economic Principles” with Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship Craig Talmage.
- During a Career Services event, Abby Goodrich ’18, who is an Assistant General Manager for the Bozzuto Group, speaks to students about internship and job opportunities.
- President Mark D. Gearan speaks to alums, students and friends of HWS during a reception in Washington D.C.
- Recent graduates in NYC join President Mark D. Gearan and Robert B. Karofsky ’89, President of UBS Investment Bank for coffee, connection and career insights.
- Students in the Master of Science in Management Program learn from Jim Cecere ’91, founder and owner of FLX Goods and Vinifera, who was recently named to Wine Enthusiast’s 2023 Future 40 list.
- In the stands of David J Urick Stadium, fans cheer on the Statesmen.
- Sam Calderon ’23 discusses his Peace Corps service in Guatemala during an event held in the Stine Multipurpose Room of the Adams Intercultural Center.
- Mark Neveldine '95, the writer, director and producer of films such as Panama, Crank, Gamer and The Vatican Tapes, talks with students interested in working in film.
- President Mark D. Gearan offers a State of the Colleges address to families and alumni in the Vandervort Room.
- Students and alumni celebrate Hobart soccer’s Liberty League regular season title.