Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Further Together
The Campaign for Our Third Century

On the heels of Hobart’s Bicentennial, a small gathering of alumni and parents was held with President Mark D. Gearan to preview the strategic plan, which sets the direction for Hobart and William Smith’s third century. Out of that historic meeting, a group of HWS supporters joined together to collectively commit $100 million, representing an extraordinary investment in HWS’ future.

In light of this remarkable philanthropy, HWS accelerated the launch of “Further Together: The Campaign for Our Third Century” and increased the Campaign’s goal from $300 million to $400 million.

“We crafted the strategic plan to enter our third century with a clear focus on our students and how we can best equip them to be leaders,” says Gearan. “What we could not have imagined was the overwhelming response to that plan. I am deeply grateful to our alumni, parents and friends for this historic support that is a testament to the resolve of our community and to the quality of the education we provide.”

“This is a generational moment for Hobart and William Smith, one that will require all of us to step forward and make a difference.” CRAIG R. STINE ’81, P’17, Chair of the Board of Trustees

To date, $212 million of the overall $400 million goal has been raised, already more than the amount raised in the last campaign. This momentous support includes the two largest single gifts ever given to Hobart and William Smith, the naming gift for the new hub for the sciences, and significant unrestricted support that will result in campus-wide transformation.

Chair of the Board of Trustees Craig R. Stine ’81, P’17 says: “This is a generational moment for Hobart and William Smith, one that will require all of us to step forward to make a difference. I am so thankful to those answering the call and appreciative of their extraordinary generosity that is transforming lives.

Further Together identifies four key areas of investment: Academic Experience, Scholarships and Financial Aid, the Student Experience, and Annual Support. Together, these priorities reflect the challenges facing the world, the nation and higher education, as well as the profound opportunities to prepare students to make a consequential impact and transform the world for the better.

As Vice President for Advancement Bob O’Connor P’22, P’23 says, “The historic campaign goal speaks to the enthusiasm of our donors and their belief in President Gearan’s vision for our future. This unprecedented early support inspires our work ahead to successfully reach our lofty goal. That moment will only be achieved with the collective impact of our entire HWS community. We need everyone’s support.”

“Our students will graduate into a world that needs leaders with the skills and attributes that our liberal arts and sciences curriculum excels in offering,” Gearan explains. “Nothing is more important than educating young people as critical thinkers equipped with sound reasoning skills, quantitative sophistication, and an appreciation for difference. Our world needs more Hobart and William Smith graduates. This philanthropy and the Campaign will make that happen.”