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13 March 2024New Opportunities to Engage
With more than 70 clubs on campus, there is no shortage of organizations to join at HWS.
Read More14 March 2024Halfman Publishes Two Papers on Finger Lakes
Salt concentration explored with MaryBridget Horvath ’24 and published in Antropocene; and, Internal waves, seiches, and surges published in Limnology and Oceanography.
Read More14 March 2024Kliesch '25 Interns at Pfizer
An internship at Pfizer for Payton Kliesch ‘25 has grown her passion for immunology research.
Read More15 March 2024HWS Debate Team to Host Round Robin During Eclipse
Coinciding with the total solar eclipse, Hobart and William Smith will host its largest and most competitive Round Robin debate tournament.
Read More15 March 2024Karofsky ’89 Joins President’s Forum Series
President of UBS Investment Bank Rob Karofsky ’89 returns to campus in April as a President’s Forum Speaker.
Read More15 March 2024Leading Like a Champion
In his new book, Christopher D. Connors ’03 shares insights on inspirational leadership built on emotional connection.
Read More15 March 2024Is There a Conservative Tradition in America?
Major conservative thinker Patrick Deneen to discuss American conservatism and his “post-liberal” vision of the country’s political future.
Read More14 March 2024Wise '24 Joins Peace Corps
After graduation, Ahmed Wise ’24 will serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya for two years.
Read More14 March 2024HWS Welcomes Central NY Improvisation Conference
Featuring Erin Law ’03, this day-long conference brings together colleagues from Central New York colleges and universities to explore dance improvisation and education.
Read More13 March 2024“Pushing the Boundaries of Knowledge”
Kate Feller '06, a neurobiologist and assistant professor at Union College, was the subject of a recent feature story exploring her research on animals’ visual systems, which began with her Honors work at HWS with Professor of Biology Kristy Kenyon.
Read More13 March 2024The Total Solar Eclipse of 1925
Ahead of this spring’s eclipse, an HWS Archives exhibit looks back at the last one to pass over campus — and how the planned observation went awry.
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Artwork of Wu ’12 Featured in Washington Post
Jenny Wu ’12 and her show “It Depends” at Morton Fine Art headline a recent article in the Washington Post.
"Insightful, engaging, and inspiring" leadership
The Sixth Level, a new book by psychologist and entrepreneur Stacy Feiner ’86 and Professor of Sociology Jack Harris, offers "a compelling guide to compassionate leadership and living an interconnected life," according the Kirkus Review.
Lever '08 featured at Women's Leadership Forum 2024
The Mainebiz Women’s Leadership Forum will feature President of the Baxter Brewing Company Jenn Lever ’08 as a panelist. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 1 in Portland, Maine.
Secor’s Work on Display in Montpelier Gallery
The work of painter, musician and software engineer James Secor ’10 is featured in the Rutland Herald. Secor’s work is on display in “View from Prospect Street” at the T.W. Wood Gallery.
Former Prosecutor Sam Stern to Run for Palm Beach County State Attorney
Trustee Samuel A. Stern ’03 was profiled in Florida Politics about his run for State Attorney in Palm Beach County’s 15th Judicial Circuit.
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Close to Home
Raised in New York City, Paige Humphrey ’23 is now working with Barasch & McGarry, a law firm dedicated to assisting victims and families impacted by the September 11th attacks.
Stepping into the World of Architecture
In her first job after graduation, Zoé Campanino ’23 has found a niche window into architectural design.
Vichnesses Support Students Through Planned Gift
Planned gift from Sharlene ’66 and Paul Vichness ’65 honors Sharlene’s parents.
Martin MSM ’23 Continues Exploration of Hospitality Industry
Hayley Martin MSM ’23 accepts position at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh.
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Astronomy Research, Problem-solving and Jazz: Five Questions with Biruk Nardos Abebe ’25
Physics and computer science double-major Biruk Nardos Abebe ’25 reflects on his recent presentation at the American Astronomical Society conference in New Orleans.
Faulkner '25 Lands Stage Management Internship
Theatre production major will work with and learn from professional stage managers.
Careers in the Nation’s Capital
Over winter break, students connected with alumni and professionals in Washington, D.C.
Meskan ’24 To Join CVS Health as Analyst
The combination of academic coursework and internships ready John Meskan ’24 for the financial field at CVS Health.