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30 November 2023UV Light Kills Fire Blight, Scourge of the Apple Blossom
A new study coauthored by Alexandra Davidson ’24 reveals how ultraviolet light suppresses the bacteria that causes fire blight, which can decimate apple and pear harvests.
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17 November 2023Meet the 2024 Pitch Semifinalists
Student startups address different topics for a top prize of $10,000.
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5 December 2023Ruth Publishes Art Catalog
Professor of Art and Architecture Nick Ruth publishes “Watch This Space,” an art catalog of his recent work.
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7 December 2023Financial Markets Course: Preparing Students for the World of Finance
Students build skills with financial tools while gaining a better understanding of what’s happening in the financial markets.
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7 December 2023Four HWS Debaters to Compete at Worlds
Kayla Powers ’24, Fairooj Suhita ’27, Lamia Nur Rahman ’26 and Sandeep Tissaaratchy ’26 will compete at the World University Debate Championship in Vietnam. Linh Tran '26 will serve on the tournament's tab team and Director of HWS Daniel Schonning '16 will be an adjudicator.
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6 December 2023From Empowering Students to Empowering Educators
An HWS bond reconnected two alums. Now, they’re working to recognize innovative educators and amplify their impact on students.
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5 December 2023Arnoff Regatta Celebrates 10th Anniversary
HWS Sailing took first place at the annual race, which honors the late David Lee Arnoff ’82.
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4 December 2023Perkins Engages Multiple Audiences in a Series of Lectures
Calling upon his leadership and expertise, Professor of Sociology H. Wesley Perkins was invited to speak at several events this year, focusing on his social norms research. He also shared insights of his work on campus.
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1 December 2023Exploring Literature and Social Change in Spain
While abroad in Spain, students participate in a full-language immersion program, study literature and social change, and investigate a new culture.
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30 November 2023HWS Recognized by Princeton Review for Commitment to the Environment
The Princeton Review notes HWS is one of the most environmentally responsible schools in the country in its Guide to Green Colleges: 2024 Edition.
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30 November 2023Creative Interpretation
Faculty-student translation project published in theatrical review.
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Amestoy ’11 Recent Appointment Featured on NBC News
Christina Amestoy ’11 was recently hired as communications director for Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Think Big America campaign.
Fact-Checking Social Media Posts Amid Israel-Hamas War
Assistant Professor of Media and Society Harry Gu discusses disinformation on social media with Eriketa Cost on News10 NBC in Rochester.
Sutton Shares Stats on Domestic Violence
The Buffalo News published an editorial by Professor of Sociology James Sutton titled “Another Voice: Domestic Violence Month is a symbolic campaign, but it does raise awareness.”
Gayle Lends Historical Perspective to New Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Memorial
In an interview in New York Amsterdam News following the dedication of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Memorial, honoring 146 victims of the 1911 fire, Assistant Professor of History Janette Gayle reflects on the media’s response to the tragedy, the slow implementation of safety regulations following the fire and the experiences of Black women in the garment workforce.
Zhou Authors Article on China’s Economy
Published by The Diplomat on Sept. 9, Associate Professor of Asian Studies Jinghao Zhou discusses China’s economy and Xi Jinping’s presidency.
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Finalist for the $25K Prize at Haydenfilms Institute 5.0
Director and screenwriter Rachel Thomas-Medwid’s ’91’s film In the Company of Crows is a finalist in Haydenfilms Institute 5.0 and could win a 25K prize.
Frank ’23 Enters Environmental Studies Grad Program
With aspirations for a career in habitat management, Benjamin Frank ’23 is working in the Environmental Studies Graduate Program at the University of Akron.
Research Published in Scientific Journal Helps Shaw '22
As a student, JoAnna Shaw ’22 researched harmful algal blooms, work that has since been published in the science journal Water.
Knoll ’06 Authors New Thriller
Author Jessica Knoll’s ’06 new novel earned a spot on the New York Times’ list of New Fiction to Read This Fall. She was also recently profiled in Time magazine.
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Meet the AIC Graduate Student Assistants
Two students in the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program have graduate assistantships in the Adams Intercultural Center.
Students Explore Scientific Research Working at Cornell Lab
Professional experience prepares students for science careers.
Tissaaratchy ’26 Shares Sri Lankan Unheard Voices
NGO internship focused on rewriting the narrative of Black July, a period of rioting and massacres in 1983 that triggered Sri Lanka’s civil war.
Students Catalogue Public Art at HWS
Two students explored the history of the Colleges’ public art this summer.
