History News
25 August 2025HWS Launches Frelinghuysen Summer Program in Washington, D.C.
A recent gift from former U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen ’69, L.H.D. ’01 (R-NJ) will expand public service, policy and advocacy internship opportunities for Hobart and William Smith students.
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6 August 2025Grosso Family Gift Honors Shared HWS Experience
A gift from Kristin and Christopher Grosso P’25 recognizes the relationship-rich culture HWS extends to parents as well as students, creating a powerful legacy for both.
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25 July 2025Magnetic Fields and Military Secrets: Summer Research with a Twist
Students blend physics, history and art to create a digital archive of vintage scientific equipment pulled from Eaton Hall’s hidden archives.
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18 May 2025Four Members of the Class of 2025 Join Peace Corps
HWS seniors will serve two-year positions in Africa, South America and the Caribbean, continuing HWS’ long-standing commitment to service abroad.
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14 April 2025President's Forum Series Welcomed Dr. Chris Beyrer '81, D.Sc. '22
Internationally recognized epidemiologist and public health expert, Dr. Chris Beyrer joined the President’s Forum Series to discuss his career in public health, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing work to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS.
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3 April 2025Exploring History: Sabine Cadeau on the Haitian Massacre of 1937
The annual Huff Lecture Series sponsored by the HWS History Department will welcome McGill University Professor Sabine Cadeau on Thursday, April 10.
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18 February 2025Hobart and William Smith Awarded $500K Mellon Foundation Grant to Launch New “Matters of Memory” Program
Mellon Grant will support the launch of an interdisciplinary certificate and fellowship program led by Chair of the Department of History and Director of Law and Society Professor Matthew Crow.
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