Hobart and William Smith Colleges

23 September 2022Vincent ’83 Commits $50K to IC Renovation

The renovation of the Intercultural Affairs Center received a boost from former HWS president and current Talladega College President Gregory J. Vincent ’83.

23 September 2022Simons-Barrientos ’21 Heads to The University of Southern California for Public Health

This fall, Ferdy Simons-Barrientos ’21 is pursuing a master’s in public health at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California.

23 September 2022HWS Aquatic Science Joins Geneva High School

Geneva High School students will dive into aquatic science under a new program based at Hobart and William Smith.

22 September 2022Dobkowski Gives Talk at Jewish Book Festival

Professor of Religious Studies Michael Dobkowski spoke on mortality and the Holocaust in conversation with author Dara Horn at the Rochester’s Jewish Book Festival.

22 September 2022HWS Ranked 4th in the Nation for Service

For the sixth year in a row, Hobart and William Smith Colleges are among the top five U.S. liberal arts institutions for service, according to Washington Monthly’s annual rankings.

22 September 2022Critical Lenses, Clear Pathways

Provost and Dean of Faculty Sarah Kirk previews the Colleges’ academic outlook for this year and beyond, new programs, priorities and the unrivaled interdisciplinary, residential education that students find at HWS.

22 September 2022Cohen ’67 Donates to Colleges, Creates Endowed Fund

Psychology Research, Internships, Leadership and Athletics will benefit from gift from Dr. Stephen L. Cohen ’67.

22 September 2022HWS Theatre Announces a Thoroughly Unpredictable 2022-2023 Season

HWS Theatre has announced plans for a full season return to their home in McDonald Theatre of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

19 September 2022Kanungo '23 Discusses the Future of UTime

With $50,000 raised in startup capital, Sreyan Kanungo ’23 answers questions about moving the automated scheduling system company forward.

16 September 2022Budmen ’15, MAT’16 Engaged with Leadership Ontario

CCESL’s Peter Budmen to serve with Leadership Ontario.

16 September 2022Harris to Speak on Vietnam

As a featured guest for the Asian Film & Talk Series: Masculinity, Food, and Social Changes at New College Florida, Professor of Sociology Jack Harris P’02, P’06 will present his research on Vietnam.

16 September 2022Friedlander ’80, P’10 Offers Support through Planned Gift

Lynne Friedlander ’80, P’10 gives back, propelling HWS forward.

16 September 2022Earley ’23 Completes Internship with National Women’s Hall of Fame

This summer, Lauren Earley ’23 found both a mission that mattered to her and an opportunity to further her academic pursuits through an internship with the National Women’s Hall of Fame.

15 September 2022With Ivan and Ruth Kuhl, the Legacy of Hobart’s No. 1 Fan Remains Strong

To many Hobart College students who matriculated during the first half of the 20th century, an intercollegiate athletics contest without Art Kenney leading cheers from the bleachers or sidelines was unthinkable.

15 September 2022Geneva 2030 and Success for Geneva’s Children Host Joint Meeting

Dr. Brian Fowler, HWS President Mark D. Gearan and Geneva City School Superintendent Bo Wright will speak at the annual joint meeting of Geneva 2030 and Success for Geneva's Children.

13 September 2022Bayer Named William R. Kenan Jr. Chair

Professor of Women’s Studies Betty M. Bayer, who holds the William R. Kenan Jr. Chair, works at the intersection of feminist history and psychology.

13 September 2022Media and Society Students and Faculty Attend Toronto International Film Festival

Assistant Professor of Media and Society Jiangtao Harry Gu ’13 and four HWS students attended the opening weekend of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival last weekend.

13 September 2022New Critical Museum Studies Minor

A new minor in Critical Museum Studies offers students the chance to investigate museums from a decolonial perspective while providing them the practical skills to work in a variety of fields. 

9 September 2022Remembering September 11

HWS to reflect on the impact of the attacks of September 11.

9 September 2022Eisenbud '23 Completes Two Internships

Jada Eisenbud ’23 lands an internship with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and another as a human rights law researcher with the Brussels School of Government.

9 September 2022Uncovering Social Challenges in Scotland

Through experiences in and out of the classroom, students learned to think critically about the impacts of social enterprises and be change-makers.

9 September 2022Contemporary Vietnamese Cuisine

Associate Professor of Anthropology Christopher Annear and Professor of Sociology Jack Harris P’02, P’06 collaborated on the topic of Vietnamese cuisine for a chapter in the Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Vietnam.

9 September 2022Farnsworth Named Kinghorn Global Fellow

Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies May Summer Farnsworth is the 2022-23 John R. and Florence B. Kinghorn Global Fellow.

9 September 2022Endowed Professor Spotlight: Anna Creadick

Professor of English Anna Creadick, who holds the George E. Paulsen ’49 Professorship, is an interdisciplinary scholar of 20th century U.S. literature and culture.

7 September 2022Passavant on 2020 Police Tactics

Professor of Political Science Paul Passavant assesses the Louisville police’s protest plan during the summer of 2020 and where it ran afoul of First Amendment protections.

6 September 2022Friedman Publishes Health and Media Textbook

Professor Emeritus of Media and Society Lester Friedman’s newest book explores the social impact at the intersection of health and media.

6 September 2022Perich '23 Earns William Marion Miller Prize

While studying abroad, Thomas Perich ’23 was honored with the William Marion Miller Prize for academic progress and determination in French.

6 September 2022Guest Artist Music Series Coming to HWS

The Gearan Center for the Performing Arts will host a variety of performances by several notable musicians and artists for the 2022-23 academic year as part of the Guest Artist Concert Series.

2 September 2022Celebrating the Bicentennial in Style

To celebrate the Bicentennial, Hobart and William Smith launched several pop-up shops that commemorate the 200-year history of Hobart College, each with limited-edition clothing and accessories.

2 September 2022Vanek ’25 Recalls First Year at HWS

Rising sophomore Aiden Vanek ’25 took the opportunity to explore the breadth of what HWS has to offer both in and out of the classroom.

1 September 2022Historic Geneva Recognizes Contributors to From Beyond: Geneva’s Unheard Voices

Historic Geneva hosted a reception this summer to recognize individuals and organizations committed to telling Geneva’s history, including the work of HWS students.

1 September 2022Vincent ’83 Earns 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award

Talladega College president Gregory J. Vincent ’83 was awarded the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Black Professional Alliance.

1 September 2022New Hai Timiai Members Lead William Smith in Excellence

Newly inducted members of Hai Timiai honor society are introduced to the community.

1 September 2022Dean Coauthors Article in Boston Review Ahead of Book Release

Professor of Political Science Jodi Dean is the coauthor of an article in Boston Review about Black communist women’s historic and enduring impact on labor movements.

1 September 2022Students, Faculty Reflect on Brazil Program

Led by Associate Professor of History and Latin American Studies Colby Ristow, students in the abroad program to Brazil spent the summer studying the influence of the African diaspora on everyday life in Rio de Janeiro, how Afro-Brazilian culture became synonymous with Brazilian National Culture and whether the state’s embrace of Black culture has produced a better quality of life for Brazil’s Black population.

1 September 2022Student Research at Cornell AgriTech

Several Hobart and William Smith students took to the laboratory and the field to carry out diverse experiments at the Cornell AgriTech New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva this summer.

1 September 2022Guggenheim Fellow Joins Trias Series

Poet and essayist Jenny Boully, the 2022-2023 Trias Writer-in-Residence, will give a reading of her work on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Bartlett Theatre.

30 August 2022Ames '64 Establishes Endowed Fund

Former Statesman football player Donald S. “Bud” Ames ’64 creates the Ames Endowed Fund for the Statesmen Athletic Association.

25 August 2022DeVaney ’23 Secured Internship with Raymond Design Builders

This summer, Lauren DeVaney ’23 held an internship with Raymond Design Builders in Fairfield, Connecticut.

24 August 2022Aquaro ’25 Discusses His First Year at HWS

Coming to Hobart and William Smith from Morrisville, Pa., Luke Aquaro ’25 is accustomed to the snow and ice of the Northeast. The ice at ‘The Cooler’ (HWS’ hockey facility) and the classrooms that fill the Hobart and William Smith campus, however, took some exploration and discovery.

23 August 2022Disability Arts Ensemble Kinetic Light to Perform at HWS

The internationally recognized disability arts ensemble Kinetic Light will perform on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Deming Theatre of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

22 August 2022Hood to Speak on Mark Twain

Professor of History Clifton Hood will discuss Mark Twain’s writing on Thursday, Aug. 25 as part of the Mark Twain Speaker Series hosted by the Chemung County Historical Society.

19 August 2022Celebrating the Largest Fundraising Year in HWS History

Shattering every giving record in the history of Hobart and William Smith, during the 2021-22 fiscal year that ended on June 30, the Colleges received gifts from more than 5,200 donors for a total of $39.9 million raised.

19 August 2022Summer of Service 2022

This summer, six Hobart and William Smith students gained valuable real-world experience interning at Geneva community organizations during the 12th annual Summer of Service program.

18 August 2022HWS Welcomes the Classes of 2026

On Thursday morning, the Classes of 2026 will officially arrive on campus.

18 August 2022Princeton Review Ranks HWS Faculty Best in Nation; Environmental Stewardship Noted as Strength

In the 2023 edition of Best 388 Colleges, Hobart and William Smith are among only 25 schools recognized for having professors who, based on student surveys, get high marks, “are interesting, and bring their material to life.”

18 August 2022Meshanic '25 Reflects on First Year at HWS

Rising sophomore Carter Meshanic ’25 reflects on his first year at HWS where he decided to major in Spanish and Psychology.

17 August 2022Winch '90 Publishes Book on Family's Civil War Correspondence

In her newest book, Sarah Burrows Winch ’90, P’25, under the pen name Sarah Tracy Burrows, shares a collection of private, family letters sent by an ancestor during the Civil War, providing personal accounts of the war and time.

12 August 2022Gearan and Jacobsen on Connections with Evan Dawson

On WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson, President Mark D. Gearan and former President Joyce P. Jacobsen discuss the recent leadership change and what’s ahead for HWS and for higher ed more broadly.

11 August 2022The Internet, The Brain and Neuroscience Insights

Associate Professor of Psychological Science Daniel Graham discusses his research on the human brain with Columbia University Press, which will publish his latest book An Internet in Your Head in paperback this fall.

11 August 2022Toward Compassionate Global Citizenship, Hertzfeld Endows Study Abroad Fund

Patricia Hertzfeld has established an endowed fund for study abroad opportunities.

11 August 2022Newest Phi Beta Kappa Members

Twenty-seven Hobart and William Smith juniors and seniors were elected to Phi Beta Kappa this spring in recognition of their commitment to academic rigor across the liberal arts.

11 August 2022McCarty ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS

While exploring everything HWS has to offer academically, Holly McCarty ’25 has grounded herself in community and joined several clubs including PLEN and the Day of Service team.

10 August 2022Blogging in Germany

This spring, Sarah Palmisciano ’23 studied abroad in Freiburg, Germany.

10 August 2022HWS Social Norms Experts in the News

Recent articles on bullying and university alcohol policies feature Professor of Sociology H. Wesley Perkins, whose social norms research with Professor of Chemistry David W. Craig P’05 has provided a national model of intervention and education.

10 August 2022Moreau ’13 Takes Center Stage at Essence Festival

Performing as Lynda Starr, singer-songwriter Youdlyn Moreau ’13 dazzled judges at the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans this summer, winning the Center Stage showcase of emerging artists.

10 August 2022Finding Autonomy: Layne ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS

During his first year at the Colleges, Jadon Layne ’25 jumped right in to preparing for medical school. He declared a major in biochemistry, joined the HWS EMS squad and started a position with sports medicine on campus.

10 August 2022Seeing First Snow: Tran ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS

An international student from Vietnam, Van Tran ’25 had many firsts this year, including seeing her first snowfall out of a window overlooking the Quad.

10 August 2022Bicentennial Panel: Remember the Past, Imagine the Future

Bicentennial event will highlight accomplishments and examine critical aspects of Bishop Hobart and his era.

10 August 2022Piqued Curiosity: Howe ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS

During her first year, Lucy Howe ’25 says her path had ups and downs.

9 August 2022HWS Community Mourns the Loss of Melissa Bank '82

5 August 2022Freedman '22 to Attend Columbia University

Ani Freedman ’22, who graduated summa cum laude in writing and rhetoric and Spanish & Hispanic studies, will attend graduate school at Columbia University’s School of Journalism.

5 August 2022Cohen ’67 Provides Strategies, Insights into Talent Development Consulting

A new book by Dr. Stephen Cohen ’67, an expert consultant in the talent development field, provides strategies and insights into how businesses within the field can develop strategies and grow.

5 August 2022HWS Wins National Awards for Branding, Website, Admissions

Hobart and William Smith were awarded a gold and two silver Circle of Excellence Awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.

3 August 2022“All the World’s a Stage:” HWS Theatre Abroad

This summer, Lucas Amaral ’23, Hannah Angelico ’25 and A King ’25 participated in the “Advanced Studies in England” Theatre Summer School in Bath, England.

3 August 2022HWS Community Mourns Dean Banks

Dr. Cerri Banks, former dean of William Smith College and member of the Education Department, has passed away.

29 July 2022HWS Ranks Among Top 5 in US at World Universities Debating Championships

Sreyan Kanungo ’23 and Sarim Karim ’22 debated their way to the octo-finals at the World Universities Debating Championship, placing in the top 5 of U.S. teams and becoming the highest ranked liberal arts college.

27 July 2022Following Resignation of Jacobsen, Gearan Returns as President

Five years after leaving HWS for Harvard, President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. ’17, P’21 returns.

24 July 2022Hood Discusses NYC Subway History on American Built

Clifton Hood, the George E. Paulsen ’49 Professor of American History and Government, is featured on Fox series about engineering marvels.

21 July 2022Blanchard Presents her Song Dynasty analysis at Stanford

Professor of Art and Architecture Lara Blanchard facilitated a workshop at Stanford University based on her award-winning book about female representation in Song Dynasty painting and poetry.

18 July 2022The Human Factor: Guest Lecturers Offer View of Criminology and Penology

Guest lecturers lend a human-centered approach to penology studies at HWS.  

18 July 2022Faculty Honored for Teaching, Scholarship, Service and Inclusion

Four professors were awarded the annual honors recognizing faculty excellence.

18 July 2022Meet the Orientation Coordinators

Orientation Coordinators Ethan Lewis ’23 and Ainsley Woods ’24 can’t wait to introduce the Classes of 2026 to campus.

18 July 2022Equinozzi ’23 Named to “ALL IN” Honor Roll for Voter Registration

For her impassioned efforts to increase voter turnout, Kate Equinozzi ’23 has been named to the ALL IN: Campus Democracy Challenge Honor Roll.

18 July 2022Worth ’22 Headed to Bloomberg

Kelsie Worth ’22 has accepted a position as a financial products analyst at Bloomberg.

18 July 2022“I’m on the side of Truth:” Whitaker ’73 Honored with L.A. Press Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Whitaker, a renowned journalist and HWS Trustee, earned the Los Angeles Press Club’s highest recognition this month, when actress Rita Moreno presented him with the Joseph M. Quinn Award for Lifetime Achievement.

18 July 2022Finding Community: Ramsay ’25 Reflects on First Year at HWS

From finding her academic path in the Economics and Asian Studies departments to using the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education to land a summer internship, Annabel Ramsay ’25 has capitalized on her first year at HWS.

18 July 2022HWS and NY6 Receive $1.5M Mellon Foundation Grant

Mellon grant will support a three-year leadership program for faculty members in the humanities.

18 July 2022On Path to Medical School, Bonagura ’22 Starts with Public Health

In the fall, Allie Bonagura ’22 will head to the University of Iowa to earn her master’s in public health.

18 July 2022Rep. Lowenthal ’62 to Retire

After a decade in Congress, Rep. Alan Lowenthal ’62 recently announced that he will be retiring after the end of his current term.

18 July 2022When All of Wales is Your Classroom

This June, HWS students traveled to Wales as part of an HWS summer abroad program focused on outdoor education.

17 July 2022Shafer Helps Produce 25th Annual Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival

FLEFF is one of the world’s longest running environmental film festivals.

16 July 2022Dwyer ’23 Earns Goldwater Scholarship

Alex Dwyer ’23 has been selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate award of its type in natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

15 July 2022Pre-Law Prestige for Yonten ’23

Tenzin Yonten ’23 earned admission to two prestigious pre-law programs, which include scholarship funding, LSAT prep and a summer program at Harvard Law School.

15 July 2022Anderton Establishes Symposia on World Affairs and Economic Policy

Two new speaker series invite international experts to campus, thanks to gifts from former Trustee James F. Anderton IV ’65.

15 July 2022Black Woman Be Whole: Alums on Prioritizing Self-Care and Mental Wellness

Ednesha Saulsbury ’00 and Kimberly Moore ’00, the cofounders of “Black Woman Be Whole,” led a self-care workshop on campus.

15 July 2022The Grassroots Initiative that Grew into America Reads

Grounded in a rich culture of student initiative at HWS, the founders of America Reads made a lasting impact at HWS.

14 July 2022Cohen ’81 Donates HWS Debate Case

Keith Cohen ’81 says the well-rounded, liberal arts education he received as a student at HWS helped make him a successful trial attorney.

7 July 2022Introducing the New Aquatic Science Minor

A new minor in aquatic science capitalizes on the campus’ long history of limnologic research and leverages the Colleges’ location on Seneca Lake.

30 June 2022Whelan-Small ’24 Named Newman Civic Fellow

Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 has been named a Newman Civic Fellow for his work with the FLX College Leaders Program.

29 June 2022Faculty Dance Concert 2022

Three Faculty Choreographers join Guest Artist Olive Prince ’99 in three performances.

25 June 2022Huskie's Appearance on Jeopardy Airs July 4

Andrea “Andie” Huskie, director of secondary education, will be a contestant on Jeopardy beginning Monday, July 4.

24 June 2022Sipos '23 Honored by Botanical Society of America

Biology major Erika Sipos ’23 is one of only six students nationwide to earn a 2022 Undergraduate Student Research Award from the Botanical Society of America.

21 June 2022Studying Community Development at London School of Economics

Emma Falkenstein ’21 calls on HWS research experience at the London School of Economics.

20 June 2022Brathwaite ’22 Presents Honors Research

A recent conference showcased the unsung expressions of Guyanese feminism that Kaitlyn Brathwaite ’22 studied as part of her Honors project.

17 June 2022“Destined for Greatness”: Alger Adams Dinner 2022

Educator and instructional coach Shavonne Ward ’09 headlined the annual celebration of students’ achievements and Alger Adams ’32, the first Black graduate of Hobart College.

17 June 2022Rundlett ’22 Accepted to University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

Emily Rundlett ’22, who graduated cum laude with a B.S. in chemistry, will attend the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in the fall.

17 June 2022New Student Trustees Elected

Samari Brown ’24 and Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 have been elected by their peers to serve as Junior Student Trustees.

17 June 2022Summer Sandbox 2022 Underway

The 14 students in this year’s entrepreneurial accelerator program have begun generating business ideas, performing customer discovery and developing business models.

3 June 2022Reunion 2022 Kicks Off During Bicentennial Year

This year, Hobart and William Smith will host two Reunion celebrations. It’s two parties this year!