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2 May 2025Scholarship Day of Donors 2025
In its third year, Scholarship Day of Donors garnered donations from 525 HWS community members, contributing over $270,000.
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2 May 2025Professors Burns and Cummings to be Honored with Distinguished Faculty Awards
Former faculty recognized for their inspiration and dedication.
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30 April 2025Feast, Farm and Ferment in the FLX
Registration is now open for a 3-day course on food, wine, beer and agritourism in the Finger Lakes Region.
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29 April 2025Davidson '24 to Upenn Dental School
Opportunities on campus provided real-world experience to a career in dentistry and acceptance into six dental schools.
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28 April 2025A Proud Legacy
Notable Japanese alumnus maintains connections to Hobart and William Smith.
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25 April 2025Moving Up Day 2025
Join Moving Up Day 2025 on Friday, May 2 to celebrate the academic achievements and leadership roles of all students.
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24 April 2025Rowland '24 Published in Young Scholars in Writing
The HWS Writing and Rhetoric Program shines through in recent graduate’s publication.
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24 April 2025Humphrey '23 Finds Peace Corps Service in Viet Nam Rewarding
HWS Grad combines passion for cultural immersion, service to others and academic interests on assignment in Viet Nam as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
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23 April 2025Alumnus Hay Makes Estate Bequest to HWS Sailing
Sailing enthusiast Warren Kingsland Hay ’59 leaves 50% of estate to high-performing HWS Sailing team.
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22 April 2025SAGE APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AND ALUMNAE RELATIONS
An HWS alumna, parent and former student trustee, Melanie Sage ’95, P’25, P’27 is poised to lead efforts in alumni connection and community building.
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17 April 2025Nancy Gibbs to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address, Receive Blackwell Award
Former Editor in Chief of TIME magazine, presidential historian and Harvard professor, Nancy Gibbs to offer the 2025 Commencement address on May 18.
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16 April 2025From Grit to Growth: Scott Martin ’90 Inspires the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Returning to campus as Entrepreneur in Residence, Scott Martin shares real-world lessons, raw honesty and a relentless spirit with students preparing to navigate entrepreneurship's uncertain terrain.
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16 April 2025From Squirrels to Symptoms: How Research Prepared Bryan '20 for Medicine
As a medical student at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, Alessandra Bryan ’20 applies her undergrad skills researching urban ecology to understand underlying patient conditions.
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10 April 2025Meyer '24 Takes on Capitol Hill with Congresswoman Dina Titus
Previous campaign experience supports Maddi Meyer ’24 in her current role with Nevada Congresswoman and goal of working in agriculture policy.
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8 April 2025Wertheimer '22 Rows in Historic Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race
Inspired by her HWS experience, Cambridge graduate student prepares to compete in one of the world’s most renowned collegiate rowing races on London’s Thames River.
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3 April 2025Folk Fest Revival 2025
This Spring, Folk Fest returns to Hobart and William Smith, headlined by indie rock band Arcy Drive.
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24 March 2025From Lost Pictures to an Exhibition
Hobart alumnus Andy Satter ’75 restores photos he took in the 1970s for 64-page book Walk-ins Welcome that was released March 20 and is now on display as “The Diner Project – Remember A Time Passed But Not Forgotten” at CambridgeSide Galleria.
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17 March 2025Embarking on an English Language Fellowship in Senegal
In Senegal, Brandi Taylor ’19, MAT ’21 is working for the U.S. Department of State as an English Language Fellow.
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14 March 2025Pike '25 Explores New Approaches to Alzheimer's Research
Independent study leads to career at Back Bay Life Science Advisors in Boston as an investment banking analyst.
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10 March 2025Gantcher Family Foundation Funds Student-Led Grant Program
A grant from the Gantcher Family Foundation gives students the opportunity to make a tangible impact.
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6 March 2025Pitch Finalists: Where Are They Now?
On March 6, Diya Baldev ’25, Maeghan Mahoney ’26, Chloe Odell ’26, and Ahata Laska ’27, will compete in the 2025 Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Contest for a chance to win $10,000 to bring their business idea to life. Over the past 13 years, 66 finalists have taken the stage at the annual Pitch contest.
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28 February 2025Breaking the Stigma: The Bonners Return to HWS to Talk Mental Health
Heather Bonner ’88 and Sean Bonner ’88 returned to campus to discuss mental health with HWS student athletes and clubs.
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28 February 2025ADOD Continues 3 Year Tradition of Breaking $1M
It’s an Athletics Day of Donors “three-peat!” For the third year in a row, the 24-hour giving day raised more than $1 million for HWS Athletics.
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18 February 2025Largest Gift in HWS History: $70 Million from L. Thomas Melly ’52 and Judith Hershey Melly
A transformative $70 million gift from Trustee Chair Emeritus L. Thomas Melly ’52, L.H.D. ’02 and Judith Hershey Melly L.H.D. ’16 will significantly impact HWS, enhancing student access, supporting academic excellence and fostering innovation.
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31 January 2025Honoring a Legend: HWS Community Gathers for Urick Memorial Mass
Members of the Hobart and William Smith campus and alumni community joined other friends and family of the late David J Urick for the memorial Mass honoring the coaching legend at Holy Trinity Church in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 31.
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31 January 2025Taylor Swift Strategy
Harvard Business Review senior editor Kevin Evers ’04 analyzes business acumen behind megastar’s career that led to her pop icon status.
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29 January 2025Protecting Historic Bird Colonies
For decades, HWS has been sending students to Maine through Project Puffin, continuing the work to preserve historic tern colonies.
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24 January 2025The Karofskys Make An Unrestricted Gift of $1 Million
Rob ’89 and Ann Karofsky commit $1 million. Their gift will be directed to advances in the sciences.
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24 January 2025Exploring the Value of Purpose-Driven Careers
During winter break, HWS students learned from alumni in Boston the value of aligning core values to their work.
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21 January 2025Honoring Dr. King: HWS and Geneva Unite for a Day of Justice, Inclusion and Community
Hobart and William Smith, in partnership with the Geneva MLK Committee, once again honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of community-wide events celebrating the vision of equality, justice and service.
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17 January 2025Discovering Finance in New York City
HWS students immersed themselves in the world of finance through the NYC Finance Trek, held Jan. 6-8.
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20 December 2024Highlights from 2024
Look back at the exciting news and accomplishments that shaped the year, from HWS’ #4 ranking in the Wall Street Journal to extraordinary momentum behind “Further Together: the Campaign for our Third Century.”
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18 December 2024A HWS Connection to Olympics Equestrian
Christopher ’94 and Robert Desino ’94 are the owners of Cooley Nutcracker, a horse that competed in Equestrian Eventing at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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17 December 2024Mental Health Matters: Kelliher ’11 Encourages Students to Seek Support
Katy Wolfe Kelliher ’11, a staff counselor at the HWS Counseling Center, shares insight into the support available to students.
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16 December 2024Schonning Featured in Best New Poets Anthology
Director of HWS Debate Daniel Schonning ’16 will be included in the next edition of the Best New Poets anthology.
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5 December 2024Patterson ’04 Takes the Lead on Strategic Initiatives at Us Against Alzheimer’s
Catherine Patterson ’04 has been named Director of Strategic Initiatives at UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C.
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5 December 2024Cruz ’11 Explores Cultural Crosscurrents in “Carry on Tradition”
New mixed media works by Walter Cruz ’11 fuse diasporic histories and contemporary experience.
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25 November 2024DeSimone Jr. '89 Honors Parents with Endowed Scholarship
With a $1 million gift, Joe DeSimone Jr. ’89 establishes a scholarship in honor of his parents, who are also HWS alumni.
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25 November 2024Patchett '88 Endows Summer of Service
Inspired by his time spent tutoring as a student at Hobart and William Smith, Tom Patchett ’88 establishes service-learning endowment.
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20 November 2024Post-Graduation Pathways: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Fellowships
Rodman Stout ’24, who serves as a post-baccalaureate clinical fellow at McLean Hospital, returned to campus on Nov. 1 to discuss her post-baccalaureate fellowship.
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15 November 2024Veterans Day Video & Book
President Mark D. Gearan and three students created a special video message for the HWS community in honor of Veterans Day.
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11 November 2024Veterans Day and the History of the William Scandling
This Veterans Day, the Captain of the William Scandling Dave Rockwell reflects on the military history of the HWS research vessel, which has been a part of the HWS community since 1975.
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7 November 2024The Latina Experience
Course examines the varied and evolving experiences of Latinas, focusing on themes such as migration and immigration, health and education, labor, and gender.
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5 November 2024Exploring Elections in the Classroom and Community
Students in POL 221 have been examining the different issues and aspects of the 2024 election through guest speakers and interactive projects.
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31 October 2024Alumni Launch New Podcast
Listen and subscribe to CTFO, a podcast for young professionals hosted by HWS alumni featuring CEOs, founders and other standout guests.
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31 October 2024Poole Family Names Hobart Head Soccer Coach Position
The generosity of Honorary Trustee Thomas B. Poole ’61, P’91, L.H.D. ’06 and Mary Jane Poole P’91 is the latest in a long history of philanthropy benefitting HWS.
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29 October 2024NYT: How Ben Wattenberg ’55 Helped Explain the 2024 Election — in 1970
The late Ben Wattenberg ’55, L.H.D. ’75, who served as an aide and speechwriter to President Lyndon B. Johnson, pointed to the importance of working-class voters in his 1970 book The Real Majority. As the New York Times notes, the book “was prophetic” in the 1970s and ’80s — and may be again today.
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29 October 2024ALAA Mentorship Program Fosters Growth and Connection
The Afro-Latino Alumni Association’s mentorship initiative connects dedicated alumni and eager students.
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23 October 2024HWS Graduates Serve with AmeriCorps
Hobart and William Smith recent graduates serve with AmeriCorps, making a lasting impact on communities.
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22 October 2024Announcing the Bozzuto Family Endowed Fund for Scientific Excellence
A $1 million commitment from former Chair of the Board of Trustees Tom Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. ’18 and Barbara Bozzuto will support innovative scientific teaching and research in perpetuity.
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21 October 2024De Nose '10 to Highlight Mentorship's Impact on Success
Non-profit leader’s visit will explore how different experiences and viewpoints can lead to success.
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16 October 2024HWS Honors Rowing Legacy
With the dedication of four new rowing shells, HWS celebrated the enduring impact of Angela Desino P’94 and former Head Rowing Coach Jim Joy, and the support of Chris Desino ’94 and Rob Desino ’94.
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13 October 2024Wu '12 Featured in Perspectives
Jenny Wu ’12 is one of nine global contemporary artists featured in a pop-up gallery that presents a sweeping view of the possibilities of nature-based abstraction.
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10 October 2024The Art of Mentorship
Tom Swanston ’78 and Jeff Mather ’79 reflect on the legacy of Professor Alvin Sher.
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7 October 2024The Magic of a Failed Destiny
Author Sarah Buckleitner ’14 will give a talk on living the life that’s in front of you and how to make the most out of interdisciplinary education for a happier life.
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7 October 2024Mead '13 Featured in Rochester Business Journal
Spotlight on alumnus details start and growth of business that sprung from a concept developed as an HWS student.
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3 October 2024Smith-Padmore '24 Completes Consulate Internship
Experience in policy writing and data collection at the United Nations inspires postgraduate study.
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2 October 2024Hacks Wins Emmy for Best Comedy
Christopher McDonald ’77, L.H.D. ’13 is a cast member on the 2024 Emmy Award-winner for Best Comedy Series Hacks.
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2 October 2024HWS Forever and Ever
Introducing HWS Forever, a Class of 2025 initiative to encourage engagement with HWS after graduation.
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26 September 2024Schwartz '12 Produces WNBA Documentary
Emma Schwartz ’12 is a producer of the WNBA documentary, “Power of the Dream.”
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26 September 2024Endowed Scholarship Honors Michael Max Henry '78
A new endowed scholarship commemorates Michael Max Henry ’78 and his deep appreciation for HWS.
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23 September 2024Psyched Up for Post-Grad Opportunities
Recent psychological science graduates reflect on the ways that research, coursework and faculty mentorship shaped their experiences on campus.
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20 September 2024Team Seneca Navy Returns to Campus
During Homecoming and Family Weekend, learn more about the trans-Atlantic race that four Hobart rowers will undertake next year for charity.
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17 September 2024Stern '03 Makes a Play for State Attorney
Sam Stern ’03, trial lawyer, educator, author and HWS Trustee, is running for State Attorney in Palm Beach’s 15th Judicial Court.
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12 September 2024How Satisfied Are HWS Grads with Their Education?
A new report by Professor Emeritus of Sociology Wes Perkins and Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 details how satisfied HWS alumni are with their education and their lives after graduation.
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12 September 2024HWS Parents Support Club Hockey Program
A gift from Alex Clyde P’24 and Tom Meskan P’24 pays tribute to their son’s academic and cocurricular experiences at HWS.
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11 September 2024Berman '08 Offers Emotional Regulation Tools for Kids
Therapist Jenna Berman ’08 distills insights from cognitive behavioral therapy for young people to manage powerful emotions and stress.
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11 September 2024Thinking About the Future: Brad Spring '88 Gives Back to HWS Sciences
In recognition of the lasting impact of his education, Brad Spring ’88 establishes an endowed scholarship and summer science support for future generations of HWS students.
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10 September 2024HWS Remembers 9/11
The HWS community, including its AmeriCorps Volunteers and Kappa Alpha Society members, will remember those lost on September 11, 2001.
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10 September 2024Scheines '79 on Freedom of Expression in the Academy
Carnegie Mellon University Dean Richard Scheines '79 returns to HWS to offer an inside perspective on the issue of free speech on college campuses.
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28 August 2024Successful, Happy and Engaged: Princeton Review Gives HWS Top Marks
Princeton Review’s 2025 Best 390 Colleges guide ranks HWS among the best in the nation.
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26 August 2024A Musical Journey Through the Bronx
As a production assistant, Joshua Cruz ’24 is forging his Media career working for Gary Axelbank Productions.
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26 August 2024DeVaney ’95, P’21, P’23 Named Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
HWS announces the appointment of Chevanne DeVaney ’95, P’21, P’23 as Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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8 August 2024Swartz '24 Joins Fidelity
Support from HWS staff and alumni help economics major land position at investment firm.
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6 August 2024HWS Grads Serve Geneva Through AmeriCorps VISTA
Jonathan Garcia ’23, William Koepp ’23 and James Anderson ’23 conclude their AmeriCorps VISTA service in Geneva this summer.
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31 July 2024The Great Lakes Effect
HWS researchers study winter lake-effect patterns that impact the entire Great Lakes Region.
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30 July 2024$103 Million: HWS Donors Support Record Giving Year as Campaign Launches
New gifts and commitments totaled $103 million during the 2023-24 fiscal year — by far the largest fundraising year in HWS history. Fundraising success leads to leadership shifts in Advancement.
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24 July 2024Grapshi ’22 Joins NBC Sports at Paris Olympics
Margo Grapshi ’22 is in Paris, France, working behind the scenes at NBC Sports to ensure a successful Olympic Games.
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23 July 2024Dr. Friedman ’67 Endows Scholarship
Harold Friedman M.D., Ph.D. ’67 reaches back to support science education and opportunities.
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19 July 2024New Scholarship Honors Rawlins '80, P'16
A new scholarship will remember Trustee Michael Rawlins ’80, P’16, who died unexpectedly in late 2023.
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17 July 2024Green Scholarship Strengthens HWS-Western NY Connections
The William and Diane Green P’83, P’87 Endowed Scholarship supports students from the Buffalo-Niagara Region.
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15 July 2024War Game: New Film from Littlefield ’74
Produced by Warren Littlefield ’74, War Game simulates the aftermath of a political coup.
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11 July 2024Providing Access: Romano '82 Endows Scholarship
Scholarship named after Joseph Romano’s father, who emphasized the value of a college education.
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1 July 2024Recognizing Service and Community Commitment
This year’s Community Engaged Scholarship Forum celebrated the passionate work of civically engaged HWS community members.
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21 June 2024Best Value, Best Alumni Network, Best for Internships: Princeton Review
HWS shines in The Princeton Review’s 2024 rankings for return on investment, alumni network and career preparedness.
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20 June 2024From the Archives: Twin Oaks
HWS Archives revisits the iconic campus restaurant with a digital exhibit.
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14 June 2024Whitley '11 Honored with PLEN's Marianne Alexander Alumnae Leadership Award
Entrepreneur Jalisa Whitley ’11 recognized for leading women.
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13 May 2024Supporting First Generation Students
Funding empowers students’ liberal arts experience.
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10 May 2024Roberts '89 Establishes Doc Heaton Scholarship
Friendship with late religious studies professor motivates philanthropy.
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9 May 2024Provenzano Student Art Gallery Dedicated
Dominic Provenzano '72, P'04 was thanked for the impact the new student art gallery provides to the heart of campus.
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2 May 2024Vincent '83 Endows Scholarship
Life-changing experience paves the way to support students.
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1 May 2024Peace Corps Director Spahn to Deliver HWS Commencement Address
Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn will give the keynote address at Commencement 2024.
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26 April 2024A New Appreciation
One of the first graduating members of HWS' new Master of Higher Education Leadership program, Jocelyn McKenzie ’18 reflects on returning to campus and how the program has prepared her to be a higher-ed leader.
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26 April 2024The Future of Finance
President of UBS Investment Bank Rob Karofsky ’89 considers the state of domestic and global economies, the impact of his time at HWS and the importance of organizational culture.
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26 April 2024Empowering Exploration, Creating Futures
A gift from Trustee JB Robinson ’96 boosts HWS Career Services and encourages students to explore the breadth of the liberal arts curriculum.
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16 April 2024Lippman '87 Publishes New Poetry Collection
We Are All Sleeping with Our Sneakers On, the sixth collection by Matthew Lippman ’87, features cover art by Courtney Shepard Muller ’87.
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11 April 2024Historic Philanthropy Launches Campaign to Transform HWS
$100M in donations accelerates the launch of “Further Together: The Campaign for Our Third Century”
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10 April 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.
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4 April 2024Honorary Degrees Celebrate Leadership, Creativity and Service
HWS will recognize three members of the alumni community with honorary degrees alongside Commencement speaker Carol Spahn.
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