This week in photos
Aug. 13 - Aug. 19
- Current students offer a loud and cheerful welcome to the Classes of 2026.
President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan greet Adam Alfar ’26, of Rockville, Md., and his family.
Laura Therien ’26, of Montreal, Quebec, shakes hands with Mary Herlihy Gearan.
From Hillsborough, N.J., Rithik Adiani’s ’26 father takes a photo of his family with President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan.
Director of Admissions Alan Paynter takes a selfie with Sydney Campbell ’26, of Glenside, Pa., and her family.
Liam Davidson ’26, a transfer student from Sayville, N.Y., gathers with his family under the tent on the Quad.
Leah Halsey ’26, of Arcade, N.Y., rests on her refrigerator on St. Clair Street.
Elijah Goldman ’26 and his family, of Snowmass Village, Colo., unpack their truck.
Andrew D’Amato ’26, of Clyde, N.Y., gathers for a photo with Orientation staff before moving into JPR residence hall.
Orientation coordinators pose for a quick photo while helping new students move in.
President Mark D. Gearan offers an official welcome to the Classes of 2026 on Stern Lawn.
Orientation Coordinators Ainsley Woods ’24 and Ethan Lewis ’23 greet new students during the official President’s Welcome Ceremony.
Provost and Dean of Faculty Sarah Kirk urges new students to take advantage of all that HWS has to offer.
Chaplain Nita Byrd asks students to “look within to discover what inspires you.”
Before his family members depart campus, Robert Roseboro ’26 of Yonkers, N.Y., joins them for a photo.
Alana Sharp ’26, of Newport Beach, Calif., says goodbye to her mother following the President’s Welcome.
Max Friedlander ’26, of Victor, N.Y., gives his dad a hug.
Former President and Professor of Economics Joyce P. Jacobsen hosts President Mark D. Gearan, Mary Herlihy Gearan and Orientation leaders for dinner at her home on Tuesday night.
New international students representing 21 countries joined faculty, staff, President Mark D. Gearan, Mary Herlihy Gearan, former President and Professor of Economics Joyce P. Jacobsen and Bill Boyd on Wednesday night.
The Classes of 2026 take the traditional illumination photo on Thursday night.
