Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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.

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.

23 May 2022Labyrinth Funded, Construction Underway

During the most recent Day of Service, students began work on a new labyrinth for spiritual restoration.

20 May 2022Civic Engagement Celebrated

The outstanding work of students, faculty and community members was showcased at this year’s Community Engagement Scholarship Forum.

5 May 2022Time Capsule Brings Together Alums and Mariam Boyd Elementary

Twenty years ago, HWS students on Alternative Spring Break buried a time capsule. In March, a Zoom gathering celebrated the relationship between HWS and Mariam Boyd Elementary that has flourished ever since.

3 May 2022HWS Community Donation Effort Underway

The Colleges have begun collecting donations of gently used items from students as they prepare to leave campus. Local non-profit organizations are encouraged to sign up now to receive those donations.

11 March 2022HWS EMS Wins Big at National Skills Competition

For the second consecutive year, the HWS EMS team brought home the second-place trophy in the Stryker Skills Classic.

5 January 2022HWS Students Aid College Bound High School Students

21 September 2021HWS Ranked No. 3 in Nation for Service

For the fifth 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.

3 September 202110 Years of Building Community

Thanks to the support of Thomas J. Patchett '88, Trustee Dr. Marguerite S. Murphy and Dr. Brian Cooper, Summer of Service celebrates its 10th anniversary.

3 September 2021HWS Grads Land AmeriCorps VISTA Positions

Based in Geneva, three recent graduates will join an impressive cohort of alums serving AmeriCorps.

22 July 2021Biking 353 Miles Home

Thomas Perich '23 sheds the pandemic year and embraces freedom, cycling from campus to his home in Laurel, Maryland.

19 May 2021France '11 Reflects on Peace Corps Service

In conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps, Shanelle France '11 reflects on her service in Lesotho and her journey to becoming a teacher.

26 March 2021Newman Civic Fellowship Awarded to Martinez '22

Gabriela Martinez '22 named a 2021 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, which honors student leaders who have worked to find solutions for challenges facing their communities. 

26 February 2021Gearan Celebrates 60 Years of the Peace Corps

HWS President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan, L.H.D. 17, P21 will join other former Peace Corps directors in celebration of the international service programs 60th anniversary. In celebration of the 60

26 May 2017Gearan Appointed to National Commission on Military, National and Public Service

Hobart and William Smith Colleges President Mark D. Gearan has been appointed to a newly formed National Commission on Military, National and Public Service.

1 July 2016Community Engaged Scholarship Forum