Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Guided by a curriculum grounded in exploration and rigor, the Colleges prepare students to think critically. They go on to lead lives of consequence.

Hobart and William Smith is a liberal arts and sciences institution known for its consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Located on 320 acres in the heart of New York State’s Finger Lakes Region, Hobart and William Smith are independent liberal arts colleges distinctive for providing highly individualiz

ed educations. In partnership with the Geneva and global communities and through robust programs in career development, study-abroad, service, leadership and athletics, the Colleges foster an environment that values global citizenship, teamwork, ethics, inclusive excellence and cultural competence. Under the mentorship of faculty, Hobart and William Smith students gain the necessary clarity to be competitive when seeking employment. They win prestigious fellowships like the Rhodes, Gates Cambridge, Udall, Fulbright and Goldwater. They gain admittance to the best graduate programs in the country. Thank you for engaging with us on social media. We enjoy your comments and suggestions, and intend to keep you updated with relevant community and college news and resources. We have established the following guidelines for commenting and our responses for those comments. We hope that this will keep the focus on positive dialogue and help answer questions while making sure that the comments are courteous and professional. We will try to respond as quickly as possible to your comments during normal working hours. Banning: We hope to never have to ban participants from our community, but repeated or egregious violations of the above policy will result in removal from the community. Spam: Advertising or promotional content will be immediately removed. Threats, hateful, or inappropriate comments: We will not allow personal attacks, threats, release of personal information, overtly antagonistic or abusive behavior. Infractions will result in immediate removal of the comment(s) and possible banning from the community. Hate speech: Sexist, racist or homophobic speech will not be tolerated. Factual information: Although we acknowledge criticism, we will not allow misrepresentation. We will distinguish between constructive arguments and subversion of the purpose of the site via smear tactics. Repeat topics: We are excited to discuss community information, issues, activities and events and related topics, but to ensure that we keep the conversation moving, we will not engage in extended back and forth on topics in the comment threads. Please feel free to reach us directly off-line to discuss other topics in more depth. Our Comment Use Policy also is available on the HWS website: http://www.hws.edu/news/social_media_policy.aspx

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08/28/2026

Sadie Herr ’27 asks parents and families to share their best advice for students starting college, then turns the question around: What advice do students have for the new empty-nesters?

Parents of sophomores, juniors and seniors, share your advice in the comments!

Move-in essentials, according to the Class of 2030! Scroll to see what made the move!What’s the one thing you couldn’t g...
08/27/2026

Move-in essentials, according to the Class of 2030! Scroll to see what made the move!

What’s the one thing you couldn’t go to college without? Share in the comments!

Illumination ✨
08/27/2026

Illumination ✨

Shake hands with President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan ✔️Move-in  ✔️Meet roommate ✔️First Day ✔️You’ve made i...
08/27/2026

Shake hands with President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan ✔️
Move-in ✔️
Meet roommate ✔️
First Day ✔️

You’ve made it, Class of 2030! These are just the first moments of four years filled with exploration, challenge, discovery and growth.

552 first-year students and 28 transfer students from 35 states and countries around the world are headed to HWS, bringi...
08/25/2026

552 first-year students and 28 transfer students from 35 states and countries around the world are headed to HWS, bringing new ideas, interests and energy to campus. Get ready to meet your classmates, settle into campus life and kick off an unforgettable first year, Class of 2030! See you tomorrow!

Record-setting interest and a more than 20 percent increase in first-year enrollment bring a vibrant new class to campus.

This week, we highlight everything happening around campus to prepare for the start of the fall semester.
08/24/2026

This week, we highlight everything happening around campus to prepare for the start of the fall semester.

08/18/2026

The Princeton Review ranked HWS among the best in the nation!

#4 Most Community Service Engagement
#7 Most Accessible Professors
#9 Best School for Making an Impact
#10 Happiest Students
#10 Most Active Student Government
#10 Best Alumni Network
#12 Best Internships
#12 Home Town Relations

The Princeton Review also added HWS to their “Best in the Northeast” and “Colleges That Create Futures” lists.

Together, these accolades capture what makes an HWS experience distinctive: close relationships with professors, intellectual exploration and discovery, hands-on learning through internships and civic engagement, and preparation for meaningful careers and lives of consequence.

Read about the Princeton Review’s methodology: https://www.hws.edu/news/2026/from-most-accessible-faculty-to-happiest-students.aspx

This summer, students held internships at organizations including Reuters, Harvard University, Suffolk Construction, Bos...
08/17/2026

This summer, students held internships at organizations including Reuters, Harvard University, Suffolk Construction, Boston Medical Center, the U.S. International Trade Commission and beyond.

Through the HWS Guaranteed Internship Program, every student has access to a funded internship or research opportunity.

Learn more about HWS’ internship guarantee: https://www.hws.edu/centers/career-services/guaranteed-internship-faqs.aspx

This summer, alumni have gathered to reconnect and celebrate Further Together: The Campaign for Our Third Century! We’re...
08/17/2026

This summer, alumni have gathered to reconnect and celebrate Further Together: The Campaign for Our Third Century! We’re grateful to our hosts from Newport to the Twin Cities, and to everyone who made the gatherings a joyful celebration of the HWS community.

HWS Trustee Jonathan Mothner ’85 and his family have pledged $775,000 to support the Fish Center for the Sciences and to...
08/13/2026

HWS Trustee Jonathan Mothner ’85 and his family have pledged $775,000 to support the Fish Center for the Sciences and to create the Mothner Family Annual Fund Scholarship.

“It’s about the professors who challenged my thinking, financial aid that opened the door to college and a semester abroad in London that changed how I think about the world,” he says.

Four years at HWS shaped Trustee Jonathan Mothner's approach to work, life and people.

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