Hobart and William Smith Colleges | 26,196 followers on LinkedIn. Thinking about your future? So are we. | Preparing Students to Lead Lives of Consequence: Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, Hobart and William Smith is a liberal arts and sciences institution known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Award-winning faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by their commitment to mentorship. In a relationship-rich educational environment, students have exceptional co-curricular opportunities through HWS’ nationally recognized programs in career services, community service, global education and athletics.