Hartwick College

Hartwick College congratulates approximately 350 students named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List.

Four Hartwick students selected for the College's 2026 Baker-Simpson Entrepreneurial Leadership Program.

The Hartwick College Art and Art History Department celebrated the accomplishments of graduating student artists during the Senior Art Show Reception on May 15 in the Anderson Center for the Arts Foreman Gallery. The exhibition featured a wide range of artistic styles and media, culminating in the presentation of several awards recognizing outstanding student work. Marissa Yanacheak '26 received the Presidential Purchase Prize for "Transformation," earning a $1,000 cash award. This piece will be displayed in the President's Office for one year before becoming part of the College Alumni Art Collection. "Transformation" features five layers of plexiglass composed of colored dots that visually align from a distance to depict ascending moths and lilies of the valley. Kylee Hosmer '26 earned first-place Best in Show and a $600 cash prize for "Minoans in the Modern Day," a three-dimensional installation inspired by the artwork and artifacts of the ancient Minoan civilization. Second-place Best in Show and a $400 cash prize were awarded to Megan Bryla '26 for "Internal Integrity," a ceramic work exploring themes of destruction, repair and resilience through cracked and reconstructed column-inspired forms. Additional student art awards were announced earlier in May as part of the third-year art students' concentrations review. Devlin Woughter '27 received the Vice President's Purchase Prize, while Samuel Scott '27 earned Best in Show.

The Hartwick Women's Tennis program landed four Hawks on the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team. Gianna Leggieri '27 (Ballston Lake, New York) and Lily Vanuga '26 (Springville, New York) earned repeat selections to the All-District Team, while Maggie Van Valkenburgh '26 (Highland, New York) and Samantha Lantzy '27 (Valatie, New York) collected the first CSC academic honors of their careers as the reigning Empire 8 Champions continued to add to an impressive list of accolades. Leggieri enjoyed a breakout junior campaign, earning Empire 8 Doubles Team of the Year honors alongside partner Phoebe Olson '26 (Jamestown, N.D.). The duo dominated conference competition with a 9-1 Empire 8 record and finished with 13 overall victories at the top doubles spot. Their strong play earned them Empire 8 First Team Doubles honors and a Doubles Team of the Week selection. Leggieri also excelled in singles competition, posting a 12-5 overall record and an unbeaten 8-0 mark in conference play to earn Second Team Singles recognition. She was named the team's MVP and received Hartwick's Philip S. Wilder, Jr. Award for academic distinction earlier this year. Vanuga posted a 7-1 conference singles record to earn Empire 8 Second Team Singles honors while also excelling in doubles play. Partnering with Lantzy at No. 2 doubles, the pair finished with a perfect 10-0 conference mark and secured Empire 8 Second Team Doubles recognition along with a Doubles Team of the Week honor. Vanuga was named the recipient of Hartwick's Margaret Lunn Memorial Award, presented to a senior women's student-athlete who exemplifies athletic ability, leadership and sportsmanship. She also earned the Philip S. Wilder, Jr. Award for academic distinction and was named to the Empire 8 President's List in the fall. Van Valkenburgh made her debut on the CSC Academic All-District Team following another dominant season in the blue and white. The senior posted unbeaten conference records in both singles and doubles play while compiling 14 singles victories overall, including 10 in conference action, to earn Empire 8 Second Team Singles honors. In doubles competition, she teamed with Maddi Morrison '26 (Burnt Hills, N.Y.) to collect 11 wins and seven conference victories, helping the duo earn a Doubles Team of the Week selection and Empire 8 Second Team Doubles honors. Van Valkenburgh concluded one of the most accomplished careers in program history with a perfect 35-0 conference record across four seasons, helping guide the Hawks to four regular season championships and three conference tournament titles. She received Hartwick's LeRoy S. House, Jr. Memorial Award for exceptional enthusiasm, dedication and service to Hartwick Athletics and also earned the Philip S. Wilder, Jr. Award for academic distinction. Lantzy rounded out the quartet with the first CSC Academic All-District honor of her career after a standout junior season. Taking over the top singles position, she recorded 10 victories overall and posted a 7-2 conference mark. Her efforts earned her Empire 8 First Team Singles honors, and she was named Empire 8 Player of the Week three times throughout the season. Lantzy was also named the Empire 8 Women's Tennis Torchbearer Award recipient, recognizing the highest GPA among competing student-athletes, and received the Philip S. Wilder, Jr. Award for academic distinction.

Hartwick Hawks men's track and field picked up six selections on the Empire 8 Outdoor Track and Field All-Conference Teams. The blue and white earned their most all-conference selections since the program's reinstatement, capping another successful season. Leading the way was sophomore standout Cody Bazemore '28 (Bel Air, Maryland), who continued his impressive rise on both the conference and regional stages. Bazemore earned his second career outdoor all-conference honor, securing Second Team recognition in the 100-meter dash. Earlier this season, he collected USTFCCCA All-Region honors in both the 100-meter dash and long jump. During the indoor campaign, Bazemore was a two-time Empire 8 Second Team selection in the 60-meter and 200-meter dashes while also earning regional recognition in both events. Senior Marquis Jones-McKinney '26 (Astoria, New York) capped a stellar final season with his first career Empire 8 All-Conference selection, earning Second Team honors in the high jump. Building on an All-Region performance during the indoor season, Jones-McKinney delivered a career-best effort at the Empire 8 Outdoor Championships, clearing 1.93 meters to secure all-conference recognition. Earlier this year, he was also selected to the Empire 8 Tomorrow's Leaders Team during the indoor season. Hartwick's record-setting 4x100-meter relay team also earned Third Team honors following a historic season. The quartet of Bazemore, Patrick Conteh '26 (Salisbury, Maryland), Shane Hunte '29 (Rosedale, New York) and Jaiden Deacon '28 (Valley Stream, New York) consistently rewrote the program record book throughout the spring and posted a time of 43.14 seconds at the conference championships. The honor marks the first all-conference relay recognition since the program's return. In addition to the all-conference selections, Larry McCumiskey '28 (Delhi, New York) was named Hartwick's representative on the Empire 8 Tomorrow's Leaders Team. The award recognizes a student-athlete who has emerged as a leader in competition, the classroom and the community while consistently demonstrating honor, integrity, sportsmanship and service.

Junior infielder Ashlee Stevens '27 (Berne, New York) has been selected to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team. To be eligible for CSC Academic All-District recognition, student-athletes must compete in at least 90 percent of their institution's games played or start in at least 66 percent of contests. Nominees must also hold a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher and be at least a sophomore academically and athletically. Stevens served as a steady presence for a young Hartwick squad throughout the 2026 campaign, appearing in all 37 games while making 32 starts. The junior nursing major provided leadership and consistency for the Blue and White on both sides of the ball. Defensively, Stevens excelled at the hot corner, finishing second on the team with 48 assists while adding 33 putouts in her transition to third base after previously playing shortstop. At the plate, Stevens collected 12 hits, including two doubles, while driving in four runs and scoring 12 times. She also drew four walks and made an impact on the basepaths, swiping 10 bases without being caught all season. The honor marks Stevens' first CSC Academic All-District selection and adds to an impressive list of academic accolades this year. She was inducted into the 2026 Chi Alpha Sigma chapter, receiving Hartwick's Philip S. Wilder, Jr. Award for academic distinction, and earned recognition on the Empire 8 President's List.

The Empire 8 announced its 2026 Men's Volleyball Tomorrow's Leaders Team on Thursday, April 9. Nate Roorbach '29 of East Aurora, New York, was named Hartwick's representative for the Empire 8 Tomorrow's Leaders Team. This accolade is given to those who have distinguished themselves and consistently exhibit the critical traits of an outstanding sportsman. As a first-year setter and court captain, Roorbach appeared in all 26 matches, tallying 743 assists, 24 kills and 15 service aces. Roorbach led his team defensively with 186 digs, while knocking down 10 blocks on the season.

The Hartwick Hawks announced its four team captains for the upcoming 2026 season. Head Coach Matt Rogers and his staff unveiled the team's leadership group, naming senior linebacker Robert Kennedy '27 (Hastings-on-Hudson, New York), senior defensive back Michael Vurchio '27 (Ronkonkoma, New York), senior wide receiver Miles Perry '27 (Ilion, New York) and junior offensive lineman Jeremiah Lee '28 (Bayport, New York) as captains. Kennedy and Vurchio will lead the Hawks' defense following strong junior campaigns that helped Hartwick finish in the top half of the Empire 8 in multiple defensive categories. Kennedy, a D3Football.com Team of the Week selection in 2025, is coming off a breakout season in which he totaled 56 tackles, including 10.5 tackles for loss. He also showcased his versatility in coverage, recording three interceptions and six pass breakups. Vurchio established himself as one of the top playmakers in the secondary last season. The Ronkonkoma native recorded 37 tackles, including six tackles for loss, while adding three interceptions and four pass breakups. On the offensive side, Perry hauled in 20 receptions for 337 yards and a team-leading four touchdown catches, finishing third on the team in receiving yards. Lee is expected to play a major role in the trenches after helping anchor an offensive line that paved the way for Hartwick's most productive offense since 2017. The Hawks finished third in the Empire 8 in passing offense while also producing their strongest rushing season in more than 15 years.

Hartwick College's flag football program hauled in six Empire 8 All-Conference selections during its inaugural season. The blue and white placed six student-athletes on the All-Conference teams, trailing only regular season champion SUNY Geneseo, which led the way with seven honorees. Senior captain Ellie Kalbach '26 (Spring City, Pennsylvania) and first-year standout Ziyon Harrison '29 (Clay, New York) earned First Team Defense honors, while Audra Doll '29 (Greene, New York) added a Second Team selection at linebacker. Hartwick was also well represented on the Second Team Offense, landing three Hawks on the list, headlined by first-year quarterback Audra Doll. Bailey McCoy '28 (Otego, New York) and Anne Stanavich '27 (Amsterdam, New York) earned Second Team honors for their roles as receivers. In addition to the all-conference honors, senior center Brooke Sands '26 (Antwerp, New York) was selected as the team representative for the Empire 8 Tomorrow's Leaders Team. This team honors a student-athlete who has emerged as a leader not only on the field of play, but in the classroom and in the community. The Hawks enjoyed a strong inaugural campaign, finishing with four wins, including three in conference play, and punched their ticket to the inaugural Empire 8 Championship Tournament.

On June 16, the Hartwick Hawks earned ten College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selections, with field hockey and men's and women's lacrosse combining to represent the blue and white on the prestigious list. To be eligible for CSC Academic All-District honors, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher and be at least a sophomore academically and athletically. The CSC At-Large program recognizes student-athletes competing in sports that do not have their own dedicated Academic All-District category, including field hockey and men's and women's lacrosse. The men's lacrosse program landed four selections, headlined by senior standout Colin August '26. August was joined by fellow senior Ty Crowley '26, junior Steve Grossman '27 and sophomore Eddie Hughes '28. August earned his second career CSC Academic All-District honor, while Crowley, Grossman and Hughes each collected the recognition for the first time. The quartet played a key role in helping Hartwick secure another Empire 8 Tournament appearance and host a postseason game for the second straight season. August capped off a stellar senior campaign by earning Empire 8 Second Team All-Conference honors for the third consecutive year and representing the Hawks in the USILA Division III North-South All-Star Game. As a repeat Academic All-District selection, August will advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot, with honorees set to be announced in July. Following another successful season, field hockey standouts Hope Angioletti '27, Ava Reynolds '28 and Natalie O'Malley '27 earned CSC Academic All-District recognition. The trio continues to add to an impressive list of academic accolades after also earning recognition as members of the NFHCA Division III National Academic Squad. Angioletti collected her second CSC Academic All-District honor, while O'Malley earned her first selection and was also recognized as an NFHCA Scholar of Distinction for maintaining a GPA of 3.90 or higher. Reynolds earned the distinction in her first season of eligibility. Angioletti enjoyed a standout junior campaign, finishing 10th nationally in NCAA Division III in assists per game while earning Empire 8 First Team All-Conference and NFHCA First Team All-Region honors. Reynolds turned in a breakout sophomore season, earning Empire 8 Goalkeeper of the Year honors along with NFHCA Second Team All-Region recognition. Both Angioletti and Reynolds will advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot and will be considered for national honors later this summer. Women's lacrosse rounded out Hartwick's selections with three honorees, led by senior captain Jammie Decker '26, who earned her second consecutive Academic All-District selection. Decker was joined by junior midfielder Ashley Ament '27 and sophomore attacker Lily Dempsey '28, both first-time recipients of the award. The trio helped guide the Hawks to another Empire 8 Tournament appearance and played a major role in one of the program's signature moments of the season, a historic victory over Nazareth, marking the first win against the Golden Flyers in program history.

Maddi Morrison '26 of Burnt Hills, New York, and Lane Rawls '26 of Baldwinsville, New York, each received the M. Beal Banks Award during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 3. The award is presented to scholar-athletes who pursue excellence in their sport to the best of their ability and inspire others through their dedication and commitment.

Rooby Lucas '29 of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, received the Tim O'Brien Memorial Award for Outstanding Male Freshman Athlete during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 3. A member of the men's basketball team, Lucas was recognized as the most outstanding first-year student-athlete on a men's team whose character and sportsmanship have had a positive contribution within the team, the College and the wider community.

Ella Grupe '29 of Freehold, New York, received the Brunhilde I. Klinger Memorial Award for Outstanding Female Freshman Athlete during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 3. A member of the women's soccer team, Grupe was recognized as the most outstanding first-year student-athlete on a women's team whose character and sportsmanship have had a positive contribution within the team, the College and the wider community.

Lily Vanuga '26 of Springville, New York, received the Margaret Lunn Memorial Award during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 3. A member of the women's tennis team, Vanuga was recognized as the senior scholar-athlete on a women's team who best exemplifies athletic ability, leadership and sportsmanship.

Timmy McQueeney '26 of Wading River, New York, received the Harry Mosher Memorial Award during the Athletics Award Ceremony held on May 3. A member of the men's soccer team, McQueeney was honored as the senior scholar-athlete on a men's team who best exemplifies courage, desire, humility and unselfish devotion to his team.

Colin August '26 of Garrison, New York, received the Roy Chipman Memorial Male Athlete of the Year Award during the Athletics Awards Ceremony on May 3. A member of the men's lacrosse team, August was honored as the top male athlete in the Hartwick athletic program. The award honors a student-athlete whose character and sportsmanship have made a positive impact on a team, the College and the community. In addition, August represented the Hawks in the prestigious United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division III North/South All-Star Game on May 22 at Randolph-Macon College. One of just 58 Division III student-athletes selected for the annual showcase, August became Hartwick's first representative in the USILA North/South All-Star Game since 2019.

Shelby Swartz '26 of Candor, New York, received the Anna M. Meyer Female Athlete of the Year Award during the Athletics Awards Ceremony on May 3. A member of the women's volleyball team, Swartz was recognized as the top female athlete in the Hartwick athletic program. The award honors a student-athlete whose character and sportsmanship have made a positive impact on a team, the College and the community.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Amelia Williams '26 of Portmore, Jamaica, received the President's Leadership Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Emma York '26 of Schenectady, New York, received the EmpowerU Inclusive Leadership Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Connor Yarborough '27 of Oneonta, New York, received the EmpowerU Community Impact Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Silence Baggesse '27 of Carthage, New York, received the Student Experience Susan Nesbitt Newman Foundation Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Aubrey Dominy '27 of West Chazy, New York, received the Wellness and Health Promotion Heidi Tanner Peer Health Excellence Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, A'Laura Copeland '26 of Kingston, Jamaica, received the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) Advocate Go-Getter Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Cas Markel '26 of Warnerville, New York, received the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) Advocate Major Impact Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Trevon Barnett '26 of Enfield, Connecticut, received the Fraternity and Sorority Life Fraternity Member of the Year Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, MacKenzie Murphy '27 of Dracut, Massachusetts, received the Fraternity and Sorority Life Sorority Member of the Year Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Christian Smiley '26 of Glen Cove, New York, received the Student Success Center Resiliency Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Rishpa Baidya '26 of Barisal, Bangladesh, received the Admissions George F. Goodwin Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

At the Hartwick College Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, Samaj Barnwell '27 of Stockbridge, Georgia, received the Student Government Association Emerging Leader Award. Each spring, the College honors students for their contributions to the community during the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

Madison Zimmerman '28 of Syracuse, New York, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Chemistry during Honors Convocation on April 29. Fellows are selected by faculty in each department to honor outstanding achievement in their respective fields. They serve as student assistants within their major department and receive a tuition credit.