Hartwick College students birding at Pine Lake

Pine Lake Birding Activities

One of the primary reasons for Hartwick’s purchase of the Pine Lake campus in 1971 was in furtherance of education, and the learning opportunities that the property’s flora and fauna would provide.

The Gentleman Coach and the Tradition of Hartwick Hoops

One instrumental figure in shaping that foundation was Harold “Hal” Bradley, a 1934 Hartwick graduate who went on to coach basketball at Hartwick College, Duke University and the University of Texas at Austin.

Honoring the Legacy: The Harry Bradshaw Matthews Impact on Oyaron Hill

Publications and programming produced by the USCTI reflect Matthews’ enduring vision.

From December Term to J Term: A Hartwick Tradition

Introduced in 1964 as a December Term under President Frederick Binder, the program was held during the three weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas before shifting to J Term in the 1980s.

Hartwick College Holiday Card drawing of the College entrance off West Street with Shineman Chapel House

Seasons Greetings Through the Years

Artwork has always played an important role in Hartwick holiday cards.

Hartwick College Tea Silver

Silver Service and Sisterhood: A Toast to the Hartwick Women’s Club

The Hartwick College Women’s Club was formed in 1934.

Hartwick Logo

A Frightful Flashback to Hartwick History

Legendary film actor Vincent Price shared his passion for art and literature in 1962.

Hartwick College Homecoming Parade on Main Street, Oneonta, NY 1946

Homecoming, Reunions and Everything in Between

Now known as True Blue Weekend, Hartwick has been mixing and matching versions of this celebration for nearly a century.

A Signature Tradition

Each fall, as they begin their academic journey at Hartwick College, new students take part in one of the College’s most meaningful and enduring traditions: signing the Matriculation Book during Opening Convocation.

Drawing of BreseeHall 1932

From the Archives: 73 Students Make up First Graduates on the Hill

Hartwick College’s “Pioneer Class”