According to Hobbs, this may just require urging Harvard's 9 schools to pool the "breathtaking resources" of the University.
At Harvard, Hobbs concentrated in American History, writing his honor's thesis on the nineteenth century political cartoonist Thomas Nast. But, he says, his favorite activity while at Harvard was hanging out in the Winthrop House dining hall.
"I really thought the special part of the College was the people I got to attend college with," Hobbs says. "It's the big reason why I've spent time with Harvard since I graduated."
Hobbs has been involved in several ways with Harvard since graduation. He served on the board of the Harvard Club of New York, organizing his class' twenty-fifth reunion, and on the FAS Committee on Resources.
Hobbs grew up in Concord, Mass. as one of four siblings. He is unsure exactly what the future holds for him now that he has retired, although he is sure of some differences.
"I know I'm going to spend more time on things which matter to me," Hobbs says.