Hamilton in the News

Jolene, a well-known song by Dolly Parton, is the subject of Professor of Music Lydia R. Hamessley’s second book focused on the singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman’s music and song-writing. Published in May by Oxford University Press, Jolene was preceded by Unlikely Angel: The Songs of Dolly Parton (2020) that provided a comprehensive look at the process, influences, and themes that shaped Parton’s songwriting.

National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. April’s news topics included coverage of former President Obama’s visit to Hamilton as well as subjects from diversity on bank boards to a new Levitt Center study on gun violence.

National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. March’s news topics included varied subjects from gambling during March Madness to a possible third term for President Donald Trump.

National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. February’s news topics included varied subjects from President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to campus to the possible economic and political effects of decisions made by President Donald Trump.

National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. January’s news topics included varied subjects from Communism to third-term presidential possibilities.

Since his arrival at Hamilton, Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule has focused on promoting respectful dialogue on challenging contemporary issues.

National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. December’s news topics included varied subjects from a Senate confirmation to a new curatorial studies initiative.

Hamilton College faculty, staff, and alumni continued to make their mark in 2024 as thought leaders, with major national and international media outlets, as well as prominent higher education publications, seeking their expertise on a wide range of topics.

National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. November’s news topics included varied subjects from the Federal Reserve to election polling to awkward holiday situations.

In an essay published in The Washington Post titled “Beyond disgust: How to get eaters to try insects or cultured meats,” Associate Professor of Philosophy Alexandra Plakias replied, “The answer depends in part on what foods Westerners can be persuaded to eat.”