Hamilton in the News

In “History offers the best argument for continuing affirmative action,” an op-ed co-authored by President David Wippman and Cornell Professor Glenn Altschuler, the writers traced the evolution of affirmative action from the Reconstruction era to today’s Supreme Court hearing.

In “Florida’s educational gag order: More extensive and damaging than you realize,” an essay that appeared in The Hill, President David Wippman and his coauthor, Cornell Professor of American Studies Glenn Altschuler, argued that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Stop Woke Act “whitewashes or erases American history.”

National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. Here are the third quarter’s news coverage highlights.

Major national and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. Highlights of September’s coverage have been compiled by the Media Relations Office.

Irma M. and Robert D. Morris Professor of Economics Stephen Wu's research that tested for labor market discrimination among economics Ph.D. job candidates based on name fluency included a former student as his co-author and several recent computer science graduates.

In an essay published in the Syracuse Post-Standard on Sept. 8, professors of government Sharon Rivera and David Rivera reflected on the Gorbachev and post-Gorbachev administrations and the time they spent in Russia in the 1990s.

In “A Defense of Recommendation Letters,” an essay published by Inside Higher Ed on Sept. 13, author Daniel F. Chambliss, professor of sociology emeritus, reflected on his 40 years of experience as professor and department chair in taking this supportive position.

Highlights of August’s coverage have been compiled by the Media Relations Office. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content. Please contact Senior Director of Media Relations Vige Barrie if you cannot open the link and do not have a subscription.

“Park the snowplow: Parents need to let first-year college students grow” is both the title and the message delivered by President David Wippman and his co-author, Cornell American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler, in their essay published in The Hill on Aug. 15.

Should college presidents weigh in on hotly contested public controversies? In an essay titled “Speaking up about college presidents speaking out” published in The Hill, President David Wippman and his co-author, Cornell American Studies Professor Glenn Altschuler, addressed the question.