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“Betsy DeVos is giving defrauded student debtors the back of her hand,” an essay co-written by President David Wippman and Professor of American Studies Glenn Altschuler in The Hill, highlighted how difficult Secretary of Education DeVos has made it for these students to seek debt relief.

Throughout the past 50 years, students in Hamilton’s Program in Washington, D.C., have had an up-close look at Constitutional crises and political fireworks while living, learning, and interning in the nation’s capital. This semester has been no exception, with the potential impeachment of President Trump.

College Photographer Nancy Ford selects her 10 favorite Hamilton photos of 2019.

Edgar Otero ’20 will be joining Urban Teachers in Washington, D.C. As part this program, Otero will complete a residency to become certified to teach full-time and obtain a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Education.

Ann Owen, the Henry Platt Bristol Professor of Economics, presented Women in Key Leadership Positions = High Performing Financial Institutions at the Federal Reserve of Richmond to bank CEOs, board members, and senior managers.

It’s nearing the end of the semester. Classes are hitting their peak, and Martin’s Way is bustling with busy students. In the middle of all the activity is the Nesbitt-Johnson Writing Center — a haven where students can pause to focus on improving their essays, reading responses, reports, and more.

Since the day she arrived on campus, Anyi Rescalvo ’22 knew she wanted to give back to marginalized communities during her time at Hamilton. A daughter of immigrant parents, Rescalvo says she found the perfect way to do this — by teaching English to immigrants and refugees.

Rich Vellante ’86 was studying in Rome during his junior year at Hamilton when he befriended an Italian chef and discovered his passion for cooking. However, he hesitated to follow this newfound dream, thinking, “The idea of being a chef is not what a college graduate would ever pursue.” 

A few years out of Hamilton, Jessica Pedersen ’15 realized she wanted to be part of an enterprise with a mission, which led her to Pacific Community Ventures, a nonprofit that works to build a more sustainable, inclusive economy.

Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg received an honorary Doctor of Laws for his work to make higher education more affordable for qualified students from moderate- and low-income families.