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 the economy, Black history, and a new college president, among others. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content. Please contact Vige Barrie if you cannot open a link or do not have a subscription.
- “Many NY congressional candidates are campaigning without knowing what district they're running for” – WRVO (Central New York public radio), Feb. 5
Professor of Government Philip Klinkner discussed redistricting issues. - “Members of military renaming commission to take part in Hamilton College panel discussion”– WAMC (Albany public radio station), Feb. 6
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule discussed the U.S. Naming Commission. - “Don’t Cut Sociology” – The New York Times, Feb. 8
Professor of Sociology Emeritus Daniel Chambliss wrote a letter to the editor in defense of sociology as a college course of study. - “President moves: February breathes fresh air into these leaders’ careers” – University Business, Feb. 9
This national education outlet, along with many other local publications, reported the announcement of Steven Tepper as Hamilton’s 21st president. - “Hamilton College Names Tepper its Next President” – “Best of Our Knowledge,” WAMC (Albany public radio), Feb. 9
WAMC conducted a 30-minute interview with the incoming president. - “René Treviño’s First Museum Survey Is at the Wellin Museum of Art” – Hyperallergic, Feb. 12
This article highlighted Treviño’s exhibition. - “René Treviño: Stab of Guilt’ opens at The Wellin Museum” – WAMC (Albany public radio), Feb. 12
Wellin Director Tracy Adler and artist René Treviño discussed his exhibition. - “Inflation falls, but not as much as expected” – “Marketplace,” American Public Media, Feb. 13
Professor of Economics Ann Owen discussed the economy. - “Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars and Students, 2023-24” – Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 13
Hamilton was once again included on this list. - “Can Higher Ed Avoid a Dire Future?” – Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 16
President David Wippman co-authored this book review. - “Making it personal: Considering an issue’s relevance to your own life could help reduce political polarization” – The Conversation and Yahoo News, Feb. 21
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology Rebecca Dyer and Associate Professor of Psychology Keelah Williams published their research on variations in political polarization. - “Is Sarah J Maas the next JK Rowling?” – The Guardian and Yahoo News, Feb. 23
This article compared alumna Sarah Maas ’08 to JK Rowling based on the number of books authored by Maas that have been published. - “Honoring Emmett Till Means Never Looking Away from the Horror of White Supremacy” – Truth Out, Feb. 26
Professor of Philosophy Todd Franklin discussed Emmett Till and the significance of his mother’s decision. - “Whale of a dilemma: Overlooked punctuation in 'Moby-Dick' augurs ill for hyphens” – Democrat and Chronicle and Yahoo News, Feb. 26
Retired journalist Jim Memmott ’64 discussed the evolving use of the hyphen. - “Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ is 50: Why her most covered song has enduring global appeal” – Los Angeles Times, MSN, and Yahoo News, Feb. 28
Professor of Music Lydia Hamessley, who has a forthcoming book centered on this song, commented.
