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 June’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.
- “Low-key observance of Memorial Day keeps Harvard tradition alive” – The Harvard Press, June 3 (subscription only)
This article included Special Collections director Christian Goodwillie's research on Shaker Revolutionary War soldiers. - “13 Investigates: Houston-area law enforcement lacks diversity” – KTRK (ABC-TV affiliate - Houston), June 3
This segment included Professor of Economics Stephen Wu’s research that showed that the per-capita rate of fatal shootings by police officers is 50% lower in cities whose police departments are led by Black police chiefs than in cities led by White police chiefs. - “More than 250 colleges agree to Biden Vaccine Challenge” – University Business, June 3
Hamilton was included in this article. - “A Special Edition: Hamilton College takes conversations about race to the pages of its alumni magazine.” – Inside Higher Ed, June 8
This feature article celebrated the College’s issue of Hamilton magazine dedicated to Black voices and conversations about anti-Black racism. - “Diversifying the field of physics” – The New York Times, June 8
Associate Professor of Physics Kate Brown wrote a letter to the editor explaining the importance of diversity in the field. - “What to know about the upcoming solar eclipse” – WKTV (NBC/CBS-TV affiliate, Utica), June 9
Observatory Director Adam Lark and two students discussed the eclipse. - “How does a college decide whether to change its name?” – Chronicle of Higher Ed, June 14 Chamberlain Fellow and Professor of History Ty Seidule commented on the naming decision faced by Washington and Lee University.
- “Hamilton College Upgrading Nearly 200-year-old Steeple” – WKTV (NBC/CBS-TV affiliate, Utica), June 10
This segment included an interview with Associate Vice President for Facilities Roger Wakeman. - “Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon Named Chair of Hamilton College Board” – Associated Press, June 16
- “Town-Gown Fund awards top $1 million” – WIBX, (news radio - Utica) June 16
- “All the U.S. Colleges Requiring COVID Vaccines to Return to Campus in the Fall, So Far” – Newsweek, June 19
Hamilton was included in this article. - “Celebrate voting: A different approach to securing a democratic American future” – The Hill, June 20
Professor of Religious Studies Heidi Ravven co-authored this essay. - “50 Questions to Ask on a College Visit” – U.S. News & World Report, June 23
Vice President of Enrollment Monica Inzer offered many suggestions.
