News at Hamilton
Crossroads — a point at which one must make a decision that could have critical and potentially lasting consequences. Like others throughout the country, this is where many on Hamilton’s campus found themselves in the weeks leading up to the November election.
Steven Tepper Inaugurated as Hamilton’s 21st President
Steven Tepper was inaugurated as Hamilton’s 21st president on Sept. 28, acknowledging in his remarks the College as a creative campus for more than two centuries and challenging the Hamilton community “to design a future for the campus that allows us to leverage this history, to expand opportunities, to create national differentiation, and to lead.”
A ‘Know Thyself’ Journey from Pre-Health to Sociology: Edwin Mensah-Boateng ’25
A summer internship, an unexpected interest in sociology, and support from faculty, academic, and ALEX advisors helped Edwin Mensah-Boateng ’25 find his academic path. We asked him to share how he navigated his academic journey.
Kucinskas, Strong Awarded $346K NSF Grant to Study Rural Perceptions of Climate Action
Associate Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas and Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Aaron Strong were awarded a National Science Foundation grant from the Sociology Program. Under the five-year $346,149 grant, they will study rural community perceptions of climate action pathways in New York, New Zealand, and Sweden.
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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.”
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Crossroads — a point at which one must make a decision that could have critical and potentially lasting consequences. Like others throughout the country, this is where many on Hamilton’s campus found themselves in the weeks leading up to the November election.
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In an email to the Hamilton community on Nov. 5, Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo shared news of the death of George T. (Tom) Jones, the Elias W. Leavenworth Professor of Anthropology Emeritus.
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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. October’s news topics included varied subjects from gender bias to gun control. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content.
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A summer internship, an unexpected interest in sociology, and support from faculty, academic, and ALEX advisors helped Edwin Mensah-Boateng ’25 find his academic path. We asked him to share how he navigated his academic journey.
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National Media
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.
“Integration of immigrants starts from the ground up. Just ask Lewiston.” (Meredith Brubaker ’26)
Portland Herald (Maine)
The Conversation, Religion News Service and Yahoo