News at Hamilton
Hamilton creator, composer, and original star Lin-Manuel Miranda returned to Hamilton College — 14 years after he delivered part of what would become the musical’s opening number — on September 29 for the Sacerdote Great Names series.
33 Days to Take My Shot: How I Ended Up Writing and Rapping for Lin-Manuel Miranda
Alejandro Sosa Hernández ’26, a creative writing and Japanese double major who discovered an interest in theatre while at Hamilton, was recently called upon to write something he never expected. Read about his experience here.
A Writer's Paradise in Chautauqua
The Chautauqua Institute emphasizes holistic lifelong learning in all disciplines, from politics and history to art and spirituality. This summer, Susie Anderson ’27 became part of that history as a staff writer for The Chautauquan Daily, shining a light on the happenings of its 2025 season.
Dillman ’26 Explores Insurance for Insurers in Summer Internship
When tsunamis inundate the land or wildfires leave nothing but ash, even insurance companies feel the crushing weight of disasters. In these cases, insurers rely on reinsurance — insurance that helps them during rare mass claims incidents. This summer, Peter Dillman ’26 worked at Gallagher Reinsurance Brokers, applying his mathematics background to real-world scenarios.
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The Chautauqua Institute emphasizes holistic lifelong learning in all disciplines, from politics and history to art and spirituality. This summer, Susie Anderson ’27 became part of that history as a staff writer for The Chautauquan Daily, shining a light on the happenings of its 2025 season.
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Colleen Hallagan Preuninger ’06 has returned to College Hill for her first semester as Hamilton’s inaugural dean of spiritual and religious life. We asked her to share some initial thoughts about her new role and what she’s heard already from students. (Full interview to appear in the Winter edition of Hamilton Magazine.)
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When tsunamis inundate the land or wildfires leave nothing but ash, even insurance companies feel the crushing weight of disasters. In these scenarios, insurance companies rely on reinsurance — the insurance for insurers that helps them weather the storm during rare mass claims incidents. This summer, Peter Dillman ’26 worked at Gallagher Reinsurance Brokers, applying his mathematics background to real-world scenarios.
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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. September’s news topics included coverage of international students, Confederate monuments, and inflation, among others. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content.
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Alejandro Sosa Hernández ’26, a creative writing and Japanese double major who discovered an interest in theatre while at Hamilton, was recently called upon to write something he never expected. Read about his experience here.
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