Writings & Remarks

With profound sadness and a deep sense of grief and sorrow, I am writing to inform you that a member of the Class of 2025 died tragically earlier this afternoon.

When I announced the “What If” Initiative earlier this year, I invited each of you to imagine new ways to shape Hamilton’s future.

William H. Luers ’51, GP’14, one this nation’s most distinguished foreign service officers and the former president of the Metropolitan Museum of art, died on Saturday at the age of 95.

As we close out the 2024-25 academic year, it is a time of uncertainty in the world. This is also a time for Hamilton to lead.

I am delighted to announce that Miriam Merrill, director of athletics and chair of physical education at Pomona-Pitzer Colleges will return to Hamilton on July 1 as chief of staff and secretary to the Board of Trustees.

In a letter to the community at the beginning of spring break, Dean Munemo and I shared some updates about the current higher education policy landscape.

As you enjoy the break, we wanted to speak to the community about the complex critiques and attacks on higher education and how we are leading the College through the current uncertainty.

Hamilton College, along with our peers across the country, confront a shifting landscape of federal policies affecting higher education.

Given the increasing complexity of the higher education policy landscape in recent weeks, I want to assure you that we are closely monitoring developments and will provide periodic updates to the community through forums such as SGA, Faculty Meetings, and Staff Assembly.

The past month gave me time to rest, recharge, and prepare for the spring semester, and I hope you had the same opportunity.