Faculty, Student and Alumni in the News – April 2024

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.
April’s news topics included varied subjects from the eclipse to the NFL draft. 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.
- “” – The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 3
Associate Professor of Instruction for Physics Adam Lark described the college’s plans for viewing the upcoming eclipse. - “” – “Ivory Tower,” WCNY (Syracuse public media), April 5
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Aaron Strong participated in this panel discussion. - “” - The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 5
This daily newsletter quoted Isa Khan ’26 about the opportunity to view the eclipse. - “” - New Books Network, April 8
Assistant Professor of History Mackenzie Cooley, author of The Perfection of Nature: Animals, Breeding, and Race in the Renaissance, participated in this podcast. - “” - POTUS, SiriusXM, April 9
Ainsley Novack ’25 asked Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg how to incentivize people to use public transportation during this public forum. - “” – Central New York Business Journal, April 11
Eutrobac LLC, led by Jesse Wexler ’24 and Ellie Sangree ’24, were named regional finalists in the Mohawk Valley region semifinal of the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC). They went on to win the grand prize in the state competition. - “” – Inside Higher Ed, April 12
President David Wippman co-authored this book review. - “” – Los Angeles Review of Books, April 12
Professor of Literature and Creative Writing Doran Larson discussed his research and new book, Inside Knowledge: Incarcerated People on the Failures of the American Prison. - “” - HowlRound Theatre Commons, April 16
Assistant Professor of Theatre Emily Harrison spoke about teaching devised theatre techniques on this podcast. - “” – New York Amsterdam News, April 16
Associate Professor of Africana Studies Nigel Westmaas commented on this issue. - “” – Philly Sports Network, April 24
The Philadelphia Eagles’ draft selection rationale was reviewed along with NFL draft selection research published by Professor of Economics Stephen Wu and Kendall Weir ’12. - “” – Good Authority (formerly The Washington Post’s Monkey Cage), April 26
Assistant Professor of Government Heather Sullivan authored this piece. - “” – The Wall St Journal, April 29
This video that addressed college revenue sources included Hamilton. - “” – Hyperallergic, April 29
The Wellin Museum exhibition, “René Treviño: Stab of Guilt,” was included in this article. - “The Briefing with Steve Scully” – POTUS, SiriusXM, April 10-12
Scully interviewed Associate Director of Outdoor Leadership Sarah Skoy, Professor of Government Philip Klinkner, Associate Professor of Government David Rivera, Associate Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas, August Brooks ’24, and Dean of Faculty Ngonidzashe Munemo during several sessions on campus. Topics ranged from the war in Ukraine to the recent course trip to the basecamp of Annapurna in the Himalayas to the presidential race.
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