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.
February’s news topics included the economy, Black history, and a new college president, among others. 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.
- “” – WRVO (Central New York public radio), Feb. 5
Professor of Government Philip Klinkner discussed redistricting issues. - “”– WAMC (Albany public radio station), Feb. 6
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule discussed the U.S. Naming Commission. - “” – The New York Times, Feb. 8
Professor of Sociology Emeritus Daniel Chambliss wrote a letter to the editor in defense of sociology as a college course of study. - “” – University Business, Feb. 9
This national education outlet, along with many other local publications, reported the announcement of Steven Tepper as Hamilton’s 21st president. - “” – “Best of Our Knowledge,” WAMC (Albany public radio), Feb. 9
WAMC conducted a 30-minute interview with the incoming president. - “” – Hyperallergic, Feb. 12
This article highlighted Treviño’s exhibition. - “” – WAMC (Albany public radio), Feb. 12
Wellin Director Tracy Adler and artist René Treviño discussed his exhibition. - “” – “Marketplace,” American Public Media, Feb. 13
Professor of Economics Ann Owen discussed the economy. - “” – Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 13
Hamilton was once again included on this list. - “” – Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 16
President David Wippman co-authored this book review. - “” – The Conversation and Yahoo News, Feb. 21
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology Rebecca Dyer and Associate Professor of Psychology Keelah Williams published their research on variations in political polarization. - “” – The Guardian and Yahoo News, Feb. 23
This article compared alumna Sarah Maas ’08 to JK Rowling based on the number of books authored by Maas that have been published. - “” – Truth Out, Feb. 26
Professor of Philosophy Todd Franklin discussed Emmett Till and the significance of his mother’s decision. - “” – Democrat and Chronicle and Yahoo News, Feb. 26
Retired journalist Jim Memmott ’64 discussed the evolving use of the hyphen. - “” – Los Angeles Times, MSN, and Yahoo News, Feb. 28
Professor of Music Lydia Hamessley, who has a forthcoming book centered on this song, commented.
