
December’s news highlights include an essay co-authored by President David Wippman on whether college is too hard and a New York Times essay featuring the use of oral exams at Hamilton. 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 New York Times, Dec. 2
This op-ed on the value of oral exams opened with Chidera Onyeoziri ’18 discussing what she gained from the experience. - “” – Harper’s Bazaar, Dec. 9
Professor of Religious Studies S.B. Rodriguez-Plate commented. - “” – Newsday, Dec. 11
Professor of Government Frank Anechiarico commented. - “” – Inside Higher Ed, Dec. 14
President David Wippman co-authored this op-ed. - “” – Marketplace, American Public Media, Dec. 15
Professor of Economics Ann Owen responded. - “” – The Chronicle of Higher Education, Dec. 16
Vice President of Communications and Marketing Melissa Richards answered. - “” – Morning Wave in Busan (Korea), Busan English Broadcasting, Dec. 19
Professor of Government Alan Cafruny spoke about the war on this major Korean radio program. - “” – New Hampshire Public Radio, Dec. 22
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule spoke on the myth of the Lost Cause. - “” – History Today, December
Digital Scholarship Librarian Sara Mohr responded.