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“Egalitarian Idealists and Authoritarian Zealots: A Cautionary Memoir,” by Maurice Isserman, the Publius Virgilius Rogers Professor of American History, appears in the Winter 2025 issue of Liberties.

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. January’s news topics included varied subjects from Communism to third-term presidential possibilities.

Associate Professor of Asian Studies Abhishek S. Amar recently organized an international conference on “Monastic institutions and Secularity from the Gupta period to the 15th century.”

Creativity is a powerful force to advance our democracy and our planet because it helps us imagine alternative futures, fuels empathy and connection, drives civic engagement, and fosters adaptable and resilient individuals and communities. We asked several professors from various disciplines to share how creativity manifests itself in their interactions with students.

History professors Mackenzie Cooley, Celeste Day Moore, and Ty Seidule recently participated in the 138th Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association.

Since his arrival at Hamilton, Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule has focused on promoting respectful dialogue on challenging contemporary issues.

At Hamilton College, learning transcends geographic boundaries and traditional methods, providing students with unique and memorable experiences that bring their material to life.

Lisa Trivedi, the Christian A. Johnson Excellence in Teaching Professor of History, delivered the keynote lecture at the 33rd Tagore Festival at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, on Dec. 7.

An article by Assistant Professor of History Rebecca Gruskin appears in a special issue of the journal Comparative Studies of South Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Maurice Isserman, the Publius Virgilius Rogers Professor of American History, discussed his most recent book, Reds: The Tragedy of American Communism, in a talk at Harvard Book Store.