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Designed to surface bold ideas that could shape Hamilton’s future, the “What If” initiative invited faculty, staff, and students to imagine new ways to enhance life and learning on College Hill.

The pedestrian bridge between Kirner-Johnson Building and the Beinecke Student Activities Village has served as both a practical path and a quiet symbol of connection for Hamiltonians throughout the last three decades. For Erich Baumgartner ’93, that connection took on new significance when he was invited to help reimagine and rebuild it.

“A sharp-edged argument for de-commemorating traitors” is how Kirkus Reviews described A Promise Delivered - Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases. Co-authored by Ty Seidule, the David H. and Ann L. Hinchcliff Professor of History, the book comprises the stories behind the individuals newly chosen to represent military bases previously named for Confederate soldiers.

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. October’s news topics included coverage of Lin Manuel Miranda’s Great Names appearance, Democratic Socialists and Secretary of War Hegseth, among others.

The final beam of Hamilton’s future Innovation Center has been lifted into place, marking a significant step forward in the construction of the College’s soon-to-be newest academic facility.

Professor of History Ty Seidule has spoken to national and local media outlets about issues of historical misrepresentations and racial discrimination throughout the year. He has challenged many audiences to consider our nation’s values as represented by whom, as a country, we honor.

Colleen Hallagan Preuninger ’06 has returned to College Hill for her first semester as Hamilton’s inaugural dean of spiritual and religious life. We asked her to share some initial thoughts about her new role and what she’s heard already from students. (Full interview to appear in the Winter edition of Hamilton Magazine.)

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. September’s news topics included coverage of international students, Confederate monuments, and inflation, among others. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content.

Hamilton creator, composer, and original star Lin-Manuel Miranda returned to Hamilton College — 14 years after he delivered part of what would become the musical’s opening number — on September 29 for the Sacerdote Great Names series.

In an email to the Hamilton community on Sept. 26, Provost and Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo announced the death of Burgess Professor of Romance Languages and Literature Emeritus Rouben Cholakian.