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In 2023, the National Endowment for the Humanities awarded Hamilton a grant for its new curatorial studies program, and this summer a handful of students had the opportunity to work behind-the-scenes as interns at regional galleries and museums. We talked with a few about their experiences.

Beginning with a review of how party presidential candidates are selected and ending with a discussion of “Veepstakes,” James S. Sherman Professor of Government Philip Klinkner published three essays on the presidential race in July in The Conversation.

The Village of Clinton recently was certified as a Climate Smart Community through the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation (DEC) Climate Smart Communities Program, and Hamilton students and faculty played an integral role in helping Clinton achieve this distinction.

Ciere Boatright ’05, Chicago’s new commissioner of the Department of Planning & Development, calls herself a “firecracker.” Born on the Fourth of July, she says, “I have a fiery personality ... I have this desire to light up spaces in a positive way.”

Since becoming the College’s 21st president on July 1, President Steven Tepper has met hundreds of community members who have left a big impression on the new president, while his thoughtful questions have illustrated the energy he is bringing to his work at Hamilton.

For the past 33 years, Jeffrey Greene ’91 has been freeing incarcerated people in Connecticut’s prisons.

The expertise of Hamilton’s Enrollment Management staff was showcased recently in higher education outlets, with Monica Inzer, vice president for enrollment emerita, and Executive Director for Financial Aid Janice Scheutzow sharing their knowledge and experience on topics relevant to today’s college applicants.

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. June’s news topics included varied subjects from Ukraine and the economy to summer reading and admissions essays.

Adam Lewkowicz ’02 is in his 16th season with the Rangers, who won the 2023 World Series after a roller coaster season. We caught up with Lewkowicz in his Fort Worth, Texas, home during the off season.

Hamilton President David Wippman announced the promotion of four faculty members to the rank of professor, as approved by the College’s Board of Trustees at its June meeting. They include Mark Cryer (theatre), Robert Knight (art), Michelle LeMasurier (mathematics and statistics), and Nigel Westmaas (Africana studies). All were effective July 1, 2024.