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. Please contact Vige Barrie if you cannot open a link or do not have a subscription.
- “West Point restores Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s portrait” – Associated Press, Sept. 2
Professor of History Ty Seidule said that “Lee’s image should not be on display because he chose treason and does not represent the values taught to cadets at West Point.” Similar stories including Seidule appeared on CBS News and Military News sites. - “Big changes could be coming for student visas. Here’s what to know.”- Chronicle of Higher Education, Sept. 3
Director of International Students Omobonike Odegbami commented. - “'Cruelest, most hateful monument I've ever seen': Military historian on Confederate statue's return” – Here & Now (WBUR and public radio stations across the country), Sept. 3
Professor of History Ty Seidule spoke on the restoration of the Confederate monument in Arlington Cemetery. - “Bill Brower on leadership: Use your influence for good, wherever you are in the organization” – Post-Standard (Syracuse, N.Y.), Sept. 4
Bill Brower ’84 discussed leadership mentioning both former president, Gene Tobin, and Dick Tantillo, senior philanthropy advisor. - “Civil servant exodus: How employees wrestle with whether to stay, speak up or go” – The Conversation, Sept. 4
This essay was co-authored by Associate Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas and based on research in her new book The Loyalty Trap. - “Trump’s agenda includes matters no American president has ever contemplated addressing” – The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Sept. 4
Professor of Government Philip Klinkner commented. - “American brain drain is a colossal self-inflicted wound” – The Hill, Sept. 7
President Emeritus David Wippman co-authored this essay. - “Ceremony Honoring Tom Hanks at West Point Canceled” – NBC News, Sept. 8
Professor of History Ty Seidule commented on this cancellation. - “What we learned by talking to 700 strangers about climate change” – Post-Standard (Syracuse, N.Y.), Sept. 9
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Aaron Strong wrote this essay. - “Inflation rises, putting the Fed in a tricky spot with rates” – Marketplace, American Public Media, Sept. 11
Professor of Economics Ann Owen discussed the effects the labor market and inflation might have on Federal Reserve decisions. - “Red states are taking over higher education, one board member at a time” – The Hill, Sept. 21
Former President David Wippman co-authored this essay. - “Hamilton College Adds Eight Women Assistant Professors to Its Faculty” – Women in Academia, Sept. 22
- “‘Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Another World and Yet the Same’ at the Wellin” – The Round Table, WAMC (Albany public radio), Sept. 24
Assistant Curator Alexander Jarman and exhibiting artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards spoke about the current exhibition at the Wellin Museum. - “Thousands Make Their Way to Hamilton College to See Lin-Manuel Miranda” – WKTV (Utica – NBC), WSTM (Syracuse – NBC), Sept. 29
- “Students’ New Imperative: Always Be Networking” – Chronicle of Higher Education, Sept. 30
Career Center Director Melissa Marietta spoke about new initiatives in the center.
Posted October 6, 2025
