October’s news topics included coverage of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Great Names appearance, Democratic Socialists and Secretary of War Hegseth, 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.
“Lin-Manuel Miranda to Hamilton College: ‘Go by what you love, learn from’” – Yahoo, Oct. 1
Originally published in the Observer-Dispatch, this article reviewed Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Great Names appearance.
“Retired Army brigadier calls Hegseth and Trump's military meeting ‘an insult’” – Here & Now (syndicated public radio program), Oct.1
Professor of History Ty Seidule was interviewed about Secretary of War Hegseth’s speech to the nation’s admirals and generals.
“College basketball coach draws on life experience to inspire students to become leaders” – The Blade (Toledo), Oct. 1
Womens' Basketball Coach Mahogany Green spoke about leadership and her career path to high school students.
“How Thomas Tull Went From Quarters to Billions” – North Penn Now, Oct. 3
This story chronicles Trustee Thomas Tull ’92’s life from childhood to today.
“21 Important Questions to Ask Colleges” – Yahoo Life, Oct. 6
Research published by Professor of Sociology Emeritus Daniel Chambliss was referenced in this article.
“What's Next for interest rates? Look to the Fed minutes.” – Marketplace Morning Report, American Public Media, Oct. 7
Professor of Economics Ann Owen talked about her class on monetary policy in addressing the issue of the Federal Reserve minutes.
“Best value private colleges in America” – Yahoo, Oct. 8
Stacker compiled a list of the best value private colleges in America using Niche's 2026 rankings. Only private, four-year colleges were considered. Hamilton was in the top 50 at #42.
“Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani could be New York City's next mayor. Here’s how it happened” – ABC News, Oct. 10
Professor of History Maurice Isserman discussed the evolution of the Democratic Socialists of America.
“These are New York's 'Top 10 Best Colleges' for 2026: Study” – Fox5 - New York, Oct. 14
A new WalletHub ranking of national colleges and universities ranked Hamilton third behind Columbia and Cornell.
“The Costs of Protecting Campus Speech” – New York Times, Oct. 21
Former Hamilton President David Wippman co-authored this letter to the editor.
“Greener Every Day: How Hayley Berliner Is Shaping a More Sustainable Trinity” – Trinity Tripod, Oct. 21
Haley Berliner's (class of 2021) path to sustainability, outlined here, began at Hamilton.
“Who are the beneficiaries of academia’s sweetheart deal? All of us.” – Washington Post, Oct. 22
Former President David Wippman co-authored this letter to the editor.
“Weekend Edition - What we are reading and checking out” – The Liberal Patriot, Oct. 25
Professor of History Maurice Isserman's Reds: The Tragedy of American Communism was described as "easily the best one-volume history of the American Communist Party."
“MJCCA Book Festival author Laura Dickerman adds nuance to rom-coms with ‘Hot Desk’” – Arts Atl, Oct 29
Laura Dickerman ’85, a creative writing major at Hamilton, discussed writing her first book later in her career.
“Interview With Goldman Sachs CEO” - C-SPAN, Oct. 30
Board of Trustees Chair David Solomon ’84 was the guest interviewee at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Posted November 3, 2025
