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Within weeks of the release of Reds - The Tragedy of American Communism by Publius Virgilius Rogers Professor of American History Maurice Isserman, enthusiastic reviews of the book appeared along with two essays by the author in major national and international publications.
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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. July’s news topics included varied subjects from our carbon foot print to the presidential campaigns, conventions, and election.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Quinn Brown ’24 carved a distinct path for himself at Hamilton — from outdoor leadership positions to a deep dedication to his educational experiences. His contributions to campus did not go unnoticed. The faculty selected him as winner of this year’s James Soper Merrill Prize, awarded to the senior “who, in character and influence, has typified the highest ideals of the College.”
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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. May’s news topics included varied subjects from twin co-valedictorians to communism to the consumer price index.
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Maurice Isserman, the Publius Virgilius Rogers Professor of American History, wrote an essay titled "I spent years studying American communism. Here’s what I learned" for The Guardian published on May 16. Reflecting on “why so many intelligent and admirable people remained so loyal for so long to a fundamentally flawed movement,” Isserman delved into the paradoxical nature of American communism.
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Members of Hamilton’s Class of 2024 have walked off the Commencement stage, canes in hand, and out into the world ready to make a difference.
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In a letter to the editor titled “What’s in a mane? Everything, if it honors treason and slavery” in The Washington Post, Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule emphasized that “Whom we honor reflects our values.”
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