Major national and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus.
Highlights of December’s coverage have been compiled by the Media Relations Office. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content. Please contact Senior Director of Media Relations Vige Barrie if you cannot open the link and do not have a subscription.
- “Trusting the work: John Nichols’ pursuit of his best, whether anyone likes it or not” – Santa Fe New Mexican, Dec. 3
Nichols ’62 reviews his life and work. - “How Biden Is Reshaping The Courts” – Five Thirty Eight, Dec. 7
Associate Professor of Government Gbemende Johnson was one of the experts commenting on how President Biden was working to keep his promise to diversify the courts. - “The Best of 2021: Our Top 10 United States Art Shows” – Hyperallergic, Dec. 8
The Wellin Museum of Art’s exhibition, Michael Rakowitz: Nimrud, was among the shows selected. - “18 steps to a democratic breakdown” – The Washington Post, Dec. 12
Associate Professor of Government Erica De Bruin co-authored this full-page essay. - “3 Reasons Why Tenure Remains Indispensable” – Inside Higher Ed, Dec. 13
President David Wippman co-authored this essay. - “Should We Get Offline From Time to Time?” – The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 14
The paper published senior Sosha Stecher’s answer to this question. - “The Fed has ways to put the brakes on rising prices” – Marketplace, Dec. 14
Professor of Economics Ann Owen commented. - “Big Trouble in Little Rock - A Reformist Black Police Chief Faces an Uprising of the Old Guard” – The Intercept, Dec. 18
Professor of Economics Stephen Wu's research was included in this story. - “Alex Haley Taught America About Race – and a Young Man How to Write” – The New York Times, Dec. 19
Michael Patrick Hearne reflected on the influence of Alex Haley’s teaching on him while at Hamilton. - “8 Steps to Prepare for a Pandemic That’s Becoming Endemic” – Inside Higher Ed, Dec. 20
President David Wippman co-authored this essay. - Millions of Angry, Armed Americans Stand Ready to Seize Power If Trump Loses in 2024 – Newsweek, Dec. 20
Associate Professor of Government Erica De Bruin commented. - “New York’s Elise Stefanik poised for House GOP leadership role” – CBSN, Dec. 21
Professor of Government Philip Klinkner discussed Stefanik’s rise in the Republican Party.
