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.
Here are the third quarter’s news coverage highlights. 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.
- “Supreme Disaster” – MSNBC, July 3
The host discussed Professor of Government Philip Klinkner’s research on Supreme Court judges. - “Getting off the Title IX roller coaster” – The Hill, July 10
President David Wippman co-authored this essay. - “World’s top-ranked woman speed golfer” – CBS Saturday Morning, July 16
This seven-minute segment featured men’s and women’s golf coach Lauren Cupp. - “Got Brain Fog? So Do All These Animals” – Gizmodo, July 22
Associate Professor of Biology Andrea Townsend explained her research on the effects of infectious disease on cognition in animals. - “How GOP Might Snatch Defeat From Jaws of Victory” – New York Sun, July 24
This is one of several instances in which Professor of Government Philip Klinkner has contributed expert commentary on political issues for this publication during the months preceding the mid-term elections. - “Speaking up about college presidents speaking out” – The Hill, July 31
President David Wippman co-authored this essay. - “Kenya Gears Up for What Could Be Its ‘Most Normal’ Election in History” – U.S. News & World Report, Aug. 8
Professor of Government Stephen Orvis commented. - “The Jan. 6 attack was a crisis. So why wasn’t it more of a scandal?” – The New York Times, Aug. 10
Associate Professor of Government Erica De Bruin commented. - “How relevant are Federal Reserve meeting notes in a changing economy?” – Marketplace, Aug. 17
Professor of Economics Ann Owen contributed to this discussion. - “How Else Can We Protect Freedom of Speech?” – The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 18
President David Wippman co-authored this letter in response to an op-ed by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. - “Balance of Power with David Weston” – Bloomberg Radio, Aug. 18
Professor of Economics Ann Owen discussed the current state of our economy. - “Yoga versus democracy? What survey data says about spiritual Americans’ political behavior” — Associated Press and The Conversation, Aug. 23
Associate Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas co-authored this article. - “Bluegrass: Virtuoso music of Appalachia” – BBC and NPR, Aug. 25
Professor of Music Lydia Hamessley participated in an hour-long panel discussion. - “Confederates Were Traitors” – The Guardian, Sept. 5
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule discussed revisionist views of the Civil War and how they evolved. - “In 50 years, the Pell Grant has helped over 80 million people go to college” – NPR’s Code Switch, Sept. 6
This program highlighted Michael Nelson ’16 and how the Pell Grant program helped him. - “Improving Mental Health on Campus” – U.S. News and World Report podcast, Sept. 8
- Director of the Counseling Center David Walden was one of four panelists.
“A Defense of Recommendation Letters” – Inside Higher Ed, Sept.13 - Professor of Sociology Emeritus Daniel Chambliss wrote this essay.
- “The Price People With Hard-to-Pronounce Names Pay in the Job Market” – The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 16
Professor of Economics Stephen Wu discussed his research. - “Should college students follow the money?” – The Hill, Sept 25
President David Wippman co-authored this essay.
