President Wippman’s Writings & Remarks

I am saddened to have to inform you that John Wesley Chandler, the 15th president of Hamilton College, died Friday morning. 

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Sean T. Bennett as Hamilton’s Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, effective August 16, 2022.

I am writing to share the sad news that Michael Wratten, who joined our community as a carpenter in 2013, died suddenly on Sunday.

In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, I am writing to affirm Hamilton’s continued commitment to supporting students’ health care choices.

Juneteenth, which last year became a federal holiday, this year falls on Monday, June 20.

In light of Terry Martinez’s retirement at the end of last month, I have asked Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Jeff Landry to take on additional responsibilities as interim dean of students until Chris Card joins us in mid-August.

The Board of Trustees’ annual June meeting coincided this year with Hamilton’s largest ever Reunions weekend. More than 2,300 alumni joined us for ‘One Hill of a Party.’

I am writing with heartbreaking news. Associate Professor of German & Russian Languages and Literatures John Bartle, a member of the faculty since 1989, died suddenly on Friday.

I am writing to share that Christopher Card will join Hamilton on August 15 as Vice President and Dean of Students.

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ngonidzashe Munemo as Hamilton’s next Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty.