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 coverage of AI, art, and admissions, 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.
- “On Being an International Student Adviser in These Times” – Inside Higher Ed, May 1
Director of International Student Services Omobonike Odegbami wrote this opinion piece. - “Should Polymarket and Kalshi Allow You to Bet on a Crisis?” – Wall Street Journal, May 5
Evan Fernando ’29 wrote this letter in response to a query presented to college students. - “The Quiet Man” – American Spectator, May 6
Thomas Tull ’92 was profiled. - “Columbus Statue; Personal Pricing; AI Data Centers” – “Ivory Towers,” WCNY, May 8
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Aaron Strong was a panelist on the program. - “Hakeem Jeffries on Gerrymander War: ‘The Empire State Will Strike Back’” – Democracy Docket with Marc Elias, May 11
In this conversation with Jeffries, Elias ’90 talks about attending Hamilton College in establishing himself as a New Yorker. - “Jamea Richmond-Edwards, a World-Building Artist-Goddess” – Detroit Runner, May 11
Richmond-Edwards spoke about her current exhibition at the Wellin Museum of Art. - “OPINION: Include Division III Champions In The United Collegiate Hockey Cup” – Yahoo Sports and The Hockey News, May 18
Hamilton’s DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championship was highlighted. - “Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon had 2 jobs as a teenager while also juggling 3 sports. Now, he’s telling Gen Z to stop wasting time” – Fortune, May 18
This article highlighted portions of remarks made by Board of Trustees Chair David Solomon ’84 at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School MBA commencement ceremony. - “These Companies Say AI Is Reviving Entry-Level Jobs, Not Killing Them” – Wall Street Journal, May 19
Evan Reed ’26 spoke about the possible advantages of AI in the workplace. - “What Does ‘Patriotism’ Mean Today?” – Wall Street Journal, May 19
Evan Fernando ’29 wrote this letter in response to this query to college students. - “The Enrollment Cliff Is Real. It Won’t Make Elite Admissions Easier.” – Forbes, May 21
Former Vice President of Enrollment Monica Inzer commented. - “What sets women’s friendships apart and keeps them strong” – Wall Street Journal, May 23
Associate Professor of Psychology Keelah Williams discussed social connections based on her research. - “CEOs and other leaders share their summer book picks” – Fast Company, May 25
President Steven Tepper offered The Game Changer co-authored by A.G. Lafley as his pick. - “Interview with Scott MacDonald” – Film Comment, Winter/Spring issue
Professor of Cinema and Media Studies Scott MacDonald was profiled.
President Emeritus David Wippman co-authored a series of essays published in The Hill:
- “What’s worse than a ‘do-nothing’ Congress? This one.” – May 3
- “Trump’s electoral assault is just getting started” – May 10
- “Trump’s war on the international order threatens us all” – May 17
- “Guess who is fanning the flames of Islamophobia” – May 24
President Emeritus Wippman co-authored a couple of letters to the editor:
- “Want to earn more money? College is still the best bet.” – Washington Post, May 12
- “Civics Gets a Reboot in American Education” – Wall Street Journal, May 19
Posted June 4, 2026
