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.
April’s news topics included coverage of a new Hamilton partnership with several prestigious graduate schools to a faculty member’s debut novel, 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.
- “D-II/III Men’s Ice Hockey USCHO Coach of Year – Haberbusch takes Continentals to the top” - U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO), April 1
Men’s Head Ice Hockey Coach Rob Haberbusch was featured. - “Trump’s deadlines: Will they change the behavior of his opponents or reveal the limits of traditional pressure?” – CNBC Arabia, April 7
Professor of Government Alan Cafruny was quoted in this article. - “Hamilton College Grad Partnership” – Yahoo, April 8
Hamilton’s alliance with the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Chicago, and Washington University of St. Louis graduate programs was highlighted. - “Hamilton College in New York Awards Tenure to Seven Women” – Women in Academe, April 9
This article included Associate Professors Nadya Bair, Charlotte Botha, Anna Huff, Amy Koenig, Heather Kropp, Arathi Menon, and Mahala Dyer Stewart. - “Three-day Cultural Tour Honors 50th anniversary of Alex Haley’s Roots” – The Baltimore Times, April 10
Ebou Manga ’68 was recognized as the student who provided the key to Haley’s oral family history in his research for Roots. - “Hegseth’s War on Generals” – The Dispatch, April 14
Professor of History Ty Seidule discussed this issue. - “Debut novel explores abuse and autonomy in familiar PNW setting” – Cascade Daily News, April 14
Assistant Professor of Literature and Creative Writing T. Kira Madden’s new book Whidbey was reviewed. - “Power and Abuse in the United Farm Workers” – Dissent Magazine, April 16
Incoming Assistant Professor of History Nahomi Linda Esquivel wrote this essay. - “Hamilton College's 41,000-Square-Foot Nye Center to Open January 2027” – WKTV (NBC affiliate, Utica), April 17
- “Hamilton College study finds WellNow Urgent Care expansion improves access and reduces strain on emergency rooms” – Yahoo Finance, April 22
These findings were based on research by Professor of Economics Stephen Wu and Assistant Professor of Economics Eliana Barker. - “Author T Kira Madden talks about Whidbey” – CBS News New York, April 23
Assistant Professor of Literature and Creative Writing T Kira Madden participated in an extensive interview about her new novel. - “Ty Seidule on the Myth of the Lost Cause” - Canadian Institute for Historical Education podcast, April 23
Professor of History Ty Seidule spoke on this topic. - “New psychology research reveals your face might determine how easily people remember your name” – PsyPost, April 25
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology Andrew Cook spoke about the results of a study he co-authored. - “The Quiet Man” – Washington Examiner, April 28
Thomas Tull ’92 was profiled.
Last month, President Emeritus David Wippman co-authored a series of essays and a letter to the editor in national outlets.
- “Trump’s abuse of emergency powers is the real national emergency” – The Hill, April 5
- “Economic inequality is destroying our democracy” – Washington Post and The Hill, April 12
- “Censoring College Professors in Red States” – New York Times (letter to the editor), April 12
- “Trump’s profane crusade is taking America down a dark path” – The Hill, April 19
- “Trump has taken the ‘public’ out of public servant” – The Hill, April 26
Posted May 11, 2026
