Hartwick in the Media

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After recent elections, the Staff Council and Student Government Association Executive Board are set for 2025-26.

Congratulations to the new SGA E-Board:

• President: Amelia Williams ’26
• Executive VP: Rebeka Alva ’27
• VP of Finance: Sarah Matumbura ’26
• Secretary: Hannah Makuch ’26
• VP of Clubs: Maria Serra ’26
• VP of Belonging: Oiram Duenas-Valles ’26
• VP of Communications/PR: Ana Sanchez ’27
• Chief Justice: Zackary Corbett ’27

The Student Government Association (SGA) represents and advocates for the student body. It works to enhance the college experience of students by organizing events, managing funds for clubs and organizations, and working as an intermediary between students and the administration to address student concerns.

Congratulations to the 2025–26 Staff Council representatives:

• Heather Bailey P’28, P’29 (Co-Chair) – Institutional Advancement
• Timothy P. Raimy ’17 (Co-Chair) – Student Experience
• Allison Holmberg ’17 (Secretary) – Enrollment and Athletics
• Matt Schuler (Treasurer) – Finance
• Joel Albanese-Roman – Enrollment and Athletics
• Heather Babbitt P’24 – Academic Affairs
• Geneen Bolton P’22 – Academic Affairs
• Gianna Boveri – Student Experience
• Ryan P. Butler – Student Experience
• Lisa Corbett ’02, P’27 – Institutional Advancement
• Elissa Donovan – Academic Affairs
• Casey Holmberg ’18 – Finance
• Harley Judd – Academic Affairs
• Brian Knapp – Enrollment and Athletics
• Samantha Lara – Belonging Center

The mission of the Hartwick College Staff Council is to advocate for staff at the institutional level, maximize staff potential and serve in an advisory role to the president while fostering a sense of communication and community in order to enhance the student experience.

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WAMC On The Road aired a live broadcast of “The Roundtable” on April 30 in Hartwick College’s Shineman Chapel House. The panel featured host Joe Donahue, Hartwick Institute of Public Service co-directors Matthew Chick, Laurel Elder and Zachary McKenney, along with six students: Cooper Cohen ’28, Hannah Gilliand ’27, Morgan Nichols ’26, Avontae Palmer ’27, Jack Reichel ’26 and Amelia Williams ’26. “The Roundtable” is an award-winning, nationally recognized weekday talk program on WAMC Northeast Public Radio.

Bryan Gross, vice president for enrollment management and athletics, was a featured speaker on the April 28 Oxford International Webinar, Do International Students Want What You’re Offering? Gross spoke on what Hartwick has done specifically to address the needs of international students, among other topics. Oxford International Education Group is a private education company committed to creating life-enhancing experiences for students worldwide and offering routes to higher education through partnerships with universities across the UK, Canada and the United States.

Congratulations to Colleen Bunn, director of residential life and community standards, on her recent appearance in Luigi Jannuzzi’s “A Crazy Little Cafe Called Love.” Bunn played the roles of both the Bride and the Nun in the Catskill Community Players production held April 25-April 27 in the historic Wieting Theatre in Worcester, N.Y. Coming up this weekend, Bunn will direct NEXT! Staged Readings at the Fenimore Art Museum at 3 p.m. on May 4. The event is free and open to the public. The play is called the “Reign of Cyrthwyn,” a dark fantasy that explores gender, love, and loyalty written by an Otsego County local, Joseph Scott.

As graduation approaches, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., is reflecting on a groundbreaking figure who spoke at Hartwick College in the 1960s. In the article “Long After His Hall of Fame Induction, Jackie Robinson Was Making History,” Robinson’s impactful life after baseball is highlighted, including his 1967 speaking engagement on Oyaron Hill during Hartwick’s Senior Convocation.

Associate Professor of Political Science James Buthman was invited to present at the 82nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference held April 3-6 in Chicago, Illinois. Buthman presented his paper, Looking to the Future: Land Use Policy and Learning from Indigenous Research Methods. The MPSA Annual Conference is one of the largest political science conferences in the discipline, with over 1,000 panels, a large exhibit hall and various networking and professional development activities.

Congratulations to Runyararo Chaora ‘25 for being recognized as the 2025 American Chemical Society’s Outstanding Undergraduate Chemistry Student-Binghamton Section. Chaora attended the 84th Annual ACS Binghamton Local Section Awards Dinner on April 9, with her thesis advisor, Aryn Rowsam and her chemistry professor, John Dudek. Chaora, is a double major in biochemistry and mathematics at Hartwick College.

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Bryan Gross, vice president for enrollment management and athletics, was featured in a March 27, U.S. News & World Report article, “What Parents Should Know About the College Admissions Timeline.” Gross discussed the importance of a rising GPA, emphasizing the college essay and managing the stress associated with the timeline process. U.S. News & World Report is an American media company publishing news, consumer advice, rankings and analysis.

WAMC’s “The Roundtable” featured Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Laurel Elder as one of the panelists for the March 21 show. Other panelists included Jim Hendler, tetherless world professor of computer, web and cognitive services at RPI; and CEO of The Business Council of New York State Heather Mulligan. Elder spoke on several topics, including the challenges of the contemporary presidency. “The Roundtable” is an award-winning, nationally recognized weekday talk program on WAMC Northeast Public Radio.

Trombonist Paul Blake ’01, Hartwick College lecturer in music, is the featured local artist for the 96th season of the Oneonta Concert Association. Blake will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the First United Methodist Church in Oneonta and will be accompanied by pianist Fideliz Sta. Brigida ’12, P’21, Hartwick College lecturer in music. Oneonta Concert Association, the area’s oldest concert association, offers concertgoers world-class programs in chamber music, dance, jazz and blues, orchestra and traditional music.

One of Hartwick’s newest sports offerings, women’s flag football, continues to garner media coverage. CBS 6 Albany did a story on the first women’s flag football player from New York High School Section II to sign on to compete at the collegiate level. Kendra Charland from Colonie High School committed to play at Hartwick College. WRGB CBS 6 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community.

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Nursing Michelle Kober on having her abstract, Barriers and Facilitators to Participating in Mindfulness Interventions for Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review, published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Kober presented data from the abstract at the Annual Conference of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine held Oct. 27-30 in Orlando, Fla.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer Alicia Richardson, Deputy DEIB Officer and Founding Director of Hartwick’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Biama Charles and Associate Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Samantha Lara were invited to present at the 19th Annual National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) Conference held March 5-8 in Chicago, Illinois. The session, “Putting Our Capes Down: Self-Preservation Despite the System,” focused on the importance of prioritizing well-being, releasing the “superhero” mindset and fostering community support. The session also encouraged participants to share challenges, celebrate resilience and most importantly, explore practical strategies for rest and renewal while continuing to uplift their communities.

Assistant Provost Cherilyn Lacy was invited to present at the 81st American Conference of Academic Deans (ACAD) held Feb. 18-20 in Phoenix, Arizona. The session, “Institutional Storytelling in Partnership with Advancement at Small, Private Colleges,” was presented by Lacy along with Elaine Meyer-Lee, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at Goucher College; Elizabeth McDermott, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Francis; and Paul Szalay, chair of the division of natural, applied and health sciences at Muskingum University. Lacy discussed how to leverage existing processes, such as Hartwick College’s annual faculty evaluation process, to support the work of college advancement, alumni relations and marketing by using information submitted by faculty to help shape institutional narratives that advance institutional goals with donors, alumni, trustees and others.

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Business and Finance and Department Chair Aaron Stephens on his latest publication, a competitively selected book chapter presented at last year’s 50th Anniversary Conference of the United Kingdom and Ireland Academy of International Business. Russian Export Specialization Amid Increasing Sanctions: Evidence with an analysis of RCA, RSCA, and TBI was published in the book, “Navigating Disruptions and Transformations in International Business.”

Colleen Bunn, director of residential life and community standards, was selected to serve as faculty for this year’s Northeast Association of College and University Housing Officers (NEACUHO) and Mid-Atlantic Association of College and University Housing Officers (MACUHO) Regional Entry Level Institute. In late May, Bunn will have the opportunity to mentor new professionals in housing and residential life and lead a knowledge session on crisis management and student behavior at the institute.

Hartwick College’s Feb. 25 announcement of new head football coach Matt Rogers was picked up by several media outlets, including:

The Daily Star, Oneonta’s daily newspaper. Read the Hartwick coverage here.

Daily Sentinel, which covers the Utica-Rome metropolitan area in Central New York. Hartwick coverage here.

The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com, which provides news, sports, and entertainment coverage for Central New York. Hartwick coverage here.

WKTV-TV, which covers local politics, crime, health, education and sports for Utica and the Mohawk Valley. Hartwick coverage here.

WBNG-TV is the CBS affiliate for the Binghamton television market, which serves the Southern Tier of New York State and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Hartwick coverage here.

WICZ-TV, the FOX affiliate for the Binghamton market, which covers news, weather and sports in the Southern Tier. Hartwick coverage here. Sports Anchor and Reporter TJ Eck also conducted a one-on-one interview with Matt Rogers.

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Leah Frankel, professor of practice in art and department co-chair, was recently interviewed by Jesse Taylor of WAMC Northeast Public Radio for his Feb. 6 article, “Albany Center Gallery to host reception for ‘Light Within Layers’ exhibit.” Frankel discussed her work as part of the exhibition ‘Light Within Layers‘ at Albany Center Gallery. The show runs through Feb. 28.

FOX 40 News ran a story on Feb. 18 on Aaron Zurn being selected as the inaugural women’s flag football head coach. FOX 40 News, WICZ-TV is a source for news, weather and sports in the Southern Tier. Watch the Hartwick coverage here.

Hartwick’s transparent tuition, a key component of the College’s Life Balance approach, was referenced in a Feb. 9 Forbes article. The piece cited Hartwick as part of a select group of colleges that have adopted innovative solutions to enrollment challenges. The Forbes article can be found here.

Li Luo, CPA, assistant professor of accounting and SPEC partner and site coordinator of the Hartwick IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Tax Assistance program, was featured in the Feb. 7 issue of The Daily Star in an article focusing on regional tax assistance resources.

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Aimee Hill, director of the Baking Innovation Lab at the Center for Craft Food & Beverage (CCFB), was featured in a Jan. 28 Rural Action article, “Fall Grain Webinars Attract Interest From Across the U.S.” Hill, along with moderator Gabriel Key of Lead Well Eat Well, discussed grain testing during the Sept. 10 webinar. Rural Action works to build a more just economy by developing the region’s assets in environmentally, socially and economically sustainable ways.

The Jan. 3 announcement that Stefanie Rocknak, philosophy department chair and renowned sculptor, was selected to create a sculpture of Herman Melville was picked up by several media outlets, including:

• Niagara Gazette, a morning daily newspaper, which covers Niagara County, including the town of Niagara and the city of Niagara Falls. Read the Hartwick coverage here.
• Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, a daily newspaper published in Lockport, N.Y., which covers municipalities in eastern Niagara County. Hartwick coverage here.

Hartwick College President James Mullen was quoted in a The Chronicle of Higher Education article, “Is Leading a Red-State Flagship More Trouble Than It’s Worth.” In the piece, Mullen noted that college presidents, whether at public or private institutions, face political challenges and must act more like city mayors than CEOs, building consensus among diverse constituencies to succeed in their roles. The Chronicle of Higher Education serves millions of educators, administrators, researchers and policy-makers who rely on insights from this resource to lead, teach, learn and innovate.

News of Hartwick’s Stefanie Rocknak being selected to create a sculpture of Herman Melville was picked up by several media outlets, including:

• The Daily Star, Oneonta’s daily newspaper. Read the Hartwick coverage here.
• The Boston Globe, the oldest and largest daily newspaper in Boston and one of the nation’s biggest newspapers by print circulation. Hartwick coverage here.
• ABC6, which provides the latest news, weather and sports for Providence, R.I., and New Bedford, Mass. Hartwick coverage here.
• WBUR, Boston’s NPR is known as a public media leader committed to exceptional journalism on-air, on-demand and on stage. Hartwick coverage here.

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The USCT Civil War Digest, a publication of the United States Colored Troops Institute (USCTI) at Hartwick College, has been officially preserved in the Library of Congress. Harry Bradshaw Matthews, retired associate dean and director of the Office of Intercultural Affairs and the U.S. Pluralism Center at Hartwick College, as well as the founding president of the USCT Institute for Local History and Family Research, recently shared this historic milestone with Hartwick College President James Mullen. Matthews received an honorary degree from Hartwick during the 2024 commencement exercises.

Michelle Kober, assistant professor for the School of Nursing, was invited to present at the Annual Conference of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine held Oct. 27-30 in Orlando, Fla. Kober presented data from an abstract titled “Barriers and Facilitators to Participating in Mindfulness Interventions for Healthcare Workers.” The data was part of a systematic review she authored titled: “Effects of Mindfulness Interventions to Manage Stress Among Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review.”

Executive Director of Athletics Paul Vecchio was interviewed by Jeff Kulikowsky of NewsChannel 9 about adding two new sports, men’s volleyball and women’s flag football, to Hartwick’s offerings. Watch the Dec. 20 interview here. NewsChannel 9, WSYR-TV, the ABC affiliate in Syracuse, provides news, weather and sports for Central New York.

FOX 40 News also covered Hartwick’s two new sports on Dec. 16. The following day, the Binghamton-based FOX affiliate aired another Hartwick athletics story, this time focusing on the Talon Trust. FOX 40 News, WICZ-TV is a source for news, weather and sports in the Southern Tier.

WAMC’s “The Roundtable” featured Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Laurel Elder as one of the panelists for the Dec. 18 show. Other panelists included Robert Griffin, dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany; Anna Markowitz, an advance lead for the Harris campaign; and Albany Law School Professor Sarah Rogerson. Elder spoke on several topics, including the congressional efforts to avoid a government shutdown. “The Roundtable” is an award-winning, nationally recognized weekday talk program on WAMC Northeast Public Radio.

Hartwick College’s Dec. 5 announcement of adding women’s flag football and men’s volleyball was picked up by several media outlets, including:

• The Daily Star, Oneonta’s daily newspaper. Read the Hartwick coverage here.
• WKTV-TV, which covers local politics, crime, health, education and sports for Utica and the Mohawk Valley. Hartwick coverage here.
• WBNG-TV, the CBS affiliate for the Binghamton television market, which serves the Southern Tier of New York State and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Hartwick coverage here. Executive Director of Athletics Paul Vecchio was interviewed for the story.

Vecchio also appeared on Season 1, Episode 3 of Cope’ N on the Course. Host Josh Copeland talked to Vecchio about several topics, including life balance and mental health. Vecchio even offered some golf tips!

WAMC’s “The Roundtable” featured Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Laurel Elder as one of the panelists for the Nov. 25 show. Other panelists included Fran Berman, honorary chair at the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Information and Computer Sciences and faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University; Jim Ketterer, senior fellow at the Bard Center for Civic Engagement; and Political Consultant Libby Post. Elder spoke on several topics, including the impact of North Carolina’s voter ID law and the antitrust case against Google. “The Roundtable” is an award-winning, nationally recognized weekday talk program on WAMC Northeast Public Radio.

Hartwick College Earns Gold
Hartwick College earned gold in the 12th Annual Education Digital Marketing Awards. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the College’s innovative approach to market positioning—emphasizing Life Balance and transparent tuition—and the work carried out on its website. The project was conducted in collaboration with Spark451, a leading higher education marketing firm.

The national competition, dedicated to celebrating excellence in digital marketing within the education sector, attracted entries from colleges, universities and secondary schools across the country. Each submission was evaluated by a panel of industry experts, including education marketers, creative directors, and marketing professionals, who assessed entries based on creativity, innovation, message impact and measurable results.

To learn more about the Education Digital Marketing Awards, visit the website. For additional information about Hartwick College’s innovative life balance approach to education, visit the website.

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Bryan Gross, vice president for enrollment management and athletics, was a featured guest on The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast. During the conversation, he shared insights about Hartwick’s Life Balance market position and how the College is leveraging athletics and a bold tuition reset to transform enrollment strategies. Gross also discussed Hartwick’s data-driven approach to affordability, transparency and meeting student expectations while highlighting the impact of athletics on enrollment, retention and school spirit. He also offered practical advice on navigating financial aid changes, including FAFSA updates. The podcast can be found here.

Laurel Bongiorno, vice president for academic affairs and provost, and Elizabeth Dowling, institutional research analyst, were invited to present at the 51st Annual Conference of the North East Association for Institutional Research (NEAIR) held Nov. 16-19 in Newport, R.I. Their session titled “Welcome to IR – Managing Up and/or Developing New Skills,” explored strategies for effectively managing upward relationships with senior leadership and colleagues, while also focusing on building key skills that enhance professional growth for those new to the field of IR. Bongiorno and Dowling offered practical tools and insights to advance an IR career in higher education. The presentation was Dowling’s first professional presentation at a national conference. She is being mentored by J.R. Bjerkle, director of institutional research, who has an extensive track record of leadership with NEAIR.

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The October 22 opening of the Baking Innovation Lab continues to secure visibility for Hartwick. News of the events appeared in additional media outlets, including:

• BakingBusiness.com, powered by Milling & Baking News and Baking & Snack, is the baking industry’s most trusted source of news and information. Read the Hartwick coverage here.
• Bake Magazine, a trade publication covering all aspects of running a bakery, including business, management, and production technology. Hartwick coverage here.
• Bakers Journal, a Canadian magazine highlighting baking successes, trends and people in the baking industry. Hartwick coverage here.

Bryan Gross, vice president for enrollment management and athletics, and Roselyn DuMerville, a senior at Hartwick College, were featured in a Spectrum News Nov. 4 feature, “Hartwick College’s rebrand features ‘transparent’ student pricing.” Spectrum News provides around-the-clock local news, features, sports and weather.

Hartwick College’s Oct. 22 launch of the Baking Innovation Lab was picked up by several media outlets, including:

• The Central New York Business Journal is the leading source for business news, research and events. Read the Hartwick coverage here.
• Commercial Baking, the flagship publication of Avant Food Media, keeps commercial baking executives informed about new product development, trends, evolving consumer behaviors, thought leadership and supplier innovations. Hartwick coverage here.
• Spaces4Learning, an information resource for those charged with planning, designing, constructing, equipping, operating and maintaining the physical learning environment. Hartwick coverage here.
• WUTR-TV provides the latest Mohawk Valley and Utica news. Hartwick coverage here.
• ABC50 NOW, out of Watertown, N.Y., provides the latest Watertown and regional news. Hartwick coverage here.
• WCDO, a local radio station in Sidney, N.Y., has been known as the Tri-County heartbeat since 1982. Hartwick coverage here.
• The Daily Star, Oneonta’s daily newspaper, provided double coverage for this event. A news article ran on Oct. 22, followed by an editorial piece on Oct. 23.

Bryan Gross, vice president for enrollment management and athletics, was featured in the October 18 issue of The Daily Star discussing the launch of the College’s new Life Balance positioning. In the article “Hartwick College Aims to Increase Financial Transparency,” Gross emphasized that the Life Balance initiative aims to clarify college costs, while informing prospective students about resources available to help them balance their academic and personal lives. He also mentioned the College’s upcoming open houses, including one scheduled for Nov. 3.

Gross was also quoted in the Oct. 10 BestColleges.com article, “Touting Transparency, Hartwick Lowers Tuition by 60%.” BestColleges.com is a website that helps students make decisions about their higher education choices. A recognized resource for students, it receives millions of monthly visitors.

James Kellerhouse, vice president for institutional advancement and external affairs, was featured in a special report published by The Chronicle of Higher Education. In the report,”Energizing Alumni: Engagement and advancement for a strong institution,” Kellerhouse was quoted extensively in the 65-page publication. He secured ‘prime real estate’ by offering the last quote in the publication, noting, “I just had the best experience, and it transformed my life and who I am,” Kellerhouse said in reference to his goal of providing Hartwick students with the same access and opportunities he had been given. This special report is only available for purchase at the Chronicle Store. The Chronicle of Higher Education serves millions of educators, administrators, researchers and policy-makers who rely on insights from this resource to lead, teach, learn and innovate.

WAMC’s “The Roundtable” once again featured Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Laurel Elder. This time, she brought along a few Hartwick guests for the Oct. 7 Special Lockbox Conversation: Hartwick College Institute of Public Service—Zachary McKenney, assistant professor of sociology and co-director of the Institute of Public Service, and students Zack Corbett ’27 and Amelia Williams ’26. The group discussed young voters, democracy and the 2024 election with show host Joe Donahue. “The Roundtable” is an award-winning, nationally recognized weekday talk program on WAMC Northeast Public Radio.

Hartwick College’s recent launch of its position as ‘The Life Balance College,’ has drawn a range of media attention, including:

• President James Mullen appeared on WAMC as a guest on “The Best of Our Knowledge,” hosted by Lucas Willard. On the Sept. 30 show, Mullen discussed several topics, including the new life balance initiative.
• In the Sept. 17 issue of HigherEd Dive, a leading digital publication that provides news and analysis on higher education, President Mullen noted: “We’re really thinking deeply about, not only what the student situation is going to be this year or next year, but how we’re going to continue to be able to stay ahead of the curve in the next five or six years,” he said.
• The article was picked up and shared in the Sept. 18 news digest of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, an organization which includes over 1,000 institutions.
• WICZ Fox News, in Binghamton, N.Y. ran a news story on Sept. 17. featuring Hartwick’s new market position.

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An opinion piece by Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Laurel Elder ran in the Sept. 9 The Hechinger Report. The piece entitled “Opinion: Here’s an old-fashioned, win-win idea to get students engaged before this fall’s election,” covers the reasons why Hartwick College’s Institute of Public Service is offering students a free digital subscription to The Daily Star. The Hechinger Report is a national nonprofit newsroom covering inequality and innovation in education with in-depth journalism. It uses research, data and stories from classrooms and campuses to show the public how education can be improved and why it matters.
And congratulations to Elder for presenting at the American Political Science Association (APSA) Annual Meeting from Sept. 5-8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Elder showcased her research on public opinion of abortion in post-Roe America and represented the Hartwick College Institute of Public Service on a panel featuring directors of civic engagement institutes at universities and colleges across the U.S. Elder also connected with her former student and now an associate professor of political science at Virginia Tech, Caitlin Jewitt ’06 as well as her former Hartwick colleague Andrew Seligsohn, now president of Public Agenda. Jewitt’s work on the presidential nomination process has recently appeared in several news outlets, including ABC, MSNBC, and she has appeared multiple times on CNN and CSPAN.

Hartwick College President James H. Mullen, Jr. was interviewed for a Sept. 9 opinion piece in The Daily Star. In the piece entitled “Conversations: At Hartwick College with President Jim Mullen,” former City of Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig spoke with Mullen on several topics, including Hartwick’s future and preparing students to lead a balanced life.

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Tessa Yang, assistant professor of English, and Libby Cudmore, staff writer, attended the 2024 Barrelhouse Writer Camp in Port Matilda, PA. The four-day camp is described as a “laid-back mini-vacation with plenty of time for writing.” This was Yang’s second year attending the retreat and Cudmore’s fifth.

The media spotlight has been shining extra bright on Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Laurel Elder. Elder was once again featured on WAMC’s “The Roundtable” as a panelist for the August 1 show. Other panelists included publisher emeritus of The Daily Freeman, Ira Fusfeld, and Judy Patrick, vice president for editorial development at the New York Press Association. “The Roundtable” is an award-winning, nationally recognized weekday talk program on WAMC Northeast Public Radio.

Before that appearance, Elder was a guest on WURD’s “Reality Check” with Tonya Pendleton on the July 24 show. Elder discussed her book, ”The Partisan Gap: Why Democratic Women Get Elected But Republican Women Don’t,” and what her findings mean for the presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris. WURD is a radio station in Philadelphia, Pa., broadcasting in an urban talk radio format.

Also on July 24, PS (Pop Sugar) featured quotes from Elder in the article, “What a Kamala Harris Presidency Would Mean for Women.” PS, based in San Francisco, Calif., creates content, products, and experiences to help their audience live a more balanced and fulfilling lives.

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Li Luo, assistant professor of accounting and coordinator of the Hartwick IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), was featured in the June 25 IRS Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC) Newsletter. Luo was recognized for presenting her research paper “Inclusive Service Learning at Hartwick VITA Program—A Dual-Pathway Integration Model to Promote Students’ Career Self-Efficacy” at the VITA University Conference held at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA in late May.

Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Laurel Elder, and Assistant Professor of Sociology Zachary McKenney, both co-directors of the Institute for Public Service, were quoted in the June 26 issue of The Daily Star. The article, “Hartwick Professors Talk Presidential Debate,” focuses primarily on the June 27 debate but also includes information on Hartwick College’s Institute for Public Service.

The New York Times podcast, “The Daily,” featured Mike McIntire ’85 P’13, P’21, on the June 20 episode, “The Mysterious Gun Study That’s Advancing Gun Rights.” McIntire discusses the study and the person behind it.

An opinion piece by Larry Malone, professor emeritus of economics, ran in the June issue of The Freeman’s Journal. The piece entitled, “Should We Care About Trade Deficits?,” appeared as part of his “The Myth Busting Economist” series and offered a clarification on the true meaning of a trade deficit.

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WAMC’s “The Roundtable” featured Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Laurel Elder as one of the panelists for the May 20 show. Other panelists included Terry Gipson, preceptor in public speaking for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University and Libby Post, political consultant and lobbyist. Elder discussed several topics, including U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik’s recent speech in Israel and Florida’s 6-week abortion ban. Elder is scheduled to be on the panel again on May 30. “The Roundtable” is an award-winning, nationally recognized weekday talk program on WAMC Northeast Public Radio.

The article, “Confusion over how pregnancy dates are measured is widespread – and makes for uninformed debate over abortion limits,” authored by Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Laurel Elder and colleagues, Steven Greene and Mary-Kate Lizotte, was published in The Conversation on May 14. The piece focused on findings from a research survey conducted in late September 2023. Elder and her colleagues are currently working on a book examining shifts in public opinion on abortion in the wake of the 2022 Dobbs decision, ending constitutional protections for abortion access. The Conversation is a nonprofit, independent news organization and has published the work of scholars at more than 900 U.S. colleges and universities.

The article was also picked up by The Connecticut Post, The Chronicle-Tribune of Marion, Ind. and SFGate, the digital home of the San Francisco Chronicle.

The Economist recently featured comments from Hartwick College Professor Emeritus and Curator Emeritus of Anthropology David Anthony. The May 5 article, “Archaeologists identify the birthplace of the mysterious Yamnaya,” quoted Anthony along with other researchers. The Economist is a British weekly newspaper published in printed and digital magazine format. It focuses on current affairs, international business, politics, technology, and culture.

Talking Stick magazine recently featured insight from Hartwick College’s Director of Residential Life and Housing and Community Standards Colleen Bunn. In the May 2024 article, “Taking the Lead,” six housing and residence life directors from all over the United States shared their collective wisdom, hard-learned lessons. Talking Stick is a publication of the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) and is an authoritative resource for campus housing professionals.

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U.S. News & World Report recently featured comments from Hartwick College’s Vice President for Enrollment Management Bryan Gross. Brian Lindeman of Macalester College, Thyra Briggs of Harvey Mudd College and Gross came up with all the questions for the April 30 article “32 Questions to Ask on a College Visit.” U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company reaching more than 40 million people.

Hartwick College was well represented at an April 29 roundtable event hosted by SUNY Oneonta and featuring Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. Thirteen Hartwick students participated in the event and shared how they have engaged with public service during their college careers–many as interns for the Institute of Public Service–but also as IRS VITA Program interns, New York State government interns and Student Government leaders.

Hartwick College was mentioned in the April issue of Money.com (formerly Money magazine) in a feature story, “The Best Places to Live in the U.S: 50 Cities and Towns that are Shaping the Future.” Oneonta was noted as “best known as the shadow of two of the best colleges in the U.S. — SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College.” Table Rock was also mentioned for drawing “hikers, mountain bikers and sightseers for stunning views of the exposed cliffs that gave the city its name..” The list was also featured in articles in The Journal News, which is circulated in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties, and The Poughkeepsie Journal.

On April 9, the announcement of the historic Together, We Soar fundraising campaign was featured in The Daily Star article Hartwick College launches $50M fundraising campaign.” A follow-up retrospective piece appeared in The Daily Star on April 12 entitled, “Backtracking: The early years: Hartwick College moved forward in the spring of 1929.”

Queens News, Sports, Entertainment & Community (qns.com) recently featured comments from a Hartwick College alum. Seismic Analyst from the Bureau of Economic Geology Jessica Domino ’15 was quoted in the April 5 article, “Queens rocked by rare 4.8 earthquake from New Jersey: Social media buzzes with reactions.” Domino majored in geology at Hartwick and came back to Oyaron Hill from August 2018-May 2021 as an adjunct lecturer with expertise in introductory geology courses. Qns.com is an award-winning source of local news and events in Queens, New York.

Associate Professor of Business Administration and Department Chair Aaron Stephens co-presented at the 50th Academy of International Business UK and Ireland Chapter Conference from April 3-6 at Aston University in Birmingham, England. Stephens was proud to present two papers with Jin-Woong Yoo, a former student of his when he taught at Dongguk University in South Korea. Yoo currently works at the University of Hertfordshire in the Hertfordshire Business School. The two papers competitively accepted for presentation by conference organizers are: Russian Export Specialization Amid Increasing Sanctions: Evidence with an analysis of RCA, RSCA, and TBI. The other paper is titled, An examination of hybrid work leadership self-efficacy including evidence from Australian and US managers. This paper was also in collaboration with Hartwick College’s Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems Weian Wang.

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Laurel Bongiorno and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Officer Alicia Richardson co-wrote a guest column that appeared in University Business on March 28. The column, titled 5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion, is an insightful piece on how they can best remain committed to supporting DEI on their campuses. University Business is a highly-respected publication covering all aspects of college and university management and reaches, by request, more than 45,000 print subscribers and 41,000 digital subscribers.

Amelia Williams ’26 was quoted in a Mar. 19 The Daily Star article, “Local young voters share thoughts on 2024 election.” Williams, a psychology major with a double minor in political science and women’s and gender studies, shared a thoughtful opinion on the upcoming election.

WAMC’s “The Roundtable” featured Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Laurel Elder as one of the panelists for the Mar. 20 show. Other panelists included Vera Eccarius-Kelly, professor of comparative politics at Siena College; Jim Hendler, the Tetherless World Chair of Computer, Web and Cognitive Sciences, and founding director of the Future of Computing Institute at RPI; and Frederic Hof, Diplomat in Residence at Bard College. Elder spoke on several topics, including Hartwick’s Institute of Public Service. “The Roundtable” is an award-winning, nationally recognized weekday talk program on WAMC Northeast Public Radio.

Hartwick College had a strong showing at the Eastern Economic Association Conference held in Boston from Feb. 29 to Mar. 4. Four students presented their research during the “Issues in Political Economy Undergraduate Sessions.”
Jim Mahony ’24 presented “Service Sectors Effect on CO2 Correcting for Energy Types.”
Ethan Kaiser ’24 presented “Unequal School Spending and Income Inequality in the United States.”
Victoria Balfe ’24 presented “The Effect of Male Dominated Occupations on Female Employment.”
Sarah Nasaka ’24 presented “Impact of Non-Compete Agreements on Wages and Hiring.”

Four Faculty members also presented their papers at this 49th Annual Conference.
Professor of Economics Kristin Jones presented “Engaging Alumni in the Economics Classroom.”
Professor of Economics and Department Chair Karl Seeley presented “Global Warming and Structural Change: Leaning into Agriculture Instead of Away?”
Assistant Professor of Economics Lawrence Ogbeifun presented “Two Illustrations of the Quantity Theory of Money: A Restatement.”
Professor of Economics Carlena Cochi Ficano and recent alum John “Jack” Mahn ’23 presented “Minimum Wage as a Poverty-Alleviation Tool in the Face of Powerful Employers.”

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Cheryl Johnson has been named a 2024 recipient of the ACJS/Sage Junior Faculty Professional Development Teaching Award. The award recognizes new teaching professionals in the criminal justice and criminology disciplines. Each winner received a travel stipend funded by an annual donation from Sage to attend the ACJS/Sage Professional Development Teaching Workshop at the ACJS Annual Meeting. The 61st Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual meeting in Chicago began Tuesday and goes until Saturday.

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Joseph Von Stengel, professor of art & Art Department co-chair, was featured in the Feb. 29 issue of the Freeman’s Journal/allotsego.com. The article covered Von Stengel’s efforts to push the boundaries of electronics and computer graphics with his pursuit and promotion of augmented reality. Read the article, “Hartwick Prof Strives To Make Art More Inclusive through AR,” to learn more about the art Von Stengel has created.

Catch the new podcast series by Bryan Gross, vice president for enrollment management and athletics. Titled “Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook,” the series is dedicated to the strategic minds leading today’s higher education institutions. Each episode features the unique perspectives of college presidents, chancellors and other high-level academic leaders, and dives into the complexities and nuances of running a modern educational institution. For more information, visit the website.

PsyPost recently featured quotes from Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Laurel Elder in a Feb. 15 article, “Study sheds light on the truth behind the “deceptive stability” of abortion attitudes.” The article took a look at the findings in the study, “Deceptively Stable? How the Stability of Aggregate Abortion Attitudes Conceals Partisan Induced Shifts,“ authored by Laurel Elder and colleagues, Melissa Deckman, Steven Greene and Mary-Kate Lizotte, and published in Political Research Quarterly.

James Seward ’73, H’99 recently received the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health Hero Award. A Jan. 25 Daily Star article described the former state senator as “tirelessly advocating for New York State agriculture and the health and safety of those working in it.” Seward served in the state Senate from 1987 to 2020.

Associate Professor of Biology Eric Cooper is part of a team that will be recognized by the Genetics Society of America at The Allied Genetics Conference 2024 from March 6-10, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Cooper’s team will receive the Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education, for the project “Build-a-Genome,” led by Jef Boeke, professor of biochemistry and molecular pharmacology, at New York University. Read more about this project on the GSA website Genes to Genomes: A Blog From The Genetics Society of America.

An article co-written by Stepanie Rozene, professor of art, and Tamie Cook, private chef and cooking instructor, was published in The Studio Potter Journal. Check out the article, A Receipt* for Cooking and Clay: A Delicious Collaboration of Taste and Place by Stephanie A. Rozene and Tamie Cook.

Zachary McKenney, assistant professor of sociology and co-director of the Institute for Public Service, was quoted in the Jan. 16 issue of The Daily Star in an article highlighting the winners of the institute’s first-ever essay competition. The event featured Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, who also participated in the Institute of Public Service event. Take a look at The Daily Star coverage.

Members of the Hartwick community, including Alicia Richarson, diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging officer, Kyle Burke, assistant professor of history, and Zachary McKenney, assistant professor of sociology, were featured in the Jan. 12 issue of The Daily Star. Each reflected on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how the “man was more than often gets remembered.” The article also referenced how programming like the upcoming MLK Jr. event on Jan. 29, which Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta will co-host, offers a deeper understanding of King. Read the article here.

Li Luo, assistant professor of accounting and coordinator of the Hartwick IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Tax Assistance program, was featured in the Jan. 11 issue of The Daily Star in an article focusing on regional tax assistance resources.

An opinion piece by Larry Malone, professor emeritus of economics, ran in the January issue of The Freeman’s Journal. The piece entitled, “Spending, Deficit Kerfuffle Examined,” appeared as part of his “The Myth Busting Economist” series and offered a clarification of the relationship between federal spending and budget deficits, and showed where the deficits came from.

Cyrus Mehri ’83 H’21 was quoted in a Jan. 9 New York Times article entitled “In the N.F.L. and at Big Companies, Diversity Playbooks Face Hurdles.” The article focussed on how the league’s successes and struggles are playing out in hundreds of companies that have emulated its Rooney Rule in trying to hire more people from underrepresented groups. Mehri was quoted regarding his efforts to ensure the league enacted the rule – which only came after he and Johnnie Cochran Jr. threatened to sue the N.F.L. for discriminating against Black coaches. Read the article

Interim President Jim Mullen was quoted in the Jan. 2 Globe and Mail in an article about the challenges presidents of colleges and universities face in the 21st century. Mullen noted that college presidents are often caught up in enormously significant issues that don’t have apparent answers. He also indicated that issues today are more complicated than they were only 15 years ago when he served as president at Allegheny College.

Bryan Gross, vice president of enrollment management, was featured in a Dec. 22 episode of the PLEXXUS Higher Education Leadership Podcast series. Hosted by Brad Johnson, PLEXUSS’ vice president of business development, the series offers enrollment managers and leaders across the United States the opportunity to discuss their thoughts and insights. Gross discussed his enrollment journey, including how and why he joined the Hartwick College community. He also talked about student success and outcomes. Listen to the episode

USA Today recently featured quotes from Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Laurel Elder in the Dec. 20 article, “Nikki Haley Struggles to Win Republican Women as they Stick with Donald Trump.” Elder, also co-director of The Hartwick College Institute of Public Service, was sought out for this article because of her expertise in gender politics. The article is just the latest example, as Elder has been in the national media spotlight several times for her research. Read the USA Today article