Institute of Public Service

Founded in 2023 by Professors Matt Chick, Laurel Elder, and Zach McKenney, the Hartwick Institute of Public Service partners with local governments to engage young people in our democracy, develop a foundation in the law and inspire the next generation of public leaders.

The Hartwick College Institute of Public Service and the College’s chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, announce the winners of the 2025 “I Voted” Sticker Design Competition.

Students are taking on an uncommon challenge for undergraduates: serving in city government while pursuing their degrees.

For the second year in a row, the Hartwick College Institute of Public Service, a nonpartisan organization focused on engaging young people in democracy and preparing a new generation of public leaders, is partnering with The Daily Star to offer all Hartwick students free digital subscriptions to the local newspaper. 

Throughout her legal career, she has demonstrated a commitment to public service.

The five-year, quarter-million-dollar match challenge has been made by Hartwick College Trustee Raymond “Larry” Miller ’73.

Adilyam Imyarova ’27 will work with the institute’s co-directors, Professors Matt Chick, Laurel Elder and Zachary McKenney, on a range of projects, including preparing Hartwick to serve as an official polling place for the fall’s elections.

The award was established to challenge students to excel academically while becoming informed, engaged citizens in a democracy.

Preparing Civic-Minded Graduates for a Better World

The 17-term senator and alumnus taught the College’s New York State Policy and Politics course and supported numerous Hartwick interns.