Mike McIntire ’85, P’13, P’21 leading a tour of the New York Times before the Hartwick College Institute of Public Service reception.

Hartwick College Hosts NYC Reception in Support of the 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.

“I Voted” Sticker Design by Maya Patton, Charlotte Valley Central School

“I Voted” Sticker Design Competition

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.

Cooper Cohen ’28, Hannah Gilliand ’27, Jack Reichel ’26, Sarah Matumbura ’26 during the virtual conversation with former Governor Jeb Bush in Anderson Theatre, Hartwick College

Hartwick Students Step Into Local Government Roles Rarely Seen Among Undergraduates

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

Hartwick Logo

Hartwick College and The Daily Star Renew Innovative Program

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. 

Grace Nealon ’15

The Hartwick College Institute of Public Service Welcomes Grace Nealon ’15 to its Leadership Council

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

Hartwick College students with VOTE signs on campus for Donuts for Democracy Drive

Hartwick Institute of Public Service Raises over $100,000 in Year Two of Fundraising Drive

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

Adilyam Imyarova ’27 with sign for Hartwick College Institute of Public Service

Annual Senator James Seward ’73 Summer Public Service Intern

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 Stephen L. Green ’59 American Governance Award Honorees, President Mullen and faculty

2025 Stephen L. Green American Governance Essay Winners Announced

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

Jen Lunsford '04 in Assembly session

Strengthening Democracy

Preparing Civic-Minded Graduates for a Better World

New York State Senator Jim Seward ’73, H’99

IN MEMORIAM: Senator James L. Seward

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