Institute of Public Service

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.

The panel was introduced by two current Hartwick College students, Aliyah Brooks ’25 and Halle Wimette ’26.

Teams from Cooperstown, Laurens, Morris, Oneonta, Schenevus and Worcester received awards.