Spotlight
Faces of the Class of 2026
Meet some of the amazing students that make the Class of 2026 truly special.
The Gentleman Coach and the Tradition of Hartwick Hoops
One instrumental figure in shaping that foundation was Harold “Hal” Bradley, a 1934 Hartwick graduate who went on to coach basketball at Hartwick College, Duke University and the University of Texas at Austin.
Alumni Spotlight: Lydia Marteney ’21
Lydia Marteney ’21 is the Post-Award Specialist at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Alumni Spotlight: Omar Russo ’16
Omar Russon ’16 is a lawyer, generally focused on the area of civil rights.
Singh ’28 Wins Second Anna Sonder Poetry Prize
The Anna Sonder Prize for Poetry was established in 1978 by the late Otto Sonder, professor emeritus of sociology. The College presents the prize annually under the auspices of the Academy of American Poets.
Alumni Spotlight: Michael Palanza ’06
Michael Palanza ’06 is the district director of world languages and social studies in the Niskayuna Central School District.
Alumni Spotlight: Randi Paris Law ’82
Retired operating room nurse worked at Good Samaritan University Hospital on Long Island.
Exploring Life Around the Hill
Khadifi Madison ’27 explores the full spectrum of Hartwick student life.
A Career Set in Motion: How Hartwick Mentorship Led Nate Benjamin ’20 to the Dallas Cowboys
After graduating from Hartwick with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Benjamin went on to earn his master’s degree in athletic training at the University of Delaware and a post-graduate certificate at the University of Kentucky.
On a High Note
On a High Note is about sharing the stories of Hartwick’s musicians, their passions, their paths, and the ways their music brings our community together.