February 2018 Union in the Media Archive

An ongoing inventory of archival collections at Schaffer Library has uncovered a historic find: a rare lock of hair belonging to George Washington hidden inside a long-forgotten book.

“This is a very significant treasure,” said India Spartz, head of Special Collections and Archives. “It’s a tremendous testament to history and our connection to some of the most important historical figures.”

The discovery has been reported in hundreds of media outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Fox News, CNN, USA Today, NBC News and NPR.

It was also featured on the CBS News Saturday Morning program.

David R. Harris, Ph.D., a sociologist with a distinguished record as an innovative teacher, scholar and administrator, has been named the 19th president of Union College. His term begins July 1, 2018.

The Boston Globe reported on the announcement.

Journalist Scott Greenberger, author of “The Unexpected President: The Life and Times of Chester A. Arthur,” was the keynote speaker at Founders Day. The event commemorates the 223rd anniversary of the College’s charter, the first granted to a college by the Board of Regents of the State of New York.

Greenberger was a guest on WAMC, Northeast Public Radio's The Roundtable.

Northeast Public Radio is a member of National Public Radio serving parts of seven northeastern states. These include New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.

David R. Harris, Ph.D., a sociologist with a distinguished record as an innovative teacher, scholar and administrator, has been named the 19th president of Union College. His term begins July 1, 2018.

The Associated Press noted the announcement, which was picked up by dozens of media outlets around the country, including U.S. News and World Report.

David R. Harris, Ph.D., a sociologist with a distinguished record as an innovative teacher, scholar and administrator, has been named the 19th president of Union College. His term begins July 1, 2018.

A number of local and regional outlets covered the announcement, including the Times Union, Daily Gazette and WAMC.

An ongoing inventory of archival collections at Schaffer Library has uncovered a historic find: a rare lock of hair belonging to George Washington hidden inside a long-forgotten book.

“This is a very significant treasure,” said India Spartz, head of Special Collections and Archives. “It’s a tremendous testament to history and our connection to some of the most important historical figures.”

The discovery has been reported in hundreds of media outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Fox News, CNN, USA Today, NBC News and NPR.

Mary Esch of the Associated Press visited campus to report on the discovery. Her story appeared in hundreds of outlets across the world, including U.S. News and World Report.

Journalist Scott Greenberger, author of “The Unexpected President: The Life and Times of Chester A. Arthur,” will deliver the keynote address at Founders Day Thursday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. in Memorial Chapel.

The event commemorates the 223rd anniversary of the College’s charter.

The country's 21st president, Arthur was a member of the Class of 1848.

In advance of the event, the Daily Gazette took a look at Arthur's presidency.

An ongoing inventory of archival collections at Schaffer Library has uncovered a historic find: a rare lock of hair belonging to George Washington hidden inside a long-forgotten book.

“This is a very significant treasure,” said India Spartz, head of Special Collections and Archives. “It’s a tremendous testament to history and our connection to some of the most important historical figures.”

The discovery has been reported in hundreds of media outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Fox News, CNN, USA Today, NBC News and NPR.

The New York Times ran a story on its front page.

An ongoing inventory of archival collections at Schaffer Library has uncovered a historic find: a rare lock of hair belonging to George Washington hidden inside a long-forgotten book.

“This is a very significant treasure,” said India Spartz, head of Special Collections and Archives. “It’s a tremendous testament to history and our connection to some of the most important historical figures.”

The discovery has been reported in hundreds of media outlets, including the Washington Post, New York Times, Fox News, CNN, USA Today, NBC News and NPR.

An ongoing inventory of archival collections at Schaffer Library has uncovered a historic find: a rare lock of hair belonging to George Washington hidden inside a long-forgotten book.

“This is a very significant treasure,” said India Spartz, head of Special Collections and Archives. “It’s a tremendous testament to history and our connection to some of the most important historical figures.”

The discovery has been reported in hundreds of media outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Fox News, CNN, USA Today, NBC News and NPR.

The Times Union in Albany, N.Y. was the first to report the discovery.