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Union in the Media

Union’s faculty, staff and students are often mentioned in local, national and international media outlets. Among the outlets that have highlighted Union include the Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, U.S. News and World Report, MONEY and the Associated Press.

Content on Union’s news site has been honored by the Council for the Advancement of Secondary Education (CASE).

Tufts provost tapped to lead Union College

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.

Union College's new president is first African-American to lead the college

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.

Why Union College graduate Chester A. Arthur is an underrated leader

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.

Finding a Lock of George Washington’s Hair, and a Link to American History

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.

Washington Snipped Here? College Says It Found Prez's Hair

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.

A college says it found an old clump of George Washington’s hair. Hooray!

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.

Lock of Washington's hair discovered at Union College

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.

Union College hosts fundraiser for student who died from epilepsy complications

Union’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) hosted a fundraiser in honor of Alexander Askenazy ’20 Sunday, Feb. 11, at Messa Rink.

The 19-year-old passed away in his residence hall last October from an existing medical condition.

“Skate for Alex” included skating and trivia.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE).

A number of media outlets covered the event:

  • WTEN (ABC affiliate)
  • WNYT (NBC affiliate)
  • Spectrum News

Friends honor Union student who died from epilepsy

Union’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) hosted a fundraiser in honor of Alexander Askenazy ’20. The 19-year-old passed away in his residence hall last October from an existing medical condition.

“Skate for Alex” included skating and trivia.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE).

The Daily Gazette previewed the event.

Union College shows off 19th-century mathematical models

In conjunction with the Mandeville Gallery’s new exhibition, "Probability and Uncertainty," there was a demonstration of a select few Olivier Models from the Union College Permanent Collection. Jeff Jauregui, assistant professor of mathematics, demonstrated how the models move and explained their purpose in the study of mathematics.

The Times Union stopped by to check out the event.