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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).

Union College students take the Dutchmen Dip

This year's Dutchmen Dip celebrated the life of Justin Lloyd, a baseball player who battled cancer during his time at Union. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit those in the Union community who are currently fighting cancer.

The Daily Gazette stopped by to cover this year's event.

Lock of George Washington's hair found in old almanac

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.

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.

Scott Greenberger to give Founders Day keynote address at Union College

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.

Upstate NY Private College Names 19th President

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.

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.