Selected Media Coverage and Simon’s Rock Publications
In the News
National Public Radio Features Simon’s Rock
Speech on the Economy by Dimitri B. Papadimitriou
Convocation Speech by Hal Holladay
Faculty Member John Weinstein Appears on National Public Radio
The New York Times Spotlights the Berkshire Fringe Festival
Get in on the Fringe
Since its premiere in 2005, the Berkshire Fringe Festival has quickly become a highlight of the region’s summer cultural calendar.
Physics Faculty Member Eric Kramer's Research Explains Wood Grain Pattern Formation
Groundbreaking Research Published in Science
Film Adaptation of Faculty Member Emmanuel Dongala’s Novel Honored in Cannes
Emmanuel Dongala's Johnny Mad Dog Appears at Prestigious Film Festival
Presidential Power and the Modern College Leader
Mary Marcy, The Chronicle of Higher Education
Adjunct Faculty Member Karen Allen Appears in New Indiana Jones Film
The New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, USA Today catch-up with Karen Allen
Additional Headlines from 2008
- Coen brothers prove two heads are better than one
- French lesson: History of the fry
- Two Simon's Rock faculty members receive literary awards
- Tell Me About My Burger
News from 2007
Cultural Exchange Takes Work
Mary Marcy, The Springfield Republican
"What's the Matter with American Education...Really?"
A Faculty Forum talk by Ellen Condliffe Lagemann, November 15, 2007
Gidon Eshel speaks about air travel and the environment
Michigan Radio's The Environment Report, November 19, 2007
Additional Headlines from 2007
- Relearning learning
- On the Day of Change
- Faculty member Aimée Michel talks with WAMC about directing The Tempest
- Ken Burns gives early screening of new film to Simon's Rock community
News from 2006
The Lessons of Early Colleges
Mary Marcy, The Chronicle of Higher Education
Journey Retraces W.E.B. DuBois' Steps
The Berkshire Eagle
Ideas on Early College
Alan Chartock interviews Mary Marcy on WAMC radio
Interview with Eli Pariser
Alumnus Eli Pariser on The Colbert Report
News from 2005
When to start the liberal arts
Mary Marcy, The Boston Globe
Recent Commencement Addresses
Retired president and CEO of the Nellie Mae Foundation Blenda J. Wilson
delivers the keynote address at Simon's Rock's 39th annual Commencement ceremonies, 2008
NASDAQ CEO Robert Greifeld
delivers the keynote address at Simon's Rock's 38th annual Commencement ceremonies, 2007
Alumnus and Moveon Executive Director Eli Pariser
delivers the keynote address at Simon’s Rock's 36th annual commencement ceremonies, 2005