When I was little, I used to beg my dad to tell stories from his time in Japan during college. Together, we filled my childhood room with his old maps and souvenirs. I dreamed of going to a place that felt far away yet familiar. At the end of each story, he would remind me… Read more »
Month: February 2021
#GetHLS Vol. 2: John McHugh ’18 wins Marshall Scholarship

Globally Engaging Together is a biweekly newsletter sent to the Hamilton Lugar School community. You can subscribe here. Feature Story: John McHugh ’18 Wins Marshall Scholarship HLS alum John McHugh (BA ’18) was named a Marshall Scholar for 2021 and will be pursuing graduate study of Contemporary Chinese Studies, Global Governance, and Diplomacy at Oxford… Read more »
HLS Welcomes New US Army War College Fellow

The Hamilton Lugar School is one of a select number of institutions with the privilege to host fellows from the US Army War College Program, which helps Army leaders sharpen their skills and broaden their outlook as strategic thinkers. Recently, HLS welcomed its newest fellow, Colonel (COL) Steve Lacy, who will take classes, perform research,… Read more »
Hilary Holbrow Brings Passion for Contemporary Japan to HLS

When Hilary Holbrow was a high school student studying Japanese at a nontraditional school in Massachusetts, her teachers made a suggestion: travel to Japan and study at similar schools while staying with different host families. She loved the idea, and she was soon on a plane by herself traveling 7,000 miles away.
Hamilton Lugar Grad John McHugh Awarded Marshall Scholarship

Recent Hamilton Lugar School graduate John McHugh (BA ’18) has been awarded a Marshall Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships for US students, to pursue graduate study in the United Kingdom. Created by the British government in 1953 to strengthen ties between the two countries, the scholarship provides education to “distinguished young Americans” and… Read more »
Russophile Karaoke and Community Connections: My Fit at HLS
Coming to HLS, I was unsure what to expect. Would languages be like high school Spanish? How much immersion would I gain my freshman year? Could I create long-lasting connections with professors? All these questions swirled in my head as I walked from class to class during my first weeks as I wondered if HLS… Read more »
Hamilton on Foreign Policy 161: Americans Want the U.S. to be an International Leader

Americans often disagree, sometimes forcefully, about what our role in the world should be. From my perspective there is a lot more consensus on the topic than initially meets the eye.
Rep. Hamilton Appears on CNN Newsroom to Discuss Capitol Attack Commission

9/11 Commissioners, Rep. Lee Hamilton and Gov. Tom Kean, appeared on CNN Newsroom to discuss Speaker Pelosi’s announcement that a 9/11-style commission would be formed to investigate the Capitol attack on January 6.
My HLS Experience: Exploring Research in Liberal Arts
All too often, research is only associated with fields in the sciences. The groundbreaking discoveries you hear about most often are in modern medicine and technology. In fact, if you google the ambiguous words “recent research,” the top search results are from Science Daily and Hopkins Medicine.
Feb 12: The Talk: Account Service and Strategic Planning for Campaigns
Account services is crucial to creating and maintaining successful relationships with clients. Molly Watson, Founder & Principal, Evolution Engine, will be sharing her insights on creating successful campaigns and the importance of “knowing your audience” when working with clients.