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The Hamilton School at the University of Florida has expanded its faculty to 53 members and projects student enrollment to reach 1,500 by the start of the fall semester. The school is working to develop a model of classical education that other institutions can emulate and is committed to hiring top-tier faculty who provide a strong educational experience. Notable new hires include Madeleine Armstrong, a historian of Enlightenment political thought from Cambridge, Jeremy Bailey, a scholar of American political thought from Boston College, and James Hankins, a renowned Renaissance scholar from Harvard University.
Hamilton School’s Rapid Expansion Welcomes 21 New Faculty Members
Continuing its rapid expansion, the Hamilton School has added 21 new faculty members, bringing the total faculty count to 53. Current student enrollment sits at 1,340 students, with an expected rise to 1,500 by the start of the fall semester. These impressive figures highlight the Hamilton School’s commitment to providing top-class education and exemplifying a model of classical education.
UF Board of Trustees chair, Mori Hosseini, underscores the Hamilton School as a trailblazer in creating an unparalleled educational experience. Robert G. Ingram, the school’s interim director, expressed delight at drawing world-class talent to the school, such as Harvard’s Jim Hankins.
The latest faculty recruitment not only deepens the school’s curricular offerings but also solidifies its reputation for studying Western and American civilization principles, ideals, and institutions.
New Faculty at Hamilton School
Hamilton School’s new faculty members include:
- Madeleine Armstrong, assistant professor, a historian of Enlightenment political thought known for her work on Edmund Burke. Previously with Princeton University and Oxford University.
- Jeremy Bailey, professor, a scholar of American political thought, focused on constitutional controversies and executive power.
- Stephen Buono, assistant professor, a historian of international relations and science and technology, particularly spaceflight. He was previously with the University of Chicago.
- Cole Bunzel, assistant professor, a Middle East historian specializing in the history of Saudi Arabia and Islamic radicalism. Currently a Hoover Fellow at Stanford, he will join the Hamilton faculty in the academic year 2026-2027.
- Steven Frankel, Robert M. Beren Professor of Jewish Civilization, a political philosopher interested in the relationship between philosophy and religion. He previously served at Xavier University.
- Samuel Goldman, associate professor, a political theorist whose work includes religious sources of American national identity and conservatism in American intellectual life.
- James Hankins, professor, a distinguished Renaissance scholar with an illustrious career at Harvard University.
- Adela Halo, assistant professor, a legal and political theorist, focusing on the constitutional debates during the French Revolution. She was formerly a Lecturer at University College London.
- Mitchell Harvey, assistant professor, an economist specializing in political economy and economic history.
- Patrick Hulme, assistant professor, a political scientist particularly interested in congressional-executive relations in the U.S. foreign policy. Formerly a fellow at Stanford and Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center.
Click here to meet all the new faculty members. Hamilton School’s commitment to classical education continues to attract world-class faculty, making it an ideal place for students aspiring to study Western and American civilization.
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