News at Hamilton
With their first semester at Hamilton now completed, members of the Class of 2029 took a moment to look back. Read about a few of our newest students — favorite spots on campus, go-to meals, and what they’ve added to their Hamilton bucket lists.
Students Make Career Connections With Alumni, Parents at NYC Event
During winter break, 150 Hamilton students and alumni met at 1290 6th Ave. in New York City to participate in a Connecting Over Careers panel, presented by the Hamilton Career Network, part of the Alumni Council.
From Collecting Skills to Curating Careers
Professor of Art Robert Knight and Michael Shapiro ’71, director emeritus of Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, first taught From Collecting to Curating five years ago, but it has returned this year with a twist. The course is divided into three parts with one new goal: to curate an exhibition at the Munson in Utica, N.Y.
A ‘Know Thyself’ Journey to Columbia Law School
Enzo Battaglia ’26 entered Columbia Law School this fall through the highly selective Accelerated Interdisciplinary Legal Education (AILE) program, which permits students to earn both a bachelor’s degree from Hamilton and a juris doctor degree from Columbia after three years of study at each institution.
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A new semester also brought new students to Hamilton. This year, the College welcomed 50 January admits, commonly referred to as “Jans.” The newest arrivals on the Hill are wildlife conservation advocates, history buffs, and dedicated members of their communities—both at home and abroad. Learn the myriad of ways in which Jans took full advantage of their gap semesters.
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During winter break, 150 Hamilton students and alumni met at 1290 6th Ave. in New York City to participate in a Connecting Over Careers panel, presented by the Hamilton Career Network, part of the Alumni Council.
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Making friends can be a challenge. In fact, one in two adults in the U.S. reports experiencing loneliness. Associate Professor of Psychology Keelah Williams studies the science behind making social connections, and we asked her to share some tips on what it takes to form new and lasting friendships.
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Hamilton's next Murphy Director of Athletics and Chair of the Physical Education Department will be Kristine R. Fowler, who will bring more than 25 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics administration with her to the Hill.
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As the fall 2025 semester came to a close, a number of Hamilton students kept busy presenting research at conferences and collaborating with faculty on professional papers that were published.
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