Inauguration
The Inauguration of Steven J. Tepper as the 21st President of Hamilton College took place Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Steven Tepper is a sociologist whose work has fostered national discussions about cultural engagement, creative work and careers, art and democracy, and the transformative possibilities of a creative campus in the 21st century. He assumed the Hamilton presidency on July 1, 2024, after serving 10 years as the dean and director of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University.
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The inauguration refers to the entire day or week's events celebrating the new president, which includes the formal academic ceremony, also known as an investiture ceremony. The formal installation will take place when President Tepper is presented with the College medallion by the Board of Trustees during the investiture ceremony.
All students, alumni, employees, supporters and friends are welcome to attend. Some events are invitation only. Special guests, college, and organizational delegates, and program participants will be notified in advance regarding reserved seating, and if appropriate, required attire such as academic regalia.
The events on Saturday, Sept. 28, are free, general-admission events and do not require tickets. Other events during the weekend are by invitation only.
The ceremony will be held in the Margaret Bundy Scott Field House (#72 on the campus map).
Parking for ceremony guests will be in North Lot (adjacent to #42 on the campus map) and other undesignated parking lots. Delegates and special guests will receive specific parking instructions.
Yes. Please call 315-859-4529 to specify your needs.
Yes, the livestream and subsequent recording will be available on this website.
Members of the media should contact Vige Barrie at 315-859-4623 or vbarrie@hamilton.edu.
If your questions are not answered here, please contact the College Events & Scheduling Office at 315-859-4529 or collegeevents@hamilton.edu.
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All told, there have been 21 presidents in Hamilton’s 212-year history — including the College’s newest leader, Steven Tepper. To mark his inaugural celebration on Sept. 28, 2024, we thought we’d share some highlights and interesting facts from inaugurations past.
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