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Hamilton College, located in Clinton, New York, is one of the nation’s oldest and most highly regarded liberal arts colleges. It is distinguished by a rigorous open curriculum, a need-blind admission policy that ensures access to talented students with limited financial means, and a focus on preparing students for lives of meaning and purpose.

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Hamilton College, located in Clinton, New York, is one of the nation’s oldest and most highly regarded liberal arts colleges. It is distinguished by a rigorous open curriculum, a need-blind admission policy that ensures access to talented students with limited financial means, and a focus on preparing students for lives of meaning and purpose.

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Off-Campus Study: Washington, D.C., Program
Nine students are participating in the Hamilton Program in Washington this fall. The program provides a combination of academic study and experience in national government. Students in the program conduct research and attend two seminars led by a resident member of Hamilton's government department, and at the same time work full time in congressional or executive offices, think tanks, NGOs, non-profits, and lobbying and consulting firms.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Oct 3
Off-Campus Study: Washington, D.C., Program - Spring 2022
Seven students are participating in the Hamilton Program in Washington this semester. The program provides a combination of academic study and experience in national government. Students in the program conduct research and attend two seminars led by a resident member of Hamilton's government department, and at the same time work full time in congressional or executive offices, think tanks, NGOs, non-profits, and lobbying or consulting firms.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 May 5
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Himalayan Mountaineering Class Visits Nepal
Twenty Hamilton students spent spring break hiking to the base camp of Annapurna in Nepal's Himalayas. The trip was an optional part of Professor Maurice Isserman's course History of Himalayan Mountaineering. The course examines Himalayan mountaineering over the past 150 years, and its roots in imperial expansion, national competition, and cultural and social evolution. The trip was supervised by Director of Outdoor Leadership Andrew Jillings.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Apr 12
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Off-Campus Study: New York City Program
Eight students are participating in Hamilton's New York City Program this spring. The program is structured so that students spend four days a week as interns in a firm or organization, attend weekly seminars on the semester's topic, and complete an independent project.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Mar 28
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Off Campus Study: Hamilton in France Program
Hamilton in France provides students an international academic experience that reflects Hamilton's commitment to the liberal arts and personal exploration. The program is based in central Paris; students stay in (carefully chosen) French-speaking homes where they can live the language and culture. The program includes organized excursions/study trips to various regions in France and in and around Paris. These trips help build up the student experience in France beyond the classroom in meaningful, and fun, ways.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Nov 3
Off-Campus Study: Academic Year in Madrid, Spain
The Hamilton College Academic Year in Madrid, Spain, offers students the opportunity to develop true linguistic proficiency and to experience the many facets of Spanish life. Through personal contact with the culture, language, ideals, and customs of another nation, participants step beyond the familiarity and comforts of their own environment to gain a new perspective on international affairs and a greater respect for and understanding of another people.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Nov 1
Off-Campus Study: Washington, D.C., Program
Twelve students are participating in the Hamilton Program in Washington this fall. The program provides a combination of academic study and experience in national government. Students in the program conduct research and attend two seminars led by a resident member of Hamilton's government department, and at the same time work full time in congressional or executive offices, think tanks, NGOs, non-profits, and lobbying and consulting firms.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Oct 26
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Off-Campus Study: New York City Program
Fifteen students are participating in Hamilton's New York City Program this fall. The program is structured so that students spend four days a week as interns in a firm or organization, attend weekly seminars on the semester's topic, and complete an independent project.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Oct 22
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Levitt Center Winter Break Research 2020-21
Due to this year's extended break between the fall and spring semesters, the Arthur Levitt Public Affairs Center offered students the opportunity to spend the time conducting research. Working individually or in faculty-led groups, more than 80 students participated, exploring a wide range of topics in 17 subject areas.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Mar 31
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Geosciences Research in Arizona
During the 2019-20 winter break, 16 students participated in a research trip to Arizona where they explored the state's diverse array of geological features. Led by Assistant Professor of Geosciences Cat Beck and the Winslow Chair of Modern Science and Professor of Geosciences David Bailey, the students visited sites including Mount Lemmon, Biosphere 2, Saguaro National Forest, Bisbee Copper Mines, Petrified Forest National Park, Meteor Crater, Sunset Crater, and the Grand Canyon.
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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Jan 29
Students Shadow Residents at St. Elizabeth Hospital
During winter break, five students had the opportunity to shadow physicians in the St. Elizabeth Hospital's Family Medicine Residency program in Utica, N.Y. In the course of a week, the students observed residents in different rotations including ob/gyn, internal medicine, labor & delivery, family medicine, geriatrics, and emergency care.
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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Jan 21
Adirondack Program - Fall 2019
Six Hamilton students are participating in the College's Adirondack Program this fall. The place-based, semester-long learning experience combines rigorous academic study with the skills and understanding gained through field experience in the Adirondack Park with local organizations.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Oct 11
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Off-Campus Study: Washington, D.C.
Fifteen students are participating in the Hamilton Program in Washington this fall. The program provides a combination of academic study and experience in national government. Students in the program conduct research and attend two seminars led by a resident member of Hamilton's government department, and at the same time work full time in congressional or executive offices, think tanks, NGOs, non-profits, and lobbying and consulting firms.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Sep 17
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Students Studying in New York City
Fifteen students are participating in Hamilton's New York City Program this fall. The program is structured so that students spend four days a week as interns in a firm or organization, attend weekly seminars on the semester's topic, and do an independent project. This semester's program, The Global Labor Market, is directed by Derek Jones, the Irma M. and Robert D. Morris Professor of Economics.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Sep 16
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Convocation Awards 2019
Hamilton College opens each academic year with its traditional Convocation ceremony. Members of the administration welcome students and new faculty, and academic achievement prizes are awarded to students. This year, more than 60 students received prizes at the ceremony on Aug. 28 that officially marked the beginning of Hamilton's 208th academic year.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Sep 3
Summer Field School in N.C.
Six Hamilton students are participating in the New River Headwaters Archaeology Project, a six-week field school in Ashe County, N.C., led by Assistant Professor of Anthropology Colin Quinn. The group is investigating a prehistoric village - the Woodie Site - conducting geophysical survey and excavations designed to find material remains from the site.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Jun 27
Himalayan Mountaineering Class Visits Nepal
Eleven Hamilton students traveled to the Annapurna region of Nepal over spring break as part of this semester's Himalayan Mountaineering class. Taught by Professor of History Maurice Isserman, the course examines Himalayan mountaineering over the past 150 years, and its roots in imperial expansion, national competition, and cultural and social evolution. The trip was supervised by Assistant Director of Outdoor Leadership Sarah Jillings.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Apr 9
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Experiencing Empathy 2019
Seven students traveled to New Orleans during spring break to learn more about the culture and cultural history of the city through the lenses of space, place, memory, and representation. The students were members of "Experiencing Empathy 2019: The Necessity of Resistance, Resilience, and Change," a program of the Anthropology Department, the Days-Massolo Center, and the Digital Humanities Initiative.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Apr 2
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Associated Colleges in China Program
Associated Colleges in China (ACC) is an intensive Chinese language program that offers students the opportunity to experience the language, history, and culture of China. Established in 1996, ACC is administered by Hamilton and hosted by the Minzu University of China in Beijing. At least one year of study in Chinese is required prior to being accepted into the program. Participating students must pledge to speak only Chinese.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Mar 25
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Hamilton in France Program
The Hamilton in France program, based in Paris, provides students an international academic experience that reflects Hamilton's commitment to the liberal arts and personal exploration. The program's integrated academic, linguistic, and cultural components enable students to progress in their academic discipline, acquire excellent linguistic proficiency, gain confidence, and be more informed citizens of the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Mar 22
Academic Year in Madrid, Spain
The Hamilton College Academic Year (HCAYS) in Madrid, Spain, offers students the opportunity to develop true linguistic proficiency and to experience the many facets of Spanish life. Through personal contact with the culture, language, ideals, and customs of another nation, participants step beyond the familiarity and comforts of their own environment to gain a new perspective on international affairs and a greater respect for and understanding of another people.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Mar 18
Students Studying in New York City
Fifteen students are participating in Hamilton's New York City Program this spring. The program is structured so that students spend four days a week as interns in a firm or organization, attend weekly seminars on the semester's topic, and do an independent project.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Mar 14
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Students Study in Washington, D.C.
Fifteen students are participating in the Hamilton Program in Washington this spring. The program provides a combination of academic study and experience in national government.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Mar 5
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NYC Immersion Day
Nineteen students participated in the Career Center's NYC Immersion Day. The visit to New York City allowed students to explore potential career interests through site visits, panel discussions, and alumni networking. Visits were hosted by young alumni who discussed how Hamilton's liberal arts education and alumni network prepared them for diverse career choices after college. The program was initiated in January 2017 to help students explore different industries and jobs to make well-informed career decisions.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Feb 18
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Students Shadow Residents at St. Elizabeth Hospital
During winter break, five students had the opportunity to shadow physicians in the St. Elizabeth Hospital's Family Medicine Residency program in Utica, N.Y. In the course of a week, the students observed residents in different rotations including Ob/Gyn, Internal Medicine, Labor & Delivery, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, and Emergency Care.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Feb 4
Levitt Leadership Institute
Twenty-five students have been selected to participate in the Levitt Leadership Institute, a competitive, two-week intensive leadership training program for Hamilton students. Funded in part by former SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt, the institute offers students the opportunity to develop and practice personal leadership skills in the context of their individual career interests with a focus on developing a global mindset, ethical behaviors, and regard for the public good.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Jan 17
Class of 1979 Travel Awards
Four students have been named recipients of Class of 1979 Student Travel Awards. The award, established by the alumni of Hamilton's Class of 1979, offers financial assistance to outstanding students who seek to broaden their educational experience beyond the Hamilton campus.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Dec 10
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Smallen Creativity Grants
Twelve students were recently awarded grants from The Steven Daniel Smallen Memorial Fund. The Fund is designed to encourage creativity among Hamilton students by providing funds for projects displaying originality, expressiveness, and imagination. The fund was established in 1993 by former Vice President for Libraries and Information Technology David Smallen and his wife Ann in memory of their son Steven. Steven Smallen studied at Hamilton for a year while receiving treatment for leukemia, before losing his battle with cancer in 1992.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Dec 7
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Senior Studio Art Tour
Fifteen senior art majors took part in a tour of five New York City artists' studios. The annual educational trip, led by Hamilton art faculty members, enables the seniors to see the artists' work, talk to them, and ask career-related questions. This year's tour included visits to the studios of Loren Munk, Eileen Quinlan, Ellie Krakow, Peter Krashes, and Laurel Nakadate, whose work explores a wide range of mediums and processes.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Nov 29
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Students Study in Washington, D.C.
Eight students are participating in the Hamilton Program in Washington this fall. The program provides a combination of academic study and experience in national government.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Oct 18
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