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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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Convocation Awards 2024

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 August 28 that officially marked the beginning of Hamilton's 2024-25 academic year.
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Academic Award - 2024 Sep 11

2024 Class & Charter Day Awards

Hamilton's annual Class & Charter Day took place on May 7. Established in 1950, the event combines the traditional Class Day celebrating the end of classes with a commemoration of the granting of the College's charter on May 26, 1812. The ceremony features an address by a historian, trustee, graduate, or faculty member whose topic is related to Hamilton's history and traditions. Academic and scholarly achievement prizes are awarded to students and faculty. More than 150 students were honored, and faculty were recognized for having received teaching awards and dean's scholarly achievement prizes.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 14

Convocation Awards 2023

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, 54 students received prizes at the ceremony on August 23 that officially marked the beginning of Hamilton's 212th academic year.
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Academic Award - 2023 Oct 10

2023 Class & Charter Day Awards

Hamilton's annual Class & Charter Day took place on May 9. Established in 1950, the event combines the traditional Class Day celebrating the end of classes with a commemoration of the granting of the College's charter on May 26, 1812. The ceremony features an address by a historian, trustee, graduate, or faculty member whose topic is related to Hamilton's history and traditions. Academic and scholarly achievement prizes are awarded to students and faculty. More than 150 students were honored, and faculty were recognized for having received teaching awards and dean's scholarly achievement prizes.
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Academic Award - 2023 May 18

Convocation Awards 2022

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, 50 students received prizes at the ceremony on August 24 that officially marked the beginning of Hamilton's 211th academic year.
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Academic Award - 2022 Aug 30

2022 Class & Charter Day Awards

Hamilton's annual Class & Charter Day took place on May 10. Established in 1950, the event combines the traditional Class Day celebrating the end of classes with a commemoration of the granting of College's charter on May 26, 1812. The ceremony features an address by a historian, trustee, alumnus, or faculty member whose topic is related to Hamilton's history and traditions. Academic and scholarly achievement prizes are awarded to students and faculty. More than 150 students were honored, and faculty were recognized for having received teaching awards and dean's scholarly achievement prizes.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 17

Convocation Awards 2021

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, 56 students received prizes at the ceremony on August 25 that officially marked the beginning of Hamilton's 210th academic year.
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Academic Award - 2021 Aug 31

2021 Class & Charter Day Awards

Hamilton's annual Class & Charter Day took place on May 11. Established in 1950, the event combines the traditional Class Day celebrating the end of classes with a commemoration of the granting of College's charter on May 26, 1812. The ceremony features an address by a historian, trustee, alumnus, or faculty member whose topic is related to Hamilton's history and traditions. Academic and scholarly achievement prizes are awarded to students and faculty. More than 150 students were honored in this year's outdoor, socially-distanced ceremony. In addition, 14 faculty members were recognized for their contributions in the classroom.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 14

Convocation Awards 2020

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, 64 students received prizes at the virtual ceremony on August 23 that officially marked the beginning of Hamilton's 209th academic year.
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Academic Award - 2020 Aug 26

2020 Class & Charter Day Awards

Hamilton's annual Class & Charter Day took place on May 11. Established in 1950, the event combines the traditional Class Day celebrating the end of classes with a commemoration of the granting of College's charter on May 26, 1812. The ceremony features an address by a historian, trustee, alumnus, or faculty member whose (subject) topic is related to Hamilton's history and traditions. Academic and scholarly achievement prizes are awarded to students and faculty. More than 170 students were honored in this year's virtual ceremony. In addition, nine faculty members were recognized for their contributions in the classroom.
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Academic Award - 2020 May 14

Class & Charter Day Awards 2019

Hamilton's annual Class & Charter Day took place on May 13. Established in 1950, the event combines the traditional Class Day celebrating the end of classes with a commemoration of the granting of College's charter on May 26, 1812. The ceremony features an address by a historian, trustee, alumnus, or faculty member whose (subject) topic is related to Hamilton's history and traditions. Academic and scholarly achievement prizes are awarded to students and faculty. More than 150 students received prizes this year. In addition, 10 faculty members were honored for their contributions in the classroom.
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Academic Award - 2019 May 17
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