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The Campaign Priorities

Hamilton is prepared to take bold and imaginative steps to wring full value from its strategic plan and curriculum. The president and trustees have set the priorities you'll read about here; some of them call for new and expanded facilities. With your support, we will build these facilities, and Hamilton's reputation and ability to serve its students will continue to thrive. 

PRIORITY

GOAL

(in millions)

The New Kirner-Johnson:
Writing, Speaking, and the Social Sciences

$7.5

The Arts:
Other Openings, Other Shows

$37.5

Athletics:
Keeping Fit and Competitive

$10

The New ELS House:
A Place to Come Together

$5

The Endowment:
Pivotal Support for Students and Faculty

$75

Unrestricted Giving:
Ensuring Excellence Every Day

$40


TOTAL:  $175

Latest News

Hamilton Exceeds Capital Campaign Goals
Hamilton has exceeded its $175 million capital campaign goal six months before the fundraising effort is scheduled to conclude. "Excelsior: The Campaign for Hamilton" reached this goal in the last week of December 2007. The campaign will continue through its planned close on June 30.
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Hamilton Receives $800,000 Grant from Mellon Foundation
Hamilton has received a four-year grant totaling $800,000 from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to create five postdoctoral fellowship positions in the arts and humanities. More ...