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Levitt Center Trains Leaders

Eighteen students interested in public service build their skills during a pilot Levitt Leadership Institute program. One lesson: “We do not need to be heroes to make changes.” More …

HamiltonExplore? The Shadow Knows

A Career Center initiative gives sophomores the opportunity to shadow Hamilton alumni and parents in the workplace for a day, providing valuable insights into possible careers and opportunities to network with professionals. More …

Student Athletes Focus on Community, Accountability

Athletics Director Jon Hind ’80 encourages athletes to be campus leaders and “start creating a better culture.” More …

Speaker: Hip-hop Gives Voice to African-American Teens

Often a scapegoat for social ills, hip-hop music and culture “kept me focused and driven to move beyond my circumstances,” said Don C. Sawyer III, this year’s Black History Month keynote speaker. More …

16 Elected to Phi Beta Kappa

The newly chosen seniors join the oldest and most prestigious honor society in the country in recognition of their exceptional academic achievement. More …

Mock Trial Team Earns Trip to Tourney

A fourth-place finish in this month’s regionals means students will compete in the Opening Round Championship Series March 23-25 against such opponents as Syracuse, Penn State and the University of Michigan. More …

Amid Winter’s Gloom, Hearts Turn to FebFest

The Hill’s annual winter carnival provides a lift, laughs and plenty of good eating, whether or not the weather cooperates. More …

A 200-Year-Old Meal Is Worth the Wait

The Galaxy Dinner, served to guests as part of the coursework for two Hamilton classes, re-creates a hearty Hill repast as it would have been served in the early 19th century. One twist? No forks. More …

Scott MacDonald One of Just Two 2012 Academy Scholars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Visiting Professor of Art History Scott MacDonald an Academy Scholar — one of only two nationally — for 2012. A grant will support his current research into documentary filmmaking. More …

Sean Ryan ’94 Has Key Role in Super Bowl Win

As a member of the New York Giants coaching staff, Ryan has two rings in four years — and this time, as receivers coach, he saw his charges play a crucial part in the Feb. 5 victory over the New England Patriots. More …