Vilsack '72 Nominated as Secretary of Agriculture
President-elect Barack Obama named Thomas Vilsack '72 as his nominee to head the Department of Agriculture in the new administration, praising in particular Vilsack's work in biotechnology and energy. More ...
Cancer Drug Inventor Taylor '46 Donates $1M for Research
The fund established by Edward and Virginia Taylor will support collaborative student-faculty work in a number of chemistry-related fields. More ...
December "Mini-Scram" Builds on Recycling Success
Hamilton's Recycling Task Force continued the waste-reduction effort begun with last year's Ham Cram & Scram, collecting more than 600 pounds of reusable items and food at the end of the fall semester. More ...
President Pursues Scholarship During Sabbatical
President Joan Hinde Stewart has begun a semester-long sabbatical to pursue scholarly work. Dean of Faculty Joe Urgo is serving as acting president until President Stewart resumes her duties this summer. More ...
Hamilton Featured in Heroes on NBC
Hamilton College is front and center in an episode of Heroes, the popular science fiction television drama, scheduled to air on Monday, Feb. 2, on NBC. More ...
Two New GOLD Scholars Named
Chelsea Stone '10 and Anthony Sali '10 have been chosen as Hamilton's 16th and 17th GOLD Scholars, respectively, through the Annual Fund program and with the support of the Graduates of the Last Decade. More ...
Choir to Perform Saturday at Lincoln Center
The College Choir will join the University Glee Club of New York City Jan. 17 for the Gala Members Concert and Afterglow reception at Avery Fisher Hall. More ...
New Town-Gown Fund Grants Announced
Nine grants to local educational, public safety and community organizations mark a new high and bring Hamilton's total investment in the area to more than $236,000 over eight years. More ...
Campus Operations Officer Blogs on Environment
Steve Bellona, Hamilton's associate vice president for facilities and planning, is a guest blogger this month for The Chronicle of Higher Education and discusses how colleges can maintain a commitment to the environment in rough economic times. More ...