Along with classmates from more than 20 other colleges and universities, Hamilton students currently studying abroad with the Associated Colleges in China (ACC) program recently traveled to Xi’an, one of the four ancient capitals of China. In addition to viewing the Terracotta Warriors, one of China’s most famous attractions, students also had the chance to explore the Muslim Quarter, an area of the city made distinctive more than 1000 years ago by Xi’an’s status as the eastern starting point of the Silk Road. More ...

Eight members of Hamilton's class of 2010 were elected this week to the Epsilon chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest honor society. The students are Andrew P. Beyler, Suzannah B. Chatlos, Laura E. DeFrank, Brandon L. Leibsohn, Phillip J. Milner, Mallory J. Reed, Anthony Sali and Ian J. Stearns. More ...

After a recent morning seminar discussing the first 100 days of the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt, students in the Washington Program spent the afternoon exploring the New Deal. More ...

Bundy Dining Hall was turned into the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on Oct. 23 and 24 as the 8th annual Hogwarts at Hamilton welcomed muggles and their families for tours. Around 50 Hamilton students took on roles of characters in the popular Harry Potter books and improvised scenes from the J.K. Rowling series. More ...

Take an October afternoon of sunny skies and seasonable temperatures, toss in scores of activities, food and entertainment, and combine an enthusiastic group of Hamilton students with local families, and the result is a very successful Fall Fest 2009. More ...

This summer, Bristol Scholarship winner Sarah Cryer ’10 gained medical experience with practicing gynecologic oncologist and pelvic surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Poynor. Following her completion of surgical training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, Dr. Poynor decided to work exclusively in practices dedicated to the advancement of women’s health issues. Cryer’s collaboration with Dr. Poynor before the start of the academic year fused research-based knowledge with practical, career-related experience. More ...

The Hamilton Environmental Action Group (HEAG ) participated in the worldwide 350 day on Oct. 24. HEAG members made 350 papers cranes that were hung on a tree in Root Glen to raise awareness of the climate crisis. More ...