News at Hamilton
As November wraps up, we take a look back at the Continentals’ fall seasons, highlighted by the field hockey team's advancing to the second round of the NCAA Division III championship. Here’s a look at some of photographer Josh McKee’s favorite action shots from the fall.
Trailblazing First-Gens Share Experiences
In celebration of National First-Gen Student Week, we recognized our many students who identify as “first-generation” — the first in their families to complete or pursue a bachelor’s degree. Many first-generation students arrive at Hamilton through college access program communities, such as Opportunity Programs (OP), Posse, and QuestBridge. Communications Office student writer Alejandro Sosa Hernández ’26 recently interviewed several first-gens to talk about being college trailblazers.
Innovation Center Reaches Major Construction Milestone
The final beam of Hamilton’s future Innovation Center has been lifted into place, marking a significant step forward in the construction of the College’s soon-to-be newest academic facility.
Harris '26 impressive in NCAA women's cross country championship
Hamilton's Taylor Harris '26 ended up in 77th place out of 290 finishers at the 2025 NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country Championship, which was held at the Roger Milliken Center, Spartanburg, S.C., on Nov. 22.
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Organizing events ranging from on-campus scavenger hunts and merch drops, to excursions off-campus to apple orchards and Syracuse’s Destiny USA mall, the First-Year Experience (FYE) student leaders are experts in making all the “new” of college life exciting. FYE leaders support first-year students through the difficulties of transitioning to college by providing ample opportunities for socializing, destressing, and recharging. We asked Dana Blatte ’26, a FYE leader since fall 2024, to share her experience with the program.
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As November wraps up, we take a look back at the Continentals’ fall seasons, highlighted by the field hockey team's advancing to the second round of the NCAA Division III championship. Here’s a look at some of photographer Josh McKee’s favorite action shots from the fall. For more on the Continentals’ fall season, visit the Athletics site.
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In celebration of National First-Gen Student Week, we are recognizing our many students who identify as “first-generation” — the first in their families to complete or pursue a bachelor’s degree. Alejandro Sosa Hernández ’26 recently interviewed several of our first-gens to get their thoughts on being college trailblazers.
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Designed to surface bold ideas that could shape Hamilton’s future, the “What If” initiative invited faculty, staff, and students to imagine new ways to enhance life and learning on College Hill.
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The pedestrian bridge between Kirner-Johnson Building and the Beinecke Student Activities Village has served as both a practical path and a quiet symbol of connection for Hamiltonians throughout the last three decades. For Erich Baumgartner ’93, that connection took on new significance when he was invited to help reimagine and rebuild it.
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