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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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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“A sharp-edged argument for de-commemorating traitors” is how Kirkus Reviews described A Promise Delivered - Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases. Co-authored by Ty Seidule, the David H. and Ann L. Hinchcliff Professor of History, the book comprises the stories behind the individuals newly chosen to represent military bases previously named for Confederate soldiers.
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