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Hamilton tuition goes up—again
April 4, 2013Last week the new comprehensive cost, covering tuition, room and board, for the 2013-2014 school year was announced, and the magic number to attend Hamilton is now $57,790. This number includes $45,620 for tuition, $11,710 for room and board and $460 in student activities fees. From 2012-2013, the cost has increased by $2,150 overall with a $1,280 increase in tuition, and $450 increase in room and board. The new cost represents a 3.9 percent increase overall.
More ...Levitt Leadership Institute takes D.C.
April 4, 2013While many students may have been relaxing at home or catching some rays on the beach, 19 Hamilton College students completed the second half of the Levitt Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C.
More ...Admissions presents: The Class of 2017
April 4, 2013Hamilton College circle of life turned once more last week as Hamilton released admissions decisions for the class of 2017 while the class of 2013 prepared to return to campus for the final time as students.
More ...Communications boot camp inspires students
April 4, 2013For students educated through Hamilton’s communications-driven curriculum, finding a profession in this particular field seems to be an obvious path to follow. Acknowledging this common trend, the Hamilton College Career Center decided to host a day-long “boot camp” program in New York City on Saturday, March 23 with two major goals: for students to learn more about broad areas of the communications industry and also to network with alumni in order to explore internship and job possibilities.
More ...Great Names: Peace Prize-winning panel
March 7, 2013The Sacerdote Great Names series is about to get supersized. On Wednesday, April 24, Nobel Peace Prize winners Shirin Ebadi, Bernard Kouchner and a third laureate, to be announced at a later date, will form a panel to discuss their work in the Margaret Bundy Scott Field House at 7:30 p.m.
More ...Trash, treasure or trend?
March 7, 2013Last Sunday, students saw the result of this combination at Hamilton’s first-ever Trashion Show, sponsored by the Recycling Task Force. The event followed a fashion show format, with models strutting their stuff in outfits crafted by Hamilton students and constructed of recyclable and compostable materials.
More ...Students showcase rhetorical skills
March 7, 2013Hamilton places a high premium on oral and written communication skills. On Saturday, March 2, students from all class years showcased both as they competed in the Annual Public Speaking Competition’s final round—presenting prepared speeches to an audience of students, staff, faculty and parents in the Chapel.
More ...IJM to “Stand for Freedom” next week
March 7, 2013Hamilton College’s chapter of International Justice Mission is determined to turn its concern for the growing problem of modern day slavery into action.
More ...The Commencement Speaker: Thomas Tull
February 28, 2013What could be better than a superhero in our midst? The man responsible for creating some of our favorite superhero movies, like Watchmen and the Dark Knight franchise. Thomas Tull ’92, chairman and CEO of Legendary Pictures, will deliver the 2013 Commencement address on Sunday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m. in the Margaret Scott Bundy Field House.
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