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From shaping minds in the classroom to mentoring athletes on the field, these retiring educators have left a lasting impact on the Hamilton community. Read their reflections: buff.ly/zXwOiU8 #KnowThyself

Congratulations to our nine faculty members who received Dean's Scholarly Achievement Awards this spring! Their accomplishments highlight the depth of scholarship and creativity within our faculty. buff.ly/S735m11 #KnowThyself

Kaillie Briscoe Kelly ’09, a member of our 2008 women's lacrosse national championship team, has returned to the Hill as head coach, succeeding her longtime mentor Patty Kloidt. buff.ly/1kuXgRJ #KowThyself #LetsGoBlue

Thank you so much! Tons of amazing Hamilton students have contributed to this work - deep thanks to them!

Congratulations to this year's Tobin and Wertimer-Couper Award winners! 🎉 buff.ly/vC7Bzfn #KnowThyself

ALEX's "Failing Better" campaign helps students reframe failure as growth. By taking risks and learning from mistakes, they build the resilience to thrive on the Hill and beyond. Learn more: buff.ly/EpnBBcU #KnowThyself

Congratulations to Julia Smith '25, Christina Stoll '25, and Owen Dzierzgowski ’25, recipients of Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships! This trio will share their talents and represent Hamilton in Spain, Indonesia, and Poland. buff.ly/Sc2jvto #KnowThyself

Del Gonzales '25, this year’s James Soper Merrill Prize winner, arrived at Hamilton with limited theatre experience. He quickly found his place on stage and behind the scenes, and now has his sights set on a professional career in theatre. buff.ly/E4IW9xs #KnowThyself

Three of our faculty members were recently promoted to professor: Abhishek Amar (Asian Studies), Tara McKee (Psychology), and Katheryn Doran (Philosophy). Congratulations! buff.ly/msO6K6a #KnowThyself

Postdoctoral Fellow & Visiting Asst. Prof. of Government Kenneth Leonardo was accepted to Kansai University’s “Scholars from Overseas” program to research Aristotle and Tsunetomo this summer in Japan. buff.ly/CAUzVQG #KnowThyself

Clare Robinson ’25 spent much of her last two years at Hamilton listening to rural communities on the frontlines of climate policy. Her research reveals why local voices are critical to real progress, and what happens when they’re left out. buff.ly/R330vID #KnowThyself

Maurice Isserman, Publius Virgilius Rogers Professor of American History, has been elected to the Society of American Historians for the “narrative power and scholarly distinction of [his] historical work.” buff.ly/EZJspaa #KnowThyself

Congrats, Tom Murphy! The winningest coach in Hamilton history retired recently after a 67-year coaching career, which included leading the men’s basketball team to a 602-262 record from 1970 to 2004. The College recently honored Coach Murphy: buff.ly/dppLKrd #LetsGoBlue

Alan Cafruny, the Henry Platt Bristol Chair of International Affairs and Professor of Government, spoke at a global STAMP workshop on shifting power, sanctions, and global crises under “Team Trump Two.” buff.ly/IFgO3Pg #KnowThyself

It's hard to believe that it's been a month since more than 1,000 alumni returned to the Hill for Reunions! 💙 Relive it all with us: buff.ly/whW56CE #KnowThyself

Congrats to Naval Lappalainen ’25 and Xavier McMahon ’27, who earned Critical Language Scholarships to study Russian abroad this summer! Naval is off to Kyrgyzstan, while Xavier will study in Latvia. buff.ly/Pyrm3uY #KnowThyself

Associate Professor of Asian Studies Abhishek Amar presented research on Buddhist monastic governance at a recent international workshop hosted by the University of Pennsylvania. buff.ly/UyS7l7D #KnowThyself

Associate Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas’ new book, "The Loyalty Trap," examines how federal civil servants navigated ethical dilemmas and political pressure during the Trump administration. Read more: buff.ly/dZFEqO1 #KnowThyself

Congrats Associate Professor of History Mackenzie Cooley! Her groundbreaking archival research across the former Spanish Empire has earned her the world's largest history award: the Dan David Prize. Learn more: buff.ly/3aCJdQ4 @NewWorldNature1 #KnowThyself

"The ability for us to stay focused on our mission can only happen because of the resources that our alumni and our parents provide to this college." Your contribution, of any amount, will help support students this fall. Give by June 30: buff.ly/G0PZdRA #Hamilton