named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
ALEX (Advise, Learn, EXperience)
Integrated advising and experiential learning program that supports students in academic planning, research, internships, study abroad, and personal development.
Cram and Scram
Annual reuse event where students can purchase gently used items donated at the end of the academic year, diverting approximately 10,000 pounds of waste from landfills annually.
Horowitch Career Center
Provides career counseling, internship placements, résumé workshops, and graduate school advising to prepare students for life after graduation.
Open Curriculum
Hamilton’s distinctive academic model allows students to design their own course of study without required core classes, fostering intellectual independence and exploration.
Sustainability Working Group and Green Attributes Project
Student-led and faculty-supported initiatives promoting environmental stewardship through reforestation, waste reduction, sustainable landscaping, and climate action.
activities · 14 groups
What they do
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Facility Accessibility Improvements 2 activities
- Conduct campus-wide accessibility assessmentsConduct comprehensive accessibility assessments for over 50 campus buildings and grounds in collaboration with consultants to inform future physical and programmatic upgrades.
- Invest in campus infrastructure and accessibility improvementsInvest $367 million over the past 15 years in campus facilities, including an average of $500,000 annually since 2022 for accessibility-related projects, with upgrades implemented across academic, residential, and recreational buildings and outdoor spaces.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Deliver academic and career advising through the ALEX programOperate the ALEX program, a coordinated advising network that supports students in academic success, career preparation, experiential learning, and personal growth, including assigning each new student both an academic advisor and an ALEX advisor.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Deliver career development services through the Horowitch Career CenterOffer internship placements, résumé-building workshops, and pre-graduate school advising through the Horowitch Career Center to prepare students for post-graduation success.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Ensure digital accessibility in accordance with WCAG standardsImplement Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to ensure all digital content and communications are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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Community Recycling & Reuse Education 1 activity
- Implement sustainable campus operations and waste reduction initiativesReduce environmental impact through sustainable dining practices—including local and humane sourcing, plant-based menus, and waste reduction—and through the annual Cram and Scram event, which diverts approximately 10,000 pounds of student belongings from landfills each year.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Lead student-driven sustainability and landscaping initiativesImplement a green landscaping plan protecting approximately 180 acres of campus land through student-led initiatives, contributing to long-term ecological stewardship.
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
- Manage a 1,350-acre arboretum campus to support biodiversity and recreationMaintain a 1,350-acre campus designated as an arboretum, supporting research, recreation, and biodiversity through sustainable land management and student-led reforestation efforts, including planting over 4,000 trees since 2018.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operate varsity, club, and intramural athletic programsMaintain 29 varsity athletic teams, 16 club sports programs, and 13 intramural sports programs, with 318 student-athletes named to the NESCAC All-Academic Team in 2025–26.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Produce longitudinal outcomes reporting on graduate pathwaysProduce an annual Outcomes Report detailing the post-graduation career and education paths of recent graduates to assess and communicate institutional impact.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Provide a liberal arts education within a residential academic communityDeliver a comprehensive liberal arts education emphasizing intellectual growth, independent thinking, ethical engagement, and persuasive communication through a residential undergraduate experience. The curriculum is defined by academic rigor and a commitment to student development.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide need-based financial aid to all admitted studentsMeet the full demonstrated financial need of every admitted undergraduate student for all four years of study, supported by an annual financial aid allocation of $63 million in the 2025–26 academic year.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Support student and alumni fellowship and scholarship successAward over 425 competitive fellowships and scholarships to students and alumni since 2000, supporting advanced study, research, and public service.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Support student participation in internships, research, and experiential learningProvide stipends and advising support for students to engage in unpaid internships, present research at national conferences, pursue off-campus cultural experiences, and conduct collaborative research with faculty mentors.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Integrate communication and human skills across the curriculumProvide instruction in writing, speaking, presenting, and collaborating across disciplines, while integrating human skills such as listening, perspective-taking, and empathetic communication into coursework.
- Offer an open curriculum without core requirementsAllow students full flexibility in course selection through an open curriculum that does not impose distribution or core requirements, enabling academic exploration based on individual interests and goals.
- Offer coursework on digital tools and their societal impactProvide academic courses that examine how digital tools affect communication, information analysis, and problem-solving in contemporary society.
- Support community climate action through student and faculty engagementSupport the Village of Clinton’s certification as a Climate Smart Community in 2024 through student and faculty-led sustainability projects that advance regional climate resilience.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$348.77M
Contributions & grants$22.88M7%
Program service revenue$172.56M49%
Investment income$153.31M44%
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$249.02M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$102.94M
Grants paid out$61.28M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.98B
Cash$83.07M
Investments$1.57B
Liabilities$249.06M
Net assets$1.73B
Liquid reserves79.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 18
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Lauren K Jacobson | Chief Investment Officer | 40 | $2.76M |
| David Wippman | Former President | 0 | $1.03M |
| Kathleen Khadder | Deputy Chief Investment Officer | 40 | $754K |
| Karen L Leach | VP Admin & Finance | 40 | $576K |
| Lori R Dennison | VP Advancement | 40 | $468K |
| Steven Tepper | President | 40 | $449K |
| Ngonidzashe Munemo | VP Academic Affairs | 40 | $422K |
| Spencer Polaske | Director of Investments | 40 | $400K |
| Monica C Inzer | VP Enrollment Management | 0 | $345K |
| Christopher D Card | VP Student Affairs | 40 | $327K |
| Frank M Anechiario | Professor | 40 | $320K |
| Joseph M Shelley | VP for Library and Information Technology | 40 | $295K |
| Jonathan T Hind | Director of Athletics | 40 | $281K |
| Gillian M King | Chief of Staff and Secretary | 40 | $265K |
| John McLaughlin | VP Enrollment Management | 40 | $264K |
| Michael E Klapmeyer | AVP Facilities and Planning | 40 | $263K |
| Sean T Bennett | VP Diversity | 40 | $245K |
| Heather Martinez | AVP for Finance and Controller | 40 | $200K |
board members · 7
- Alexander C Sacerdote — Trustee
- Amy Owens Goodfriend — Trustee
- Aron J Ain — Trustee
- Christopher P Marshall — Trustee
- Daniel Fielding — Trustee
- Daniel T Nye — Trustee
- David M Solomon — Chair
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- ALEX program Network — Coordinated advising network supporting academic and personal development at Hamilton College
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Partner — Co-founded by two Hamilton College alumni in the late 1800s.
- Career Center Partner — Department responsible for surveying graduates and producing the Outcomes Report.
- Duke University Partner — Partner in graduate program pathways for Hamilton College students.
- Former Congresswoman Val Demings Partner — Engaged with students in a classroom visit as part of Hamilton College's academic programming.
- Hamilton Alumni Network Network — Extensive alumni network supporting student career development and engagement.
- Harvard University Partner — Partner in graduate program pathways for Hamilton College students.
- Horowitch Career Center Partner — Career center providing internship placements, résumé-building workshops, and pre-graduate school advising.
- Kirkland College Partner — Sister institution established in 1968 and merged with Hamilton College in 1978 to make Hamilton coeducational.
- New England Small College Athletic Conference Network — Charter member of the NESCAC athletic conference.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Partnered with Hamilton College to support the Village of Clinton’s Climate Smart Community certification.
- Siemens Partner — Partnered with Siemens to reduce energy consumption and emissions while modernizing key campus spaces.
- U.S. Senator Roy Blunt Partner — Engaged with students in a classroom visit as part of Hamilton College's academic programming.
- University of Chicago Partner — Partner in graduate program pathways for Hamilton College students.
- University of Pennsylvania Partner — Partner in graduate program pathways for Hamilton College students.
- Vanderbilt University Partner — Partner in graduate program pathways for Hamilton College students.
- Washington University in St. Louis Partner — Partner in graduate program pathways for Hamilton College students.
- World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Network — Follows accessibility standards developed by W3C WAI, specifically the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Communication Across Modalities Enhances Critical Thinkingmethodology: communication-across-modalitiesBy developing students’ abilities in written, spoken, artistic, and digital communication, the College strengthens critical thinking and self-development because the act of articulating ideas across forms deepens understanding and intellectual agility.
- Human-Centered Skills Prepare Students for an AI-Driven Worldmethodology: human-skills-in-the-age-of-aiBy integrating communication, critical thinking, and self-awareness into education, the College prepares students for a technology-driven future because uniquely human skills—such as ethical reasoning and interpersonal connection—are essential to leadership and societal contribution in the age of artificial intelligence.
- Need-Blind Admission with Full-Need Meeting Expands Equitable Accessmethodology: need-blind_admission_full_need_metBy admitting students regardless of financial need and meeting 100% of demonstrated need, the College ensures a socioeconomically diverse student body because removing financial barriers enables talent, not wealth, to determine enrollment and fosters inclusive excellence.
- Open Curriculum Fosters Intellectual Explorationmethodology: open_curriculumBy allowing students to explore academic interests freely without distribution requirements, the College promotes intellectual curiosity, self-discovery, and ownership of learning because autonomy in course selection deepens engagement and critical thinking.
- Residential Liberal Arts Education Develops Ethical Citizensmethodology: residential liberal arts educationBy integrating rigorous academic learning with self-reflection and collaboration in a residential setting, the College cultivates intellectual and ethical foundations for meaningful lives and active citizenship because sustained community engagement reinforces personal and civic responsibility.