Hamilton College is a private, independent liberal arts college located in Clinton, New York. It has been coeducational since 1978, when it merged with Kirkland College.

Below is a non-comprehensive list of Hamiltonians who have made notable achievements or contributions in their chosen fields.

Notable alumni

Selected Hamilton Alumni
Nobel Peace Prize-winning US Secretary of State Elihu Root, class of 1864
US Vice President James S. Sherman, class of 1878
US Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, class of 1972
Modernist poet Ezra Pound, class of 1905
Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Paul Greengard, class of 1948
Actor and writer Paul Lieberstein, class of 1989
Actress Sarah Rafferty, class of 1993
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph, class of 1980
Psychologist B. F. Skinner, class of 1926

Law, government, and public affairs

Legislative branch

Executive branch

Judicial branch

Diplomats

State and city politicians, attorneys, activists, and other

Literature and journalism

Scientists, physicians, psychologists, engineers, mathematicians, and other researchers

Academics and scholars (not otherwise listed)

Arts and entertainment

Business leaders

Clergy

Sports

Alumni from works of fiction

Notable faculty

Current members

Former members (both permanent and visiting)

Presidents of Hamilton College[43]

Staff

  • Rev. Dr. Thomas B. Hudson, clerk of the Board of Trustees 1884-1904 and Treasurer of the College 1886-1904[41]:34

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