List of Hamilton College people

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

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Selected Hamilton Alumni
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

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Legislative branch

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Executive branch

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Judicial branch

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Diplomats

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State and city politicians, attorneys, activists, and other

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Literature and journalism

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

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Academics and scholars (not otherwise listed)

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Arts and entertainment

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Business leaders

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Clergy

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Sports

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Alumni from works of fiction

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Notable faculty

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Current members

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Former members (both permanent and visiting)

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Presidents of Hamilton College

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Staff

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  • Rev. Dr. Thomas B. Hudson, clerk of the Board of Trustees 1884-1904 and Treasurer of the College 1886-1904[42]: 34 

References

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