Hamilton in the Community
The College, the Village, and the Town are mutually dependent, with each reinforcing the successes of the others. Hamilton invests in the vitality of the community through direct contributions, voluntary support, and the economic impact of its students, employees, contractors, and visitors.
The Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund
Established in 2001 by two local residents, the endowed fund perpetuates the College’s ongoing support for the local community by making grants to local nonprofits and public service agencies.
Municipal Contributions Agreement (MCA)
The MCA regularizes contributions from Hamilton to the Village, Town, County, and Clinton School District to provide budget stability and predictability for all parties.
Hamilton’s Economic Impact
Hamilton’s economic impact is estimated biennially by the Center for Government Research in Rochester for the New York Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities.
Student Volunteerism
The Clinton and Hamilton communities each benefit from the volunteer activity of students applying what they’ve learned in the classroom while simultaneously preparing to serve their future communities.
Recent News
An enhanced village green, a renovated community arts facility, additional local housing options, and year-round Clinton Cider Mill donut availability are among several improvements and additions planned for the Village of Clinton and Town of Kirkland thanks to a recent $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant from New York State.
City of Utica, Levitt Center Share Homelessness Study Findings
Research involving students and faculty over the last several months led to a comprehensive study being released on the scope of homelessness in the area and how the City of Utica could address it.
Hamilton Students, Faculty Help Clinton Attain Climate Smart Community Status
The Village of Clinton recently was certified as a Climate Smart Community through the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation (DEC) Climate Smart Communities Program, and Hamilton students and faculty played an integral role in helping Clinton achieve this distinction.
Contact
Contact Name
Mike Debraggio
Executive Writer and Director of Community Relations
