Inspiring Stories

Every year Hamilton receives estate gifts from alumni and friends who have thoughtfully planned for the College’s future.

“I was able to go to Hamilton because I was given a scholarship.” John O’Reilly ’80, who grew up with five siblings in Nassau County, worked summers as a short order cook to cover the balance of his tuition.

Kari Diamond Kayiatos ’01 was raised to understand that philanthropy is important, but it wasn’t until she began working in a development office that she truly understood the effect.

When Steve Kenny arrived at Hamilton from Long Island, he wasn’t exactly focused on academics.