LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Impact is Hamilton’s annual report to its stakeholders.
Following Steve as board chair is a blessing and a curse.
It was first published five years ago because we believe
The College is in a remarkable position because of his
Hamilton is a cause worth your support, and you
leadership and the support you have provided. There is
deserve to know how the College is managing the re-
much more we need to do, however, to secure Hamilton’s
sources you provide.
place among the best liberal arts colleges in the country. We must move ahead even more aggressively to protect
The pages throughout this issue of Impact provide evi-
the value of a Hamilton education and to ensure that to-
dence of the College’s progress in the past year and over
day’s students and those who follow have the same oppor-
time. Even in light of worldwide uncertainty, Hamilton
tunities as those who came before.
pressed forward, achieving remarkable results in student recruitment, alumni engagement, financial security, and,
It is an honor to serve Hamilton, and I’m grateful for the
most importantly, student accomplishment.
opportunity we have to further enrich the education we provide students. Please do what you can to maintain the
I’m grateful for the leadership Steve Sadove ’73 provided
momentum we have built over time. Host an intern, volun-
as board chair the past eight years. Where others may have
teer, attend events, and yes, donate to the Hamilton Fund
seen reason to retrench or maintain the status quo, Steve
and the Because Hamilton campaign. Hamilton’s current
saw opportunity, and the results support his approach.
stability is due, in part, to your past support.
Hamilton continues to get better for our students, and the communities into which they have begun their careers are
Thank you,
benefitting from the leadership and influence our graduates learned on College Hill. David Solomon ’84, P’16 Chairman Board of Trustees
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