Participate in the quest for truth through vibrant groups, events, and activities designed to inspire, connect, and transform.
Our undergraduate and graduate fellowships offer unparalleled opportunities to engage in civil discourse, investigate the ever-present questions of modernity, and form long-lasting friendships centered around academic inquiry.
Our Society of Fellows brings together undergraduate students from across campus, united by a shared interest in exploring key themes of the Western intellectual tradition, such as freedom, the good life, justice, purpose, and meaning. Through weekly meetings, our Fellows engage in thoughtful discussions and debates on classic texts, modeling the principles of civil discourse. The Fellowship culminates in a trip to the UK, where these students participate in seminars at Oxford and Cambridge with leading faculty experts, enriching their intellectual and cultural horizons.
Applications are now closed. We will release the application for 2026-27 entry in March 2026.
We foster a vibrant community among graduate students, emphasizing the importance of considering the ideas, traditions, and texts that shape Western Civilization and American values and institutions. Often confined by artificial boundaries between academic disciplines, students from diverse fields stand to gain valuable insights from each other. Primarily, our program urges students aspiring to academic careers to contemplate the significance of civic virtue and civil discourse within educational settings both in the classroom and across campus, while also encouraging them to reflect on how their research can positively impact a free society.
Graduate Fellows may receive support to fund research travel and to attend conferences.
The Hamilton School’s student programming is open to all who wish to participate in the life of the mind. Gather with professors, peers, and professionals to share scholarship, read valuable texts, and practice civil discourse.
Join the Hamilton School’s reading group to explore timeless works of fiction that delve into life’s eternal questions, themes, and virtues. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and connect with fellow students passionate about deep ideas and meaningful conversations. All are welcome!
Our reading group meets biweekly on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00-4:00pm at the Hamilton School.
We will reconvene in the Fall.
CSE Building, 4th Floor, Room E440
Join the Civil Discourse Forum to engage in open, respectful discussions about the challenging questions of our modern moment. Share your thoughts, learn from others’ perspectives, and refine your understanding of complex issues in a welcoming environment that values thoughtful dialogue and mutual respect.
The Forum convenes biweekly on Wednesday afternoons from 3:00-4:00pm at the Hamilton School.
Next meeting: Wednesday, April 23rd
CSE Building, 5th Floor, Room E520
Elevate your writing in a collaborative environment. Join our Writing Workshop to refine your papers and projects, ensuring they are well-developed and impactful. Whether you’re drafting or polishing, this supportive space will help you sharpen your skills and strengthen your work.
The Writing Workshop meets biweekly on Friday afternoons from 3:00-4:00pm at the Hamilton School.
We will reconvene in the Fall.
CSE Building, 4th Floor, Room E440
Participate in the Hamilton School symposia, where students engage in vibrant discussions on Philosophy, Politics, Economics & Law (PPEL) and Great Books & Ideas (GBI). Share your finished papers or works-in-progress and receive thoughtful, constructive feedback from professors and peers. Join us to refine your ideas, enhance your scholarship, and connect with a community passionate about deep intellectual exploration!
Watch engaging films that illustrate the vital presence of virtue illustrated in the cinema and attainable in the self. Along with our screenings, we host engaging lectures and discussion sessions with our scholars to expand upon what is shown on the screen. We provide short pieces of contributed writing on each film along with further viewing suggestions relevant to each session’s topic to prompt further reflection.
Next Showing: Seconds (1966) on Tuesday, April 22nd at 5:00pm.
CSE Building, 5th Floor, Room E520
