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September 3, 2026
Honor Without Goodness: Robert E. Lee and the Reckless Myth of Rebel Rectitude
September 2, 2026
Director’s Newsletter | Fall 2026
September 2, 2026
Podcast: What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead, “Zelenskyy, Universities, Syria, and Chinese Christians”
September 2, 2026
Hume Contains Multitudes
August 27, 2026
Hume’s Political Mechanisms
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September 4, 2026
What role can sports play in forming character?
In a new essay for The Wall Street Journal, Hamilton School Professor Ben Sasse makes the case for high school football as a character-forming institution — one that can teach young men…
September 2, 2026
Law and Liberty’s forum on David Hume
Hamilton's Max Skjonsberg concludes Law and Liberty's forum on David Hume with an essay titled "Hume Contains Multitudes."
August 28, 2026
A full house for our first event of the semester!
Thank you to Dr. Georgios Varouxakis of Queen Mary University of London and everyone who joined us last night for “Is ‘the West’ Over?”
August 21, 2026
Hamilton faculty and staff gathered for our annual retreat!
We welcomed our newest faculty and staff, participated in training, built connections and prepared for the academic year ahead. We were also honored to hear from UF President Dr. Bell and other…
August 7, 2026
A royal highlight from Oxford!
Hamilton School rising junior and PPEL major Michael O’Malley had the memorable opportunity to meet His Majesty King Charles Ill while studying at the University of Oxford this summer.
August 4, 2026
We welcome 21 distinguished scholars for the academic year!
This accomplished group of award-winning authors, leading researchers, experienced public servants and dedicated teachers brings expertise in philosophy, political economy, history, international relations, economics, religion, constitutionalism and classical thought.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What courses are available?
Hamilton School faculty teach courses for both the PPEL and GBI programs, as well as Quest 1 and 2 courses, and (Un)Common Reads courses. Students can find a list of the courses we are teaching here.
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What majors and minors are offered?
The Hamilton School offers two majors as of August 2025: Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL) and Great Books and Ideas. Pending approval, the School also plans to offer two additional majors starting in August 2026: War, Statecraft and Strategy and American Government, History, Literature, and Law.
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What are expected career opportunities/paths?
Hamilton School majors will teach transferable skills and ways of approaching problems that prepare students to succeed and have meaningful careers in a variety of fields, including law, government, public policy, finance, consulting, health, nonprofits and other areas.
