Hamilton played a key role in New York ratifying the Constitution, through his writings with Madison and Jay in the Federalist Papers. Prior to calling the Annapolis Convention, the forerunner to the Constitutional Convention, he was a key actor in reorganizing the war-damaged King’s College, as Columbia College, of which you may have heard.

Columbia University's student group for ROTC cadets and Marine officer candidates is named the Alexander Hamilton Society. Hamilton served as one of the first trustees of the Hamilton-Oneida Academy in Clinton, New York, which was renamed Hamilton College in 1812, after receiving a college charter.

Original: Apr 27, 2017. Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father, a Constitutional Convention delegate, author of the Federalist papers and the first secretary of the U.S. treasury.

He was a major figure in New York medical circles at the time, President George Washington’s doctor and a founder of Columbia University’s medical school. He also delivered Alexander Hamilton’s son...

The Alexander Hamilton Medal is the highest honor awarded to a member of the Columbia College community for distinguished service to the College and accomplishment in any field of endeavor. It is presented by the Columbia College Alumni Association; James J. Valentini, dean, Columbia College; and Lee C. Bollinger, president, Columbia University.