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Colgate University is a distinctive, leading university known for its
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With 56 majors rooted in the liberal arts and a 9:1 ratio of students to faculty, Colgate is an ideal environment for curious minds.

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Colgate is embracing a no-loan initiative for students with a total family income up to $125K.

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Colgate’s international student body is a vibrant part of the campus community. They receive support and guidance from the Office of International Student Services.

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Ambassador Samantha Power to Deliver 2020 Commencement Address

Ambassador Samantha Power, 28th U.S. permanent representative to the United nations, will deliver the commencement address at Colgate University on May 17, 2020.
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Colgate University Partners with QuestBridge

Colgate University is proud to announce a new partnership with QuestBridge, a national nonprofit organization based in Palo Alto, Calif., that connects the most exceptional, low-income youth with leading institutions of higher education.
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Colgate Students Publish Cancer Research

Newly published research authored by 10 Colgate students and led by Associate Professor of Biology Engda Hagos, reveals how a specific protein inhibits cancer growth at the cellular level, which could one day lead to new cancer treatments.
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I think it is really important for young people to have people with whom they can identify, so they can dream big.

Class of 1986

Janine "Neen" Nicholson

As San Francisco's first openly gay fire chief, Janine Nicholson ’86 has spearheaded a host of impactful initiatives.

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I fell in love with the fact that I would be able to travel, learn many languages, meet a diverse range of people, and impact the lives of others on a global scale.

African Studies Major

Shamarcus Doty ’20

Doty was one of 30 students nationwide selected for the 2020 Rangel Fellowship, which provides entry into the United States Foreign Service as a foreign service officer. He hopes to commit to a career in the Foreign Service after completing graduate school.

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Looking at behavior and genetics wasn't even possible when I was in graduate school.

Associate Professor and Chair of Biology

Krista Ingram

Associate Professor and Chair of Biology Krista Ingram studies how genetics affects people's circadian rhythms — the biological cycles which determine if you're a "morning person" or a "night person."

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