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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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Job shadowing, internships, fellowships, advising, and more. Colgate students have access to incredible opportunities to prepare for success after graduation.
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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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  • 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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  • Colgate Buildings Earn National Accolades

    Colgate University’s commitment to a more sustainable future is earning state and national recognition as Benton Hall is now the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) New York Green Building of the Year, and Jane Pinchin Hall and Burke Hall have earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold status.

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  • Colgate Alumni a Strong Presence on Forbes List of 30 Under 30

    Seven Colgate University alumni joined Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 list for 2020.

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I never had role models of any gay people when I was a kid. It was unheard of. So, 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 the city of San Francisco's first openly gay fire chief, Janine "Neen" Nicholson ’86 has spearheaded initiatives around homelessness, disaster planning and firefighters' health and wellness.

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Being exposed to hands-on veterinary work for the first time made me so ambitious.
Intended Biology Major

Audrey Ponder ’22

Ponder was selected for LoopAbroad's Veterinary Service Program, a hands-on service learning course that allowed her to care for elephants at a sanctuary in Thailand.

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Always question the story that we are given and ask questions about why this is the story that we were given. Is this a fair story? Are there other voices and other ways to understand this story?
Assistant Professor of English

Nimanthi Rajasingham

In an episode of Colgate's podcast, "13", Assistant Professor of English Nimanthi Rajasingham discusses the Sri Lankan civil war and strategies for reading and thinking critically.

Listen to "13" here

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