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Employed or pursuing advanced degree within 1 year of graduation
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.
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.
Colgate Earns National Recognition for Off-Campus Study
Colgate University is the No. 1 baccalaureate institution for mid-length, off-campus study participation according to the newly released Open Doors Report published by the Institute of International Education with funding from the U.S. Department of State.
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.
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.
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.
