Geography News and Updates

Luke Wang ’27 writing on summer research with Professor Meyer.

Nothing like a summer lunch barbecue to help get the research flowing on a beautiful summer day.

Colgate geography held an all-classes reunion during Reunion 2025 weekend.

Geography department at the academic reception during graduation weekend

Senior Ayden Simpson presented his honors project on May 7, 2025.

It might be raining, but Geography moved inside Merrill House for their picnic.

Another beautiful day to present geography awards.

Professor Anne Bonds spoke of the critical role of racial covenants and other anti-Black housing practices in restricting access to housing and producing racial segregation in Milwaukee County, and uncovering the challenges made by Black Milwaukeeans in response to racial covenants.

Colgate magazine recently highlighted alumni who are industrious, innovative, and inspirational and under 40. We're making a special point to show off the Geography alum who have taken their majors to a diverse array of fields and positions.

After learning extensively about public and affordable housing, students from Professor Hamlin’s Geography 353/Sociology 353 course received a personalized tour of three housing authority properties.