Colgate is committed to rigorously exploring and debating major issues, developing the skills and experience students need to lead. Our institutes are incubators of such skills and experience, and bring major national and global leaders to campus for the exchange and debate of ideas.
The Kraynak Institute is a forum for civic debate and scholarly research that enlivens the intellectual discourse among students and faculty.
The Lampert Institute provides a forum for study and debate in civic affairs and public leadership, allowing liberal arts insights to shape solutions to the globe’s most challenging public problems.
The Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute promotes knowledge creation through sustained interdisciplinary research by promoting collaboration and leveraging the liberal arts.
The Upstate Institute fosters community connections by engaging students, faculty, staff, and residents through scholarly collaborations that support the Upstate region.
