During its spring meeting, the Colgate University Board of Trustees approved a series of appointments to endowed professorships, effective July 1, 2021.
Two members of the Colgate Class of 2021, Jake Gómez and William “Paul” McAvoy, will share this year’s 1819 Award, which recognizes character, scholarship, and service to others, best exemplifying the Colgate spirit.
Provost and Dean of the Faculty Tracey E. Hucks ’87, MA ’90 will take a sabbatical during the 2021–22 academic year to complete several significant research projects.
Laura Jack, vice president for communications, will serve as acting CDO, providing coordination and oversight for DEI initiatives while the search for a permanent hire continues.
Two of Colgate University’s Residential Commons will be led by new codirectors, who will begin their three-year appointments beginning this fall 2021 semester.
Daniel Benton ’80, P’10, H’10 has secured his place as Colgate’s most generous benefactor, making a $25 million gift in support of the University’s Middle Campus Plan for Arts, Creativity, and Innovation and other elements within The Third-Century Plan.