News and Updates

Many tributes have poured in following the death of Andy Rooney ’42 P’74, GP’05, the legendary newsman who passed away Friday in New York City.

Colgate is one of 32 universities taking part in a unique program created by Dartmouth College to combat binge drinking.


Andy Rooney ’42 P’74, GP’05, the Colgate curmudgeon known by millions for his slice-of-life commentaries on “60 Minutes,” has died at the age of 92. CBS said he died from complications from a recent surgery.

This week kicked off with the arrival of our parents. Colgate provided many great activities for Family Weekend this year. Throughout the weekend, families could be found attending lectures, viewing shows at the Ho vis lab, laughing at a comedy show featuring Jim Belushi, and cheering on the Raiders at the athletic events.

Sasha Reed ’97, a research ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), has received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

The third annual fall academic awards ceremony was held Friday, Oct. 28, as part of Family Weekend activities.

Colgate opened its classrooms and put campus life on display for hundreds of parents during Family Weekend 2011, held Oct. 28-30.  

This week brought … snow! (Among other things, of course) On Thursday, the campus saw its first snow of the season, a welcome sight for some, an unfortunate occurrence for others, and, for a few, a totally new experience.

This Saturday, while the Raiders prepare to defend their house before a crowd of Family Weekend supporters, President Jeffrey Herbst and his family will celebrate the rededication of their campus home, situated near the O’Connor Campus Center and the university observatory.

I will be heard!” Those words of Hugh C. Humphreys, master of ceremonies, rang through Colgate University’s Golden Auditorium on Saturday during the annual induction ceremony held by the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum (NAHOF).