News and Updates

  • Mark Murphy ’77, who won a Super Bowl as a player with the Washington Redskins, has snared another trophy as president and chief executive officer of the Green Bay Packers. The Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, 31-25, in a thrilling conclusion to the NFL’s season.
    February 7, 2011
  • This week was a busy one, especially with the first wave of tests. I did have a chance to meet with a woman from the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT), which is a program that helps students with majors in the humanities, social sciences, math, and education with the process of applying to graduate […]
    February 4, 2011
  • Sheryl Swoopes is used to an audience — just not one in a classroom setting. “Man … I’m nervous. It’s been a minute since I was last in college,” she said, looking around Love Auditorium. Yet the native Texan and basketball superstar braved the snow to visit Colgate on Thursday, telling her story as one […]
    February 4, 2011
  • At the Sundance Film Festival last week, the Slater brothers announced their new project: a documentary honoring the story of Colgate’s legendary 1990 men’s hockey team.
    February 2, 2011
  • Because of the winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service and the forecast of severe weather conditions, the university on Tuesday night had delayed opening until 8 a.m. today. No further delays are scheduled for this morning.
    February 2, 2011
  • In just under four years, and 16 months ahead of schedule, Colgate has reached the $400-million goal initially set forth in the most ambitious campaign in the university’s history, President Jeffrey Herbst announced today.
    January 31, 2011
  • Driving up Oak Drive upon my return to Colgate brought an exhilarating rush of emotions. My friends called me and greeted me screaming before I was even able to unload my bags. This is why I love Colgate, and why I am so glad to be back.
    January 29, 2011
  • The wait is over. Thanks to the hard work of staff and contractors, with generous support from alumni and parents, Colgate’s Trudy Fitness Center will open at 6 a.m. this Monday, January 31.
    January 28, 2011