News and Updates

Melanie Tlaseca Verde ’23 is representing Colgate University this year as a Newman Civic Fellow, receiving the national fellowship that recognizes students who dedicate their time to creating positive change in local and global communities.

Colgate University publicly launched the most significant philanthropic campaign in its 203-year history on Friday, April 22, kicking off the largest such campaign undertaken by a liberal arts college.

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, New York Times critic at large, and co-host of the podcast Still Processing Wesley Morris will provide remarks at Colgate University’s 201st commencement, Sunday, May 22. 

Lesleigh Cushing, Murray W. and Mildred K. Finard Professor in Jewish studies and professor of religion, has been named Colgate’s next Provost and Dean of the Faculty.

Throughout late March and early April, students and community members gathered at the Schupf Art Center for Grafters X Change 2022, activities surrounding ecological conservation and creative arts.

On the latest episode of 13, Professor of Music and Director of the Orchestra Marietta Cheng talks about her experiences as a conductor and music professor.

Colgate University hosted a series of alumni and faculty-led panel discussions and keynotes, Mar. 25–26, addressing the intersection of technology, brain research, the arts, media, science, and behavior.

On March 9, Colgate University welcomed Robin Wall Kimmerer to Memorial Chapel for a talk on her bestselling book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants.

On the latest episode of 13, Colgate professors respond to the war in Ukraine.

The Queen of Basketball, for which Jane Solomon ’83 was an executive director, has received an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.