University Statements

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.

Colgate, in collaboration with Community Memorial Hospital, began administering Moderna COVID-19 vaccines on campus today, in a first test of the University’s state-approved point of dispensing at the Hall of Presidents. 

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.

Lauren Hutton ’21 has been named as a recipient of a 2021 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship by the Watson Foundation.

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.

Blake Penn will become Colgate University’s first chief information security officer and director of information security, beginning March 15, 2021.

Graduates in the Class of 2021 will be recognized and celebrated in-person commencement at Andy Kerr Stadium on Sunday, May 9, 2021. 

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.

Colgate University announced the creation of two endowed faculty chairs that will support teaching and research in areas important to The Third-Century Plan.

Colgate University received an all-time record number of applications for admission, shattering all previous records in the history of this two-century old liberal arts college.