University Statements

The Third-Century Plan, unveiled last May, underscores the University’s intention to recruit scholars of the first order for new tenure-track teaching positions. In keeping with its ambitious plan, Colgate is announcing a series of enhancements to faculty hiring packages.

MacDonell “Don” Roehm Jr. ’61 earned All-American and All-State honors for his skill as a Colgate soccer fullback. His passion for protecting Colgate athletics off the field as well was enshrined in a $4 million endowment bequest.

Colgate will begin its third century in a position of strength, thanks to the generosity of its worldwide community of alumni, parents, and friends.

A strategic framework focusing Colgate on the attainment of a series of long-term goals.

Niranjan Davray, associate vice president for information technology services at Kenyon College, has been named chief information officer at Colgate University, effective August 1, 2019.

Six hundred and eighty four members of the Class of 2019 received their degrees during the institution’s 198th commencement exercises held along the banks of Taylor Lake — Colgate’s first outdoor ceremony since 2008.

Peter Balakian, Donald M. and Constance H. Rebar Professor in humanities and professor of English, has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Jerome Balmuth Award for Teaching.

Rabbi Barry R. Baron, former command chaplain in the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C., has been named associate university chaplain and campus rabbi at Colgate University, effective June 15.

Leon Panetta, former U.S. secretary of defense and co-founder of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy, will address the Colgate community on Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m. in Colgate Memorial Chapel.

Trustee Emeritus Robert Hung Ngai Ho ’56, H’11 has confirmed a $15 million gift to Colgate University to establish the Robert Hung Ngai Ho Mind, Brain, and Behavior Initiative.